Local Society Notes and Naval Promotion Update
We report visits and gatherings across Dallas Denton Sherman Van Alstyne and nearby towns with a note on music and club events. Navy radioman Garland D. Smith a son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith has been promoted and assigned to USS Toledo with address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. McGinnis
Ida Peoples
Sherman
Anna Cowell
van Alstyne
Russell McGinnis
Rockwall
Garland Dean Smith
Navy
S. A
Uss
Toledo
Garland D. Smith
Uss Toledo
San Francisco
Calif
Garland
Ernest
Smith of Whitewright 1954 Whitewright HS Graduate
Smith of Whitewright was a 1954 graduate of Whitewright High School. The note records his school affiliation and year of graduation.
Dellinger Marries Miss Miller at Moffet Field Chapel
The marriage of Wesley Ray Dellinger and Joydell Kathleen Miller was announced at Moffet Field Chapel California. Dellinger is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Dellinger of Whitewright. Miller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Henderson of Mountain View California. The couple resides in Mountain View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Ray Dellinger
Joydell Kathleen Miller
Moffet Field Chapel
California
Dellinger
Bill Dellinger
Whitewright
H. L. Henderson
Mountain View
Calif
Rotary Club program delights members with school band
Dick Walker presided as Rotary Club heard a school band group perform with notable progress since last fall. Cliff Emerson Jr. followed with songs sung remarkably well. The nominating committee announced officer nominees for the next year by acclamation: S. T. Montgomery Jr. president Wilson Kaiser vice president Russell Summers secretary Ed LaRoe treasurer Glen Earnheart director Joe Morgan director. Earl Blanton retiring president will join the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Walker
Rotary Club
Cliff Emerson Jr
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Wilson Kaiser
Russell Summers
Ed LaRoe
Glen Earnheart
Joe Morgan
Earl Blanton
Family Reunion Welcomes Neal Home From Service
A Sunday reunion at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Layman home on route 1 celebrated Sgt. Jerry L. Neal and son James Ronald “Butch” Neal returning from Travis Air Force Base California where he was discharged on March 11. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Silas Neal his parents and Joy Ann Layman formerly Mrs. Neal. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Layman Whitewright and Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Layman and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Layman
Route 1
Jerry L. Neal
James Ronald
Butch
Sgt. Neal
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Silas Neal
Neal
Joy Ann Layman
C. R. Layman
Whitewright
G. C. Layman
Layman Family Names Across Several Texas Towns
Frisco, Ector, Quinlan, Sherman, Bells, McKinney and Gaines Hargett appear with Mr and Mrs across multiple households including R L Layman and family, Cecil Cole and daughters, T A Layman and daughter, J H Layman and sons, R W Layman and Sherman, and Gaines Hargett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
R. L. Layman
Ector
Cecil Cole
Quinlan
T. A. Layman
Sherman
J. H. Layman
Bells
R. W. Layman
Gaines Hargett
McKinney
Women's Missionary Society Meets at Home of Mrs Penn
The March meeting of the Wom en's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church was held at Mrs Emmet Penn's home with Mrs Homer Sears presiding. Devotional led by Mrs J W Wilson followed by prayer focus on workers in Africa and Spanish speaking Americas. Mrs Fred Cook led a skit titled Were All In This Together with cast Mrs Cook Ruth Cox Mrs Lee Smith and Mrs Lydia Henry. Guests included Mrs Leon Harp of San Antonio and Mrs Jack Hanna of Sherman who poured at tea after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Emmet Penn
Homer Sears
J. W. Wilson
T. E. Sears
Africa
Fred Cook
Cook
Ruth Cox
Lee Smith
Lydia Henry
Leon Harp
San Antonio
Jack Hanna
Sherman
Friday Literary Club Meets Discusses Pacific Northwest
