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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
4
An essay urges voter participation and responsible choices to curb corruption. It argues apathy feeds bad government and poll taxes affect election eligibility. Citizens should inform themselves on candidates and issues and vote for honest capable leaders. Continuous civic duty is emphasized.
Boonville Indiana police charged two brothers aged 11 and 13 with causing about 200 dollars damage to eight local buildings as revenge for flunking school. The report notes fireboats can blast brick walls with high pressure water.
Rev Newton Cole former club member and current Colorado Springs newcomer spoke at Friday's Rotary meeting. Cole praised the fellowship and delivered one of the club's best talks on a balanced life. Pastor of First Baptist for three years he also contributes to civic affairs. The new club president Wilson Kaiser missed the meeting. Charlie Ayres presided.
Little Rock Home Demonstration Club hosted a pot-luck supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reynolds and family from Arvin California. Attendees included Larry, Gary, Sylvia Lea Reynolds and numerous local guests from Howe Freeport Sherman Denison Garland Trenton and Trenton area.
The report lists residents including Alice Blanks and Mr and Mrs J G Blanks along with many others such as James Wortham, J C Wetzel, Bob Cawthon, John Reynolds, Floyd Harris, Horace Miller, Jack Biggerstaff, Kay Cawthon, Carolyn Wetzel, Sophia Jo Key, Debra and Gale Wortham, Ernest Andrew, Marshall Miller, Noel and Lowell McKinney, George Key and Bill Wetzel in the Little Rock community.
4 H Club meeting led by president Ruth Williams with motto pledge and prayer. Secretary Kay Cawthon took minutes and roll. Members planned the picnic and showcased aprons, hotpads, and dresses. Alice Guthrie reviewed pattern basics and dress revue essentials. Refreshments served to members and guests. Next meeting moved to 2 30. Reporter.
The Bethel Women's Missionary Society met Monday at 2 pm with 11 members in attendance. Mrs. O G Alexander presided, prayers were offered by Mrs. Bob Cawthon, and the group discussed A Missionary Tour of the Bible led by Mrs M W Williams. Reports were shared by Mrs J C Wetzel and Mrs Louis Franklin.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday with Mrs. R. E. Hickman and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick as hostesses. Mrs. Hoyt Taylor chaired in the absence of the president. The Year book of Prayer was given by Mrs. T. E. Sears and the devotional by Mrs. Robert Sears. Miss Mardell Pumphrey presented the program on American Indian. Refreshments for 13 members. Next meeting set for Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. with Mrs. R. L. Sears.
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