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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

5

Whitewright Social Roundup Of Visits And Travels

Mrs EB G Fields and children from Albuquerque visit relatives in Whitewright while others attend the Centennial. Visits from Pilot Point Dallas and Denison residents noted. Rotary delegates from Mrs J B Fleming’s circle recount Atlantic City trip and the long rail and road journey to New York Boston and beyond.

EB. G. Fields Albuquerque, New Mexico W. H. Horton Gomer May C. B. Bryant Madge Sears Atlantic City N. J Washington New York W. G. Pendleton Booneville Joe Hamilton Pendleton Dallas Chicago J. R. Fleming Denison Whitewright

Rotary luncheon sparks Whitewright Texas Centennial plans

D E Low chaired the program at the First Presbyterian Church luncheon. C J Meador urged a Texas Centennial celebration in late August or early September inviting former Whitewright residents and Grayson College alumni to participate. A big community event could showcase the American Legion park and the new auditorium and gym. Citizens are urged to begin plans for the largest celebration yet.

D. E. Low M-K-T Rotary First Presbyterian Church Low C. J. Meador Whitewright Old Grayson College American Legion Texas

Bridge Soiree Honors Mrs. Meredith in West End Club

Mrs. H. T. Atterberry hosted a Monday evening bridge party for guest Mrs. R. M. Meredith of Scottsville Kentucky. West End Bridge Club members and guests attended with Pernie Badgett winning high score among club members and Mrs. A. M. Bryant among guests. the honoree received a gift and an ice course was served.

H. T. Atterberry Bridge R. M. Meredith Scottsville West End Bridge Club A. M. Bryant May Badgett J. H. Waggoner Guy Hamilton Ross R. May A. L. Jackson Horace Gordon Lucian Andrews L. LaRoe

Almajo Sanderson 13th Birthday Party Evening

Mrs Homer Sanderson hosted a Monday evening celebration for her daughter Almajo's thirteenth birthday. Assistants included Mrs Troy Ford Miss Leora Short Mrs P A Short and Mrs Virgil Ford. Guests listed: Dorotha Darwin Marie Badgett Martha Lee Bradley Ruby Pierson Lucile Starr Naomi Waldo Mary Alice Joan Harrison Wilma Jessie May Margaret Coffey Grace Harris Dorothy Ford Charles Sue Childress Frandis Bennett Cecil Hodges Calvin Pennell Robert Waldo J B Smith George Hansard Hugh Tim Atterberry Fred Cook Jr Jack Pierce Louisiana Lucian Vestal Billie Coy Harris.

Homer Sanderson Almajo Troy Ford Leora Short P. A. Short Virgil Ford Dorotha Darwin Marie Badgett Martha Lee Bradley Ruby Pierson Lucile Starr Naomi Waldo Mary Alice Joan Harrison Wilma Jessie May Margaret Coffey Grace Harris Dorothy Ford Charlie Sue Childress Frandis Bennett Cecil Hodges Calvin Pennell Robert

Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Haile’s Home

The Home Demonstration Club gathered last Thursday for an all day meeting at Mrs. Lester Haile’s home. Members brought eight dishes of cooked vegetables for judging by Miss Mamie Hines, the county agent, who did not attend. Mrs. Hughes was elected assistant secretary in a brief business session before lunch. Fourteen members and three visitors shared a noon meal. Visitors included Mrs. C M Fulton of the Kentucky town club, Mrs. Kinnard of Floydada, and Nadine Kight, asparagus High School home economics teacher. Iola Stephens was remembered with a birthday shower. Buy your printing in Whitewright.

Home Demonstration Club Lester Haile Mamie Hines Hughes C. M. Fulton Kentucky Town Club Kinnard Floydada Nadine Kight Aspermont High School Iola Stephens

Church Services At Local Congregation

J R Waldrum is the minister and J M Simmons leads Bible school. Preaching at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Bible study follows at 11 10 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study at 8 15 p.m.

