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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
3
The Friday Literary Club met February 6 in the Eddi Kilowat Room of the Community Public Service Office building. Mrs Clint Henig served as hostess.
The family of George Key thanks friends for prayers food and flowers after a death. Mrs E E McFatridge opened with prayer and Mrs George Hight led the club collect. President J C McMillin ran the meeting and program on lighting the home and color effects. Refreshments served to 13 members. Valentine bake sale planned at Firemen's Hall with advance orders to Feb 12 and cakes sold at Walker's Drug Store for 25 cents.
Miss Holt and Miss Jacqueline Virginia Holt of Savoy unite with William James Billner Jr of Whitewright in a Friday evening ceremony at Savoy Church of Christ. Officiant Rev. William Baker led the double ring service before greenery and candlelight. The couple will reside in Dallas. both recent East Texas State University students.
The Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs Martha J Emerson's home with President Mrs H H Sears presiding. Ruth Cox read minutes and led the session with the topic Faith. Refreshments were served to eleven members. Next meeting is March 9.
Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Slaughter were several families from Dallas Denison Whitewright and other towns. Weekend guests included Mrs. A Vestal Mrs. Chester Carpenter Miss Louanna and Mr John Curtis with local residents. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs John Mitchell at Tom Bean with interment in Bells Rose Hill Cemetery. Winnipeg visitors Mr and Mrs Dennis McClemment are hosts of Ed Kent Sr who is recovering in Sherman hospital.
Frank Monroe Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Davis, was honored at a birthday party on Saturday organized by aunts Rosalie White and Johnnie England. He turned six on Monday February 9. Guests included Nickie Kent Tona Malone and Li-
Mrs. Marshall Miller is honored as the Town and Country Club meets at Mrs. A R Brinkleys home. They plan a bake sale for Saturday. Mrs Mabel Vestal and Mrs Ruby Cawthon demonstrate all about pickles and recipes are shared with eight members.
The regular third Sunday Singing will be held at the Kentuckytown Baptist Church on February 15. Good Gospel singing will be featured and the public is invited.
Debbie Franklin called the meeting of the Merry Blue Birds to order and Dena Wilson collected the dues. The group finished Valentine plaques and shared candy. Nancy Morris oversaw refreshments for 11 members as Sharon Clark led a song and the circle ended with a Goodbye Song.
Bethel WMS members Irene McCassland Myrtle Lumpkins hosted a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at Bethel to honor Mr and Mrs Marshall Miller. The table featured red net over white cloth with silver candelabra and red tapers. Guests helped by Cinda McCassland Sandra McCassland Bobbie Kay McCartney and Pat Pierce. Nancy Williams arranged gifts and Rozenna Alexander registered attendees. Guests traveled from Sherman Ambrose Dallas Van Alstyne and Whitewright.
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