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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

7

Local social notes from Dallas visits and trips

FLOCALS Mrs Joe M Connally and children visit Dallas relatives C B Bryant Jr returns from Washington DC. Mr and Mrs J C Duck visit Itasca relatives Mrs John Lance and son J H weekend in Bells. Hagerman of Slaton visit Burnhams over holidays. G L Baugher back to work after four week ankle break. J A Bixler business visit McKinney Monday. W B Bixler UT student heads to Austin after holidays. Gambel Sullivan Sweetwater teacher visits Bixler. Mrs B F Fulkerson Bonham visits daughter Mrs Glenn Doss. Clyde Vestal Dallas couple spend weekend here. T M Scott Denison sister visit. D A Ray returns from Lakeview visit with son Raymond Ray. Jack Meador returns to Arlington North Texas A C. Helen Childress returns from Dallas Fort Worth. Wayne Martin returns to Dallas after visiting parents. D A Vowell weekend in Henderson with son Shelby Yowell. Jones Alexander resumes studies in Dallas. W E Kidd and son of Slaton visit here then return home. Manton Fain Dallas buys 140 acre Clevenger farm northeast of Whitewright. Miss Emma Lilley returns to Kenefick Oklahoma after brother T J Lilley’s illness. Dobson and son visit daughter. Marie Jenkins here with illness and pneumonia, improving midweek.

Emma Lilley Kenefick Okla T- J- Lilley Dobson Jack Marie Jenkins

Meador Returns to New London and Week of Visits

Local notes report Joe Thomas Meador returning to New London after holidays with his parents. Several families share holiday visits across Bonham Sherman Dallas and nearby towns. A house fire on the Norris farm near Orangeville caused about $500 insurance coverage. origin unknown.

Joe Thomas Meador New London Mrs. C. J. Meador J. A. Norris Orangeville Norris

Community Notes Highlight Local Returns And Arrivals

Cora Morrow returns from Quanah with Mrs Hodges and children Alyne Meredith and Kenneth. Gillespies resettle in Whitewright after Denison work and J C Duck transfers to West. A gas main project continues in the business district. Willie Ross completes Marine training in San Diego and heads to aviation duty. Local visits include Dallas friends and a large Christmas gathering at the Hopper home. Miss Smith visits Missouri, enjoying sights despite cold weather.

Cora Morrow Quanah Sam Hodges Alyne Meredith Kenneth Willie D. Ross

Reeves Family Attends Dr Reynolds May Funeral

Henry Reeves returns to Amarillo after visiting relatives for the funeral of Dr. Reynolds May. Attending from out of town are numerous May relatives and friends from Ardmore, Gainesville, Wichita Falls, Denison, Dallas, Sherman, Waco, Hillsboro, Prosper, Tom Bean, Howe, Greenville, Trenton, and other locales, with many named extents.

Reynolds May L. R. May Homer Price Houston E. O. May Ardmore Okla H. G. May H. G. May Jr Novetta May Lambeth May J. C. Coleman Wichita Falls Mary E. May Nora Jane May Charles Enderby Abner Enderby Gainesville Aubrey Strader Eva Fay Chansler Myra J. B. May Savoy Will H. Evans Sherman Lloyd Moore Denison George German Ashley Evans Bonham Jim Penland Dallas Chas. Pen John Perry Willbanks Greenville Marshal Davis Trenton J. N. Fain

Funeral Services for Mrs. Jane Cowart Long 84

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church for Mrs. Jane Cowart Long 84 who died Saturday at 10 a.m. after a long illness. Born near Bonham August 4, 1854 she lived in Pilot Grove and Whitewright, ran a millinery shop from 1909 for about 18 years, and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are three brothers C L Cowart J H Cowart and T A Cowart. Interment followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery.

Jane Cowart Long First Baptist Church L. O. Evans Pilot Grove Cemetery Glen Earnheart Elias B. Long Neva Cowart Pilot Grove Mrs. Long Whitewright Long The Baptist Church C. L. Cowart Silverton J. H. Cowart Plainview T. A. Cowart Tucson Ariz

Funeral Services for Mrs Belle Savage in Sherman

Funeral services for 70 year old Mrs Belle Savage were held Saturday in Sherman after her death Friday at home. Born December 15 1868 in Lone Oak she was daughter of Will and wife Payne and married Charles Savage in 1892 at Whitewright. Survived by son William P Savage of Lubbock three daughters Maude Thorn Sherman C A Brewer Dallas and Al Bryan Oklahoma City one brother Graham Payne Dallas and three sisters Lillie Melson Dallas Marion Pace Fort Worth and J N Fender Dal

Belle Savage Sherman C. A. Brewer Dallas al Bryan Oklahoma City Graham Payne Lillie Melson Marion Pace Fort Worth J. N. Fender

Funeral services for Mrs J H Looney held at Cedar Church

Mrs J H Looney who died Friday in Sherman hospital was laid to rest at Cedar Cemetery after services at 2 30 p m in Cedar Methodist Church. Born May 7 1873 in Virginia she married in Tennessee December 25 1892 and the couple moved to Texas 37 years ago residing on a farm north of Whitewright.

