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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun edited by J. H. Waggoner and T. Glenn Doss publishes weekly on Thursdays. Subscription rates are one year four dollars? Payment terms list one year at 1.50 and six months at 1.00 with advance payment and a six month minimum. Corrections policy promises prompt correction of errors upon notification to editors.
A quirky collection notes Minnie’s half way peace stance fueling a mock quarrel with a rival woman. A political dig at Dave’s clout buys favors but not character for his son. A playful digs at downhill ease, baby chairs, and doubtful compliments from Dad’s kin. Nora feigns belief to lure more gossip.
Fifteen male inmates died in a blaze at Kingston Mental Hospital infirmary after attendants walked out on Friday. The fire, one of several Sunday night, is believed to have been started by the patients, destroying the ward and triggering a deadly hospital incident in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday for a hat clinic conducted by Mrs. John R. Watson of Savoy. Cleaning both felt and...
Straw reblocking and restyling were demonstrated and hats were restyled for wear at the upcoming club meet ing on February 26. Lunch was served. Visitors included Mrs Myrtle Fulton of Whitewright Mrs Charles Davis and Mrs E H Gant of Tom Bean Mrs Jack Hune Mrs Eva Glider of Pilot Grove Mrs T C Cowart of Dallas and Mrs Horace Miller of Whitewright.
Rotary Club luncheon guest Rotary Club Chaney H. Corse Grayson County Boy Scout executive urged Whitewright to appoint a scoutmaster and assistants to lead the troop. Sgt. Boyd Newman discussed his India return. A rat-killing committee led by B W Newman arranged poison placement with 1080 doses in local businesses, causing several rats to be found.
The Home Demonstration Club met at Miss Myrtle Badgett's home with 21 members and four guests. President Mrs. Lee Norris led the session as Mrs. W. L. Hatfield delivered the January council report. The group voted to donate a case of canned food to starving Europeans. a chalk talk on the spirella garment by Mrs. Ted Spinks was described as very beneficial.
The State of Texas to Roscoe E Orr commands appearance and answer by 10 AM on Monday after 42 days from issuance, being March 25, 1946, before the District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff Willie Blanch Orr filed August 16, 1945 seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. case No 53811. Issued February 5, 1946 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
Mrs S E Wallace and Mrs Fred Cook Sr organized a hat restyle event with garden planning as the program. Miss Viva Phillips won a crystal hat prize. The next meeting is set for February 28 at Mrs Fred Cook Sr’s home to continue with restyled hats and garden plans.
At Mrs Mary Christian's home the Friday Literary Club held a political historical program on vice presidents who ascended to the presidency. Discussions covered John Tyler to Truman with biographies and career highlights. Members elected delegates for a Dallas district meeting and donated to Penny Art and Penny Music funds.
Miss Verna Faye Fleming daughter of Rev and Mrs J D Fleming married Lester Max Martin master sergeant RAF son of Mr and Mrs W J Martin on Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Whitewright. The Rev E P Wootten pastor of the church officiated.
The First Baptist Church hosted a double ring wedding with an improvised altar and pink gladioli. The bride wore a white silk gown sent from China by the groom, who served with the Army Air Forces. Guests included out of town attendees from Dallas, Grand Prairie, Bonham and Corpus Christi as the couple planned a Dallas home and Hensley Army Air Base posting.
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