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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1957
Page
3
Dallas and surrounding area residents visited relatives in Denison and nearby towns over the weekend. The record lists numerous households hosting or welcoming guests from Dallas Sherman Sherman and other cities, plus several moves to farms and residences in the region.
A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Wesley Gunter on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Weldon Bartley with Mrs. Tom Barnes as associate hostess. Pink baby roses decorated the room as games were played and prizes won by Nelda Jarvis Beulah Hodge and Mildred Jarvis. Refreshments served to sixteen guests.
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. Glen Earnheart's home for its annual party a 9 a.m. breakfast. Spring flowers decorated the home and tables. after breakfast a series of bingo was played. Eight? and sixteen members were present.
Mrs. J B Layman entertained Saturday afternoon for her son Monte on his sixth birthday observed Monday March 25. Present were relatives teachers and friends including Mrs Robert Layman Mrs Jerry Neal Monte's BTU teacher and son Kenneth, Sunbeam leaders Mrs Jessie Williams and Mrs Billie Bartley, and many children from Bonham Sherman and local areas. Children enjoyed playing outside and the gathering featured family and community attendees.
Court issues citation to Orville D Baker and C W Neinast unknown heirs in a sheriff sale title case for Lots 9 and 10 in Block 21 Sunny Side Addition Denison Texas. Plaintiff C C Condon seeks title and possession with a sheriff deed recorded 149. The notice dates March 21 1957 and publication through April 18 1957.
A birthday party featured a Stop Dribbling and Shoot theme with a decorated house and toy balloons. Refreshments included butterscotch marble cake and chocolate cake, with six pink candles lit by Mrs. Jerry Neal. Easter favors and gifts came from several local supporters including Mrs. Mattye Easterly and Rev. and Mrs. Layman.
The article notes that until the fifteenth century Europeans largely used given or baptismal names. Fathers’ names and place names appeared rarely, with many people identified by their first name. Some churches continue this practice naming members by first names, akin to royal usage.
The article explores how different countries treat names as property or personal identifiers. It contrasts European systems linking names to rights with American practice, noting Mark Twain’s court case and the ease of changing names, while advising consistency for legal documents and identification.
Markets pay little for bleached hay. Its hard to paint out a taint. Better creep where shadows are deep. Many an anecdote is older than Noah's boat. Do stray thoughts roam in the Milky Way. Don’t venture too far in the fogs of censure. The Sun wants your news items.
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