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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1952

Page

5

Local Social Notes Fill Sherman Denison Area

A long list of residents and visitors appears in Sherman Denison area notes. Names include Miss Maggie Noe visiting relatives in Denison, Joyce Brown at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman, and many gatherings with Hicks, Hicks, James, Vestal, Bodley and others across Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding towns. Several military and civic items appear, including Cpl. William S. Patterson arriving in Korea and Navy veteran Ray Hansard returning home from San Francisco. A birthday party honors Mrs. Oscar Bowen, and birth notices mention Pete Landolt’s daughter.

Annual Rotaryanns Banquet Draws 79 Guests

The Rotary Club annual banquet for Rotaryanns, postponed from November, was held last Thursday night at the First Presbyterian Church dining room. Women of the church served a turkey dinner to 79 attendees. Grant Hoover presided. Lee H. Smith offered the invocation and Roy Blanton led singing. James L. Cooper introduced East Texas State Teachers College entertainers and speaker Dr. W. Landon Miller. Two new Rotarians, Mrs. Lee H. Smith and Mrs. C. B. Bryant III, were welcomed.

Rotary Club First Presbyterian Church Rotary Grant Hoover Lee H. Smith Roy Blanton James L. Cooper East Texas State Teachers College W. Landon Miller First Baptist Church of Sherman C. B. Bryant III

Bethel WMS Meeting Sings Hymn Service

Bethel Women's Missionary Society met Monday at 2 p.m. with 15 members and one visitor present. The meeting opened with the group singing All Hail The Power led by a member.

Bethel Women’s Missionary Society

Bridal shower planned for Harold Ward couple

The group noted Mrs. Terrell Cowart led the song and offered the closing prayer, Mrs. Clifton Sanderson gave the opening prayer, and Mrs. J. H. Gosnell taught Chapter IV of Women of Destiny in the Old Testament. A bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ward was planned for Tuesday January 29 at 7:30.

Terrell Cowart Clifton Sanderson J. H. Gosnell Harold Ward

Friday Literary Club Explores History of Architecture

The Friday Literary Club met January 18 at Mrs. J. C. McMillin's home to study the origin and development of architecture. Mrs. Wilson Kaiser traced architecture from crude shelters to ultra modern structures, while Mrs. James Bryant spoke on French architecture and cathedrals, and Mrs. B. W. Newman discussed Spanish architecture and the patio pattern influencing Southwest homes.

Friday Literary Club J. C. McMillin Wilson Kaiser James Bryant Spain B. W. Newman Education Library Committee Alton McDowell Griffin Dollarhide Jr L. LaRoe

T E L Class Meeting At Mrs Henson Home

The T E L Class of the First Baptist Sunday School met Wednesday at the home of Mrs J E Henson with co hosts Mrs S T Montgomery Sr and Mrs Nora Turner. Mrs Montgomery presided in the absence of the president and Mrs Floyd Harris led the devotional. Social hour was conducted by Mrs Ed Martin and Mrs Montgomery. Refreshments were served to 13 members and one associate member.

Fidelis First Baptist Sunday School Curlee Cummings J. E. Henson S. T. Montgomery Sr Nora Turner Montgomery Floyd Harris Ed Martin

WSCS Social Meeting Held at Lackey Home

The Women's Society of Christian Service met Monday at Mrs. Jack Lackey's home with co host Mrs. Ott Lackey. Officers and fellowship chairmen were named including nominating committee members to fill officer vacancies. The program featured stewardship and membership topics with solos and reports.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Jack Lackey Ott Lackey Griffin Dollarhide Jr R. A. Gillett Earl Blanton Wilson Kaiser Maurice Davis A. M. Bryant

Meeting Minutes Highlight Mission Studies and Youth Work

Mrs. Jack Lackey reported on mission studies done and planned. Mrs. James Bryant presented on the importance of youth work. Mrs. Olivia Whedbee spoke as treasurer and gave her report. Mrs. Mary McGaughey concluded with meditation. Cake and coffee were served during the social hour.

