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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
3
A collage of local greetings lists visits and parties from Leonard and nearby towns. Notables include anniversaries in Sherman, relatives visiting from Reno and Las Vegas, bridge club and Baptist class Christmas events, Reagan family party in Leonard, and a public health quip about cigarette smoke and mice cancer.
Two Whitewright CPS employees were honored at a Sherman dinner on December 14 for long service. William A. Thurman received a 35 year silver service from C. C. Hennig, while Lakey Edwards earned a 20 year pin. Other awardees included R. L. Athens with 20 years, and David L. Hudson and Joe W. Richards Jr. with 10 years.
Friday Literary Club met at Mrs R P Childress home last Friday with Mrs James Bryant as narrator presenting the Madonnas in living pictures. Gifts were sent to the Whitewright Rest Home. Refreshments were served to 20 members.
Mrs S H White entertained the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club and guests Saturday evening at her home for the annual Christmas party. The hostess was assisted by sister Mrs Willie Porter of Fort Worth and other members including Mrs W L Hatfield Mrs R D Maddux Mrs Grover Hardcastle Mrs Fred Cook Sr and Mrs J C.
McMillin presented a program of legends stories and parables of Christmas. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated lighted tree. Mrs. Tom Brown and Maurice Sonner distributed the gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Porter to 26 members and guests. Mrs. Ann Sonner Grayson County H D Agent and son of Sherman were out of town guests.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Rae Vestal’s home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. L L Wendell led the program, with readings by Mrs. Ronald Vestal and a piano rendition by Miss Verna Margaret Allen of Denison. Rejoice singing was led by Mrs. Adelle Ireland, and Mrs. Cliff Sanderson read the Christmas story from Luke. A gift exchange followed around a large decorated tree, with refreshments served to a list of attendees including several from Denison Dallas and Van Alstyne.
The Fourth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Indian Creek Baptist Church Sunday afternoon beginning at 2 p.m. Walter Petty will be in charge. The public is invited.
Federal agencies issue a nondiscrimination pledge requirement for builders applying to VA mortgage financing. The rule enforces Kennedy order against racial bias in federally assisted housing. VA and FHA programs have financed a combined portion of new home construction totaling about 26% last year.
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