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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
5
Local residents announce births and host visits across Whitewright and nearby towns. The column notes Mr. and Mrs Amos Templeton welcoming a boy Tuesday, numerous travels to Dallas Sherman Paris Durant and Denison, and social events including weddings announcements and a Washington birthday closure of post office and bank.
Mrs H R Tucker and children visited Mrs J B Hall and Miss Mae Hall in Athens last week. Dr H R Tucker and Mr Stover joined them home on Sunday. Dorothy Hamilton of Justin and Alva Baird of Denton stayed with Mr and Mrs Guy Hamilton. R S Morehead remains critically ill after a paralytic stroke. Several East Texas State Teachers College students spent the weekend at home. Red Cross flood relief totals rise to 172 87 with new donations. Influenza cases reported among area families. Tom Graves barn burned destroying two teams and feed. Proceeds from a grammar school event fund a curtain for the stage.
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. Grady Gillett's home for a Federation day program. Guest Mrs. H. G. Tuck of Sherman, president of the Federation of Women's Clubs’ second district, offered the keynote talk. Mrs. J. B. Hamilton read a standards paper for 1937 and 1938 by Mrs. C. P. Johnson, club president-elect.
The W. M. S. of the Methodist Church convened at Mrs. J. M. Sturdivant’s South Bond street home for the monthly social day. Mrs. J. L. Boone led the program with a devotional by Mrs. Tom Holmes and topics from Wesley Houses presented by Mrs. R A Gillett and Mrs. Ott Lackey.
Mrs. S. T. Mc Spedden received about 80 gifts and letters from friends in Texas Oklahoma and California at a surprise birthday dinner arranged by her Sunday school class neighbors and friends. She is 80 years old and lifelong Pilot Grove resident a faithful Baptist Church member. Her husband died April 1 1936 at 88 leaving two daughters and four sons.
Mrs. W. QO. Davis hosts a gathering with family including Mrs. Bob Russell of Post and several McSpedden relatives from Wichita Falls Canadian Whitewright and Linton. A long list of friends carried dinner and many called during the day, ending with the phrase A Guest.
Mrs Lizzie Russell Willis died at her home in Trenton last Thursday. Funeral was at 3 p m at Trenton Baptist Church with Rev S T Gray and Rev John E Wade officiating. Burial followed in Burns Cemetery. Born September 10 1853 in Jackson Parish La she moved to Savoy after the Civil War and married M W Willis in 1871. Survived by eight children in various towns including Laura Holcomb Littlefield A J Willis Leonard J M Willis Henderson W L Willis Trenton Lou Robbins Big Spring and Eddis Perkins Pueblo Colorado.
Mrs. W R Thompson and son of Randolph spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Aaron Burris and family. Local visits include Hall Burris Oland Bush and son in Sherman Friday night and J D Bush at Whitewright Sunday morning. A slate removal machine using sand and air is described.
Reverend Charles Wilson of Fort Worth will preach at Central Christian Church at 11 a m Sunday and conduct vesper services at 5 p m, outlining the week’s spiritual program.
J M Connally pastor announces church services for Sunday February 28 with Sunday school at 10 a m and two preaching services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m plus Epworth League at 6 30 p m.
Dr B Wrenn Webb, pastor, hosts Sunday services with 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon on The Four Pillars of Stewardship 4 30 p m Vesper. Children's sermon The Boy Who Went on a Picnic Adult sermon The Brotherhood of Jesus. Three family nights offer a nine course school of stewardship and missions for all ages plus a covered dish dinner promoting fellowship.
Miss Alma Wilder and Louise Brown spent Sunday with Miss Magdalene Howell. Alton Bowen and daughter Polly Lou visited relatives in Dallas Sunday. Jim Brown was in Sherman Saturday. John Burleson family visited John Savage home Monday. Junior Mayse spent Sunday night with cousin Junior Wilder. Sam Donihoe and sons and Mary McCan with children visited daughter Mrs Ted Simpson of Tom Bean. O D Mayse moved to Whitewright. Community attended trades day in Whitewright. Lawrence Burden and O W Wilder visited Bonham Saturday afternoon. Buck Brown of Desert visited parents Sam and Mrs Brown Saturday night. C E Mayse and family Aubrey Mayse John Savage Mrs Paul Brown and daughter called on O V Wilder family Sunday. Mrs Chilton Hymn and daughter and Mrs J P Blanton spent Thursday with Mrs Howell. Alton Robinson and family spent Friday with Bettie Blanton. Mrs Lawrence Burden spent Monday with Mrs Jeff Richey. Miss Helen Brown spent Monday.
The text lists social visits among local residents including Buck Brown and wife Grady Paul and Nell Brown in Ravenna, Clarence Cooper and daughter Louise at J D Cooper’s home, Mrs Paul Bowen and daughter Evelyn visiting O W Wilder family, and Marie Wilder spending Monday night with her grandparents.
Washington Rep Beiter proposes a bill requiring federal prisoners with bank accounts to cover board costs. He cites Alcatraz maintenance at 2.90 dollars per day and estimates Capone could cost taxpayers about 21000 dollars for a twenty year term. He may also tax prisoners with funds for apprehension and conviction.
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