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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
5
Local residents record Sunday visits and travel from Leonard to Denison, Bonham to Dallas. Notables include births, illnesses, and housekeeping moves among Pitcock, Mangrum, Barbee, Janway, and families. Community groups, stores, and local broadcasts feature names like Peg Moreland and Lem Tittsworth alongside business visits and school ties.
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. H. T. Atterberry’s home. It urged a quick drive for annual dues of 3 dollars to keep the City of the Dead well maintained. Members are asked to pay promptly and help preserve the cemetery’s beauty and civic pride.
Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church for Mrs Arena T Roberts beloved wife of the late J T Roberts longtime Whitewright official. Born November 10 1853 at Rose Hill she was among Texas earliest settlers and married J T Roberts in 1878. She leaves four surviving children three grandchildren and three great grandchildren with funeral rites conducted by Dr B Wrenn Webb at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Ola Ross McMillin wife of Sam McMillin died at her home in Lubbock. Services were at 3:30 pm at the Methodist Church with Rev C W Dennis in charge. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born April 22 1893 in Whitewright and married in 1913. Survived by husband mother four sisters two brothers and numerous relatives.
Mrs Ada Cameron Biggerstaff wife of Chas E Biggerstaff died Wednesday at the family home near Tom Bean after a long illness Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Wittitee Cemetery with Rev J R Waldrum pastor of the Church of Christ in charge She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joe Cam-
Jevon Big Erstaff, about 60, longtime Rose Hill settler and Church of Christ member, died after a life in the community. She is survived by her husband and several step-children.
Funeral services for Albert L. Burrow aged 52 were conducted at 3 pm on Saturday at the Burrow home by Rev. G C Ivins. Interment followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born June 20 1883 in Marshall County Tennessee he lived in Texas many years with Whitewright upbringing and family ties across Arp Van Alstyne Port Arthur and Tennessee communities.
B C Hefner hosted a birthday dinner last Friday at 3515 Hamilton Dallas to honor his 91st birthday. Guests included Mrs Fannie Smith the host, Mrs M C Shepherd, Miss Nelle Hefner, Mr and Mrs D E Alford and family, the Wolfes with Jean, the Alford couple, Mrs Irene Beedle, Mrs Mabel Link, and the hostesses.
Mrs. W. E. LaRoe hosted her bridge club Monday and announced her sister Miss Blanche Montgomery's coming marriage. Out of town guests included Mrs. S. H. Montgomery and Mrs. John Perry of Purcell Oklahoma along with Pendleton sisters Elizabeth and Cheta, Madge Sears, Mrs. Bob Mays of Denison and Mrs. John Philip Barbee of Marshall. The engagement was revealed via a miniature newspaper "Cupid's Bow" with a photo of Miss Montgomery and Mr. Fred Conn, Sherman Democrat advertising manager, pictured beneath the caption Merger Announced. Prizes and planted arrangements complemented a celebratory evening.
Mrs. Jack Nossaman hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her daughter Jacqueline to mark her fifth birthday anniversary. Additional guests included Conway Craig, Joe Pennington, William King and Charles Stuteville Jr.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a business session at Mrs. H P Donigan's home. Mrs. H C Willis led the devotional. Members voted to meet hereafter on Mondays at the church with social days in members' homes.
The Whitewright Music Club gathered at Miss Tommie Cheno weth studio Friday afternoon with Mrs. A. L. Jackson as hostess. Mrs. H. T. Atterberry spoke on the contribution.
The program featured music from the Texas Centennial era. Mrs Floyd Bassett and Miss Tommie Chenoweth sang a Texas Centennial song with words by Mrs J B May of Savoy. Mrs F M Echols read a Texas poem and the club sang Texas Our Texas. Mrs Jones and Mrs May were guests of the club.
The West End Bridge Club met last Thursday evening at Mrs. R. T. Pennington's home with substitutes Mrs. Guy Hamilton Mrs. R. G. Pennington Mrs. A. L. Jackson and Miss May Badgett. Lena Mae Gowdy won the high score prize among members and Miss Badgett among guests. Aline Pennington and Norma Frances Donigan assisted the hostess.
Rev G C Ivins pastor of First Baptist Church spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon Friday. He touched on various subjects and ventured political forecasts including predictions on major contests. If his predictions prove accurate he will be seen as a perfect forecaster. if not, he will have explaining to do.
The Busy Bee Club met at Mrs. Claud Dillon’s home with ten members present and all reporting a good time. The group will meet with Mrs. Lellis next Tuesday for their upcoming gathering.
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. H A James hosted a surprise dinner south of town for her 56th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred James and daughters Peggy and Mary Beth of Trenton, Mrs. Myrtle James and children Billie Bobbie and Marjorie of Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse James of Canaan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander of Whitewright, Ollie Anderson of Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph England of Ely, and Mrs. Pat Robinson of Tyler, with Miss Toma McCollum of Trenton and Mrs. Paul James of Lubbock also sending regards.
The Sherman Masonic Lodge degree team will confer the third degree for Whitewright Masonic Lodge here Monday night at 7:30 o clock. O L Jones secretary invites all Masons to attend and see the work by one of the best teams in Texas.
Announcement from Whitewright listing new carrier rates for Dallas News deliveries including daily without Sunday at 10 cents per week, daily with Sunday at 18 cents per week, daily Sunday and Evening Journal at 25 cents per week, and a six cent weekly accident insurance option. Contact via phone or Edward Browning.
Miss Blanche Montgomery and her sister Mrs J H Perry of Purcell Oklahoma visited Dallas on Tuesday. Meanwhile a Russian scientist is described as planning a high altitude mission using a balloon glider with an air tight cabin, aiming to return to Earth.
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