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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

Page

5

Dallas and area residents visit over the weekend

A long list of Dallas and nearby towns residents and visitors are noted with trips to Dallas, Denison, Sherman, Commerce, Tom Bean, Bonham, and Denton. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Waldo, John Reeves, Miss Douglas, Mrs. Beard, Bill Snow, Miss Pope, Ruth Gosnell, Bud Wrenn, Miss Melugin, Emmett England, Buddy Stephens, S. Bales, Glenda Rutledge, Mrs. Mangrum, Mrs. Powell, Louise Sanders, Les LaRoe, Mrs. Perry, Aston, Joe Johnson, Clay Horton, Earl Hampton, Mrs. Miller, Faye Phillips, Alton McDowell, J. M. Dixon, H. T. Atterberry, and Margaret Lilley.

Whitewright society notes and local updates

Bill Collier leaves for Detroit on business. Numerous Sherman and Whitewright residents visit relatives here and in nearby towns over the weekend. Local teachers, contractors, and clergy appear in community life with church, school, and civic events planned.

Bill Collier Detroit Mich

Presbyterian Church Service Bulletin

The schedule lists Dr. B Wrenn Webb as pastor with 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship continuing the topic Your Presbyterian Church At 430 p m vesper the children’s sermon is How To Be Happy and the adult sermon Levi's Venture themes for the day

B. Wrenn Webb Presbyterian Church

Sherman preacher to lead Sunday worship schedule

The presiding elder Rev. George C. French of Sherman will preach at the 11 o’clock service Sunday. The pastor will preach at the night service which begins at 7 30. Sunday school meets at 10 a m and Epworth League at 6 30 p m. The East Sherman zone meeting.

George C. French Sherman Epworth League East Sherman

Unification discussion to be held at Bonham church

At 2 30 p m Sunday adults of the First Methodist Church Bonham are invited to attend a program led by pastor Joe M Connally on unifying the three United States Methodist Churches.

First Methodist Bonham United States Joe M. Connally

Bradshaw Pastor Leads Daily Church Services

G B Bradshaw pastor. 10 a m Bible school directed by W T Simmons with classes for all ages. 11 a m Worship of God and preaching by the pastor. 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union directed by Mack Pierson. 7 30 p m Worship and evangelistic message by the pastor. All are invited to attend.

G. B. Bradshaw Bible School W. T. Simmons Baptist Training Union Mack Pierson

Missionary Speaker to Address First Presbyterian Women

The Ladies Missionary Society invites Mrs. J. H. Burma of Sherman, Synodical President, to speak Tuesday afternoon March 23 at 2 30 in the church auditorium. All local women are urged to attend and the groups from Leonard Sherman Bonham and Desert Presbyterian Churches are invited to join. Mrs Burma will discuss Woman Power.

Grayson County 59Th District Court Room Sherman Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church J. H. Burma the Church Leonard, Sherman, Bonham Desert Presbyterian

Mortuary notices Mrs England dies in Tennessee

Mortuary notice for Mrs T R England former Ely resident who died last Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs P L Brazel in Deer Lodge Tennessee. Born March 2 1855 she was a Church of Christ member and survived by sons Lonnie Frank K England Robert Preston and George and daughters Ollie Howard and Mrs Brazel among others. Mr England preceded her in death six months ago.

T. R. England Ely P. L. Brazel Deer Lodge Tenn Tennessee England Church of Christ Lonnie England Frank England Whitewright K. England Robert England Trenton Preston England Bells George England Sunbright, Tenn Ollie Howard Electric Mills Brazel

Kilkare Bridge Club and Whitewright Music Club Notes

The Kilkare Bridge Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J W Miller. Miss Mary Lou Ross won high score honors and Mrs A T Short took second. Mrs Miller served refreshments. The Whitewright Music Club met Friday afternoon with Miss Sara Kathryn Atterberry as hostess. A Texas day program was presented by Mrs A M Gaddis, Mrs F M Echols and Mrs J C McMillin, followed by a salad course.

Kilkare Whitewright Sara Kathryn Atterberry A. M. Gaddis F. M. Echols J. C. McMillin

Church Class Social and Club Notes

The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist Church met for a business and social gathering hosted by Mrs. C. J. Meador Mrs. Mary Perkinson and Mrs. Oscar Layman. Ten members four associate members and two visitors enjoyed games and refreshments. The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met with twenty members present enrolling Miss Viva Phillips Mrs. Jack Ryan Mrs. Charlie Wilson and Mrs. Buddy Stephens as new members. Eunice King county home demonstration agent spoke on planning kitchens to save steps and water supply. the group will meet March 25 to quilt and hold a covered dish luncheon. The Sun sells typewriter paper.

First Baptist Church C. J. Meador Mary Perkinson Oscar Layman Whitewright Home Viva Phillips Jack Ryan Charlie Wilson Buddy Stephens Eunice King

Arson Crisis Highlighted by Texas Fire Official

Texas Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall warned of the costly toll of incendiary fires. In 1936 there were 68 indictments and 23 convictions for arson, with ongoing cases and prior years totaling 635 indictments and 204 convictions since 1931. He cited over-insurance as a common motive and urged closer underwriting inspections and stronger fire prevention efforts by cities and counties.

