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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
5
A long list of names shows regional visits across Denison Dallas Sherman Paris and surrounding towns. Notable mentions include Mrs Guy Hamilton Miss Dorothy Hamilton Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alexander and others visiting relatives and attending events such as a State Fair musicale Bittersweet in Dallas and ice cream suppers at the Methodist Church.
Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs J C Annie and Cathy stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles E Ayres. Mrs R P Childress returned from Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman while her mother Mrs H C Willis is hospitalized there. Airman James Cowan and Mrs Cowan from Spokane visit for ten days before overseas duty, with Mrs Cowan staying with local relatives. Whitewright Baptist Church members attended a Workers Conference at Bells Church. Vacation Bible School served 54 pupils and 14 adult workers, with offerings totaling about 45 dollars. Community celebrations included a barbecue marking a moving‑house business anniversary attended by about 160 guests. Nearby families from San Antonio, Irving, Dallas, Pottsboro, and other towns visited the Scotts and Thornhills. Local birthday surprise honored Mrs J P Thornhill on her 80th birthday with attendees from multiple towns.
Thrasher Miss Douse Thrasher and Mr and Mrs Caleb Thornhill all of Whitewright are named in the notice with reference to local matter involving the Thrasher and Thornhill families.
Rotary Club Clint Hennig chaired last Friday's meeting with guest speaker Dr. Philip W. Walker, district superintendent of the Sherman McKinney Methodist District. Walker delivered a condensed version of his noted talk on Hounds and Men, praised as one of the club's best programs. Visitors included Curlee Cummings of Lubbock, C. B. Bryant Jr. of Sweetwater, C. O. Spence of Sherman, and Rev. J. W. Polk plus C. B. Bryant III of Whitewright.
The 4 H Sewing Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Lee Smith and Mrs. Buddy Stephens guiding the girls. Members present included Linda Bennett, June Bond, Robbie Coggins, Barbara Erwin, Donna Franklin, Janet Smith, Sarah Stephens, Joyce Thornhill, Carol Turner and Ruth Williams. visitors Charlene Farrow, Mrs. O A Bennett and Joyce Bennett. Hostesses were Ruth Williams and Sarah Stephens. We urge every member to attend our meetings. Reporter.
Miss Delores Whipple daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Whipple and Mr James R Boatwright son of Ches Boatwright were united in marriage at 7 p m July 1 at the Baptist Parsonage with Rev Newton V Cole officiating. Attendants were Euell Hall and wife from Bonham. Readings included the bride’s parents and relatives. A reception followed at the Bass home.
Relatives and friends of the late Elias Bass gathered at Finch Park in McKinney on July 4 for the first Bass reunion. J. L. Bass of McKinney, the only living child, was the honored guest as attendees enjoyed a lunch and a get acquainted program. A brief business meeting followed with officers elected.
A committee was named to contact relatives and friends for future reunions to be held on the first Sunday in July each year. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tillett and children and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Wallace of Whitewright were among 121 persons attending.
A brief verse by Margie B Boswell contrasts the pace of time with wisdom and divine knowledge. The piece weaves lines about backfield strength and a printed word hint while ending with a biblical quotation and a statistic noting that most motor vehicles are American owned.
Poem reflecting on child safety and adult responsibility. The speaker urges grownups to protect children, noting that if children were as wise as adults, they would avoid dangerous street behavior. The verse emphasizes ongoing duty to care for the young.
A witty verse notes the joy of finding a curb spot free of Ford Dodge Olds and fire hydrants. The speaker, John M. Gray, imagines the simple triumph of finally parking his car without obstruction as a guiding, hopeful moment.
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