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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
5
Dozens of local families report holiday visits and greetings from Abilene Bonham Sherman Dallas Dallas area to McKinney and Tyler. Juries, births, moves and social visits weave through Whitewright Sherman Dallas and nearby communities.
Attorneys for the Texas Liquor Control Board plan to oppose a latest plan to sell mixed drinks in Fort Worth. District Supervisor E C Pinson said the board was asked by U S District Judge James C Wilson to show cause why they should not be restrained from interfering with customers obtaining intoxicants. The board had earlier denied taverns permission to install lockers for customer liquor storage on premises.
Society column reports the marriage of Roland Blanton and Miss Ruby Felts on December 24 with Rev. Lancaster officiating. Blanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Blanton of northeast Whitewright, wed Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete De loach of Telephone. The couple receive friends' congratulations.
Announcement from Erie Kansas confirms the December 24 marriage of Miss Maxine Roberts daughter of Mrs. Paul Roberts Whitewright and Mackey Greer son of Mr and Mrs W J Greer McLean. Mrs Greer lived in Whitewright earlier worked in Sherman. Mr Greer is credit manager for a Chanute tire firm and they will reside in Chanute Kansas.
Charles M. Pier of Whitewright wed Miss Mary Eleanor Welch of Fort Worth on Christmas day at the groom's parents home in Fort Worth. Rev. A. L. Neal officiated. Pier, employed at the First National Bank since August, pursues life with his bride at Mrs. W. T. Ross’s home.
The Friday Literary Club gathered at Mrs. J. H. Waggoner’s home Friday afternoon. Members presented talks on Pan America including Linking the Americas by Mrs. Ross May and Cuba the Isle of Romance by Mrs. J. B. King. A piano duet closed the session before refreshments and next meeting plans.
The Whitewright Rotary Club wrapped up another successful year at a Friday luncheon. Rev. Burton Coffman of Sherman preached on Forget the Things of the Past, noting items to leave behind and some not to forget. Guests included Frank Thompson, James Binkley, John Bean, Wm. Bailey, C. W. Schaerer, Jim Anderson, and H. L. McLean, all of Sherman.
Announcement reports the upcoming November marriage of Miss Agnes McKenna daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas C McKenna of the Canaan community to Rev George McCleskey of Fort Worth.
David Lee Johnson visited his grandmother in Bells. Gladys Taylor visited her aunt in Canaan. Betty Jo Hamilton spent holidays with her mother in Denison. Hanston Garner visited his aunt Mrs. Lambert in Ector. Alice Johnson visited Mrs. Webb in Greenville. Betty Lee Jones visited relatives in Savoy Greenville and Trenton.
The Glow Worm extends New Year greetings and shares light hearted cautions about resolutions. It advises starting resolutions after January and avoiding harsh, unbreakable vows. It wishes readers health and prosperity for the coming year.
The first grade continues reading progress and overall subjects. The library grows and the room stays about the same. They have their house and toy elephants in the window and pictures of Jack Frost around the room. They are learning to write and print letters.
We report on fourth grade pupils starting long division work in arithmetic. Two pupils will leave the class Dorothy Lane moved to Fort Worth and Billie Jo Hopper will attend Pilot Grove school.
The fifth grade enjoyed the holidays with big smiles and new watches and clothes. They plan to return Monday to start lessons in English reviewing parts of speech capitals and playwriting, in arithmetic fractions, and in history rice and other products raised.
Second grade lists Billy Jack Blackerby from Ely as a new pupil. The class returned to school Monday and focused on arithmetic and reading Mr. Fox and the Rabbit. Two pupils received new watches for Christmas.
Third Grade Christmas visiting list notes J. H. Lance and Mrs. Minnie Robinson in Bells. Bobbie Blakey with parents in Mahurin. Winnie Sue Queener in Randolph with Mrs. George Merritt. Reba Carr visiting grandmother Ada Hudson in Bailey. Guy and Bailey Norris with grandparents Garland in Sedalia. Terry Max Miller visiting grandmother Clyde Waldrop in Pilot Grove. Betty Margaret Sears visiting cousin Lannie Sue Sears in Gaines.
The marriage occurred in Trenton at 8 p m on November 6 with Rev J B Hibbert of the Trenton Methodist Church officiating and a ring ceremony. The bride, Mrs Fred Clark, and sister Mrs Charlie Stute attended alongside Mrs McCleskey a former Whitewright High student. Mr McCleskey studied at Texas A and M College and the Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth and pursues evangelical work while the couple plans a Cisco home as he leads revivals in West Texas.
Monday a review sparked student interest as Miss Opal asked what Santa brought and to share exciting events. The discussion followed a relief period, focusing on railroads, 1881 capital in Austin, and the State University, among other topics.
The seventh grade noticed their books had wandered to a neighbor and were brought back. They began a quick start on their assignments. In history they review from the book’s start. In English they study phrases and clauses and learn to make sentences. In arithmetic a review has begun.
The home economics girls continue making slips this week with hopes to finish before mid term.
The boys in manual training showcase skill with projects painted beautifully. They have crafted items from toys to furniture and completed solid work, reflecting steady effort and craftsmanship.
Gossip Hoyse Riddle resolved to attend school every day this year. Arlie Burnham’s grandfather urged Clyde Riddle to pursue B. H. Someone claimed James Talley.
J M C J T and A D J Society members note travels during Christmas season. Betty Jane Owens visits Dallas, Helen Ruth Holcomb goes to Howe, J Frank Wilson to Trenton, Davis Parrish to Sherman, Louise Wilson to Blue Ridge, Helen Childress to Greenville and Sherman, Bob Sears to Sherman, Grace Harris spends Christmas at Greenville and Lone Oak.
A reflective strip notes Christmas happiness dulling baseball talk. Girls in the old field wait patiently for the new season as other towns begin to play, hoping to see their rivals whipped when it starts.
On Wednesday at noon the boys set up a basketball court and held practice. Mr Humphrey has organized three teams and rotates players as teams lose. The group hopes to beat any opponent they face.
A string of whimsical item captions features Edith Layman Louise Wilson Lotta Fay Brown Lucille Starr Bob Sears Mr Manning Mary Frances Claborn Miss Opal Juanita England and Mr Humphrey. The notes hint at personal traits and activities like bangs rings and exams in a lighthearted school page.
George Head a well known farmer died suddenly Saturday at his home southwest of Trenton He was 74 and survived by his widow nine children and one sister Funeral services were held Sunday at the Trenton Methodist Church conducted by Elder Leroy Brownlow of Whitewright He resided two miles south of Whitewright for years before moving to his farm southwest of Trenton
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