Whitewright Social News Highlights Dec 1960
Local residents in Whitewright and nearby areas share visits and events. Notables include Bryant III of Dallas visiting Whitewright, Lena Mae Gowdy traveling to Paris with Mrs. Connelly, and John Pumphrey in serious condition after a stroke. Christmas programs, bridge club gatherings, births, and family visits fill the week with multiple trips to Sherman, Dallas, and McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mae Gowdy
Holmes Connelly
Trenton
J. W. Goree
Paris
Exchange of refreshments for twenty two members
A small gathering concluded with a formal exchange and refreshments were served to 22 members, marking a cordial meeting.
T E L Class Christmas Meeting At Mrs Pope Home
The T E L Class of the Baptist Church gathered Wednesday at Mrs C W Pope's home for a Christmas party. Mrs Thurs ton Montgomery co hosted. Devotional by Mrs W M Gates. Mrs Guy Hamilton recited the Sermon on the Mount from memory during social hour. A library book was donated in memory of Mrs W C Anderson. Gifts exchanged and refreshments served to 17 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
C. W. Pope
Thurston Montgomery
W. M. Gates
Guy Hamilton
W. C. Anderson
George Bennett
Bethel W M U Holds Bible Study and Christmas Party
The Bethel Baptist W M U met at 2 p m Monday for Bible study and a Christmas party. Mrs J H Gosnell taught His Message Our Mission. Attendance averaged 11 for the Week of Prayer, and the group exceeded its goal. Seven members attended the Sherman workers meeting. Plans for a Christmas program at 7 p m on Sunday Dec 20 were finalized with gifts exchanged and 17 served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel W. M. A
J. H. Gosnell
Louis Franklin
Weldon Bartley
Mack Williams
Bethel W. M. U
Sherman
Tom Barnes
Christmas Party Scene With Tea Ornaments And Guests
The gathering ended with singing Joy To The World and a prayer. Guests entered the dining room for a tea service on pink damask with candles, fruit, and silver decor. Hostess Mrs. Sears was aided by Mrs. Bob Sears Mrs. Emmet Penn and Mrs. Homer Sears. attendees included Mrs. Jack Hannah Mrs. E O Thomas Mrs. Roby Childress and Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bean
Roby Childress
Griffin Dollarhide Jr
Whitewright
Little Rock HD Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
Mrs Jesse Blanks hosted the Little Rock Home Demonstration Club at her home for the Christmas party. Mrs Jack Biggerstaff presided over a brief business session with readings and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Blanks
Little Rock Home
Jack Biggerstaff
T. L. Cowart
Dale Clower
Bill Ireland
Ayres-Simpson Rites Join Whitewright Couple
Mr and Mrs Milton B Simpson announced their marriage Friday night at Kentuckytown Baptist Church. The bride Judy Gwen Ayres is from Whitewright and the groom is from Ector. The ceremony featured Rev Gary Regan and music by Mrs Ralph Judd. The couple will reside in Whitewright after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Simpson
Whitewright
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Judy Gwen Ayres
Ned Ayres
Simpson
John D. Simpson
Ector
Gary Regan
James
Linda Bennett
Barbara Nelson
Bobby Moore
Johnny and
van Simpson
Eddie Anderson
Jerry Newell
Presbyterian Missionary Society Holds 70th Christmas Program
The Presbyterian Missionary Society marked its 70th Christmas program at 2 30 Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs. T E Sears Sr This was the 20th year the event was held there Mrs Homer Sears president welcomed members and guests leading the singing of Silent Night Mrs Jack Hannah of Sherman was the pianist Hoyt Taylor gave the devotional and closed with a prayer Emmet Penn program leader presented A M Bryant a recent visitor to Russia as guest speaker Bryant shared many facts and impressions about Russia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
T. E. Sears
A. M. Bryant
Russia
Give It Back Twice Proves Profitable
Eleven year old Robert Mendes found a woman's wallet with 465 dollars along his New Bedford paper route. He phoned Ann Da Rocha, returned the wallet, received 50 dollars, then returned the second reward of 100 dollars when she asked again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Robert Mendes
Ann da Rocha
Robert
Mistletoe Berries Tie to Christmas Kisses Study
Kent experts from Davey Tree Co. explain the mistletoe custom rests on Norse lore. Pluck one white berry per kiss. once berries vanish the sprig loses its happiness charm. Also notes long roasting times for turkeys due to meat heavy frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Ohio
Davey Tree Co
Final Accounts Filed In Grayson County Texas Estates
Two public notices announce final accounts and discharge applications for estates in Grayson County Texas. Executor Sam J. Moore seeks discharge in Cora Moore estate. Administratrix Rena Bell Boynton seeks discharge in Joshua Bickham Boynton estate. Court hearing set after December 28, 1959 in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Cora Moore
Grayson County
Texas
Sam J. Moore
Sherman
A. D
J. C. Buchanan
Tex
Connell Rogers
Whitewright Sun
Joshua Bickham Boynton
Rena Bell Boynton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co. B. Bryant III of
Dallas
Ira Fleming
Harold Brussow
Thomas Ayres
W. D. Williams
John Pumphrey
West Maple Street
Elmer Sanderson
Community Hospital
David Johnson
H. B. Smith
Farmington, Mo
John Smith
Preston Hetner
McKinney
R. E. Pierce
Chester Alexander
Larry and
Tommy
Lubbock
Hill McMillin
Wolfforth
J. D. McMillin
Loreen Hitt
Billie Frances
Billy C. Blackwell
Paul Geers
J. P. Darwin
Mrs
Don Farmer
Mary Suzette Russell
Arlington
Mrs. W. K. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Laude Anderson
Pete Jarvis
East Whitewright
Ira Hogue
Tupelo
Okla
Jack Hicks
Dick Gibson
O. E. Head
Tom Brown
Joe Miller
Clarence McMillin
Winnie Hamilton
Grayson County Council of Home Demonstraion Clubs
Church of Christ
American Legion Hall
Sunny Glen
San Benito
Joe Crouch
Lloyd Alexander
Dee Anna
J. W. Press
Clyde Press
Kay and Dale Bunch
Blue Ridge
James Alexander
Garland
O. G. Alexander
Rozena
Diane Vestal
University of Houston
Vanity Fair
Miss Vestal
Trendon Vestal
Balboa
Canal Zone
Rolla C. Vestal
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Baptist
Joe Rich
Oran Sears
Gene Hughes
Three Wise Men
Henry Vandyke
Wichita Falls
Simon
Keith
Donald Duck
Griffin
Maryland Club
Fifth Avenue
Rotel
Little Rock
Jack Ayres
James Ayres
Whitewright High School
Mr. Simpson
Ector High School
Bonham
Presbyterian M
the Barker Beauty Center
Frances Alexander Operator
Ella Mae Barker
Sunlite Biscuits
Kimbell
Mee A
Montomorrency
White Swan
Bell Peppers
Crocery & Market
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