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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
5
Dr. Ross May and S H Lennox visited in Gainesville Sunday. Numerous residents traveled to Dallas Sherman Paris and Amarillo for visits jobs or family events. Recent births, illnesses and weddings are noted along with church and class activities across Grayson County.
The Busy Bee Sewing Club met with Mrs. Alton McDowell on Tuesday. Forty two and flinch were played and a salad course served. Officers elected: President Mrs Earl Myrick, vice presidents Mrs J R Fleming and Mrs Chess Pope, secretary Miss Sallie Moore, treasurer Mrs Mary Perkinson, reporter Mrs Ed Martin. Thirteen members and four associates attended.
The Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs. Percy Darwin. Reports covered the recent party and rug making by Mrs. Maddux and Mrs. Yeager. Mrs Chess Pope was elected council delegate and Miss Myrtle Badgett bedroom demonstrator. Next meeting with Mrs Lester Haile.
Murray Bryant presents six townswomen in a one act play For the Love of a Bonnet during Friday noon Rotary program. Edna Druliner, county Red Cross nurse, outlines a four part county health plan focused on home hygiene schoolchildren exams parent interviews and preschool child examinations. Guests at the event include Mrs C P Johnson Mrs Gomer May Mrs Emory Christian Mrs H W Key Miss Margaret Boone and Miss Lena Mae Gowdy.
The T. L. L. Class of the Baptist Sunday school held a combined business and social afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl Gillespie with Mrs. Earl and Mrs. Carl May among the hostesses.
Dr B Wrenn Webb and Dr J F Fender visited Bonham for Presbyterian Church affairs. Community members attended funerals, church events, and a 91st Farmers Branch anniversary service. J B Harrison and teammates join Tom Bean club in Red River Valley League. mumps continue to affect Whitewright.
The Kentuckytown Demonstration Club met in regular session at Mrs. Floyd Harris home. Lot tie Brown demonstrated cake making and discussed pros and cons of club member bakes. Plans were made for a March birthday party at Mrs. Grady Browns. Mrs. Ted Spinks reported Native Dyes for Bugs and Mats. Refreshments for 13 members and two visitors. One new member Mrs. Les Cox joined. Next meeting April 4 with Mamie Hines in charge.
The Rickety Rackety Club met Friday afternoon with seven members present. Miss Norma Frances Donigan hosted and served iced tea and sandwiches. The next meeting will be with Miss Sarah Belle Gillett.
Mr and Mrs Doss Smith relocated to Ladonia and will make their home there. Mr Smith moved to Whitewright last summer to establish a circulation route for the Dallas Times Herald and will perform similar duties for that publication at Bonham while living in Ladonia.
Arthur Hudgins son of Mr and Mrs A A Hudgins of Whitewright reports from Arkansas City Kansas that he passed tests earned merit badges and qualifies to become a Life Scout at the next Boy Scouts court of honor in that city E L Boyd Jr of Denison dies suddenly of heart failure at the Simpson Hotel on January 4 he married Maude Mangrum last winter Mayor Echols urges residents to clear alleys of rubbish as city wagons complete another round Sun reporters reminded to file meetings at The Sun office only editors or local reporters can provide news for publication
A lighthearted exchange shows a woman learning to drive saying she is unsure what to do and her husband replying to imagine he is driving. The vignette captures a domestic moment of instruction and reassurance.
Whitewright public schools will be represented at the Grayson County interscholastic meet in Sherman next Saturday March 50 by contestants in essay writing Anna Joyce Benson Anita Vestal extemporaneous speech Martha Bryant J Y Russell spelling Marie Thrasher Lytle Biggerstaff.
A Kemp News item claims nearly all Black residents in the county rely on relief and asserts 99 percent own one to four dogs. It argues dogs should not receive government relief because owners keep them for companionship or hunting.
A report notes that actors under intense studio lights may suffer body dehydration from heat. Cure is simple, a glass of water. It claims a 140 pound actor contains about 85 pounds of water, with 55 pounds of minerals and other elements making up the rest.
Milk and its products have been used by man for many centuries highlighting dairy's role in early nutrition and food culture across civilizations.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alice R. Hansard 72 at the Church of Christ with Rev J R Waldrum and Rev G C Minor assisting. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died Sunday at 2:30 p.m. after a two week illness. Born August 31 1862 in Wilsonville Ky she came to Texas in 1902 and married T L Hansard that year moving from Rose Hill to Whitewright in 1912.
The men pursuing the notorious outlaws use a sharp deduction. Cactus Joe explains a risky tactic by applying a minus sign to the target, a device to neutralize the threat and reduce the gang’s ability to operate.
In a terse exchange the first hunter greets Bill and confirms he is well after declaring he has shot a deer. The brief dialogue captures a quiet moment of hunting aftermath.
JAS S KONE attorney at law based in Sherman Texas offers general practice in civil and criminal matters with special attention to titles estates and bankruptcies at Kelly Building East Side Square.
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