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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

5

Whitewright Area Social Notes Travel Visitors and School News

Locally Mr and Mrs Orbin Blanton of San Antonio visit relatives in the area. Numerous residents and former students return home for summer, attend schools, or plan travel. Highlights include Mrs J M Sturdivant and Mrs W Buchanan of Denison visiting, Jack Meador returning from Arlington, several teachers and students reporting moves, and community events such as Methodist lunch plans and a rabies test for a dog bite incident.

Mrs Orbin Blanton San Antonio E. W. Hemphill Son of Austin B. F. Blanton Hemphill Wilma Blanton

Community Notes From Whitewright and Surrounding Areas

Mayor and Mrs F M Echols attend TS C W Denton graduation where daughter Vivian Echols Brooks is in the class. Robert Doss visits home then heads to Texas A and M College for summer teaching. Howard Roberts of Galveston improves after illness. Whitewright Tigers crush Colbert Indians 15 to 5 with prior 6 to 0 win at Colbert. Local gatherings include visits from Winters Winters and Fort Worth guests. Ely School names N B Nicholson principal. Curt Brown Jr to teach. Judge R M Carter seeks reelection. Rev E C Webb returns to Cushing Okla after Dallas meeting. Stolen 1930 Chevrolet found near Denison. Mrs T E Barbee injured, recovering in Sherman hospital. Derryberry and Shaw families visiting Earnheart. Distant relatives prepare for family reunion. Printing offered in Whitewright.

Local Notables Attend Events Across Whitewright and Dallas

Whitewright residents engage in family visits, weddings, and academic pursuits. Mrs. W. H. Montgomery lies ill in Dallas after a stroke. several families travel between Whitewright and Sherman. Emerson Sears hosts a reception for Barbara Jean Gordon. Newton Manning earns an M A at SMU. Jarvis D. Maddux attends a national government school in Austin.

Home Economics Club Enjoys Lake Fannin Outing

Miss Frances Williams led a group of girls from the Home Economics Club on a Lake Fannin trip Tuesday night into Wednesday. Members on the outing included Barbara Jean Gordon Grace Harris Helen Childress Marie Badgett Martha Jo Conner Grace Connelly Sarah Simmons Irene Mitchell Mary Alice Harrison Juana Ruth Andrew Mary Dale King Lucille Starr and Lotta Faye Brown with King retiring president Starr newly elected president and Brown area officer.

Frances Williams Home Economics Club Lake Fannin Barbara Jean Gordon Grace Harris Helen Childress Marie Badgett Martha Jo Conner Grace Connelly Sarah Simmons Irene Mitchell Mary Alice Harrison Juana Ruth Andrew Mary Dale King Lucille Starr Lotta Faye Brown

Rotary Club Musical Program At Luncheon

J. E. Morgan led the Rotary Club luncheon program and introduced four Whitewright youth performers. He also spoke on grocery business advancements, while Billie Rhom Pennington and Bobbie Jim Morgan performed duets and Alvis Banister sang solo with Miss Margaret Hanna at the piano.

J. E. Morgan Rotary Club Whitewright Mr. Morgan Billie Rhom Pennington Bobbie Jim Morgan Alvis Banister Margaret Hanna

Asa Walker 4-H Club Attends McKinney Meeting

The Asa Walker 4 H Club met at Miss Dorothy Jo Ak ridge home with sponsor and traveled to McKinney for a 4 H Clubs gathering at Central Presbyterian Church. Dresses by club girls were judged with Sally Jo Mullican first Mary Mears second and Robbie Mullican third. Other attendees included Jean Caraway and Jewel Warring.

Asa Walker Dorothy Jo Akridge McKinney Central Presbyterian Church Sally Jo Mullican Mary Mears Robbie Mullican Jean Caraway Jewel Warrington

Denton Couple Weds in Family Home Ceremony

Miss Frances Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Bryant of Denton married Ranzelle Nicholson of Franklin on Saturday at the bride’s parents home. Rev H G May of Bonham officiated. Nicholson works in the Franklin lumber business. Attendants from Whitewright included Mrs C B Bryant Jr Mrs R P Childress and Mrs R P Montgomery with Childress singing and Bryant playing piano.

Frances Bryant G. F. Bryant Denton Ranzelle Nicholson Franklin H. G. May Bonham Nicholson Whitewright Texas State College For Women C. B. Bryant Jr R. P. Childress R. P. Montgomery

Franklin Stuteville and Mrs Franklin wed in Greenville

Franklin Stuteville and Mrs W W Franklin were united in marriage at Greenville Saturday night at 8 30 in Rev Moffett's home with Leo Chapman as best man. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Trenton and will reside there. the bride has run a tea room in Greenville.

Sam G. Stuteville W. W. Franklin Greenville Moffett Leo Chapman

Local Groom Honored by Community in Town Celebration

The groom is a longtime city resident and prominent citizen. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes as the union is noted in city circles, with reflections from the community on his long local ties.

Trenton Trbiune

First Presbyterian Class Elects Officers in Meeting

Mrs. Paul Cook is elected president with Mrs. Clay Horton as vice president and Miss Viva Phillips as secretary treasurer. The social meeting at Mrs. Hickman’s home includes committees and refreshments for members and guests.