J. R. Waldrum J. M. Simmons Bible School

Funeral of a Friend to Welcome New Baptist Pastor

Dr. B. Wrenn Webb, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with Jesus at the Funeral of a Friend. There is no evening service as the congregation welcomes the new pastor of the Baptist Church.

B. Wrenn Webb Jesus The Baptist Church

Weekday heat won’t deter churchgoers invites Sunday services

C W Dennis pastor urges members to attend Sunday school and church noting the weather is inviting. He invites worship at 11 a m and an 8 p m cross faith service with Baptist pastor Rev Bradley. Young people meet at 7 p m. Mrs Cappie Beard visits East Texas with Jamie Vern Scott of Denison.

C. W. Dennis Methodist Church Bradshaw God Cappie Beard East Texas Jamie Vern Scott Denison

Program to Aid Farmers in Five States Planned

ST. PAUL Minn An extensive relief program to aid farmers in five drought hit states was being formulated at a conference of officials from State and National Governments. Harry Hopkins head of WPA said final details would be ready soon and action would be quick. Projects include water conservation road construction rural school development and other WPA works. Conditions in the drought regions grow worse with hot dry weather forecast and a moisture deficit in North Dakota reaching up to fifty three inches. The flavor of gravies from roasted or fried meats improves with milk added instead of water.

ST. Paul Minn Harry Hopkins Works 'Progress Administration North South Dakota Montana Wyoming Minnesota Hopkins WPA Dakotas North Dakota

Palace Theatre Schedule Highlights This Week

The Palace screens Ex Mrs Bradford tonight with William Powell and Jean Arthur. Tomorrow and Saturday show Yellow Dust with Richard Dix. Saturday night preview and next Monday toTuesday feature Wife vs Secretary starring Clark Gable Myrna Loy and Jean Harlow. Next Wednesday and Thursday Plan Dancing Pirate all Technicolor musical with Major Bowes Amateur short.

Palace Theatre

Open Mutiny Flare Up In Texas Prisons

Texas prison system faced a crisis as a mutiny at Eastham Farm led to waves of floggings. Twelve ringleaders received eight to fifteen lashes under prison medical supervision while reports of self mutilation to avoid work circulated, as officials under Dr. Sidney Lister reevaluate leniency policy across state institutions.

Houston Texas Eastham Farm Eastham Sidney Lister

AAA To Permit Increased Food And Feed Crops

Washington announces modifications to the soil conservation program for east central and southern regions to boost food and feed crop production in drought areas. Farmers may plant extra acreage to reach normal production without affecting soil subsidy payments where county committees confirm weather reduced prospects below normal.

Washington East Central Drouth AAA

Bar Admission Rules Revised

The Texas Supreme Court revised bar admission rules adding hurdles for candidates. Those need to pass at least half of 20 subjects at the first trial and finish the rest within a year. Two failures trigger retaking all courses, a third failure disbars. Eligibility now requires one year Texas residence and age 21. Previously removed disabilities allowed earlier admission.

Austin Supreme Court Texas

Facts and Figures From The Periodic Almanac

A collection of statistics notes high sums in dead letter office collections and state treasuries. It cites Nebraska and six states debt free by law, a Nebraska treasury balance over 21 million, Catholic Church membership rising to over 20.7 million in the United States, tornado death and damage totals, national income estimates, National Forest and park figures, Baptist world and North American counts, and human sinus numbers.

Nebraska Florida Ohio Wisconsin United States America North America

Thieves Close St Marys Church in Kansas City

Thieves forced St Marys Episcopal Church in Kansas City Missouri to close except Sundays. The Rev Edwin W Merrill posted a sign Closed Because of Thieves after church furniture began to disappear at an alarming rate.

Kansas City St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Edwin W. Merrill

Midwest farmer names quintuplet lambs Yvonne Ytwo Ythree Yfour Yfive

A Midwestern farmer celebrates five newborn lambs by giving each a distinct name from Yvonne to Yfive. The naming marks a playful milestone for the flock and highlights regional farming charm.

Yvonne

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