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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues luck and merit are intertwined, comparing life to sailing where skill and wind must cooperate. It cites origins of windfall, stamps, Anno Domini, and equal sign to illustrate how chance and ability influence success, urging steady effort for a favorable voyage.
Essay fragment argues luck and merit shape value during peril, citing Goethe. It suggests mindful reflection guards one’s sense of values beyond life itself.
An elderly man at his first circus watches the brass band and a trombone player and, after doubting the act, tells his wife there must be a trick to it as he questions the swallowing feat.
A humorous exchange hints at a fake illness reason for leaving a job. The respondent says Tilness was the cause, and the boss reportedly grew tired of them for illness. The brief punchline plays on wordplay about quitting due to sickness.
The notice lists services across several churches. Assembly of God led by Rev. Doty offers Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Church of Christ with Therman Healy holds Bible classes at 10, worship at 11 and 7, plus Wednesday Bible study at 7:30. Methodist Church under Ashley Jameson features church school at 10, Youth Fellowship at 6:30, evening service at 7, and Youth hour at 8. Public welcome.
Dr R L Smith supplies information as pastor and W T Simmons leads Sunday school. Mrs Edgar Ayers directs Training Union while Mrs B W Newman chairs W M S. J B Layman presides Brotherhood. Services: Morning worship 11, Training Union 6 45, Evening worship 7 30, Wednesday prayer 7 45 choir practice.
George W. Moore 80 died suddenly of a heart attack at his sister’s home. Funeral held at Tom Bean First Baptist Church with Rev. David Griffith and Rev. W. A. Brooks officiating. Burial in Wittitee Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Hugh Massingale and Mr. Kyle Gibson, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
T. J. Tom Trigg, 46, a former Whitewright resident, died February 27 in a San Bernardino California hospital after an 18 month illness. He served 12 years in the Army Air Force. Burial was in San Bernardino. Survivors include his father John H. Trigg of Abilene a brother Dero Trigg of Wellman and two sisters Mrs H O Wimberley of Littlefield and Mrs George Hicks route 3 Whitewright.
W. R. Hill, 82, died Feb 16 at his daughter Estelle’s home in Oklahoma City. He was buried at Weatherford. A former Whitewright resident who worked as a car penter and helped build several local homes, he is survived by five daughters and one son C. C. Hill of San Antonio.
Local notes include visits by Mrs. C. M. Bussey and children to Fort Worth relatives, various social circles meeting, church activities, and a funeral in Dallas for Walter Johnson. Readers learn about beaconing neighbors, electoral candidates Findley Haile and Russell Summers, and community events from Whitewright to Trenton.
A playful dialogue unfolds as a girl warns a would be suitor with a threat to call her mother. He retorts about fathers and deafness, prompting a witty reversal about parental presence. The quip showcases light social humor and family dynamics.
Paramount offers a sequel to Dear Ruth titled Dear Wife opening next Saturday Prevue and Sunday March 11 and 12 at the Palace Theatree. William Holden Joan Caufield Billy De Wolfe Mona Freeman and Edward Arnold star with Aileen Whelan Mary Philips and Harry Van Zell in support. Critics praise Holden and Caufield as a charming bridal pair and DeWolfe as a standout comic banker.
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