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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1969
Page
3
Miss Doris Rhnea Whitworth turned three on Saturday February 22 with a party at her parents home in Whitewright. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Jare VII attended and her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lewis Whitworth stopped by for a Sunday visit.
Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gillette brought his mother home after a visit. Holmes Connellly and Lena Mae Gowdy visitors. W. A. Thurman and others returned from Fargo as they attended the funeral of Thurman’s father. Sherman guests include Russell Glen May and J H Gosnell Sr. in Green Prairie. Fort Lewis furloughs surface with Jimmy Burchfield. Osman Maude Maness Cornelia Manning visited Dallas. Irving guests Granvolee Hansard Bud Fleming and family. Mesquite and Anna visitors Knox Tate Claude Adams. Darrell Neal Sherman and James Bradley Bells visited Rep. Tabor. Bla key and Jerry Mitchell visit Texas City.
Whitewright P.T.A. officers met at the Malt Shop to appoint a new treasurer after Mrs. Clara Selman resigned due to moving away. Mrs. Bobby Clark was named treasurer. The next meeting is March 11, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grade School Auditorium with a business session and Open House for Public School Week.
A reader reflects on a column about a wife who rarely received gifts from her husband and suggests advice on holiday generosity. The note questions the balance between gift giving and genuine love, urging consideration of daily calendars and lasting promises to honor and cherish.
A reader letters page discusses the value of personal gifts over daily costly presents in marriage. A Day Laborer replies on gray areas, stressing emotional commitment rather than shopping. Local notices mention visitors and relatives with a mother ill in Whitewright Nursing Home.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Thrasher of McKinney welcome a daughter Amy Yvonne born February 16 at Collin Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Thrasher of McKinney and Mr and Mrs W O Ramsey of Altoga. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs Hobart Thrasher and Mr and Mrs W M Pierson of Whitewright, with other relatives listed.
Mr and Mrs Luther Clouse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Ector home on February 23. The couple wed February 23 1919 in Bonham. They have six children six living, nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs C W Pope Mrs John P Livingston and Mrs Allen T Short express gratitude for flowers food cards and telephone calls in a concise acknowledgment.
The Merry Bluebirds gathered in the grade school lunchroom at 2 45 PM with Debbie Franklin presiding. Nancy Morris took clues, Karen Anderson checked the roll, and Tina Green joined as a new member. Kathy Dutfer and Karen Williams supplied ice cream for refreshments, and Pamela Halt received the meeting gift.
The Savoy School Board election set for Saturday April 5 will choose two trustees. Terms of President Eugene Hensley and J D Hutchins expire this year. Hensley will not seek re election while Hutchins intends another term. Joe Cox has filed as a candidate.
One of Whitewright's most spectacular events features a womanless wedding with Tiny Tim. Proceeds go to the P T A. Friday night at 7 30 p m at the High School Gym. If you miss it you will be sorry.
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