Whitewright News Roundup of Local Visits and Moves
Local residents noted for hospital stays illnesses and visits from Dallas Sherman and Idaho. Moves include Dr F D Layman planning Sherman practice, W E Pennell purchasing the Dickson property, and Billy Paul Earnheart transported to Sherman hospital after a sudden illness. Community events cover Rotary program and a war bond collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
F. D. Layman
Murray Bryant
Gomer May
Layman
Club
Marriage of Jimmie Lou McCorstin to Walter Lee Climb
Mr and Mrs Grady McCorstin announce the marriage of their daughter Jimmie Lou to Walter Lee Climb of Anna on Saturday January 22 in Durant Oklahoma. The couple will reside in Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Barbee
Dallas
Frank Armstrong
Becky
Betsy
W. J. Barbee
Grady McCorstin
Route One
Jimmie Lou
Walter Lee Climb
Anna
Durant
Okla
Climb
James Hall Biggerstaff 77 Funeral at Whitewright
Funeral services for James Hall Biggerstaff were held at 3 p m Sunday at the Church of Christ for the longtime Whitewright resident who died Friday after a paralytic stroke. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery. He lived in Grayson County most of his life, served as county commissioner and constable, operated a Whitewright market, and leaves six children seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Church of Christ
James Hall Biggerstaff
J. Pat Salyer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Biggerstaff
Grayson County
White Mound
Dallas
Fort Worth
Benjamin A
Sally Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Denison-Whitewright
Church of Christ and the
Woodmen of the World Lodge
Biggerstaff
Willa Kelly
Besse Benton
Victor Biggerstaff
Maud Wilson
Edith Biggerstaff
Ruth Biggerstaff
New York
N. Y
Funeral services for Tech Sgt Earl D Hott held in Bells
Funeral services were held at Bells Baptist Church for Tech Sgt Earl D Hott 20 killed in a January 15 jeep collision in California. The body arrived in Whitewright and was taken to relatives home. Pallbearers were Perrin Field soldiers. He was born January 9 1924 in Cooke County and survived by four brothers a sister and grandparents.
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Bells Baptist Church
Tech
Earl D. Hott
California
Whitewright
G. L. Baugher
Baugher
Bells
Perrin Field
Sergeant Hott
Cooke County
E. W. Hott
Dallas Baptist Church
James W. Hott
Southwest Pacific
Marvin Hott
Henrietta
Okla
Olen H. Hott
Navy
Howard S. Hott
Trona
Calif
O. R. Cory Jr
Dallas
W. T. Kirby
Inflation Pops Up Joke Between Siblings
A playful exchange between Jack and Jill centers on siblings names. Jack jokes about his little brother being called Inflation due to unpredictable appearances, triggering a lighthearted pun.
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Jack
Jill
Soldier in Artillery Remembers Hitler’s Army
A dusky soldier described his artillery role by saying he opens the big guns loads a shell aims and fires then challenges Hitler by recounting his army in a blunt wartime anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Hitler
Church services announced for Methodist and Church of Christ
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30. Church of Christ led by J Pat Salyer with Bible study at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 45 and evening service at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Church OF Christ
J. Pat Salyer
Wootten Pastor Offers Regular Sunday and midweek Services
E. P. Wootten serves as pastor with morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening services include Training Union at 6:45 p.m. and worship at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service begins at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Wootten
Training Union
Rev Wm A Casseday Called to Invite Unchurched
The sermon urges every congregation member to attend Sunday school and church regularly. It highlights the church as a resource for life and duty and invites strangers and the unchurched to worship with us. Services: Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 11, evening 7 30.
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Wm. A. Casseday
Mother Appreciation While She Is Living
A heartfelt note praising a mother for care and sacrifices. The speaker apologizes for quarrels and acknowledges the mother’s daily chores, discipline, and supportive presence during sickness, expressing gratitude while she is still alive.
My Mom Poem Dedicated to Grandmother By Corthia Mitchell
A heartfelt tribute to a mother figure, recounting nights without sleep and hurt healing. The author expresses gratitude for constant support and forgiveness, ending with love and pride for “My Mom” dedicated to Mrs. J. G. Burks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corthia Mitchell
J. G. Burks
Misplaced Father and Son Exchange on Geography
A humorous exchange features a father asking why the son was kept in at school and the son replying he did not know where the Azores were. The father then offers a practical tip to remember where he puts things in the future.
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Azores
Citation in Tax Suit Against Heirs of Tirzah Shock
The State of Texas requires the Sheriff or Constable of Grayson County to publish a four week citation to heirs of Tirzah A. Shock for the March 13 1944 District Court term in cause 52509 filed by the City of Sherman. The suit involves delinquent taxes and claims against property.
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Texas
Grayson County
Tirzah A. Shock
59Th Judicial District
Sherman
A. D
City of
Tax suit seeks delinquent 1930 1939 taxes on Moore Addition land
The petition lists delinquent taxes for 1930 through 1939 owed by C A Shock totaling 503.96 plus interest and costs. State of Texas 13.02 and Grayson County 216.07 are claimed. Property described as S 40 and N 13 feet 41 in M B Moore Addition. Court in Sherman Texas dated January 25 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Shock
State of Texas
Grayson County
S. 40
M. B. Moore
Sherman
Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
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Mary Ryan
Clyde Vestal
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P. M. Jarvis
Sherman Hospital
F. L. Clendening
Aransas Pass
W. E. la Roe
Raymond Phillips
Ivanhoe
Gus Thrift
Joe T. May
R. H. May
R. A. Gillett
Joe Houston
John Skelton
Wylie
Lester Winn
Ferris
W. O. Houston
Jackie Lee Thompson
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Claud Thompson
Lem Tittsworth
East Highway
Bonham
Fred Cook
Bond Street
Bay Building
Grand Avenue
Herman Bedford
Rolla, Mo
Pvt
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Wm. Hill
Weatherford
Oklo
The
Baptist Sunday School
Addie Sweat
Billy Paul
Paul Taylor
Ely
Earnheart
Sara Atterberry Schwiening
Texas State College For Women
Schwiening
H. T. Atterberry
the Sun
H. Benedict
Caldwell
Idaho
Benedict
Dental College
Baptist Church
W. E. Pennell
Dickson
Pennell
Vi ‘ Farm
J. H. Biggerstaff
Virtutoe Farm
Whitewright, Texas
First Presbyterian Church
Marion Felker
Lester Haile Seed & Grain
R. P. Childress
Ray
Main Street
Barbee & Bassett
Cook’s Grocery
Fred Cook Jr
OPA
Ladies
Rayon
Stepins
Cole & Davis Co
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