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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
5
A sequence of local visits and family events highlights recent activity around Whitewright. Residents traveled to Dallas and Sherman for visits and medical care while others gathered for weddings, hospital stays, and church or club events.
Pat L. Russell of Whitewright completed E M School in San Diego and was transferred to New London for further schooling. He finished fourth in his San Diego class and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Russell.
The Friday Literary Club met March 5 at Miss Carrie Hamilton's home. Members heard talks on Survey of Texas Literature, Telling of a Short Story About Texas, and My Favorite Poem about Texas. A diary and early 1800s prices were discussed. Donations of books and magazines were announced for local schools. Refreshments were served to 18 members. The group planned a March 19 meeting at the Methodist educational building for a book review and silver tea.
Miss Mary Lou Alexander and Norman David Harper were married last Saturday evening in the study of the officiating minister John Ban. The quiet ceremony joined two families as friends looked on in the modest setting.
The master of the Skillman Avenue Church of Christ in Dallas presided over a wedding attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wolford and Miss Gladine Harper of Dallas. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Alexander of Whitewright, studied at a Dallas business college. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Harper of Whitewright, attends Arlington State College. Both pairs are Whitewright High School graduates and the couple resides at 5416 Bryan Street in Dallas.
Rotary Club guest speaker was Coffey manager of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Clint Hennig presented him. Guests included Stanley Oakley assistant county farm agent and Dr. Fred Dinkler.
The notice catalogs church names, pastors and service times across several denominations in several towns. It lists CHURCH OF CHRIST Tilden McFerrin FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Lee H. Smith ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Ellis L. Hill CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Vernon M. Newland FIRST BAPTIST Newton Cole METHODIST Harold S. Taylor CROSS ROADS BETHEL TOM BEAN PILOT GROVE and notes preaching on Thursdays at Pilot Grove with Doyle Goodspeed. Also adds a National Geographic Society stat about France’s overseas possessions.
A collage of lines reflects on fame and memory as a storyteller recalls knowing a rising figure since youth. It contrasts gratitude and self doubt about past help shaping a future celebrity. The piece pivots to a maxim about fear and a quip about concrete aging and strength.
Health talks explain posture and foot care as foundation for later comfort. Orthopedics aims to prevent deformities and treat skeletal disorders in children, encouraging early correction. Tips include sitting square, hip to knee angles, and proper shoe fitting with regular foot measurements.
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