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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
5
A local ad column promotes Geo. H. Sheppard for state comptroller with claims of an outstanding record. The item lists numerous visiting relatives and social notes from Whitewright and surrounding towns, including visits by Misses, Mrs. and Mr. residents from Dallas to Fort Worth, and other regional activity. The page also notes various visitors, church events, and household advertisements across Bonham and nearby locales.
Whitewright social notes record visits and guests including Miss Dorothy McGaughey and Miss Rose Hall visiting Miss Dorothy Hamilton, with Allen T Short’s barber shop mentioned. Health alerts note typhoid cases in and near Whitewright and urge typhoid serum vaccination for prevention amid recent hospital stays and regional illnesses.
Austin reports on the rural school aid fund for 1936 37 showing growth from 1 million in 1915 17 to 11 08 million for 35 37. Grants in 1935 36 averaged 87 percent of requests totaling 4 287 535. the 1936 37 payments reached 5 115 08. Also noted is a new motor driven sanding machine with adjustable angle handles for finishing woodwork.
The Needlecraft Club gathered with Mrs. Leon Johnson on Wednesday. A noon picnic lunch was served and the meeting described as one of the most enjoyable in some time. The club plans to meet with Mrs. Alton McDowell on Wednesday, July 13.
Mrs Emmet Penn entertained Wednesday evening at her West Grand avenue home honoring her sister Mrs J B Hembree of Mee-Lan. Four tables were arranged for forty two, and after a sequence of games refreshments were served.
The Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club met Friday morning at the school building with president Mrs. C. M. Fulton presiding. Miss Eunice King county demonstration agent gave a pickle making demonstration and explained how pickles are judged and tested. Eleven members attended.
Mrs C E Oneal Mrs Dave Beasley and Mrs C A Massey hosted a shower at Mrs T S Graves home in Ely Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Neal Beasley the recent bride Contests and games were enjoyed Mrs A S Broadfoot of Bonham read during the program Mrs Dave Beasley and Mrs C E Oneal helped unwrap about 100 gifts presented to the honoree Refreshments were served from tables with summer flowers More than 75 guests attended
John Reeves was installed as president at the Friday luncheon replacing Dr. Ross R. May who is recuperating. Committees will wait until May takes office. old committees serve meanwhile. A. M. Bryant retired president reported progress and growth in membership. W. E. LaRoe will report on the Rotary International convention at Friday’s luncheon. Roy Baker of Sherman attended as a guest.
Charles Badgett Truett of Dallas and Miss Dorothy Pannell of Dallas wed Thursday evening in Dallas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rush Farrar. The bride wore navy sheer with white accessories and carried calla lilies. her sister Miss Faye Pannell attended in navy sheer with dusty pink accessories and pink rosebud bouquet. Carl Maxey of Lubbock attended the groom as the ceremony was performed by authorities unknown.
The Rev. J. L. Truett of Whitewright, grandfather of the groom and brother of Dr. George W. Truett, hosted out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Truett of Lubbock, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bell of Crowell, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blanton of Lubbock. The Truetts will reside in Dallas after a trip to New Mexico and Mexico.
Mrs W B Hestand hosted a June 16 birthday party for her mother in law Mrs Mary Hestand marking her eighty eighth birthday. Mrs Fred Schmidt read an original poem and guests shared ice cream and cake as they celebrated with a table featuring two centerpieces. Local attendees included numerous neighbors and friends from Whitewright and surrounding areas.
William A. Samelius of Elgin Illinois, chairman of the technical board of the United Horological Association of America, foresees radio watches controlled by a central impulse broadcasting station. He notes the Bureau of Standards in Washington already operates radio clocks, some up to 100 miles from the time-broadcasting station.
Standing committees for the Savoy College Alumni Association were named at a Commerce meeting at Dr. and Mrs. W. B. DeJernett home. Plans for the Savoy ex-students reunion on Aug 6-7 include dedicating the new Hassell gymnasium by Gus W. Thomasson, former Savoy student and W P A official. The association lists many Grayson County and Texas residents. The college burned in 1890 and was never rebuilt. Committees: Entertainment W. B. DeJernett. Finances Mark McMahon. Program J. B. May. Invitation Mrs. J. B. May. Exhibits Gus W. Thomasson. Organization Judge G. P. Webb.
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