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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

5

Local social notes and community visitors list

A long list of weekend visitors and residents visiting friends and relatives in Sherman Dallas Greenville and Arlington including Mrs Nana Francis Miss Dell Sanderson Emogene Barker and others. Notable items include Mrs A A Hudgins undergoing surgery at Wilson N Jones Hospital and Jesse A Blackerby returning from service in Germany. A Williams Variety Store window was damaged by a car driven by J C Whipple. Bethel Baptist Church redecorates with new pews. Fort Bliss to train two young men.

Williams Variety Store J. C. Whipple

Women Society of Christian Service Meeting Notes

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Harold Taylor's home for a social gathering. Mrs. Owen Hull led the program with talks titled The Outreach of the Methodist Church Among Rural Negroes. Attendees included Mrs. Owen Hull, Mrs. C. N. Massey, Mrs. Olivia Whedbee and others.

Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Harold Taylor Owen Hull C. N. Massey Griffin Dollarhide Jr Olivia Whedbee C. C. Hennig Frank Gillespie C. N. Massy A. M. Bryant

List of Women Attendees Names at Local Event

The passage lists attendees including Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr Mrs. Glenn Doss Mrs. C. C. Hennig Mrs. Ott Lackey Mrs. R. A. Gillett Mrs. E. F. Everheart Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr. Mrs. I. L. Neathery Mrs. John McAlester Mrs. F. M. Echols Mrs. Frank Gillespie and Mrs. Harold Taylor.

Griffin Dollarhide Jr Glenn Doss C. C. Hennig Ott Lackey R. A. Gillett E. F. Everheart S. T. Montgomery Jr I. L. Neathery John McAlester F. M. Echols Frank Gillespie Harold Taylor

Rotary Club spotlights Boy Scouts program in Whitewright

Rotary Club in Whitewright heard program chairman Lerey Edwards present a Boy Scout program on Friday. Grayson County Scout executive Chancy Corse spoke briefly and introduced four local scouts Steve Edwards Dan Hennig Jimmy Smith and Bobby Phillips. A sound movie of Cub Scouts in action followed. Visitors included Rham Pennington and Monroe Orenduff from Sherman Rotary Club.

Lerey Edwards Rotary Club Chancy Corse Grayson County Steve Edwards Dan Hennig Jimmy Smith Bobby Phillips Whitewright Rham Pennington Monroe Orenduff Sherman Rotary Club

Whitewright H D Club Demonstration Highlights Rugs

The H D Club met Feb 11 at Mrs. Bessie Maddux home with Mrs Oma Russell and Mrs Maddux presenting hooked and braided rug demos. Guests from Little Rock H D Club joined Mr Tarpley and Jackie Pannell who showed a food products movie. Refreshments served to 21. Next meeting set for Feb 25.

Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Bessie Maddux Oma Russell Maddux Little Rock H-D Club Tarpley Jackie Pannell

Church listings and schedules for Tilden and surrounding towns

A community church directory lists multiple congregations with ministers and weekly services. Denominations include Church of Christ Presbyterian Assembly of God Central Christian First Methodist Cross Roads Bethel Baptist and Tom Bean churches with varied service times and Sunday School details.

First Presbyterian Church North Texas Lee H. Smith Floyd Bassett Assembly OF God Ellis L. Hill Ladies Missionary Council Central Christian Church Vernon M. Newland Mae Hall Cross Roads Bethel Baptist Church Tom Bean H. P. Williamson Denison Whitewright Presbyterian Clifford Phoebus

Pilot Grove Church of Christ Thursday Services Begin

The Pilot Grove Church of Christ now holds preaching services each Thursday night with Doyle Goodspeed of Dallas delivering the sermons. Everyone is invited to attend these services.

Pilot Grove Church OF Christ Doyle Goodspeed Dallas

You Are As Old As Your Arteries

Dr. Geo. W. Cox, State Health Officer, notes age not sole indicator of health. Premature arterial hardening is partly preventable by infection control, diet, and reducing stress. A cheerful attitude aids well being in illness. light food, warmth, proper clothing, and exercise help the elderly stay mentally alert and physically able.

Austin Geo. W. Cox

Man Kills Wife Then Dies After Crash With Kids

Police say a North Carolina man beat his wife unconscious and left her roadside before fleeing with their three children. The crash wounded him and his vehicle wreck, trapping the children for six hours until found. Alcohol appeared to be a factor.

North Carolina Christian Science Monitor

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Nana Francis Sherman Mrs. Gomer May Jacksonville Gene Hughes New Orleans Dell Sanderson Emogene Barker Mrs Elmer Sanderson Jeanne Wilson Lee Wilson A. A. Hudgins Wilson N. Jones Hospital Billy Kincaid Lanius Kincaid Porter Reeves Fort Worth Joe Brookins Jack Kelly Ector Ernest Smith Hayden Hamilton Wilburn McKinney David Greenville Sallye Winnie Hamilton Albert Partridge Arlington J. B. Dodson T. C. Collins Whitesboro D. E. McCoy Harvey Harbenson Collinsville Jim Simmons Mrs. Simmons Joe Miller Terry Max R. C. Adams Clyde Vestal John Vestal C. A. Wilson Verdon Luna Mattie Luna Murchinson O. S. Bass John Reeves Luther Gordon Commerce Joe Johnson Hildren Woodruff Lubbock Carlton Johnson Mrs. Lee Hampton Carrie Hamilton Amarillo Hereford Clifton DeBerry and Son Howell Pate Doyle Smith Marshall, Ark Charles E. Ayres Newton Manning Ben Shaw Clyde Shaw San Antonio J. C. McMillin A. C. Bass Carrollton Trib Luna Caddo Mills Sidney Scott David and Denise R. S. Scott Jesse A. Blackerby Co. B. 373Rd Anti-Aircraft Battery Germany L. M. Graham Bells Kirk May of McKinney Gomer Joe Rich Laura Bess Ross Alexander Molly Jo Rutledge East Texas State Teachers, Commerce Bennie Chesser L. A. Watkins Jr Westminster Rufus Short Bells and Whitewright Doyle Murray Gaines Hargett J. B. Layman and Nola Meadows Anna Lillie Goodnight Route 3 Sam Cato Orondo Wash Goodnight Mr. Cato Mrs. Goodnight Bethel Church A. C. Broach A. J. Cates S. F. Wilson Ooie Chick Carol Hughes Joan Anthony Douglas Mayo Emma Bryan R. L. Cates Nora Hughes Jack W. Stephens Finis Stephens Ovid G. Wood Goldie Wood Fort Bliss Texas Frank McGillicuddy Malvern Ark Republican State Committee of Arkansas Mary Massey Citizens National Bank of Marshall Massey Ayres Tillett’s Grayson Oleo Tide Griffin’s Griffin Blackeye Peas & Bacon Griffin’s Waffle Griffin’s Strawberry Preserves Griffin’s Cherry Baker’s Coconut Kimbell Libby Oscar Mayer Donald Duck Tillett Grocery & Market WSCS Church OF Christ Tilden McFerrin First Baptist Church Newton Cole Training Union First Methodist Church Harold S. Taylor Methodist Youth Fellowship HAWK Cole & Davis Co Eek Ee Se Marcy Lee Justin McCarty
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