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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Oran Sears and other residents visit relatives in Greenville Tyler and Dallas. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Houston Darwin on January 9. The Hi Way Grocery gains an asbestos tile floor while Kis singer Motor Company expands service. Numerous local residents travel hospital visits moves and family gatherings noted through the week.
Miss Gertrude Waldrum became the bride of Billy Paul Taylor in a double ring rite Thursday night at Savoy home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs C C Waldrum. Rev J C Denton officiated. The bride wore a blue dress and a corsage of white carnations.
A ceremony included a white Bible. Miss Elsa Francis and London Slaughter served as attendants and best man. Miss Bettie Oliver provided the music. A reception followed for immediate family, and the couple will reside in Whitewright.
Rotary program chairman Leon White of Community Public Service Co led a questions game at the club meeting Friday. Members answered for cigars, with a two cigars for a miss. Earl Fields attended as a guest. attendance was 100 percent at the first meeting of the year, with three members absent.
Miss Mary Alice Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Hayes of Pittsburgh and Elmo Fou cheaux Vestal son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Vestal of route three were united in marriage at St Philip s Church in Pittsburgh on Saturday January 3 at 5 pm Rev William C Kelly officiated Attendant was Miss Mary Pat Graser Best man Lucian L Vestal cousin of the groom A reception followed at the bride s parents home The couple will reside at 75 Linwood Avenue Crafton He is studying in Pittsburgh and will continue his education The couple spent their honeymoon in Texas visiting his parents
Fragments indicate people and friends in Austin traveled or planned to travel to Pittsburgh, mentioning departure on a Saturday. The text is incomplete and lacks names, dates, or a clear event.
The Whitewright Music Club met at Mrs. J. P. Darwin's home with Mrs. Mackie Greer as co host. Mrs. Homer Sears presided as president. Program included piano solos by Mrs. Floyd Bassett and Mrs. Guy Hamilton, a vocal solo by Mrs. Mackie Greer, and a reading by Mrs. John Wilson. Twelve members attended. next meeting January 28 with Mrs. J. C. McMillan and co hostess Mrs. F. M. Echols.
H D Club heard Miss Zelma Moore demonstrate Home Service Area and discuss shrubbery planting rules. Mrs Guy Mc Cafferty resigned and Miss Viva Phillips was elected to fill the vacancy. Sixteen members and three guests attended. next meeting set for January 22 at Mrs Lee Norris.
University of Texas Law School student Boyd Newman addressed the Friday Literary Club at Mrs. Wilson Kaiser’s home. Newman discussed his experiences in India during Army service and was accompanied by his wife Winnie Ruth Morgan as a guest.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Newman of Whitewright was acknowledged during the program, and following the event Mrs. Kaiser served refreshments to attendees.
Trenton announces the engagement of Elaine Connelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Holmes Connelly to Max M Wilson of Ozona. The wedding is planned for February at their home with close friends and relatives. Elaine is a Trenton High and Baylor University graduate and has served on the Midland public schools faculty.
Sherman funeral services for Judge Dayton B. Steed 78 a longtime Grayson County lawyer and former county judge were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Sherman following his death Sunday at his home.
Dr J A Ellis pastor officiated at burial at West Hill Cemetery. Judge Steed son of Rev and Mrs S D H Steed born Collinsville May 15 1869. Pioneer Baptist minister father in Whitesboro 1860s. Educated Basin Springs then Baylor University 1889 1895. Opened Whitesboro law office served two terms city attorney, 1912 Sherman assistant county attorney. Elected county judge 1914 served 1925 returned to private practice. Survivors widow one daughter Lucille Steed Long Beach California three sons Julian B Steed D B Steed Jr Robert S Steed all Sherman daughter in law Mrs Raymond Steed and two grandchildren.
A humorous kitchen exchange shows a waiter asking a regular what he wants, the customer replying steak and joking about having another try at it if it’s not cut already. The light moment hinges on the repeat order and playful banter.
A terse exchange shows a character asking about drowning, while another notes the telephone rings. The fragment hints at a suspenseful scene or mystery moment as a call interrupts the grim contemplation.
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