J. H. Looney Sherman Hospital Cedar Methodist Church Woodrow Adcock Howe Cedar Cemetery Looney Virginia Tennessee Texas White

Community Mourns Mrs. Looney in Cedar Area Obituary

Wright, before moving to the Cedar community, northwest of Tom Bean. Mrs. Looney had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years. Surviving are her husband, three grandchildren who lived with them, Joe, Jim and Charlotte Galey, two brothers, Charles Wetzel of Hager man and J. H. Wetzel of Surgoins ville, Tenn., and a sister, Mrs. A. D. Looney of Vancouver, B. C.

Miss Dora E Scales Rites Held at Whitewright Church

Funeral services for Miss Dora E Scales 78 were conducted at the Church of Christ where she was a charter member. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died Monday night at the home of Mrs J B Hall after years of ill health. Survived by brother Walter Scales and several nephews and nieces.

Dora E. Scales Church of Christ Joseph M. Burton Oak Hill Cemetery Glen Earnheart J. A. Harper Hal Benson J. B. Hamilton Earl Fields E. O. Young J. P. Harper Miss Scales Kentuckytown Whitewright Thomas H Amanda Nave Scales Walter Scales McAlester Okla

E T Myrick 70 Dies After Long Illness in Hollis

E T Myrick 70 longtime resident of Hollis Oklahoma died Sunday at home after a long illness. He was reared south of Whitewright and was brother to Walter Myrick of Sherman formerly of Whitewright. The late Mrs. J A Stateville was a sister. He moved to Oklahoma years ago but will be remembered by older citizens of Whitewright and nearby. Surviving are his wife and several children.

E. T. Myrick Hollis Okla Mr. Myrick Whitewright Walter Myrick Sherman J. A

Funeral services for Charles A Key held in Sherman

Funeral services were held at 4 p m Monday at Daniel Scott’s funeral chapel in Sherman with Rev. Ben Ball of Leonard and Rev. T W Lovell of Southmayor officiating, burial in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Whitewright teachers and community members. Key died Sunday night in Sherman after a heart attack three weeks prior, born December 11, 1873 in Ida. He operated a store and gin in Ida and later focused on farming. Survived by wife, one son Harold W Key superintendent of Whitewright schools, two daughters Mrs James Bowron and Dorothy Key, and one grandson Harold W Key Jr.

Charles A. Key Daniel Scott Sherman Ben Ball Leonard T. W. Lovell Southmayor West Hill Cemetery Glen Earnheart Whitewright Herman Douglas Jim Jernigan L. E. Ricketts Tom Cunningham S. T. Montgomery Jr N. L. Manning Whitewright Public Schools Mr. Key Sherman Hospital Ida Marion Martha Moore Key Key Harold W. Key James Bowron Graham Dorothy Key Harold W. Key Jr

Funeral held for Mrs. Rufus King in Rockwall

Mrs. King who had been ill for several months was buried beside her husband at Oak Hill Cemetery after funeral services in Rockwall on Saturday. She was a sister in law of Mrs. W. P. Vaughn of Whitewright and a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. Lemmon of Trenton. Survived by four sons, two daughters, two brothers, and five sisters, with relatives in Kansas, Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts and California.

Rockwall Oak Hill Cemetery Rufus King Dallas Emma Thomas Charlotte N. C Walter Huff Trenton W. T. Davis A. C. Bond Newton Mass Steve Podest San Francisco Calif

Churches Bible Study and Service Schedule

Joe Burton, minister, invites attendees to Bible study at 10 a m and a preaching service at 11 a m and 6 30 p m. A midweek Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7 p m with all welcome to attend.

Joe Burton

Church Sunday Service Schedule by Pastor Connally

Services for Sunday January 8 include 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m preaching 6 p m Epworth League and 7 p m preaching Visitors always welcome by J M Connally pastor.

Epworth League J. M. Connally

Sunday church services led by Pastor L. O. Evans

Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 10:55 a.m. B. T. U. at 6 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Pastor L. O. Evans delivers the sermons and leads the program.

L. O. Evans

First Presbyterian Church Program and Society Meeting

Dr B Wrenn Webb, pastor, outlines Old Year Experiences and New Year Promises at 11 a m and Prayer That Prevailed at 7 p m. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday Jan 9 at 2 30 p m with Mrs B Wrenn Webb leading. full attendance urged.

B. Wrenn Webb Woman's Missionary Society J. W. Henry

Mrs Mollie Lemmon King Dies at Home Near Garland

Mrs Mollie Lemmon King died at her home near Garland on Friday after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of the area and leaves several grandchildren and friends in the community. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services.

