Local notes on visits and events around Sherman
Sherman area social roundup lists visits from Mrs. P. Clark of Sherman and many other relatives and friends, weekend travels to Galveston and Dallas, and greetings in Denison Durant and Tyler. Mentions war fund subscription correction, induction ceremony at the Navy, and a first aid course sign up led by Floyd Bassett.
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Sherman Democrat
The
Sun
Whitewight
Mark Montgomery
Sherman
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Floyd Bassett
Bassett
Bill Ireland
Milk and dairy products dominate U S consumption
The article notes Americans drink more milk than any other nation and consume 159 quarts per person annually in fluid form. It highlights butter 16.6 pounds yearly, cheese 5.7 pounds, and ice cream 10.8 quarts per person, with milk usage for each product explained.
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United States
Ethel Austin Martin
National Dairy Council
Williamses welcome a son on Sunday
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Williams Sunday. J. F. Lilley, who suffered a light stroke several weeks ago, was able to come to town Wednesday and get a haircut. His many friends will be glad to know that he is improving.
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J. F. Lilley
Closing out Odd Sizes in 15c Ank lets Special 10c
Mrs. S. H. White of San Antonio and other ladies from Fort Worth visited relatives near Ely and south of town last week. The Sun invites readers to send in news items and explains that omissions are accidental and not intentional, seeking town coverage.
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Devonport’s
S. H. White
San Antonio
R. S. Porter
Herbert Minton Jr
Nannie Tomlin
Fort Worth
Frank England
C. A. Massey
Ely
Sun
the Sun
The
Churches Hold Sunday Services Across Two Congregations
Dr B Wrenn Webb presides with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 10 50 with the Victory Through Suffering theme and youth choir. The Sword of Goliath service follows at 8 p m with E P Wootten preaching and training union at 7 45 p m. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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B. Wrenn Webb
R. P. Montgomery
Homer Sears
Paul Cook
Viva Phillips
Norma Smith
Youth Fellowship League
Margaret Hanna
The
Sword of Goliath
E. P. Wootten
W. T. Simmons
Training Union
Conscript Topic at Methodist Church Sunday Services
W W Adcock will sermonize on The Conscript at 11 o clock Sunday morning. Mrs R P Childress and LaVerne Kilgree sing Beneath The Cross of Jesus for morning worship. Night service begins 8:30. Youth Fellowship meets at 8 with Clyde Russell. Sunday school starts 10 with Glen Earnheart leading opening worship.
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W. W. Adcock
Methodist Church
R. P. Childress
LaVerne Kilgree
Clyde Russell
Glen Earnheart
Rotary Club Book Review on Education for Death
Dr. Barney Maclean of Central Presbyterian Church Sherman reviewed Education for Death by Gregor Zilmer at the Rotary Club luncheon. The author led the American Colony School in Berlin before the war and the book discusses Hitler teaching German children to hate others and revere Hitler as god and leader. John Reeves led the program with Dr. Maclean presented by W. E. LaRoe, with guests including several local doctors and Denison Rotary visitors.
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Barney Maclean
Central Presbyterian Church of
Sherman
Gregor Zilmer
Rotary Club
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Maclean
John Reeves
W. E. LaRoe
C P. Johnson
B. Wrenn Webb
J. F. Fender
H. G. Webster
Ralph Gisinhower
Denison Rotary Club
Wallace Ashinhurst and Jack Wallace wed in Whitewright
Wallace Ashinhurst daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Ashinhurst and Sergeant Jack E Wallace son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Wallace were married Saturday night at the groom’s parents home Rev E P Wootten officiating. Sergeant and Mrs Wallace are Whitewright High School graduates. Wallace is stationed at Camp Hulen Palacios Texas where Mrs Wallace will join him later.
