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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
5
Local residents travel and visit others across Texas including Groom Lubbock Dallas Sherman Bonham Wichita Falls Denison Fort Worth and Denton. Entries mention hospital stays furloughs military news and family visits with numerous named individuals and towns.
Mrs. Mary McCasland and Mrs. P. M. Wrenn visited in Sherman and Savoy. Families, ROTC cadets, and club members attended gatherings, with BB Club bingo and high scores noted. James A. Reeves joined Paragon at East Texas State Teachers College Commerce, and Major Denson travels with the DFC to Washington. J. R. Oliver returned home after surgery and hip pin replacement in Sherman hospital.
Bethel W M S met Monday afternoon at 2 o clock with 17 members and 5 visitors. Mrs. Bob Cawthon presided. Royal Service program titled Good News For All Who Seek featured devotional thoughts by Mrs. J H Gosnell. participants included Mrs. Clifton DeBerry and others. A duet All On The Altar was performed by Mrs. Mack Williams and Mrs. Manuell Alexander. The meeting closed with prayer. Reporter: Mrs. J L Denton.
The Hickman Sunday School Class at First Presbyterian Church held a social gathering with no business session. Mrs. Arba Orenduff presided and introduced guest speaker Mrs. Monroe Orenduff of Sherman who delivered an inspiring talk to about forty members and guests before refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Tom Skipworth of Kentuckytown hosted a sixth birthday party for their daughter Jeannie on Tuesday January 15. Mrs Viron Neal organized the games and distributed prizes.
Following the opening of gifts a birthday party featured cake and cold drinks. Attendees included Carol Connelly Patsy Ruth Dennis Ray Wanda LaNelle Joyce Neal Donna Shaw Joyce Jean and Stephen Brown.
A pink and blue shower was held at Bethel Monday at 3 00 p m honoring Mrs Louis Franklin. Mrs O G Alexander directed games. Punch and cookies were served to 22 ladies and 10 children. Several absent guests sent gifts.
The Whitewright Music Club gathered at Mrs. J. P. Darwin's home with Mrs. Charles Skaggs hosting. The meeting highlighted women composers with Mrs. Homer Sears directing. performances by Mrs. R. E. Hickman and Mrs. O. L. Jones, plus a club chorus. Eleven members attended and refreshments were served. the next meeting will be at Mrs. J. C. McMillin on Jan 30.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met Monday at Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. home with Mrs. Dollarhide presiding in Mrs. E F Everheart’s absence. Mrs. Sam P Farler, Mrs. C T Davis and Mrs. Winters attended. A progressive visitation program was planned and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Jan 21 at Mrs. Jack Lackey’s home.
Rev. Andrew J. Ward 56 former pastor of the Enterprise Baptist Church died Jan 7 at a Dallas veterans hospital. Survived by wife Onor Owen and three children. Funeral attended by Sam Ward Jack Ward and Owen family members. Service by Rev. Claud Johnson Sherman. Entombed Restland Mausoleum.
Central Christian Church pastor Rev Don Riesinger holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the first and third Sundays Assembly of God Church pastor Rev R L Hamm leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Sam P Farler presides over a service with Sunday School at 10 a m morning service at 11 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 p m
Sunday Bible Classes at 10 a.m. followed by the Lord's Supper. Mid week service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
James L Cooper serves as pastor with Paul Robertson leading music and youth. Church activities include deacons, training union at 6 p m, evening worship at 7, youth fellowship at 8, and midweek services. First Presbyterian Dallas is part of The North Texas Larger Parish with Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11.
A poem by Richard Wheeler presents a morning scene with a clock and family helper roles. The speaker mentions his wife flinging drapes, their son pulling blankets, and a frisky Boston bull licking his face. The second part shifts to kitchen advice describing how to prepare orange sections for a fruit cup.
A Q A clarifies how to apply for the new GI term insurance after discharge, including 120 days to apply, no medical exam, and named beneficiaries. It notes no dividends for term insurance, but highlights low premium rates. A vignette shows a couple house hunting with a basement sign offering saxophone cheap and another offering $5 reward to buyers.
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