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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
5
A community notice lists many holiday visits and gatherings across Bonham, Sherman, Dallas, Ada, Quanah, and nearby towns as residents plan Christmas trips and reunions. Names include Gertrude Montgomery Ada and Tommie Chenoweth, with shop promotions for permanent waves on the new Sheiton machine.
Miss Dorothy LaRoe of Whitewright led the sophomore dance arrangements at Texas State College for Women in Denton. She is majoring in kindergarten and primary work. J W Henry of Whitewright made the fall honor roll in the Right Word English contest in the Dallas Times Herald, noting it was his first time earning this honor after years of tests. Dr R May slipped and fractured a wrist in his home bathroom, sidelining him but not causing serious trouble amid recent recuperation. Guy Andrew, 1938 Whitewright high school graduate and Austin College student in Sherman, was among 16 freshmen on the second six weeks honor roll, continuing his prior status as an honor student.
Ernest H. Gunn rural supervisor of the Farm Security Administration met with FSA borrowers here Monday. Gunn said most community farmers owing the organization had settled in full and that Grayson County farmers overall have an outstanding payment record on their FSA obligations.
Bill White and Billie Roberts escaped serious burns Friday night when White’s automobile flipped three miles north of Bells and caught fire. Roberts awoke in the back seat and crawled through a window after kicking it out. White freed himself as flames enveloped the vehicle. The crash and escape left both shaken though unhurt, with some loss covered by insurance.
Miss Drunette Farley entertained at her home on Wednesday evening with a party for the junior class of the high school.
The Baptist Missionary Society three circles met Monday to host Christmas programs. The North Circle gathered with Mrs. B. G. Gowdy, the West Circle with Mrs. Glen Earnheart, and the East Circle with Mrs. Gene Hughes.
Mrs. Joe Johnson entertained the Okikki Camp Fire Girls with a Christmas party at her home Monday evening. The girls performed a program, exchanged gifts around a lighted tree, and decorations of cedar redbud and mistletoe were displayed. After refreshments, the group went to the theatre.
A Christmas gathering featured a hostess who served refreshments to forty women present, detailing a small community social event and attendance.
Mrs O G Bow hosted the Bethel Home Demonstration Club Christmas party at her home Friday afternoon. Decorations were festive and lighted for the season as Mrs Foy Bow Clower gave a Christmas story and led games. Gifts were exchanged after contests and carols, with 14 members and three visitors present during refreshments.
Members of the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Elmo Wallace’s home Thursday night for a festive party and Christmas tree. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Fred Cook Mrs. Erwin Hughes Mrs. Ed Martin Mrs. Horace Ashlock Miss Lottie Brown Miss Viva Phillips and many others.
The Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. John Price’s home on Friday. The program included music and readings with a Christmas reading by Miss Waldine Taylor. A musical trio by Waldine Taylor Mildred Taylor and Grace Connell y performed. The group sang carols and exchanged gifts.
Tuesday afternoon at four Miss Tommie Chenoweth presented her pupils in a musical recital at the home of her aunt Mrs. J L German aged 92. Cousin Miss Lyde German recently broke her leg. Several pupils performed piano numbers songs and readings while Mrs German joined on piano and sang. Three pupils and Mrs German's two grandsons could not attend. Mrs German's daughters are noted music teachers in Albuquerque Santa Barbara and Dallas.
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. R. T. Pennington's home with C. P. Johnson as president welcoming new members. Mrs. Brodhead of Gainesville read Immael by Katrina Kent. Mrs. Newton Manning played Berceuse from Jocelyn. Gifts from the Christmas tree, refreshments, and guests Mrs. Lucian La Roe, Mrs. Lee Wilburn, and Mrs. Bailey Mack attended.
Mrs. Ernest Harrison hosted a mixed shower near Whitewright for Dorothy Farrar, now Mrs. William Howard Harrison. Thirty five guests attended as the honoree, greeted with Here Comes the Bride. Lively games preceded gift unveiling, with refreshments served for attendees including relatives from Gunter Nobility and Whitewright.
A girl from a small town spends a day in the country and asks, “Daddy, what time do they shut the country up?” reflecting naiveté about rural life and a child’s curiosity.
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