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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Whitewright Community

Mrs. Drewie Caylor returns from Oklahoma City to visit family. Amarillo postmaster B P Brents visits Whitewright. Numerous local residents travel for visits and hospital stays. A new washer and appliances are advertised by Lem Tittsworth Furniture. Miles Chumbley to receive BBA at Sul Ross May 24. A Berlin plane return and other travels noted. Clarence McMillin injured at Fort Worth auction, hospitalized. Elizabeth Johnson injured crossing near West Grand.

Clarence McMillin Fort Worth Sherman Hospital

Birthday Dinner Honors Perry Taylor and Mrs Cline

Mr and Mrs Roy Taylor hosted a birthday dinner at their home Sunday for son Perry on his 18th birthday and Mrs Ernest Cline on her 44th birthday. Thirty three guests attended as two lace covered tables centered with red and pink roses in crystal bowls held gifts and games in the afternoon.

Roy Taylor Perry Ernest Cline

Family Reunion Honors H A James Kin in East Whitewright

Mrs H A James hosted a dinner at her East Whitewright home for her four sisters and brother to mark a 63rd birthday and first meeting in 28 years. Attendees included Jim Pendergraph of Tioga W H Simmons of Alex Oklahoma E R Sanderson of Brownwood John H Anderson of Whitewright R L Simmons and Peggy Sue Linne Weber of Caddo OK Lee Simmons and son and daughter of Caddo OK Eulis Mirrell and son of Bonham and others.

H. A. James East Whitewright Jim Pendergraph Tioga W. H. Simmons Alex Okla E. R. Sanderson Brownwood John H. Anderson Whitewright

Local Social Notes From Trenton Whitewright And Bonham

Mrs Johnnie James of Trenton and families named James Simmons Anderson Jackson and others share social visits. Afternoon callers include Andy Sanderson and Homer Sanderson of Bonham Whitewright and Wylie hosts share greetings.

Johnnie James Trenton Fred L. James Jimmie Anderson Whitewright Ira Simmons Jim Simmons A. C. Simmons Jim Jackson Wylie Andy Sanderson Bonham Homer Sanderson Boyd Sanderson

Friday Literary Club Luncheon At Mrs Johnsons Home

The Friday Literary Club hosted a two course luncheon at the home of Mrs. C. P. Johnson with spring flowers adorning the rooms. Mrs. Olivia Whedbee presided, and Mrs. B. W. Newman reported on the State Federation Convention in Austin along with a personal donation to the Philippine Club house.

C. P. Johnson Olivia Whedbee B. W. Newman State Federation Austin Philippine Club

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at President's Home

The Presbyterian Missionary Society gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Homer Sears’s home. Devotional on Love led by Mrs. J. W. Wilson. Program by Mrs. Floyd Bassett with topics West Indies and Mexico. Spiritual Life lesson Not Counting the Cost. Yearbook of Prayer Chile Missions. Fifteen members and one visitor attended with refreshments.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Homer Sears J. W. Wilson Floyd Bassett West Indies J. W. Henry Mexico Tom Barbee Lester Haile Chile

Brotherhood Hamburger Fry At First Baptist Church

The Brotherhood met Monday night at the First Baptist Church with 31 men attending a 7:45 buffet hamburger fry. Rev. Joe Carl Johnson of Dallas spoke on “The Challenge Christianity Ought to Bring to Men,” urging full Christian living and sharing blessings with others.

First Baptist Church Brotherhood Joe Carl Johnson Pecan Heights Baptist Church Dallas Johnson

Church Brotherhood to Host Summer Revival Prep Meeting

The Young People's Department members attended as guests of the Brotherhood. The next meeting is set for June 21 to focus on preparations for the summer revival campaign. All men and young men are urged to keep the date open and attend. Reporter.