Austin Marvin Hall Texas Hall

Rhode Island Red Rooster Wins Corn Eating Prize

In Tulsa Oklahoma a nameless Rhode Island Red rooster charmed a junior livestock show crowd by eating 751 grains of corn, a tally that outpaced all competitors and drew cheers from spectators and judges.

Rhode Island RED Rooster Tulsa Okla

Cotton quality declines from former status says merchant

W. J. Clayton, a leading cotton merchant, says Texas and Oklahoma cotton has deteriorated in recent years due to inferior seed and soil erosion. He urged the Secretary of Agriculture Wallace to consider funding soil improvement to raise the staple.

Houston W. J. Clayton Texas Oklahoma Wallace

Dress gift fulfills 90th birthday promise in Adelaide

Mrs J B Curry aged 90 receives a dress as a promised gift from a new Adelaide department store. In 1867 she was the first customer at the shop and the management vowed to present another gown when she reached 90, a promise they honored.

Adelaide Australia J. B. Curry

CCC Camp Enrollment Open in Sherman and Nearby Cities

Application for CCC camp enrollment in April will be taken at relief offices in Sherman Bonham and McKinney during the remainder of this month and until the call for enrollees is issued in April, according to Miss Viola Sommerfeldt, relief supervisor for Grayson, Fannin and Collin Counties.

Sherman CCC Sherman, Bonham and McKinney Viola Sommerfeldt Grayson Fannin Collin Counties

Greenbugs Found in Oat Field Near Howe Farm

SHERMAN. S. V. Tolbert, 5.5 miles west of Howe, reports greenbugs in his oats. B. F. Gray, county agent, announced. First county report. farmers urged to watch for spread and act to control. Infected oats should be plowed under or covered with straw and burned. Notify neighbors if bugs are found.

Sherman S. V. Tolbert Howe B. F. Gray

All Set Mistress Dinner Preparations Amid Tense Secret

A terse kitchen scene unfolds as a mistress questions readiness for guests while the cook answers with resolve and hints of departure, saying her trunk is packed and she is prepared for the surprise company.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. R. R. Waldo Dallas John Reeves Dorothy Sue Douglas Mrs. Cappie Beard Mrs. T. M. Scott Denison Bill Snow R. W. Painter Frances Pope Ruth Gosnell Bud Wrenn Savoy Ruth Melugin Mrs. Emmett England Lewisville Mrs Elmer Howell Tom Bean S. Bales Detroit, Mich Floyd Snodgrass Glenda Mae Rutledge W. L. Mangrum Blanche Powell Durant, Okla Carl May Louise Sanders Les LaRoe Leonard W. E. LaRoe John Perry Joe Johnson Clay Horton Earl Hampton Bill Miller of C. C. Melugin Faye Phillips Alton MccDowell Alton McDowell J. M. Dixon East Texas State Teachers College Commerce H. T. Atterberry The Department of Justice Margaret Lilley Denton T. J. Lilley Robert Taylor Greta Garbo Camille Buck Jones Freddie Bartholomew Tyrone Power Madeline Carroll In Lloyds of London Warner Oland Jack Benny Martha Wray Gracie Allen Robert Doss of Ollie Parkins of Blue Ridge Chesley Rutledge Bonnie Nicholson Harold Smith C. Glass Wewoka, Okla Will Martin Ruth Holcomb Bethel School Greenville Jack Ryan of McKinney T. J. Smith J. C. Gillespie Earl Myrick A. B. Jones Ollie Bartley Denton CCC Ross May Dr. May R. T. Pennington Billy Rhom Farmersville J. H. Davenport Looney Robbins L. H. Darwin Town John Livingston Jr R. B. Gordon J. Lee Vestal Grover Vestal Joe Thomas May R. H. May Wayne Martin Wewoka Margaret Riley Drunette Farley T. N. Maxwell Tommie Carl Allen C. T. Atkinson Wichita Kan Clarence Jones Mr. Jones George Jones Lubbock Bethel Catherine Mooneyham Eula Hamilton Ray Mooneyham Robert Howard C. M. Howard Percy Darwin Margaret Coggins Paul Cook Roscoe Pace Hugh Tim Atterberry J. B. Dickson J. S. Whitworth L. C. Gee L. LaRoe & Company Central Christian Drewie Caylor Oklahoma City Don Farmer W. W. Caylor Bob Arthur Whitewright Masonic Lodge Grayson County Ministers’ Association H. W. Key Newton Manning Jim Jernigan North Texas State Teachers Association Sara E. Trignor of Vickery W. J. Barbee South Bond Street Gene Wilson Whitewright Lumber Company Enterprise C. S. Melugin J. A. Merritt Mooneyham House East Main Street Mary Lynn Board of Christian Education Morton Badgett Central Christian Church O. L. Jones L. E. Ricketts Grady Gillett Wichita Falls Miss Ila Louis May Nancy May H. T. McCarey Oak Ridge Vivian Echols of Canton Elwood Butler Weldon Hazel Paul Lowe T. T. Scott Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Leonard Friday H. B. Barnett George McLean Albuquerque N. M Barnett Lurline Travis First Presbyterian First Baptist Presbyterian L. M HD Club the Sun KRANK Squibb Ole Cole Davis Co
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