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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
5
A local pageant of notes lists visits by Blannie Reeves and Wallace Reeves to Dallas relatives and announces support for Geo. H. Sheppard for State Comptroller. It notes many regional travel updates, hospital visits, and social events including weddings and Legion activities.
Charles Frazee and others visited their niece Mrs. Hudgins before returning to Arkansas City Kansas. R C Vestal and sons with daughters joined by Lyla Ves tal visited in Houston. Stedham family visit from Salina. Lydia German suffered a severe leg fracture near her home and is in St. Vincents Sherman. Oklahoma City officers Hollingsworth and Neuf fer visited relatives after Texas Traffic Safety Council in Fort Worth. A M Bryant purchased the J H Reeves home north of First Methodist Church. Drilling of the citys new well finished with 24 hour test and pumping equipment ordered. may be operational by July 1. depth about 1200 feet.
Pauline Jones and G C Watson were married at 9:30 Sunday night at Joe Burton's home. Burton, a Church of Christ minister, officiated their ceremony, the couple residing south of Whitewright.
College Station report notes R. L. Doss of Whitewright among five percent of A and M College students earning the distinguished student rank for the last term. Doss, an English major, is active in campus life and stands out academically.
Grady McCorstin, Mrs. J. E. Tramel, Mrs. Paul Caylor, Mrs. Bennie Ball, Mrs. Albert Reeves, Miss Lattie Brown, Miss Alma Jo Dean, Miss Martha Jo Darwin, Mrs. C. M. Fulton, Mrs. B. M. Dean, and Miss Dor tha Nell Martin.
Joe Burton, minister, invites all to Bible study at 10 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and Bible study again Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. The topic for the morning sermon is What Shall We Do with the Bible.
The Methodist Church lists services for Sunday June 19 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. worship by pastor 7:00 p.m. Epworth League and 8:00 p.m. worship by pastor A new Sunday school class for college age young persons is growing Visitors are welcome under Pastor J M Connally.
A county home agent, in charge, will conduct a demonstration on pick ling. Reporter.
Centennial lodge 500 Masonic body at Pilot Grove elected officers for the next year. Names named: Bill Ireland worshipful master C O Hopper senior warden Ed Simpson junior warden Ralph Judd secretary and S Garland tiler.
Miss Aileen Pennington and Wilson Kaiser married Sunday afternoon in Durant Oklahoma with C P Wood son justice officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rham Pennington, from Whitewright, was salutatorian of the 1938 class. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Kaiser of Pilot Grove, was a star athlete and voted most handsome in the same class. They will reside with Kaiser’s parents in Pilot Grove.
The Sun office received the season s first cotton blooms from Eugene and James Reeves. Whitewright notes good progress after last week s rains with cotton and corn thriving, small grain mostly cut, and threshing ahead. A farmer reports wheat yields above twenty bushels per acre while spring oats are light but volunteer oats average well. Ice cream cones originated in 1904.
The Okihi Camp Fire Girls met at guardian Mrs. Joe Johnson home in a business session. They planned a three day vacation at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Regular meeting day changed to Friday and meetings moved to Mrs. Johnson's home.
Misses Inez and Gladys Ray entertained Tuesday evening at their home honoring their niece Mrs. M. L. Patton of Memphis Tennessee. Mrs. A. M. Bryant won high in bridge and Mrs. O. L. Jones high in forty-two. The honoree received a gift. Refreshments were served to thirty guests.
The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Thursday at Mrs. J. L. McSpedden’s home for a business and social meeting. President Mrs. Claud Dillon led the session with a devotional by Mrs. E. T. Sanderson and a prayer by Mrs. O. L. Sears. After business, members enjoyed games and refreshments were served to 21 members and one associate member.
The marriage of Miss Jo Ann Everheart and Philip Hutcherson took place June 1 in Antlers Oklahoma. The bride, daughter of Mrs Don Tyre and the late Joe Everheart, is related to Burn Everheart and Mrs Lucian Andrews of Whitewright and studied in Paris Junior College before the wedding. The groom, son of Judge Hutcherson of Paris, works at a Paris bank. the couple will reside in Paris.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Ted Spinks home with co host Mrs Lester Simpson presiding. New members Mrs W L Hatfield and Mrs F O Mangrum joined. visitor Mrs Harry Janke from San Antonio attended. Mrs E A Daniels reported on the Sherman council meeting. The next meeting is planned for June 24 at Mrs C W Phillips Jr home with Miss Eunice King assisting.
The Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club met at the Kentucky town school Friday afternoon with president Mrs. C. M. Fulton in charge. A talk on selecting fruit scoring and serving was given by Mrs. B. M. Dean. After adjournment the club, with Miss Viva Phillips, hosted a shower for member Mrs. Buddie Stephens. Piano pieces were played by Alma Jo Dean Dorotha Martha Jo Darwin Velma Holland and Dortha Nell Martin read. Several contests were led by Miss Phillips. Members present included Mrs. Joe R. Dean Mrs. Carl Holland Mrs. A. J. Badgett Mrs. C. A. Anderson and many others.
The County Line Singing convention, the third Sunday event, will meet at Enterprise Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. W C Brown announced that the Jaco quartet of Sherman and the Community quartet of Bonham will be present. The public is invited to attend.
Mayor F. M. Echols states the city will provide dead dog removal only with prompt notice and urges citizens to cooperate. He notes the city has disposed of many stray dogs in recent weeks and remains ready to work with residents to reduce the dog surplus.
A quotation praises thoughts as powerful forces for good or harm. It notes that thoughts can surpass doctors bankers or friends in impact, serving as both aid and danger to our well being. Dr. Frank Crane emphasizes mental power as a central driver of life outcomes.
Princess Elizabeth of England now can swim the length of the tank at the Bath Club. The note highlights her athletic progress in a social sporting context with a focus on the royal figure performing a public leisure feat.
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