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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
5
Local column lists visits and illnesses including Tom Kelsey in his home southwest of town, Mrs. Roby Childress undergoing surgery in Sherman, and Mrs. McMurry visiting Mrs. Giles in Memphis. Numerous trips to Durant Oklahoma Dallas Fort Worth and Denison noted among neighbors and relatives.
A long list of visitors and relatives from Fort Worth Dallas Vernon Sherman Paris and Leonard called on or stayed with local residents over the weekend. Families from Trenton Whitewright Irving Denison Arlington and other nearby towns hosted gatherings and attended household events.
Pvt Coye, son of Mr and Mrs H G Vandagriff of route 1, finished basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and is now stationed in San Antonio.
Miss Anda Mae Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Taylor married Corporal Jesse Mack McCorstin son of Grady McCorstin and Mrs W B McLeroy at the home of Justice of the Peace E B Martin. Officiant was E B Martin. The couple attended Whitewright schools. Corporal McCorstin is stationed at Killeen Army Air Force Base. Mrs McCorstin will live with his mother in Sulphur Springs before joining him at Killeen.
The Friday Literary Club met Friday afternoon January 19 at Mrs. M. W. Davis home. President Miss Gladys Ray led the business session. Members answered roll call with radio or TV entertainers as the program showcased Who's New and Why on Broadway Hollywood and Televis ion.
Bethel W M U met Monday at 2 p m with twelve members. Mrs Bob Cawthon presided. Mrs George Jarvis led Jesus Calls. Prayer by Mrs Clifton Sanderson. Mrs J H Gosnell taught the mission study lesson. A love offering funded apples for Buckner Orphans Home. Closing prayer by Mrs Laura Joe Alexander.
The Fidelis Class met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Alton McDowell with co hosts. Roy Blanton led a brief business session as eighteen guests enjoyed games and refreshments of pie spiced tea and salted nuts. The next meeting is planned for February 15 at Mrs. George M. Hight's home.
The seventh birthday of Jerry Lynn Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jones, was held Wednesday afternoon at 404 West Elm Street. Hostess Mrs. Jones with sister Mrs. Chrystine Sanderson led games and treats including angel food cake and strawberry sodapop for twenty guests.
Central Christian Church led by John R. MacDonald offers services on the first and third Sundays with church school at 10 a.m. Ashley D. Jameson conducts morning service at 11 a.m. Youth activities include 6:30 p.m. fellowship and 8 p.m. youth hour. Assembly of God Church under Rev R L Hamm holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evangelistic service at 7 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesdays with a Saturday youth evangelistic service at 7 p.m.
Rev James L Cooper pastor W T Simmons Sunday school superintendent Mrs Edgar Ayers Training Union director Miss Carrie Hamilton W M S president Ralph Brown Brotherhood president Services Sunday school 10 am Morning worship 11 am Training Union 6 pm Evening worship 7 pm Wednesday prayer 7 pm Wednesday choir 7 45 pm
Notice describes services at First Presbyterian Church in Paris with Rev. Lee H. Smith as pastor and Dorothy Jane Nelson directing religious education. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Floyd Bassett superintendent, morning worship at 11 a.m. The day is Presbyterian Young People's Day with the youth group meeting.
Westminster Fellowship at 5:00 p.m. reports Mr. Smith will be in Fort Worth Tuesday through Thursday next week for the New Life School of Preaching associated with the Texas Synod. Sherman in Grayson County is named for General Sidney Sherman who allegedly uttered Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad at San Jacinto.
The T. E. L. class of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday with Miss Carrie Hamilton and officers presiding. Mrs. Floyd Harris gave the devotional and a social hour followed with games led by Mrs. Ed Martin. Refreshments served to 15 members and two associates.
Edgar A. Guest poem praising resilience and faith amid hardship. Mentions Slocum in Anderson County named by an early settler hopeful for slow development and eventual growth. The piece contrasts tyrannies with local virtue and spiritual trust.
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