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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
5
Savoy resident D V Porter visited J T Vestal while Abe Berry of Sulphur OK called on friends here. Mrs C H Skaggs and Mr and Mrs Paul Vestal stayed in Dallas weekend. W R Vestal and family hosted visitors. others traveled to Sherman, Denison, and Trenton. A big bedroom suite was advertised for 69 50 at Lem Tittsworth Bonham.
The Baptist Fidelis Class held a noon Tuesday lunch in the church basement after an attendance contest. About 30 people attended, including four associate members and one visitor.
C B Bryant Jr served as program chairman for the Rotary Club meeting Friday when the invited guest failed to appear. He introduced Representative J H Waggoner, home from Austin for the weekend, as speaker. Waggoner spoke on legislation before the Legislature. Bale Wolford of Bonham was a
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith announce the marriage of their son William Robert Smith of Los Angeles California to Miss Gertrude Ormesher of Charon Nebraska on January 26 1939 The ceremony was at the bride s uncle s home in Parker Arizona read by Rev McClure in the presence of the immediate family The bride a Charon high school graduate and the groom a Sherman high school graduate The groom has worked in business in Los Angeles for five years They will reside in Whitewright where he will join his father in business.
The Friday Literary Club met February 3 with Mrs. Glen Earnheart as host. A drama program featured Life of Thornton Wilder by Mrs. Thomas Gillett and a Critic's Estimate of Our Town by Mrs. Emory Christian. Mrs. H. G. Rountree gave a strong review of Our Town. Plans were made for a club kid party at the post office light Friday. Refreshments were served during social hour and the club adjourned to meet February 17 with Mrs. J. C. McMillin.
Pastor Joe Burton invites all to morning Bible study at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 6 30 p m. A Wednesday Bible study begins at 7 p m with everyone welcome to attend.
Sunday activities include 9 morning Sunday school led by N L Manning and 11 o clock morning worship. Epworth League meets at 6 pm and preaching at 7 pm with pastor J M Connally and visiting speaker Dr B Wrenn Webb. Choir of children leads singing at 10 am. Sub- text incomplete.
The schedule lists events for the day beginning at 11 a.m. with The Supreme Power in the World in the Junior Church led by sponsors Mrs. Robert Sears and Mrs. Horace Gordon. An evening program titled The Drying Brook is set for 7 p.m. with details brief.
LeRoy M. Anderson of Denison, recently called as minister, will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church. Morning topic, The Man With the Withered Arm. Evening topic, Man's Need of the Gospel. He will preach here each Sunday and will not move to Whitewright.
Clarence Pace age 45 died Sunday in his room at the old Smith hotel. Funeral conducted by Dr B Wrenn Webb at 3 p m Monday with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pace, born January 13 1894 on a farm east of town, served 14 months overseas in World War I and led the local American Legion post. He operated a Whitewright garage and is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs C J Pace, sister Mrs J T Robinson, and brothers Roscoe, George and John Pace.
The celebration committee for the President's birthday raised 1,480,000 for infantile paralysis research and campaigns, with 459,000 in expenses leaving a net 1,021,000. California led states with 116,588 gross and 105,280 net. Proceeds anticipated at 1,500,000 for the Jan 30, 1939 event. total net drives since 1934 amount to 4,299,969 with funds allocated to local fights Warm Springs national foundation and the President's research commission.
The governor announces a 30 day reprieve for Winzell Williams, convicted of a heinous crime, with the death sentence slated for March 5 unless clemency is granted. He states the punishment of ongoing suspense before execution and cites constitutional rights and biblical beliefs, noting the legal process is beyond his immediate power after the reprieve expires.
Funeral services for W. N. Stillwell aged 42 were held at Bethel Baptist Church south of town at 2 30 p m Sunday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery directed by Glen Earnheart He died at 645 a m Saturday in a Sherman hospital from injuries in a two car collision south of Howe Friday evening The Desert community driver W A Akridge was only slightly injured Ray Hawkins of near Howe and his wife plus Mr and Mrs Sam Spears of the Howe community were in the other car Stillwell lived on Akridge’s farm He was born July 3 1896 and moved to Texas from Arkansas in 1929 Surviving include his wife the former Maudie Franklin a son Hughie in the Sherman soil conservation camp a daughter Mrs Raymond Roach of Bowie two brothers Nim of Bells and Woodrow of Amity Ark three sisters Mrs Jessie Whitten Mrs Charley Stiles of Louisiana and Mrs Luther Short of Whitewright and other relatives.
In Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, 34 year old Margaret Cerenzo died from burns after a kerosene explosion in her home. A fortune teller had warned of danger a week earlier and police had refused her plea to be jailed to stay safe.
A large turnout is expected in Austin next Tuesday night for a House State Affairs Committee hearing on a bill to relegalize horse racing under a pari mutuel system. The author is Bailey Ragsdale of Crockett and opposition floor leader is J Bryan Bradbury of Abilene.
Mrs. Melba E. Billings of Oakland files for divorce claiming she is a radio widow after alleging her husband spent all his time listening to the radio despite her protests. She seeks separation in the suit.
Representative Bailey B. Ragsdale of Crockett announced a dirt farmers congress in Austin on February 15 and 16 inviting farmers and live stock producers to lay their issues before the Legislature. About twenty topics were slated for discussion over the two days.
In Austin Gov W Lee O Daniel urged an investigation of the Texas prison system to cut expenditures. Rep Joe Ed Winfree of Houston blasted prison management as wasteful and criminally negligent, while Reps E R Wright Huntsville and W J Galbreath Wharton urged restraint until a thorough inquiry was completed.
A Chicago woman, Mrs. Fred na Berg, 35, drafted eight strict marriage rules for her husband Carl Berg, 40. He allegedly broke her nose after violating the limits on travel, finances, and conduct, prompting a divorce three weeks after reconciliation. The case centers on control and compliance within a troubled marriage.
Emileu Whitehead, 18, was injured in an October 25 automobile crash in Logansport. After surgery her back was placed in a plaster cast and her 300 visitors have signed the cast with autographs.
Austin report shows 114 661 beneficiaries will get old age assistance in February, up 178 from January. Since start of year 1,640 added to rolls, 347 dropped, and 1,015 died. February grants total 1,594,689 dollars, averaging over 13 dollars per recipient.
London article profiles Edward Henry Smith Wilkinson once married to the renowned Mrs. Smith Wilkinson. Once living in the imperial suite at Claridge's, he now survives on a war pension of two dollars weekly in a Kendal area cottage. Mrs Wilkinson reportedly spent up to fifty thousand dollars annually on dresses before exhausting the fortune.
Tokyo reports that Japanese munitions makers have forbidden the employment of girls with permanent waves. They say such workers are too vain and go out too often to fix their hair, reducing efficiency. Employers cite statistics to support the claim.
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