Mollie Lemmon King Garland

Baptist W M U Circles Plan Church Meeting

The Baptist W M U circles meet Monday with North Circle Mrs O L Jones West Circle Mrs L O Evans East Circle Mrs A J Cates in study. Tuesday 10 am all circles meet at church for day event with covered dish lunch. Mrs J A Post of Denison to teach He That Giveth. county president Mrs C H Gregg will attend. All members urged to attend. visitors welcome.

The Baptist North Circle O. L. Jones West L. O. Evans East A. J. Cates J. A. Post Denison C. H. Gregg

Dunning Club Christmas Party Held At Hanna Home

The Dunning Club met Wednesday night December 21 at Margaret Hanna's home for a Christmas party. A program was presented and hostess Santa Claus distributed gifts. Twelve members and one visitor attended. The next meeting will be at Janis Jayne Horton’s home.

Dunning Club Margaret Hanna Santa Claus Janis Jayne Horton

Lon A. Smith Is New Rail Commission Chairman

In Austin about 300 Railroad Commission employees and job seekers witnessed Lon A. Smith formally assume the chairmanship. Commissioners Ernest O. Thompson and Jerry Sadler pledged cooperation. Smith told applicants their cases would be considered as rapidly as possible.

Austin Railroad Commission Lon A. Smith Ernest O. Thompson Jerry Sadler Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe M. Connally C. B. Bryant Jr Washington, D. C J.C. Duck Itasca John Lance and Son J. H Bells L. B. Hagerman of Slaton George Burnham G. L. Baugher J. A. Bixler McKinney W. B. Bixler University of Texas Gambel Sullivan Sweetwater High School B. F. Fulkerson Glenn Doss Mrs. Clyde Vestal T. M. Scott of D. S. Carr Cappie Beard D. A. Ray Lakeview Raymond Ray Jack Meador Arlington North Texas Agricultural College Helen Childress Dallas and Wayne Martin Mrs. W. J. Martin D. A. Vowell Henderson Shelby Yowell Jones Alexander W. E. Kidd Mrs W. C. Brown Manton Fain Clevenger Bob Burns Fay Bainter - Jean Parker Arkansas Traveler Friday Nite Gene Autry Music Mountain Bob Hope Shirley Ross the Citadel Rosalind Russell Robert Donat Thurs. & Fri Errol Flynn Olivia Dehaviland Robin Hood Lem _ Tittsworth’s Sophia Nell Smith Barbara Jean Alexander Victory Claud Thompson Mack Young Mr. Belew Truman Humphries Grammar School Ben Montgomery Abilene E. L. Finley Floyd Higley Shawnee, Okla Joe Johnson R. L. Johnson David and Anna Ruth Johnson John Reeves Henry Reeves Amarillo General Missionary Council of the Southern Methodist Church San Antonio Fred Hahnel Ray Brown A. G. Bradley Verner Smitham J. B. King of S. H. Montgomery D. E. Low Katherine Roddy Harold Manzer Mrs. Mills Kate Mills Randell Sallie Moore Jessie Branch C. R. Truett Lubbock W. C. Johnson J. L.truett Carl ‘Whitman Roy Bruce Billy and Tommy Combs Altus, Okla Roy Vowell Justice of the Peace W. H. Horton May Building Bay Building J. L. Cantrell Gertrude Montgomery Ada Tom Montgomery Huntsville Velma Lee Anthony C. C. Cates Rotary Club G. K. Stephens Gutske Austin College Tommie Bradley Presbyterian Church At Junction Joe Harrington Louise Aron Ben Childress Pearl Childress C. L. Jarvis Pampa C. E. Glass Wewoka, Okla W. J. Martin Bonnie Gentry Lige Kirkpatrick Ben Ray Royce Fulton J. L. Kirkpatrick Gomer Carl Gillespie Gillespie Madden Department T. W. Ayres & Son J. C. Duck M-K-T H. E. Wilson W. H. Biggerstaff Edith Biggerstaff Sam Kelley Bessie Benton Val Calton Jack Hart Chicago Ill J. H. Biggerstaff Sonny Hancock Paris Sue Stephens State Highway Department Lone Oak North Texas State Teachers College Denton Community Natural Gas Company Main Street Katy Bond Street the Sun J. P. Southerland Charlie Belle E. D. Alexander John H. Hopper Ewing Blanton Jim Williams Clarence Burden L. R. Worley Elmer Marlowe Charlie Mitchell Margie England Canaan Millie Joe Hopper Millie Bryant Luther Bryant Clara Mae Gallaspie Clara Wilson J. E. Smith Farmington Missouri H. B. Smith Ste. Genevieve Lake Killarney Royal Gorge Arcadia Valley Kaskaskia Island St. Francis County Ozary Mountains Alf Reeves Mrs. Jane Cowart Long Mrs. Belle Savage Lower Main Street Pascal Farley First Presbyterian Church Rail Body Ken Hawk
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