The Friday Literary Club met March 18 at Mrs. H. H. Sears home with sixteen members. Mrs. C. P. Johnson presided. Presentations covered Waterways of Oregon and Washington by Mrs. Alton McDowell and Along the Columbia River Highway by Mrs. Olivia Whedbee. Next meeting April 1 at Mrs. B. W. Newman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sears
C. P. Johnson
Pacific Northwest
Alton McDowell
Oregon
Washington
Olivia Whedbee
Columbia River Highway
B. W. Newman
Church Service Schedules Across Local Faith Groups
Local church notices list multiple congregations with pastors and weekly programs. First Presbyterian and Cross Roads share North Texas Larger Parish link. Methodist and Assembly of God announce class times, Sunday schools, and services. Pilot Grove Church of Christ shows evening worship and Thursday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
North Texas
Lee H. Smith
Floyd Bassett
Howard L. Holland
Leonard
Pilot Grove Church
Prayerful verse on fishing and eternal rest in North Carolina
A reflective poem wishes a lifelong fishing life and asks for a merciful judgment at last rest in the Lord's safe landing net. It is set within a North Carolina wildlife context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Dog chases cat triggers fire in Oregon ranch incident
A dog chased a cat up a power pole on the Clark Morris Ranch three miles west of John Day Oregon on Monday. The power line shorted the Morris telephone line causing a house fire and a citywide power outage. Firefighters found the cat dead near the pole and the Morris home under control with a neighbor assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Oregon
Clark Morris Ranch
Here
Morris
Canyon City
John
Winter Blizzards Paste the Wall of Snow to Hide
Lenore Eversole Fisher notes that Winter layers hide dirt while Spring arrives, erasing the whitewash and repapering the scene in green as the season changes. The verse contrasts harsh winter with temperate renewal and playful imagery of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Eversole Fisher
How to make a quick beef patties broiled on sweet onion
For each pound of ground beef mix in 1 grated medium onion and 1 grated medium potato. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Form patties, layer between waxed paper and broil 10 to 15 minutes.
Pineapple Rice Dessert Mixture Chill Serve
Mix chilled rice with whipped cream and sugar. Fold in pineapple tidbits dates and seedless grapes. Chill until cold and serve.
Madam Questions Hidden Items In Shop
A shopper presses a salesperson about what remains in the shop as the clerk mentions an overdue account on the books and offers to show it. The exchange hints at unsettled debts connected to the visit.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Floyd Bassett
Dallas
Mrs. Russell Summers
Mrs
al Petty
Denton
Newton V. Cole
Baptist World Missions Conference
Fort Worth
Fred Truett
Adah Gillespie
Olive Myrick
Mrs. Della Clack
Clarksville
C. A. Wilson
Roy Turner
R. M. Goddard
Victoria
Paul Ryan
Joe Ross
Lora Hicks
Warren Ross
Grady McCorstin
C. K. Smith
Jack Smith
Robert Blanton
Bryant Dollarhide
Cumby
Joe T. May
R. H. May
Roscoe Gillett
Philip Earnheart
Burl Coursey
Jack Farley
Lawrence. Evans
Lewis Johnson
James Johnson
Denison
A. R. McMurry
Helen Glass
del Mar College
Corpus Christi
W. J. Martin
Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra
Bache
Mabel Kelly
Charlie Ayres
McKinney Hospital
Mrs. L. O. May
Son Russell
Grant Hoover
Nocona
Manton Fain
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Will Young
Hot Springs, Ark
Bennie Thornhill
Annette
George Brown
Ann
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Alwyn Golden
J. H. Perkins
Farmersville
Allen T. Short
Lallace May
May Badgett
Everheart- Thornhill Post
American Legion
Legion
E. W. Fields
Fields
Vernon Gordon
S. J. May
L. C. May
Paul Russell
Vernon
Albert May
Nona
Windom
Bill Gordon
Pam
J. W. Gordon
Pilot Grove
Borden
Bell Peppers
Hi-Way Grocery & Market
Shodala
Sunvalley Oleo
K. B. Flour
Peter Carnation
Griffin
Puffin Biscuits
Hormel
Farley & Hill Grocery & Market
Assembly OF God
Elvis L. Hill
Ladies Missionary Council
First Baptist Church
Newton Cole
Training Union
First Methodist Church
Harold S. Taylor
Cross Roads
Presbyterian Church
Bethel Baptist Church
S. S
Garza
Cole & Davis Co
du Pont House
L. Laroe & CO
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