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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
3
Mrs Esther West of Whitewright a skilled seamstress shares sewing guidance for Valentine banquet costumes. She advises reading pattern envelopes following instructions choosing simple patterns for beginners and selecting patterns before buying fabric. She notes patterns fit various figures and warns mini skirts and hot pants cater to the figure willing to try them.
A reflective column recounts a reception for Senator Ralph Hall hosted by the Tom Brookshears with 300 attendees. It highlights Ben Munson’s bid for state representative and a debate over gender roles, ending with a personal stance on independence and protection.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met at Miss Winnie Hamilton's home with Mrs. Ed Barkley presiding and leading the pledge. Members filled yearbooks and welcomed new member Mrs. Raymond Brown. District meeting set for Bonham on April 7. next host Mrs. Hardcastle February 24.
Public school meals for the week outline spaghetti meat balls pork pattie barbequed wieners chicken fried steak and hamburger pattie on buns along with sides and desserts milk is included with each day. The column also mentions social notes from Whitewright including button society activities and a plant workers anecdote.
Recipe feature profiles Jeanette Sessom of Whitewright a longtime secretary turned homemaker and community volunteer In her piece she shares a cherry cream cheese pie recipe with crust cream cheese Eagle Brand milk lemon juice vanilla and cherry pie filling instructions to mix chill and garnish ending with a cherry topping note
A surprise stork shower honored Mrs George Musselman Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs J T Holloway. She opened an antique trunk to find gifts presented by the hostess. Refreshments featured a Valentine table with cake and Russian Tea for four attendees assisted by Mrs Mike Holloway.
Mrs Earl Blanton hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club for a Valentine party. The setting featured an ecru lace cloth and pink carnations with a crystal bowl centerpiece. Special guests included Mrs Charles Sessom and Mrs Tom Brookshear. Mrs Sessom won high score, Mrs Jack Lackey second high. next meeting is March 2 with Mrs Glen Earnheart.
Whitewright Nursing Home hosted two Valentine events with kindergarten guests from Whitewright Schools. Local residents honored for February birthdays included Glen Furgeson, Ruby Hopper, Rosa Lee Jones, Ina Rowland, Ethel Stedham, Alice Stephens, James Witt and Charles McCollum.
The Town and Country Club held a Valentine Box Supper at Whitewright Day Care Center with 26 members and guests. Nominations for Mr and Mrs were by penny votes. Clifton Sanderson and his wife won. Auction of decorated boxes raised 9.46 for club funds. top bid 7.50 for Mrs. Robert Sale’s box.
Belinda and Melissa Brinkley daughters of Mr and Mrs R Brinkley have entered the Hairdressers of North Texas Little Miss Contest to be held Sunday February 20 at 2 pm in the Grayson County College Auditorium.
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