R. E. Hickman First Presbyterian Church Paul Cook Clay Horton Viva Phillips Ben Patterson Allen T. Short Ruth Cox John Reeves W. A. Kirkpatrick Floyd Bassett Frank Smith Buddy Stephens Fred Cook

Central Christian Church Sunday Schedule

Leroy Anderson presides with Sunday school at 10 a M precaching at 11 a M and preaching at 10 55 a M Sunday services at 7 45 p M Bible study 10 a M Wednesday prayer meeting 7 45 p M Young people meet Sunday 7 15 p M with Leonard Mullens minister.

Leroy Anderson Young People’s Meeting Leonard Mullens

Grayson College Alumni Urges Church Services At 11

Ben Bell pastor leading Sunday school at 10 with N. L. Manning as superintendent Morning worship at 11 Sermon by the pastor Young people meet at 7 and evening service at 8 Prayer services on Wednesday at 8 Bible study opens with the fifth chapter of Matthew The conference notes limited seating if all members attend together at the 11 o'clock hour.

Ben Bell

First Presbyterian Church Services and Topics

The First Presbyterian Church posts a Sunday schedule with Dr. B Wrenn Webb as pastor. Morning worship at 10:50 a.m. features the sermon Christ and Conquering Faith, with Junior Church led by Mrs. Robert Sears and Miss Margaret Hanna at the piano. Evening service at 8 p.m. covers What Has God to Do with Human Wrecks. The morning worship ends about 11:40. A note mentions a bear cub born while its mother slept in mid winter, smaller than a new born kitten.

B. Wrenn Webb R. T. Pennington Robert Sears Margaret Hanna

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J. M. Sturdivant W. Buchanan of Denison Jack Meador Arlington Etta Hanes Detroit, Mich W. H. Horton David Lee Johnson Bells Hill Moore Dick Montgomery Old Mexico Belle Huddleston Dallas Newton Manning James Lackey Houston Ott Lackey Joe Thomas Meador New London Albert Lea Jackson Lubbock Mrs. H. Key Joe Johnson Boyd Newman Waco Baylor University Frank Benton Fort Worth J. H. Biggerstaff Ben Montgomery Abilene Claud Stephens Jacksonville C. S. Blanton Clara Myrick Plano Frank Armstrong Russell McGinnis Rockwall Co. P. McGinnis Jack Spindle el Paso J. F. Spindle Martha Bryant Marfa T. H. Sears Jack Sears Mrs. Byron Sears Gainesville Elizabeth Hedgpeth Vernon L. B. Hagerman Lena Beck of Slaton George Burnham Percy Darwin East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Joe Clark Marshall E. T. Doss J. W. McMurry Jr J. W. McMurry Jack Lackey Southwestern Drug Corporation Mrs. Alton May Brother Gomer May Lem Tittsworth R. R. Morgan Hannah Morgan Ector Earl Blanton Longview Mrs. C. S. Blanton Dorothy Hamilton Honey Grove High School W. B. Bixler Tyler The Cotton Belt Railway Company C. C. Childress Collinsville Roby and Clovis Childress R. D. Maddux Sherman Hospital Mrs. W. F. Manning Ladies of Methodist Church Kate Boykin New York City Ross R. May Mary Jane Bell Jo Willa Stateville Texas Wesleyan College C. P. Johnson Northeast Texas Medical Society Joe W. Carr San Angelo Geneva Carr D. S. Carr J. E. Montgomery F. M. Echols Roy Wilson Sherman F. A. Meierant Margaret Wellington Kansas Meierant Rubye Blanton J. P. Darwin Doretha Darwin Bettye Nell Yeager Betty Ann Darwin Floyd Everheart Jr North Texas State Teachers College Virgil Burchfield Sgc Maxwell House Coffee Morgan Food Store Vivian Echols Brooks Robert Doss College Station Department of Economics Texas A. and M. College Howard Roberts Galveston Mel Roberts Roberts Whitewright Tigers Colbert, Okla Tigers Indians Colbert James P. Derryberry Wm. Shaw Roswell New Mexico Glen Earnheart Derryberry Mrs. Shaw Earnheart N. B. Nicholson Ely Curt Brown Jr R. M. Carter Sun Fifteenth District Court E. C. Webb Cushing Okla W. H. Stedham Rev. Webb Homer Sanderson Woods Virgil Evans Evans T. E. Barbee Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman Sunday J. H. Madonne Bern Switzerland Mr. Madonne U. S B. S. Montgomery Julian Montgomery Gertrude Montgomery Ada Font Kimbell Groesbeck H. J. Bradshaw Julian Boone Oklahoma City Max Montgomery M. T. Craig Clyde W. H. Montgomery Montgomery Eee Dalas Lloyd Morgan Ruth Morgan John Tarleton College Stephenville W. C. Cook F. J. Stanley Leveland Trendon Vestal New York Canal Zone J. A. Garrett Gamboa Mr. Vestal R. C. Vestal Sarah Belle Gillett Edith Mae Sears Margaret Lilley Sara Kathryn Atterberry Dorothy LaRoe W. E. LaRoe H. T. Atterberry John Moss Garland Miss Bea Moss Cecil Phillips First Christian Church Emerson Sears Horace Gordon Chickasha Gordon Miss Gordon Whitewright High School Southern Methodist University Manning Ss. M. A Jarvis D. Maddux University of Texas Preston Everheart Post American Legion Department of Government University Home Ee Club Aiissaccrow Griffin’s Maxwell House Hale’s Leader Bryant-Nicholson Franklin-Stuteville Central Christian Church Church OF Christ Cole €& Davis Co
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