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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

5

Births and visits fill Whitewright notes across town

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lewis as residents share weekly visits and travel plans. Local residents attend school in Denton, visit kin in Sherman and Chickasha, and several announce moves including J E Smith purchasing Crawford Service station. Private Tracy Sharp wounded in the Philippines and other residents update on hospital care and post office personnel.

Horace Lewis Route One Clan Justice Tracy L. Sharp Hamilton Field Calif Sharp Philippines Nathaniel T. Auten United States Mail Whitewright C. S. Blanton Mr. Auten Mr. Blanton

T. E. L. Class Meeting at Church Honored Hostess

Mrs. S T Montgomery hosted the T E L Baptist Sunday School class at the church Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W M Gates as co host. The session opened with the class song followed by a devotional by Miss Blannie Reeves and prayer by Mrs Ben Savage. Mrs J A Bixler presided at a short business session and social hour was led by Mrs Montgomery Mrs E B Martin and Mrs Olive Myrick with refreshments for eighteen members and five associate members.

S. T. Montgomery T. E. L. Baptist W. M. Gates Blannie Reeves Ben Savage J. A. Bixler Montgomery E. B. Martin Olive Myrick

Friday Literary Club Hostess and Leader Update

Mrs. C. P. Johnson hosted the Friday Literary Club last Friday. Miss Inez Ray led the program.

C. P. Johnson Inez Ray

Italy Study Program Highlights Art Treasures Evening

A program on Italy and its art treasures featured Mrs. C. S. Witt of Rome presenting Italy Land of Music and The Eternal City by Miss Lena Mae Gowdy. Miss Glandys Ray read a Dialect poem. A quartet sang Santa Lucia with Miss Ray and Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Wedbee, and Mrs. Newman. Sixteen members attended as refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2 with Mrs. Grady Gillett.

Italy Land of Music C. S. Witt Rome the Eternal City Lena Mae Gowdy Glandys Ray

Methodist W.S.C. holds first social meeting of year

The W S C of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. H C Willis's home for the year’s first social. Vice president Mrs. R R Summers led a short business session in Mrs. Duke R Barron’s absence. A church kitchen shower was planned with items listed. Mrs. R E Lingenfelter led the program on Behold I have set before thee an open door. Fourteen members attended. The next meeting, a business session, will be at the church on Feb 5.

Methodist Church H. C. Willis R. R. Summers Duke R. Barron R. E. Lingenfelter

Rotary speaker promotes Boy Scout work in Sherman

Rotary Club guest Kenneth Woodward of Sherman discussed the Boy Scout organization its 35 year history and 1 800 000 members. He offered to help recruit a scoutmaster for Whitewright troops lacking leadership with no volunteers yet. S Sgt Earl Blanton visited.

Kenneth Woodward Sherman Grayson County Rotary Club C. J. Meador Woodward Whitewright Rotary Club Earl Blanton

Mortuary Rites Held for Gilbert Simmons in Van Alstyne

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Van Alstyne for Gilbert Simmons 59 born near Tom Bean died after head injury from a cow kick four weeks earlier. Interment in Van Alstyne cemetery. Survivors include wife Ethel, son James Gilbert in Belgium, daughter Mrs. Jack Williams Dallas, three grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers.

First Baptist van Alstyne Gilbert Simmons Tom Bean McKinney Hospital Frank Johnston van Alstyne Cemetery Simmons J. A. Simmons Ethel Doggett Sherman T. C. Gant B. F. Bridges J. M. Simmons Will Simmons Whitewright

Central Christian Church announces Sunday service schedule

Central Christian Church invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. Earl Bissex ministers the church.

Central Christian Church Earl Bissex

Bible Study and Services Schedule

Bible study at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Communion service at 11 45 a.m. Services listed for the church day.

Morning Services Schedule With Sunday School and Worship

Morning services include Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Evening service follows at 7 30 o clock highlighting the church’s weekly schedule.

Methodist Church Duke R Barron Pastor Schedule

Duke R Barron leads worship at 11 a.m. with Youth Fellowship at 6 15 p m at the Methodist Church.

Methodist Church Duke R. Barron

Distinctive Doctrines Sermon at Presbyterian Church

Reverend Wm. A. Casseday invites everyone to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church worship at 11 a.m. The sermon on Distinctive Doctrines of the Presbyterian Church is preached annually. Come, including friends and those without a church home.

Wm. A. Casseday Presbyterian Church

Sun honors new subscribers and renewals list

The Sun adds names to its honor roll for new subscriptions or renewals since the last issue. The list includes Lt. Harold W. Pace Mrs. Ben Dyer Mrs. Lorene Johnson Otto Russell F. M. Echols Mrs. J. M. Jarvis Arnold Henson Roy Neathery J. B. Hamilton J. L. Pointer Sgt. H. M. Moats Mrs. Ruth Tipps Guy Burchfield Mrs. Archie Asbill Lt. W. W. Adcock Joe E. Ross Jim A. Hardcastle Mrs. W. T. McKinney Mrs. R. B. Birt Mrs. O. J. Withrow J. D. Hughes P. H. Connelly S. D. Fulton Robert F. Collins Mrs. J. M. Parrish Mrs. Joe B. Foster Pvt. C. B. Norris Jesse James Riley Smith J. W. Annip Mrs. J. D. Russell James C. Page Sir. Mrs. Clifton Page Chat Beazley Y. W. Reagan.

Ben Dyer Lorene Johnson Otto Russell F. M. Echols J. M. Jarvis Arnold Henson Roy Neathery J. B. Hamilton J. L. Pointer H. M. Moats Ruth Tipps Guy Burchfield Archie Asbill W. W. Adcock Joe E. Ross Jim A. Hardcastle W. T. McKinney R. B. Bi

More Ration Points Due for Five Week Period

Washington reports the next five week ration period increases red points for meats fats and dairy to 60 from 50. The period runs from January 28 through March 3 with the boost typical for five week cycles. Japanese ladies visit beauty parlors regularly to have their ears cleaned.

Washington

Women Drinkers Rise in Postwar America

Dozens of cities report a sharp rise in women who consume liquor since the war. Detroit officials urge separating male and female drinkers. In Quincy a license loophole allows women in restaurants while taverns bar them. New York barrooms post signs to deter women. Yale’s Dr. Jellinek links postwar female employment to increased drinking and independence. Public morals officials call for reclassifying some eating places as taverns to curb access.

United States Detroit Boston Quincy New York E. M. Jellinek Yale University Section of Alcohol Studies Christian Science Monitor

It Happened In Bible Times Ruse Discovered After Peace Terms

A biblical tale notes a feigned deception used to secure peace terms, observed after an agreement was reached. Joshua 9 3 21.

Faith and Escape Miracles Across Bible Verses

Readings recount acts of deliverance and courage as a prisoner survives a viper incident in Acts 28 1 6 an army is captured and fed in II Kings 6 8 23 a crossing of the Red Sea on dry land in Exodus 14 9 22 and a captain learns of a king s request after a child captive speaks in II Kings 5 1 15.

Gauls Teutons Romans and Normans Ring Rhine War Echoes

The Rhine banks resound with warfare cries as Gauls Teutons Romans Franks and Normans clash historically. A vivid scene recalls ancient battles shaping Europe along the great river.

Rhine

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