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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
13
Local social column records numerous visits and arrivals from Dallas Sherman Denison Archer City and other towns. The notices include family visits weddings and hospital updates plus a cafe ownership change and community announcements. Key names appear alongside places like Sherman Dallas Denison and Whitewright with various weekends and weekdays noted.
Mary Marie Mitchell of St Louis recovering from appendicitis surgery last week and granddaughter of Dr. R L Sears of Whitewright. Funeral for Mrs Alice Cannon in Van Alstyne. Local pastor attendance at Dallas Presbyterian Men’s Convention. B Y P U radio program gathers statewide participation. Mrs William Gribbs dies in Denton. Clarence Hill’s funeral in Tulsa. City revival plans discussed by Whitewright pastors. Mrs Sallie Ellis of Chickasha dies. aunt of local residents.
The Whitewright Music Club gathered at Mrs. Guy Hamilton's home with Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Rozelle Cavaness as joint hostesses. The program covered Wagner, Bayreuth, Whiteman, and patriotic songs with piano solos and choruses. Refreshments followed as members gathered for social time.
T B Randolph invites Meddlintown residents to preaching services Saturday at seven o'clock. The community is cordially invited to attend.
The Methodist Church outlines a 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. morning worship with the sermon theme The Message of the Talent, 3 p.m. Junior League, 5:30 p.m. Senior League, and an evening worship with Love's Old Sweet Song as the sermon theme. Weekly Religious Forum on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Next Monday at 3 p.m. the Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs. W. King’s home for devotional and social session.
A pastor urges readers to attend church and Sunday school next Sunday, linking Israelite decline in Judges to modern economic lows caused by religious indifference. He notes no exception among nations and stresses unity across denominations in worship.
Bethel Baptist Church invites all community members to Sunday school at 10 o'clock with prepared teachers led by O G Bow, superintendent. Preaching at 11 o'clock, junior B Y P U at 2 30, intermediate B Y P U at 5 45, and preaching again at 7. Pastor T B Randolph requests attendance at Meddlin town Saturday night.
A Church of Christ note contrasts two families in the same congregation. One set of children embraced faith and service, while the other grew indifferent despite decent conduct. The mother reflects that fault with the church and preacher harmed the children. prayer is urged as the better path after harm, even amid fine services.
In a report by minister C C Merritt he notes general increased interest in God’s ign ee services. He commends the Ladies Bible Class and Thursday prayer meeting and urges full participation for faster, easier progress.
Mrs. J. W. McMurry hosted an old fashioned turkey dinner on West Grand Avenue. Guests used handmade colonial doll place cards and a verse about turning back time. Nannie McElrath won a prize after songs and games. attendees included Mollie Bryant Clara Templeton Grace Der Nell Roberts and others.
Local retailer C Spivy & Co Bonham announces fresh DRY GOODS stock as part of a general value revision. The note urges shoppers to visit for late arrivals and worthwhile deals amid updated prices.
Retail notices announce new market purchases arriving and being checked in to offer better trading advantage. The message emphasizes improved stock selection and the potential for superior deals.
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