We Heard About Visitors Across Dallas Area
Mr and Mrs Arba Orenduff of Dallas visited last Thursday. Several families from Sherman Garland Irving Jacksboro and Era hosted relatives this weekend and Sunday.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Arba Orenduff of Dallas visited last Thursday. Several families from Sherman Garland Irving Jacksboro and Era hosted relatives this weekend and Sunday.
Little Rock Home Demonstration Club members visited Whitewright for a civil defense program by Jerry Smith of the Department of Public Safety who showed a film The Tornado. An all day meeting May 5 at Mrs. H O Miller's home will finalize plans for a silver tea and May 12 book review at the Whitewright American Legion Hall by Mrs. Charlie Frisby Davis.
Capitol debate centers on sales tax figures and revenue gaps. Bills by Rep. Wilson and Gov. Daniel propose raises and cuts, including corporate tax changes and a proposed eight point plan to boost general revenue. Proposals include auto tax changes, garnishment for child support, election code reforms, and road fund shifts with various fiscal effects.
Home improvement authorities estimate that for every three dollars spent on new home construction this year Americans will spend two dollars fixing up older homes, signaling a shift in housing investment priorities.
Dorothy Buck at New York University Medical Center serves as administrative assistant in the Children's Division while pursuing a mission in physical therapy. She highlights ongoing learning, patient care, and teaching families as core to the field, arguing a career in therapy can coexist with personal life and potential marriage.
The Sun lists 1921 first grade honor roll A Club members Grady Haliburton Charlie Clyde McClean Eva Jane Skaggs Johnny V Dossey and Margaret Sears. B-Sharp Club participants include Clara Mae Truett Dorothy Hamilton Mary Lee Andrews Margaret Newsom Frances Delfel Blanche Montgomery Virginia Smith and Durelle Mangrum. Also notes a 10 day closing out sale by W J Looney and a marriage of Mrs J W Davidson of Whitewright to Florence Sherrett of Portland Oregon. A birth announced for Grover Stateville's son. Grocery ad features prices on tomatoes pork and beans peaches Pinto beans sugar cigarettes and broom.
The Sun reports on the family of Leon Davidson, noting he is the son of Mr and Mrs Davidson. Details are limited in the fragment, with emphasis on familial ties rather than broader events.
Inez Coffey Dorothy Cummings Dorothy Juan Gillett Frances Hali Burton Edith Mae Sears Lula Lee Vestal and Dorothy Tate are named on the seventh grade honor roll.
Mrs. John A. Watson died at her home northeast of town Tuesday. Mr. Doyle Garland and Miss Jennie Tate were married Friday. James Stuteville celebrated his birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party. Mrs. Grover Stuteville hosted a luncheon Monday for her daughter Jo Willa on her birthday with Aileen Pennington Sarah Belle Gillett Mary Jane Cummings Norma Frances Donigan and Patsy Jean Young present.
April weather report notes rain on half the days. Whitewright bride Miss Loyce DeBerry wed Mr. Tom Rayburn of Bonham. Miss Gladys Ray hosts lunch for Anna Joyce Benson bound for Navy nursing service. Camp Fire Girls award Trail Seekers to Jeanne tte Harvey Henrietta Jackson Mary Lee Hughes Betty Margaret Sears Helen Hill Bessie Joe Russell.
The Sun states news columns are open to individuals and groups while the editor decides what is news. It reserves the right to reject items that are too old or promotional material, and to reject items considered not news.
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