Local Society Notes and Visits Across Sherman Area
Miss Bell Huddleston of Dallas visits friends in Sherman this week while Mrs. J. E. Montgomery and son of Fort Worth stay with her parents Mayor and Mrs. F. M. Echols. Numerous relatives and residents travel between Dallas Whitewright Sherman and other cities for visits and funerals. Royal automatic tax stamps for July 1 and beyond are urged by Postmaster Tom Lilley, with several locals attending lectures and summer sessions at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce and the Denton Texas State College for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Montgomery and Son
Fort Worth
F. M. Echols
Helen Maddux
R. D. Maddux
Commerce
East Texas State Teachers College
Willa Jean Hunter
Hugh Hunter
Denton High School Class of 112 Graduates with 96 Average
Dorothy Nell Hall, daughter of Mrs. B. B. Hall of Denton and former Whitewright resident, graduates with top class rank of 112 and an average of 96. She plans to attend NTST College for summer term. Lender ties noted to Paul and Fred Cook of Whitewright. Other local movements include the Gillett Brown family en route to Camp McClellan and J. E. Morgan of Coleman attending the graduation with son Bobby Jim in the class. The Morgan family moved to Coleman for the grocery business and neighbors the Badgetts who relocated to the vacated Morgan dwelling, with W. J. Martin purchasing the Badgett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nell Hall
B. B. Hall
Denton
Whitewright
Denton High School
N. T. S. T. College
Dorothy Nell
Paul and
Fred Cook
Grover Gillett
C. H. Brown
Lubbock
Camp McClellan
Ala
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Gillett
J. E. Morgan
Coleman
Bobby Jim
Mr. Morgan
Floyd Badgett
Myrtle
Mae Badgett
W. J. Martin
Badgetts
Warren–Mitchell nuptials announced near Whitewright
Irene Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Mitchell, wed Joe E. Warren of the Navy. The ceremony took place May 16 in San Francisco at West Side Christian Church with James H. Woodruff officiating. The couple plans Fort Worth life after a short honeymoon in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mitchell
Whitewright
Irene
Joe E. Warren
Navy
M. M. Warren
Warren
Southwest Pacific
San Francisco
Family Reunion Held At Reeves Home With Wide Guest List
A Sunday family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reeves drew many relatives and friends from El Campo Dallas Sherman Van Alstyne Merkle Tom Bean Bells Whitewright Trenton and other towns. The host family noted Cpl. Albert L. Reeves and Elbert Reeves could not attend due to distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reeves
H. V. Reeves
el Campo
Leon McDonald
Hamlin
F. J. McDonald
Frank McDonald
Merkle
Grady Sanders
Icy
Fay Reeves
Dallas
Wesley Reeves
van Alstyne
Dan Brock
Ray McCord
Royce Hutcherson
Sherman
Douglas Ferguson
Tom Bean
Matthews
Bells
Call Reeves
Blannie Reeves
Albert Reeves
L. L. Windle
Edna Windle
Leon
Glen
Alma Ruth Reeves
Dorthia Mitchell
Whitewright
Martha Jo Burchfield
Trenton
Mr. Reeves
Cpl
Albert L. Reeves
Elbert Reeves
Rotary Club hears Rev. Casseday on Alexander Campbell
Rotary Club luncheon guest Rev. Wm. A. Casseday of the First Presbyterian Church spoke on Alexander Campbell and his leadership in religious work. Lester Haile introduced him as program chairman. Joe Taylor was welcomed as a new Whitewright member. Attendance reached 100 percent. Marshall Hasty will lead next Friday’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Casseday
First Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Lester Haile
Rev. Casseday
Alexander Campbell
Jack Nossaman
National Congress
Congress
Joe Taylor
Whitewright
Sun Honor Roll Adds Local Subscriptions
The Sun announces new honor roll members this week for renewing or starting subscriptions. Names include Mrs. T. E. Thornton, Mrs. F. L. Clendening, J. H. Adams, Gus Burchfield, Grady Young, Pvt. John L. Biggerstaff, Mrs. Harry O. Leuschner, Rex Cruse, Elnor Brown, S/Sgt. R. P. Montgomery, Henry C. Bonds, Sgt. Wm. G. Andrew, C. W. Phillips Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
T. E. Thornton
F. L. Clendening
J. H. Adams
Gus Burchfield
Grady Young
John L. Biggerstaff
Harry O. Leuschner
Rex Cruse
Elnor Brown
R. P. Montgomery
Henry C. Bonds
Wm. G. Andrew
C. W. Phillips Sr
Funeral for Norton Cross Held in Bonham
Funeral services for Norton Cross aged 38 were held Saturday at 4 p.m. in a Bonham funeral home conducted by Rev. Fred Adams. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery. Born August 18, 1906 in Ivanhoe he is survived by his sister Mrs. J B Richey and two brothers Ervin Cross in Italy with the Army and Quilla Cross with the Naval Air Force in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Cross
J. B. Richey
Bonham
Fred Adams
Methodist
Leonard
New Hope Cemetery
Mr. Cross
Ivanhoe
Richey
Ervin Cross
Army
Italy
Quilla Cross
Naval Air Force
Dallas
Mrs Ida Hampton Dies After Illness in Ector
Mrs. Ida Hampton wife of Dr N D Hampton of Ector died Wednesday after several weeks of illness Funeral services were held Thursday in Ector She was sister in law of Lee Hampton of Whitewright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Simmons
F. M. Echols