Jack Lackey James Bryant Olivia Whedbee Mary McGaughey

Local Churches Announce Service Schedules

Rev Don Riesinger leads Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the first and third Sundays. Rev R L Hamm presides with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.

Don Riesinger R. L. Hamm

Church notices for Sam P Farler and Brookshire preaching

Sunday School at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m led by Sam P Farler. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 p m. Church of Christ offers Sunday Bible class at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m by J W Brookshire of Paris. Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Sam P. Farler Church OF Christ J. W Brookshire Paris

Local church leaders listed for upcoming events

James L. Cooper is the pastor, Paul Robertson directs music and youth, W. T. Simmons oversees Sunday School, Mrs. Edgar Ayres leads the T. U. program, and Mrs. O. L. Jones directs the W M S press.

James L. Cooper Paul Robertson W. T. Simmons Edgar Ayres T. U O. L. Jones W. M. S. Press

Congregation Plans Annual Meeting and Union Service

Church notes list officers and leaders including Charles Skaggs and T J Lilley as key figures. Weekly schedule covers Training Union, worship, Youth activities, choirs, and Sunday School with guest ministers and a Jan 31 congregational meeting. Union service and welcoming of Mr and Mrs Sam P Farler highlighted. Bruce Barton quote cited.

North Texas Lee H. Smith Whitewright Floyd Bassett Walter Crofton Ed Walker Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Sam P. Farler

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Maggie Noe Denison Joyce Brown Wilson N. Jones Hospital Joe D. Hicks and Son Dallas George Hicks J. L. McSpedden Grover Stateville Maggie Wisdom Amarillo Ernest Wisdom H. A. James L. A. Freeman Lena Dailey Fort Worth Owen Hall Emmet Penn Mrs Jack Hannah Claud Thompson Austin Kemp Speedy Giles Veteran's Hospital, McKinney Joe Vestal Commerce R. C. Vesttal Fred Cook Sr Joe Cook Denton Lela Hall B. C. Hooper First Baptist Church Ray Hansard San Francisco Ray Navy Korea West Circle The Baptist Missionary Society L. A. Dossey Herman Bedford North Circle Carl May Ed Pennell Cpl William S. Patterson Walter Patterson Japan Koea Army Home Town Patterson 7Th Cavalry Division Booker Washington High School Wichita Falls Ralph Wallace Sherman Hospital Jim Hicks Groom and Slaton Zoe Vestal Houston Mrs. R. C. Vestal Pernie Badgett Stephenville Mrs. Thurman Bishop Ernest Webb Oklahoma City W. H. Stedham George Riley Whitesboro Jim Simmons Cathy Wilson Mineral Wells Mrs. W. C. Wilson Marvin Smith Whitewright H.D. Club John Everheart Bob Everheart Heny Allen Clyde Vestal John Vestal C. A. Wilson Bernard Collins Midland C. F. Collins D. D. Brooks David Brooks Jean Blackerby G. R. Bailey Fred James Trenton Jesse James Lubbock W. T. James Abernathy Oscar Bowen Pecan Gap Hershel Clements Amos Templeton Bells Kugga Hansard Irving Granvolee Hansard Dorothy Hamilton Guy Hamilton Pete Landolt Silsbee Landolt John Livingston Pfc Joe Weldon Bartley Fort Lee, Va Cecil Bartley Bill Mullins Ralph Baird Homer Ill Rio Grande Valley John E. Smith Preston Hefner Clifford Galyon C. R. Dobbs Greenville Annie Gates S. D. Fulton Route 2 Kate Fulton St. Vincent's Hospital Gates Marks Bros. of Logan Johnson Baby San Angelo Joe Ross Bacon Bologna Griffin's Coffee PUREX Farley & Hill Grocery & Market Rotaryanns Bethel W. M. S. Meets WSCS Hi-Way Grocery Grayson Oleo Decker Borden’s Mrs. Tucker Swift Staley Central Christian Church Assembly OF God Church Charles Skaggs Brotherhood T. J. Lilley L. E. Alexander Bruce Barton Kimbell Ire Smith Cole & Davis Co
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