Local Social News Highlights From Whitewright Area
Local residents visit relatives and friends across Sherman Paris Denison Dallas and other towns. Notable items include Mrs W Houston visiting her mother in Wylie and a long list of weekend and Sunday guests. The Home Cafe promotes Sunday dinners and Pete Jarvis buys a 50acre farm near Whitewright. The Sun announces a County Line Singing Convention and Whitewright HD Club meeting details.
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W. C. Brown
County Line
The
Sun
Bethel
Whitewright
Local church group meets at home for social and business
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. J L Bow's home with co hostess Mrs. Jesse Bow. Twelve members and three associates attended after a business and social hour followed by refreshments.
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First Baptist Church
J. L. Bow
Jesse Bow
First Break Now I Lay Me Down to Snore
A humorous verse notes a man insured for 50,000 dollars and jokes that his wife would receive a “real break” if he dies before waking, reflecting a lighthearted take on life insurance.
Death of Cecil Lively Stirrs Fort Worth Whitewright Ties
Mortuary news confirms the death of Cecil Lively of Fort Worth and formerly of Whitewright. He died Friday night after a long Fort Worth residence of over 25 years. He was the son of the late R. M. Lively, a longtime Whitewright business leader, and is survived by his wife.
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Cecil Lively
Fort Worth
Whitewright
Lively
R. M. Lively
Funeral R D Pete Gist 1922 1944 Savoy burial Little Jordan
Funeral services for R. D. Pete Gist 21 of Savoy were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. Claud Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Little Jordan Cemetery east of Savoy. He was born August 4 1922 in Savoy attended local high school and served in the Army receiving a medical discharge in 1942. Survived by father E N Gist Bonham brother Tommie Gist Bonham sisters Mrs Travis Beckham Savoy and Mrs Kathleen Monroe Sherman. relatives attended from Whitelywright area.
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R. D
Pete) Gist
Dallas
First Baptist Church
Savoy
Claud Johnson
Little Jordan Cemetery
Mr. Gist
State Highway Department
Army
E. N. Gist
Bonham
Tommie Gist
Travis Beckham
Kathleen Monroe
Sherman
Whitewright
G. L. Baugher
Olivia Whedbee
Joe Johnson
Gist
Mr. Johnson
Dorcas Class of Baptist Church Social Meeting
The Dorcas Class of the Baptist Sunday School held a social and business meeting Tuesday evening in the church parlor. Nine members two associate members and one visitor were served refreshments by hostesses Mrs Fred Clark Mrs Carlton Johnson and Mrs V C Thornhill. The new young women's class organized recently is growing rapidly and shows strong cooperation.
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Dorcas
Baptist Sunday School
The
Baptist Church
Fred Clark
Carlton Johnson
V. C. Thornhill
Home Demonstration Association Holds 4th District Convention
The Texas Home Demonstration Association met May 16 in McKinney at First Baptist Church. Grayson County sent a large delegation from Whitewright including Mrs. Fred Cook and others. Grayson supplied music, with Mrs. Vestal chosen as song leader and Miss Phillips as pianist. Miss Yeager performed a special number at luncheon.
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Texas Home Demonstration Association
First Baptist Church of
R. A. Vestal
Sherman
Ladies Visit Ashburn General Hospital Tour Texan District Delegation
The Ladies of the 4th district toured Ashburn General Hospital escorted by MecKinney business leaders. Guides showed wards for foot injuries and a chapel housing a sheepskin Jewish Bible while services were broadcast hospitalwide. They also visited the mess hall Red Cross room post exchange post office and recreation center. Home made cookies were given to patients and the day was described as profitable and enjoyable.
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Ashburn General Hospital
MecKinney
Red Cross
Texas
Baptist Church Morning and Evening Services Schedule
The church under pastor E P Wootten announces morning worship at 11 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m and evening services at 7 15 p m for Training Union and 8 15 p m for worship. Services detail the weekly schedule for the congregation.
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E. P. Wootten
Training Union
Salyer Minister Leads Bible Study and Communion Service
J Pat Salyer leads Bible study at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m followed by a communion service at 11 45 a m and an evening worship at 8 15 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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J. Pat Salyer
Duke R Barron Pastor Services and Fellowships
Duke R Barron pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p.m. Evening service and choir practice at 8 15 p.m. Wednesday activities follow.
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Duke R. Barron
First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Reverend Wm A Casseday invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with choir practice to follow, extending a cordial welcome to attendees.
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First Presbyterian Church
Wm. A. Casseday
Central Christian Church to Hold Services and Sunday School
Central Christian Church will conduct teaching services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with Earl Bissex as minister. The morning sermon titled Not All That Say Lord Lord will be followed by an evening discussion on When Do All Things Work Together For God. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.
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Central Christian Church
Earl Bissex
Washington woman serves as cook at Fort Hancock
IT'S JUST AN OLD WASHINGTON CUSTOM. WAC Pvt. Martha Washington of Trenton New Jersey began duty as a cook at Fort Hancock after six months training at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. The story notes Washington's surname and historic link to U S wars.
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Washington
Fort Hancock
N. J
U. S
WAC
Martha Washington
Trenton
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Greenville Senator Morris to Speak on KRRV Fridays
Senator G. C. Morris of Greenville will address KRRV Sherman each Friday at 12 45 to 1 pm during May and on Tuesdays and Fridays in June and July. Do not miss this paid political advertisement.
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Elizabeth Waggoner
Bailey
Vaughan seeks reelection for county commissioner Precinct 2
S B Ben Vaughan has authorized The Sun to place his name in the political announcement column as a candidate for county commissioner Precinct 2. He is now commissioner and asks for reelection. A longer announcement will appear later in The Sun.
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S. B
Ben Vaughan
the Sun
Vaughan
Judge Visited Contempt Fine in Court
A speaker voices a wish for the judge to receive what he deserves. The prisoner is fined fifty dollars for contempt of court.
Ark joke on bus delay sparks monkey ditty
A light bus delay yields a quip about Noah and the ark. The driver replies there is room for one more monkey, delivering a playful, period-appropriate laugh.
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Noah
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W. L. Hatfield
Ed Kent Jr
Leon Kent
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Edward Kent III
Mildred Kent
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Dan
Irene
Gwendolyn Kent
Ralph
Navy
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Valhalla
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Red Cross Blood Donor Service
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J. C. Mhoon
W. K. Alexander
W. A. Booker
David Beazley
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Frank A. Smith
Helen Ruth Maddux
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