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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun lists weekly publication by T Glenn Doss and notes subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties at 2.00, outside counties 82.50, and foreign at 85.00. It states advertising rates apply to paid events and sales notices and that cards of thanks, poetry and memories are charged.
The Sun enters its 69th year serving Whitewright as the town’s oldest business institution. The editor notes the paper’s role in local well being amid cycles of boom and bust and pride in the town’s “good new days” with no parking, water, or housing problems.
The piece extols Whitewright as a great place to live and invites readers to consider it for quality of life and belonging. It emphasizes a welcoming, good town atmosphere and a sense of community pride.
The notice lists multiple churches with ministers and service times including Bible study Sunday School and worship hours. It notes activities at First Presbyterian Assembly of God Central Christian First Baptist and other denominations with weekly schedules and special services.
Miss Janis Jayne Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs Clay Horton became the bride of David L Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Joe B Johnson in a 4 p m Dec 24 ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Lee H Smith officiated. The couple will reside in Whitewright after a Colorado wedding trip.
The Junior Training Union of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Clyde Sadler’s home on December 28 and elected officers: President Dee Anna Alexander, Vice President Judy Gosnell, Secretary Billy Tillett, Group Captain No 1 Doris Tillett, Group Captain No 2 Joane Page, Reporter Pauline Stephens, Leader Mrs. Clyde Sadler, Sponsor Mrs. L. E. Alexander. Ten members attended and refreshments were served.
Miss Foy Jean Bow and Pvt Maurice N Cate married Christmas Eve at the Bow grandparents home south of Whitewright. Rev James O Duckworth officiated a double ring ceremony with Charles D Catz best man and Lela McFerrin maid of honor. The bride wore ice blue taffeta with a white Bible bouquet and did reception duties with Mildred Cate assisting.
The Colorado man whose stepchild died after a rubber hose beating was found beside the body and admitted to drinking for hours, per police testimony from a coroner’s inquest cited by the Christian Science Monitor. Magellan’s ship was named The Victoria.
The state issues a citation in case No 60851 requiring Doris Dean Mathis to answer a 1st amended petition by 10 AM the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit by Willie Thomas Mathis seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Publication dates are December 31 1953 and January 7 14 21 1954.
The State of Texas to Lillian C Metz and heirs along with Myrtle Reynolds Gosnell and Fred Gosnell heirs are commanded to answer by February 8 1954 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff seeks title and possession of Lot 4 Block 16 Dumas Addition Denison Texas. The filing date is December 24 1953. Issued December 24 1953 Sherman Texas. Deputy Nancy Drake.
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