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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
5
Locals report numerous visits and short trips. Denison Den ton and Sherman guests appear frequently as relatives, friends, and visitors tour nearby towns. Several civic notices include Fat Stock Show attendance and upcoming Trades Day in Whitewright.
Odis L Woods who opened a watch and jewelry repair shop here weeks ago moved to McKinney this week and will open a shop there. Also noted was a severe rake accident injuring farmer Will Anderson of Porter community. Temperatures in Whitewright swung from 90 to near freezing with a light frost, fitting a very dry spring with only 1.60 inches of rain this year.
Society members Vera Holland and Jack Biggerstaff wed on Wednesday evening March 11 in a ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Durant Oklahoma. The bride daughter of Mrs Holland south of town and a North Texas State Teachers College graduate. The groom a Rose Hill area farmer. They will reside on a town area farm with many friends offering congratulations.
Pastor C W Dennis declares that methodist services last Sunday blessed attendees and urges sharing wealth with the needy. He notes happiness comes from giving and invites worshipers to next Sunday's 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with church school at 10 a.m.
Mrs Lena Fleeman celebrated her 67th birthday with a family luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill McKinney. Six children and numerous grandchildren and friends attended, including multiple Reeves and Alexander families from Sherman Whitewright Westminster Van Alstyne and surrounding towns. The gathering featured a long yard table and meals shared among kin and friends.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb, pastor, announces 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon on Great Givers of the Bible. 4 30 p m program A Belligerent Leity Conquered by Truth. Book review by Mr Burma postponed to March 29 with High School Glee Club and the review. Public invited.
The Home Demonstration Club met last Thursday afternoon at Miss Myrtle Badgett’s home with Mrs. Roy Yowell as hostess. Mrs. Lester Haile reported on the recent Sherman council meeting. Mrs. R. E. Simpson demonstrated table setting and salads. Mrs. Yowell served refreshments to 24 members and two guests. The club plans a March 27 meeting with Mrs. Otto Russell for an all day quilting event and a covered dish luncheon at noon.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr. Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Every Methodist woman is expected to be present.
The Church of Christ announces morning preaching by minister J R Waldrum at 10 o clock with communion at 11 and Bible study at 11 10 a m Superintendent J M Simmons leads Bible school preparations and service details.
Mrs. Guy Hamilton hosted the Friday Literary Club last Friday. The program studied Texas art with discussion of early and present day artists, notable paintings, and sculpture in the State capitol building led by Mrs. H. W. Key, Miss Inez Ray, Mrs. Emory Christian, and Mrs. J. B. King.
Mrs B G Gowdy hosted the T E L Sunday school class of the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. St Patrick's color scheme decorated the home as forty two and finnch were played. Twenty seven people attended including sixteen members.
A church notice invites members to Wednesday evening Bible study at 7 30 with a sermon titled From the Preacher s Viewpoint.
R. B. Bob Caraway appeared in the White ers column with a political announcement note in The Sun. His formal announcement is scheduled for a later issue.
President Hoover awards Amelia Earhart the National Geographic Society medal in a ceremony highlighting her aviation achievements and pioneering solo flights. The presentation underscores Earhart as a leading figure in American exploration and gender equality in science.
Realty transfers record several 1935 1936 deeds in Whitewright and nearby areas. Mollie Underwood sells lots 3 4 block 1 Terminal Center to Alvin W Woods for 250 dollars on February 1 1936. Justin West transfers 15 of an acre to Mrs T H West from James Crawford survey for one dollar and other considerations on March 13 1936. E A Hansard et al transfer half of block 49 original town plat Whitewright to H M Curry for one dollar and other considerations on November 30 1935. Mrs L O Stateville et vir to C H Stateville university leagues 3 4 and 8 J M Prigmore patent for 400 dollars on March 7 1936. Hazel R Lyons et vir to T L Brice tract J B McAnair survey for 750 dollars on December 13 1935.
Philadelphia report notes Miss Julia Shisler, 24, rejects a diamond ring and asks for a horse as engagement gift. Albert Day, 25, presents the horse. the couple continues weekly canters and comments that engagements may be silly but a horse would be more fun.
Mrs Alton McDowell hosted the Young Matrons Sewing Guild this week. Eleven members and one visitor attended with green and white decor for St Patrick's Day. Candied shamrock leaves served as favors. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bonnie Nicholson at Mrs Louis May's home.
The Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church met Thursday night at Mrs. Joe Johnson home with hostess volunteers. President Mrs. Oran Sears led the business session while W T Simmons urged 300 attendees for a county rally on March 22. Forty two played during social hour and St Patrick motif refreshments went to 24 members and two guests. Amphibian tanks added to Russian army equipment.
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