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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
5
Illness and recoveries reported across town including influenza pneumonia scarlatina and broken ribs. Birth announced for January 5 1940. Local moves travel and social events plus school sports results and community notices from The Sun.
Central Christian Church members plan their annual brotherhood dinner at the church at 7 p.m. January 17. Ex-students of Kidd-Key College in Sherman form the Kidd-Key Club and will hold a luncheon at the Grayson Hotel in Sherman at 1 p.m. February 17, announced by Mrs. Charles Dannel, president. All ex-students are urged to attend and should reserve through Mrs. Dannel.
Mrs. A. L. Jackson hosted the Friday Literary Club with president Mrs. Joe B. Hamilton presiding. A Health and Safety program featured talks on Recent Discoveries in the Medical World, Cancer Control, Good Citizenship Selling the Consumer, and Safety in Driving. Social hour followed. honorary member Mrs. H. P. Donigan and Mrs. R. May attended. The next meeting at Central Christian Church on Jan 19 will feature Mrs. L. J. Wathen of Dallas, reviewing Main Stream by Hilda Morris.
Dr Geo K Stephens reviewed The Rotarian official publication during the Rotary Club luncheon. He spoke about article types in the journal and its monthly distribution to members. Donald Mays of Denison attended as a guest.
Mrs J P Darwin hosted a Saturday birthday party for her daughter Betty Ann Darwin at their home. Dorotha Darwin and Mrs Albert Reeves organized games and helped entertain. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Margaret Ann Burnham Norma Lou Smith Anna Ruth Johnson and others.
Announcement received of the marriage of Miss Mildred L. Alexander and Mr. Stanford J. Kingsbury Jr in San Diego California on December 30. Mrs. Kingsbury is daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Alexander of Lubbock formerly of this community. She works at San Diego County Hospital while Mr Kingsbury works as a teller at Security Trust and Savings Bank of San Diego. They will be at home after January 15 at 320 Arbor Drive San Diego.
Mr and Mrs R E Deaton of the Orangeville community entertained for their nine year old daughter with a celebration.
Elaine hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party on January 3. Friends and family attended including Polly Lucretia Bowen Johnnie Mac and Jones Ray Vestal Patsy Ann Hymer Martha Jo McAfee Nancy Jane Vestal Frankie Lou McCord Joan and George Oscar Griffin Evelyn Hall William Roy and Annette Clendening Helen Griffin Evelyn Mae and Betty Jean Jarvis Gary Lynn Garner Anna Jo Riley Janette Patterson Mrs Roy Clendening Miss Gladys Fowler Miss Mazilee Williams Clifford Jarvis Mrs Arthur Griffin Mrs Lynwood Garner Mrs Carl McAfee Louise Edward George and Betty Jane Deaton.
Churches list Sunday services with CHURCH Leroy Anderson pastor and CHURCH OF CHRIST minister Leonard Mullen. Sunday school 10 a m precaching 11 a m worship 11 a m preaching 7 p m youth 6 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p m
At 10 a m Sunday school led by W T Simmons superintendent 11 a m worship 6 p m training union directed by Mack Pierson 7 p m evening services listed.
The Methodist Missionary Society will hold a business meeting Monday at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. A M Bryant. The session was postponed from last week because of weather conditions.
Sunday school at 10 a m under superintendent N L Manning. Morning worship at 11 with sermon and the Lord's Supper. Young people meet at 6 with Mrs Sarah Kilgree in charge. Evening service at 7 with sermon by the pastor.
The First Presbyterian Church announces 10 a m Sunday school led by Dick Montgomery. At 10 50 a m quarterly communion with a meditation by Dr. B Wrenn Webb titled Christ's Invitation. Evening 7 p m features a sermon by the pastor, the thirteenth in a series on great words, The Word that Conquers God, with choir and organ and piano accompaniment by Mrs. T E Barbee and Margaret Hanna.
Senator Wheeler claimed President Roosevelt favors Secretary Hull for the Democratic nomination and Robert Jackson for Vice President. He doubted Roosevelt can control the 1940 Democratic convention and noted erosion affecting land in the region.
Oak Hill Cemetery Association informs lot owners that by March 1 they must pay annual dues of 3.00 to keep plots maintained. Officers elected include Mrs. L. LaRoe president and Mrs. H. T. Atterberry first vice president, with several other named members signing the notice.
M. D. Boyd, principal of the colored school, announces the second honor roll listing top students by grade from first through eighth. Names include Douglas Roddy Cole man Wright Jr Marjorie Conley Edith Margaret Patterson Annie Ruth Williams Hazel Spratt Lucille W Bogar and others.
In a statewide radio program Governor O'Daniel focused on boosting the Lower Rio Grande Valley as a warmer winter destination and urged citizens to attend church and donate to Finnish relief. He reiterated plans to industrialize Texas highlighting canning and other plants creating jobs.
The speaker noted thousands are already settled in the valley but much remains undiscovered. A representative of a major Eastern manufacturer discussed a possible project framed as almost fairy tale in scope yet practical. The Governor urged more consumption of valley grapefruit and oranges.
A vintage domestic guide presents kitchen cleaning tricks using a cork bottle, bicarbonate solution for sponges, and shaking cake dyes. It offers dessert ideas such as a one egg layer cake with apple sauce and citrus peel, plus tips to frost cakes and clean utensils.
Washington. Chairman John Hamilton announced the Republican National Committee has received sufficient contributions and pledges to extinguish a debt totaling 655000 as of December 1. He called the move a fitting tribute to Old Hickory and contrasted it with Democratic Jackson Day dinners held to raise funds.
The report states that on average 18 million U S paper bills are so worn they must be destroyed weekly, with a total face value around 30 million dollars. This indicates heavy currency turnover and replacement needs.
Quote attributed to Alexander Smith stating a man’s knowledge centers on self awareness. Reflects theme of individual insight and personal understanding without external references.
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