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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
5
Whitewright civic updates recount visits and illnesses across Grayson County. Residents including Chesley Rutledge, Miss Margaret Boone and J. D. Richey are noted visitors and patients. Community details cover hospital stays, road travel, anniversaries, school events, and local business promotions at Gulf Service Station.
Grayson County reported a cotton ginning total of 25,328 bales before January 16, exceeding the 21,993 bales for the same period last year. The figures were released by G. O. Peterson, government cotton statistician, on Tuesday.
The Busy Bee Sewing Club met with Mrs. Mac Pierson on Tuesday afternoon. Seven members attended with refreshments served. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. Philip Norris next Tuesday, urging all members to be present for a business meeting.
Mrs Eldridge Pendleton entertained at her Farmersville home on Saturday with a bridge luncheon honoring her sister Miss Blanche Montgomery who will wed Friday. Attendees from Whitewright included Mrs S H Montgomery Mrs W E LaRoe Mrs C B Bryant Jr Mrs Gomer May and Mrs A M Bryant.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met Monday at Mrs Rich Simpson s home. Miss Mamie Hines county home demonstration agent spoke on the importance of vitamins from green leafy vegetables. Kentuckytown members were guests. Twenty one attended despite bad weather.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held pledge day Monday at Mrs. W. H. King’s home with Mrs. H. P. Donigan leading. Mrs. Tom Holmes gave the devotional and Mrs. H. C. Willis delivered the meditation. Solo by Mrs. Roby Childress and Miss Sue Stephens spoke on "Centennial of Methodism." Hostess served refreshments. The society will meet next Monday at the Methodist Church.
Mrs A M Bryant hosted the Monday Night Bridge Club at her home to honor Miss Blanche Montgomery bride elect of Frederick Conn of Sherman. Members awarded her a silver vegetable dish after a bridge contest with Miss Margaret Boone as high score winner. Other guests included Mrs B H Montgomery, Miss Margaret Boone, and Mrs Eldridge Pendleton.
The Whitewright Music Club gathered Friday afternoon in Miss Tommie Chenoweth’s studio with Mrs. Paul Ryan as hostess. The program on Music in Medical Science featured leader Mrs. F. M. Echols and included a piano quartet performing March Militaire by Chenoweth, Manning, Ayres, and Hamilton, a song by Mrs. Ryan, and a piano solo by Mrs. A. L. Jackson. Youths Wallace Reeves and Leroy Martin contributed harmonica selections.
Neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Barnett with a Tuesday birthday dinner for his 75th birthday. Mrs. Barnett, weakened by illness, cooked with assistance from Mrs. Elbert Hansard who baked the cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hansard and son Grady, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith.
Mrs T E Barbee hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Frederick Conn of Sherman at her West Grand avenue home. Bridge gave high score to Miss Margaret Boone. guests included Mrs Frank Armstrong Plano and several Dallas and Marshall residents. A cedar chest of gifts awaited the honoree, with verses guiding her to the treasures. Refreshments followed.
The Webb Church led by Dr B Wrenn Webb schedules 10 am Sunday school 11 am sermon The Path To Prosperity 430 pm Vesper Passion for Lost Souls 630 pm. On Wednesday Feb 5 the first school of missions session features Ladies Aid sponsored covered dish supper. Dorothy Tapscott will teach The Other America and Johnnie Bean The Flying Boat. Come bring supper and guests for fellowship and information.
Pastor C W Dennis outlines a February series of four 11 a m Sunday messages titled Men of Vision Action Self-Sacrifice and Love. The plan invites public attendance, with 10 a m church school, 6 p m young people's meeting, and 7 p m sermon. Monthly aim is to boost attendance while stressing work and faith.
J R Waldrum ministers at Whitewright service with sermon on A Reason for the Christian's Hope and a 10 a m preaching time. A Law and Order League was formed in Grayson County by respected citizens to enforce all laws and promote safety and happiness. The call urges Whitewright residents to report violations to local officials for reform and improved community welfare.
After a week's campaign by opposing sides the vote on bonds for a municipal right and power plant here Saturday was 131 to 71 against, about 2 to 1 for the proposition. Bonds for $50,000 will be issued.
A Fort Worth salesman, Charles E. Jaco, finds a 55 cent Katy Railroad pay voucher for work in August 1895 after informing the company. An auditor confirms the ancient claim was valid and issues the payment, noting the section rate then was 1.15 dollars a day. Jaco plans to frame the cheque as proof the Katy railroad paid its honest debts.
Austin resident Sam Houston Terrell formally announced his run for State Comptroller on Tuesday promising a fuller platform later. Terrell had previously served in the post before resigning and Gov. Dan Moody appointed G. H. Sheppard of Sweetwater who has held the office since. It is presumed Terrell will again seek the office.
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