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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
5
The column records numerous local visits to Dallas and Sherman, with extended stays by families from Aktaka, Durant, Irving, and Winnsboro. It notes hospital and funeral details, a White Christmas drive by First Baptist, a charity drive for shut-ins, and social events including bridge and bingo at the Tuesday Night Club.
The Little Rock H D Club met on Thursday December 10 at 2 pm for a business session and a pink and blue shower honoring Mrs J W Wortham. Mrs George Ball presided and read a hospital gift appreciation letter. Christmas gifts were collected for a patient.
The Presbyterian MS held its Christmas gathering in the church chapel on December 14 with evergreen decor, Madonna and angels, and a program led by chairwoman Mrs. R. L. Sears. Miss Gayla Wren Sears provided piano, and speakers included Mrs. Vera Hickman, Mrs. T. E. Sears, Mrs. Homer Sears, and Mrs. J. W Stevens. A solo and a duet complemented the program, reflecting on friendship and service.
Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick presented honorary memberships in the Board of Foreign Missions and the Board of Christian Education as part of a church gathering. After the benediction the Friendship Circle was formed and the ladies visited Mrs. Thomas Sears for Christmas themed refreshments at her decorated home. Mrs. Emmet Penn and Mrs. Homer Sears presided over the table in the dining room.
A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Tom Ford III was held Tuesday night at the Little Rock Club house. Hostesses included Mrs Earl Hill Mrs Virginia Harrison and Mrs Evelyn Laughlan with the club house described as beautifully set.
Decorated in festive style, the event featured Lynda Pannell at the register and music by Paul Carter. A mushroom sauce baked eggs recipe instructs to blend cream of mushroom soup with milk and seasonings, then top with breadcrumbs and cheese and bake at 350 F for 20 to 30 minutes.
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