Sonally Young People’s Department Church Brotherhood

Funeral services for William J Parker in Celeste

William Joseph Parker 65 of Antlers Oklahoma died at Phillips Hospital Greenville from heart trouble. Funeral at Church of Christ Celeste with burial City Cemetery Whitewright. Survivors: son Harry Parker Oklahoma City. daughters Juanita Brown Celeste Dorothy Hudson Charley Parker Long Beach. brothers Tom Bob Wiley. sister Nellie Deaden. three grandchildren. Born September 24 1882 in Arkansas. He lived in Antlers the last 20 years and was a Church of Christ member.

William J. Parker William Joseph Parker Antlers Okla Church of Christ In Celeste City Cemetery Whitewright Barnheart Funeral Home Parker Phillips Hospital Greenville Harry Parker Oklahoma City Juanita Brown Dorothy Hudson Charley Parker Long Beach Calif Tom Parker Hartshorn Bob Parker Wiley Parker Chickasha Nellie Deaden Mr. Parker Arkansas Church of Christ

Masonic funeral for W. L. Marlow held at Broken Bow

Funeral services were held at 3 p m Wednesday in Broken Bow Oklahoma for W L Marlow age 86 born on Gowdy farm north of Whitewright He is survived by three sons G C Marlow Bells B T Marlow Bakersfield Calif M D Marlow Broken Bow and three daughters Mrs W Z Gregory Telephone Mrs W S Stephens Wewoka Okla Mrs John McGee Shreveport La and twenty five grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren

Masonic Broken Bow Okla W. L. Marlow Marlow Gowdy Farm Whitewright Oklahoma G. C. Marlow Bells B. T. Marlow Bakersfield Calif M. D. Marlow W. Z

Last Summer's Dress Still Too Short for This Style

College Station fashion note urges studying newspaper ads and magazines to observe fabric combinations and create longer, stylish dresses.

College Station

Ways to Modernize Summer Dresses With Pique Embroidery

Nena Roberson of Texas A. and M. College guides women on reviving summer dresses using eyelet embroidered pique. Lengthen skirts 2 to 6 inches with bands, yokes add length and hip style, and a bottom petti coat ruffle adds 2 inches. Proper hem length varies by height. 11 to 13 inches suggested, with taller or shorter figures adapting.

Nena Roberson Texas A. & M. College

Remembering a bygone Texas era of shirts, shoes, and sheriffs

Public notice from Grayson County Texas cites the final settlement of Iola T. Giles deceased. Bennette Giles Hudson as executrix seeks court approval of the estate account filed May 17 1948 with hearings set for May 31 1948 in Sherman. It commands all interested parties to publish and respond.

State of Texas Grayson County Iola T. Giles Bennette Giles Hudson Said Said County Sherman J. C. Buchanan Marguerite Berry

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Drewie Caylor George Ford Vernon H. J. Ford Bill Bess Muirhead B. P. Brents Amarillo Stala Rathjohn Carol Route Three Glenwood, Ark Billy Muirhead California Bill and W. D. Williams William L. Boyer Decatur, Ill Jack Meador Boyer Mrs. Meador John Norris Ray Ryan Shreveport Lake Charles Lem Tittsworth Furniture Bonham, Texas Miles Chumbley Route Two Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Ray Milliglccio Boise, Idaho Vera Stelter Ashland Ore G. I. Rathjohn H. C. Willis Bay City C. C. Willis R. E. Sandlin Beverly of Moody S. T. Montgomery Sr W. S. Vernon Coweta Jim German Lyda German Laud German Phippin George German Elizabeth Johnson West Grand Avenue T. E. Sears Denison Herald Crisco Farley & Hill Grocery and Market Alc Presbyterian Society W. J. Marlow Palace Theatre William Boyd Dorinda Clifton Rand Brooks Happy Jack Carson-Ann Sothern Edward G. Robinson McCallister Red House Allyson Peter Lawford Patricia Marshall Joan McCracken Stepins Brassieres SOX Davis Co
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