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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
5
A roundup of visitors and residents in Whitewright with numerous names and places from Farmersville to Dallas. Social calls include O L Sears, W H Stedham, J W Doggett, C J Meador, and many others, plus a Democratic precinct convention set for 2 pm Saturday.
A farmer appeals to Whitewright and nearby communities for county commissioner support. He recalls a July rally, vows to work for all, end excuses, and improve rural road conditions while urging regular school attendance for rural children.
C J Kelly moved a two room cottage from Bells to newly purchased lots in East Whitewright near Mrs J W Henry’s home. He plans to improve it for a home and move in when finished. He currently lives northwest of Whitewright.
Carol Rabjohn hosted a birthday party for her fourth birthday on Thursday. Guests included Johnny Robinson J L Rabjohn Jimmie Robinson Patsy Rhody Ronnie Thruston Becky Rabjohn Tommy Rabjohn Charles Rabjohn Pat Lewis Rose Mary Lewis and Jamie Richardson amid games and refreshments.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. James Bryant’s home with 25 members and guests. Rev. R L Gilpin discussed the Youth Caravan set for the first week of August at the Methodist Church and a committee was formed to aid the work. Members taking part included Mrs. Wilson Kaiser, Mrs. R L Gilpin, Mrs. S T Montgomery Jr, Mrs. F M Williams and Mrs. Glenn Doss. Refreshments were served.
Training Union leaders issued a special invitation for present Sunday night with a fine attendance notice.
Breakfast for Bride article reports Margaret Lucyle Hanna daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Felker marrying Homer Green Melton Jr of Fort Worth. The couple wed Jan 29 1948 in Weatherford Rev R N Ohman officiated at Presbyterian manse. Attendants were Patricia Lawton and Currin Redman. Hanna to receive B M degree from Texas Christian University August 29. Melton a TC U senior veteran gunner in Air Corps served two and a half years in the Southwest Pacific. They reside at 2523 Northwest 27th Street Fort Worth.
Rotary Club leader Tom Sears opened the Friday luncheon with Hank McLean of Sherman introducing Wallace Womack of Sherman as the entertainer. McLean praised Whitewright citizens on his first visit 25 years ago in Boy Scout work. Womack, a self described amateur magician, delivered surprising tricks that delighted the audience. Visitors included Barnes Milam of Midland and Rex Cruse, Joe Keith, Bill Bryant of Sherman.
Obituary notes the death of a Mrs Pierson with her husband and family details. Surviving relatives include husband R H Harber of Bogota and numerous children and grandchildren across Denison Whitewright Celeste Trenton and California. The deceased was a Baptist and lived in Denison and Whitewright in earlier decades.
Congressman Sam Rayburn spoke for an hour to several hundred supporters in Whitewright on his re election bid. The crowd marked the largest audience for any candidate in town this campaign. Rayburn was introduced by W E LaRoe who praised his long standing record in Congress.
Melton Hanna Miss Janis Jayne Horton was entertained at a breakfast at the Grayson Hotel on Wednesday morning honoring Mrs Homer Melton, the former Miss Margaret Hanna. The table featured roses and lace fern with a silver gift for the bride. Guests included Betty Bryant, Betty Darwin, Norma Smith, Anna Johnson, Bessie Jo Russell, Lucyle Sanders, Mrs Mike Hagerman, Mrs Clifford Waits, Mrs Lester Haile, Mrs Marion Felker, Mrs Findley Haile, Mrs Prentiss Compton, Mrs Clay Horton, the honoree, and the hostess.
The Young People's Training Union at First Baptist Church held a Monday night event on the church lawn with volleyball badminton darts ring toss and croquet for about 16 people Perry Kite supplied ice cold watermelons. New lights back lawn and youth recreation equipment were installed and a swing set bought for young children.
Funeral services for Mrs. W M Pierson were held at 4 p m Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Celina with Rev E P Wootten Rev R L Gilpin and Rev Cunningham officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery under direction of Glen Earnheart. Born in Tennessee on November 23 1891 she was married in Celina and died Monday morning at Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman. Active pallbearers were B W Newman Royce Jones Fletcher Williams L F Jacks O V Barker and William Harrelson.
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