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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
6
Local social notes list visits between Sherman Leonard Dallas and Paris area residents. Moves include doctors and families changing homes, with a birth announced for Princess Compton’s family and a lung nail extraction from a child in Dallas.
Mrs Earl Hampton and Mrs Marguerite Montgomery hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Hampton's home for Mrs Lilburn Ross a recent bride with refreshments for 19 guests. The society column notes marriage announcements and club activities including demonstrations and a May 10 meeting at the school house with a 1935 Fair prep program led by local members.
The Busy Bee Sewing Club met with Mrs. Floyd Bassett Tuesday afternoon with twelve members and one visitor present. A birthday shower was given Mrs. Bassett and refreshments were served. A business meeting is planned next Tuesday at Mrs. Leon Bennett’s home. all members urged to attend.
The Kentuckytown Pilot Grove and Whitewright Home Demonstration Clubs held an all day cake demonstration school at a local office. Miss Mamie Hines demonstrated scoring grading and estimating cake cost. About 40 members and visitors joined luncheon. They plan to attend the county wide picnic at Loy Park on May 4. The Whitewright club meets Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Lester Haile.
Mrs. E. J. Frailicks hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her cousin Miss Ruth Melugin. The home appeared bright with spring flowers and gifts were exchanged as 19 guests enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches cake mints and punch served by Mrs. Floyd Snodgrass.
The Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club met in a called session at Mrs. Floyd Harris home to make up two rain cancelations. They voted to continue summer meetings at the schoolhouse and finalize summer plans.
Miss Lena Mae Gowdy chaired the closing session as spring decorations brightened the reception rooms. Mrs. Lucian LaRoe presided and officers were installed for the next biennium while guests Miss Frances Bryant and Mrs. Newton Manning spoke on club aims for the coming year.
Readings and church activities listed include a Bible study at 7 30 p m and choir practice on Thursday. Community members are invited to join, with sessions focusing on scripture and musical rehearsal for upcoming services.
A Sunday program at 2:30 pm in the Reed building Pentecostal Church invites the public. Good singers from Sherman Denison Trenton and Leonard will attend with several talks planned.
Pastor C. W. Dennis invites the community to Sunday school and morning worship at the Methodist Church next Sunday. Dr. George C. French will preach at 11 a.m. and hold quarterly conference at 2 p.m. Mother's Day is planned for May 12 with special features and a call to attendance.
W J Young county agent announces that about 5500 cotton contracts for 1935 are signed and sent to A and M College. Nearly all farmers signed, covering about 75000 acres. 1934 crop was 35000 bales versus a normal 60000. Total contracts in the county approach 6200 including 650 corn and hog 450 peanuts and 100 wheat. Bonham Favorite notes county leading in contract activity.
In Greenfield Massachusetts Robert Deniston of Burlington Maine was fined ten dollars after being cited for riding with no license while his girlfriend kissed every mile of the trip. Police Chief Edward J Redmond noted the unusual conduct attracted attention during the drive. A separate item mentions a self locking clamp for securing bed clothes at the foot of beds.
Dr. B. Wrenn Webb leads Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship with the theme Prayer and Reverence. At 6:30 p.m. the young people's society meets. Reports cover the county Christian Endeavor Union gathering on April 28 and the Presbyterian Young People's League event in Denis on April 26-27. Evening services include Three Christian Certainties at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer remains.
Fresh petrolatum stains respond to turpentine with a sponge and repeat application for old stains. Boiling water sets stains. wash colored linens in three waters. roll in Turkish towel then press on wrong side. Ginger or citrus adds flavor to fruit salad. reuse leftovers by forming cereal into cakes or reheating biscuits. Oven cleanup advice and fabric care tips follow, including suede elbow shine remedy with sandpaper and methylated spirits. Lemon juice enhances butter beans.
The Indianapolis News notes speculation that a woman could become President of the United States before 1944 and asks what attire she might wear for the inaugural ceremony.
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