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Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst
J. M. Asinhurst
Jack E. Wallace
Jesse Wallace
E. P. Wootten
The
Baptist Church
Bethel H D Club Meets at Bethel Schoolhouse
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at the Bethel schoolhouse at 10 a m. Nine members attended a noon covered dish luncheon. Miss Eva Sue Merritt demonstrated refinishing furniture. The group will meet June 23 at the school building.
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Bethel Home Demonstration Club
Bethel
Eva Sue Merritt
County Home
England Kent III marry in Durant Oklahoma
Kent England announce the marriage of their daughter Juanita England to Edward Kent III. The couple wed May 18 in Durant Oklahoma. Both are 1942 Whitewright High School graduates and plan to reside in Denison where Edward works for Kraft Cheese Co.
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Frank England
Junanita England
Edward Kent III
Durant
Oklo
Whitewright High School
Denison
Kraft Cheese Co
Denison Couple Wed At First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Groves and Eugene Geer were married at 9 a m Sunday in Denison at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. James E. Spivy officiating. The bride wore a navy sheer suit and white accessories, carrying a white testament with gardenias and stephanotis. Her attendants included cousin Mrs Lila B Dickerson. Best man was Frank B Geer Jr with ushers Sgt Arthur G Moken and Sgt Albert S Willis. Billy Rhom Pennington served as escort.
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Elizabeth Groves
A. L. Groves
Denison
Eugene Geer
Frank B. Geer
First Presbyterian Church of
James E. Spivy
Ben F. Hearn
First Christian Church of
R. T. Pennington
Whitewright
Lila B. Dickerson
Bentonville, Ark
Frank B. Geer Jr
Arthur G. Monken
Albert S. Willis
Perrin Field
Billy Rhom Pennington
White
Whitewright Bride Weds Denison Man in Simple Ceremony
Wright sang I Love You Truly with Mrs S W Earnest of Denison at the ceremony. Afterward a reception was held at the bride’s home with Mrs Wilson Kaiser of Whitewright assisting. The bride, from Whitewright, teaches home economics at Denison High School and holds degrees from Sul Ross and TSCW. The groom, a Denison High School graduate, works as a Perrin Field finance technician. They plan to live at 830 West Woodard, Denison. Misses Inez and Gladys Ray returned from Memphis after visiting relatives.
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Wright
S. W. Earnest
Denison
Wilson Kaiser
Whitewright
Denison High School
Whitewright High School
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
TSCW
Denton
Geer
Austin College
Perrin Field
West Woodard
Draft Far Off For Youths 18 19 Roosevelt Asserts
President Roosevelt stated there would be no immediate move to draft youths aged 18 and 19. He said any step would come only after several months and that the exemption from compulsory service would need legislative action. He urged reporters to wait a few months before revisiting the issue.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Texas allows culling golden eagles to aid game numbers
State wardens report higher populations of antelope, mule deer, and Bighorn Mountain sheep in the Trans-Pecos after thinning the overabundant golden eagle. Officials stress aims to restore balance without eradicating eagles, noting bald eagles remain protected while golden eagles are not.
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Austin
Trans-Pecos
Game Department
Texas
Department
United States
Panhandle Plains
Eagle control program aids Trans-Pecos game rehab effort
Veteran wardens report golden eagles reach seven and a half feet wingspan and dive bomb young antelope mule deer and mountain sheep. Airplane hunts using BB shot have reduced eagle numbers and aided restocking plans, with Brewster and Presidio counties projected antelope increases and other counties following suit.
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trans-Pecos
Game Department
Brewster
Presidio
Fishermen enjoy bountiful weekend at Marble Falls lakes
The Marble Falls region saw excellent fishing with over 150 large catfish taken along with numerous bass and crappie. State game warden reports strong angling activity over the weekend drawing many local anglers.
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Marble Falls Lake
Hat tale of Mrs Green and Mrs Gray
Mrs Green shows off a new hat to Mrs Gray who asks how she funds it. Mrs Green answers by saying she tells her husband she is returning to her mother and he instantly pays the fare.
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Mrs. Green
Mrs. Gray
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