Frank Douglas
van Alstyne
Douglas
Ida Hampton
N. D. Hampton
Ector
Hampton
Lee Hampton
Whitewright
Grayson Fannin Presbyterian Conference Opens Camp in June
Sherman notes the Wood Lake intermediate conference of the Presbyterian Church starts June 19 and runs a four day outing through Friday. Participation costs 7.50 per child with ages 12 to 14. Lifeguard and two physicians will be on site. Dr T J Willbanks of Texarkana returns as director with Rev and Mrs Horn of Paris and Dr and Mrs H B assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Willbanks
Texarkana
Walter Horn
Paris
H. B
Presbyterians Conference Sets June 19 Registration
Savage of Honey Grove and a list of church leaders from Sherman Paris Leonard Clebourne and Clarksville lead a Presbyterian conference with Rev James E Spivey as chair. Directors include Pennington Horne Shiels Horn and Everheart. Reynolds Home children will attend as guests with expenses paid by the churches. Registration opens at 2 30 p m June 19 offering recreation study and worship with supervised activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
Savoy Reunion Set for June 11 at High School Auditorium
The Savoy College Reunion holds its annual meeting on June 11 at the Savoy High School auditorium. Program includes doxology, scripture, Rev. Will Pritchett, Robert Paxton, E. A. McMahon as president, Our Fallen Comrades, Miss Lou Atterberry, Tom Smith, lunch in gym, sing-song led by Mrs. L. J. Reynolds, John S. Taylor poem My Homeland, Dr. Ethel Pierce talk, officer reports and election, Gus Thomasson information, closing benediction by R. E. Medford. Beulah Polson and Pauline Barnett will staff registrar's desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Homeland
John S. Taylor
Ethel Pierce
Gus Thomasson
R. E. Medford
Beulah Polson
Pauline Barnett
Association
Norman Thomas Again Nominated By Socialists in Reading
Norman Thomas, veteran New York writer and lecturer, was nominated unanimously as Socialist candidate for president for the fifth time at the party's 24th national convention in Reading, Pa. Darlington Hoopes of Reading was chosen unanimously as Thomas running mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Norman Thomas
New York
Darlington Hoopes
Thomas
Good Deeds In A Wicked World War Footnote
The Westerfield family lost a $2630 Kentucky equity after a thief stole it from a pocket sewn into a pair of pants during a move to Evansville. A reader sent $40 to help, with total contributions surpassing $2,000 and growing. the county agent will aid in selecting a fair Indiana farm. The Evansville Press published the communique with permission from Frank Ford, noting ongoing public generosity amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerfield
Kentucky
Evansville
Indiana
Frank Ford
Evansville Press
Fort Worth Press
Court voids chiropractic licensing law in Texas
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the law authorizing chiropractor licensing and regulation unconstitutional and void. The Legislature had passed the measure last year after a long and bitter fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Nazis Offer Gasoline for Feathers Scarce Feathers Rally Trade
A Swiss newspaper report relayed by OWL states that Hungary and Balkan countries suffer feather shortages. Nazis allegedly offer one gallon of gasoline in exchange for 15 cents worth of feathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Balkan
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Miss Bell Huddleston
Homer Medearis
Mr. Medearis
J.D. Hoard
Cora Lee Payne
J. T. Follis Jr
Gainesville
Carl May
C. J. Meador
Bessie Norwood
Earl Hill
Charles Kelieher
T. E. Barbee
Barbara Jean Alexander
Mrs. J. E. Smith
Paul Stephens
John and
Frances
Finis Stephens
R. A. Gillett
Joe Thomas May
J. P. Bynum
Philla Ann Hinton
Emma Joyce Hinton
Wichita Falls
O. A. Hefner Jr
Sgt. O. A. Hefner Jr
Camp Swift, Texas
Mark Ayres
Clovis
New Mexico
R. R. McDaniel
Quanah
Joe Brooks
Marvin Smith
Grover B. Smith Jr
J. B. Hall
Billy Smith
Juanita Mae
Savannah
J. B. Smith
Fender May
Kirk May
J. C. Waldrop
Pilot Grove
W. H. Welch
East Grand Avenue
Welch
Alla May
Evelyn Riley
John Ray
Neva McClary
Willie Revel
Greenville
R. S. Morehead
O. L. Jones
J. A. Bixler
P. R. Ragan
Irving
Tom Lilley
Katie Kincaid
Methodist Church
Lake Murray
Ardmore
Okla
Whitewright Methodist Church
Joyce Stillwell
Sherman Hospital
Miss Stillwell
C. B. Bryant Jr
Lem Tittsworth
Euell Bradley
Juanell
Shamrock
Rev
Tommie Bradley
A. G. Bradley
Roy Anderson
L. C. Cooper
Anderson
Larry Cooper
Women’s Missionary Society of the
T. E. Sears
Ben Montgomery
Ray Cornwell
Thomas Ray
Nancy
Dardanelle
Ark
M. B. Hasty
Cornwell
A. L. Jackson
Texas State College For Women
Henrietta
Jack Morton
Romulus
Michigan
R. P. Gordon
R. B. Gordon
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Mr. Gordon
John Livingston
Ben Clark
McPherson
Kansas
Pfc
Harold Murphy
Salina
George Ball
Ben Ball
Clark
Murphy
Sinclair
Sinclair Ethyl
Sinclair Pennsylvania
Lec
Clyde Gibson
Warren-Mitchell
Grayson-Fannin Presbyterian
Farley’s
Farley
Farmer’s Market
Farley Grocery
SAVOY
Conoco
Ray
Barbee & Bassett
Wilson
J. M. Wilson
Oxfords
S Rayon Stepins
Cole & Davis Co
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