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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
5
Mrs H P Donigan visits Brookshire relatives and Miss Katy Ford visits Denison over the weekend. Several residents travel to Dallas Fort Worth and Paris for visits. The cafe Vera's Cafe opens Saturday. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Lee Dodson. Reed of Sherman and many others visit relatives. church and school events noted. Community notices include health roundup, PTA final meeting, and flour with cornstarch baking tip.
The Friday Literary Club hosted a garden party at Mrs. H. P. Donigan’s home with a Texas Centennial theme. Inez Ray welcomed guests, a program depicted Texas history, and exhibits featured relics from Davy Crockett to a 230 year old Bible. Out-of-town guests and committee chairs were listed among a detailed social program.
Mrs. Allen T. Short entertained Tuesday afternoon with three tables of bridge honoring Mrs. George Gordon Pope, a recent bride. The honoree received a gift from the hostess. High score went to Mrs. Chas Ayres and low score to Mrs. Ruth Clerk. A salad course followed for the guests listed.
Rollin Rolfe, president of the Sherman Rotary Club, spoke at the Whitewright Rotary Club luncheon. Presented by A. M. Bryant, the program chairman, Rolfe gave a report on the district conference recently held at Marshall. He was pinch hitting for the Whitewright delegate who did not attend.
A local delegate's absence at the conference likely reduced potential gains for Port authority, limiting opportunities for direct stature, funding prospects, and collaborative outcomes with regional partners. The missing participation dampened measurable impact and strategic leverage.
The women of the Methodist Church will stage a rummage sale at the Press market next Saturday offering many useful articles at very low prices.
Dr B Wrenn Webb pastor leads 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon A Giver Whose Gift Was More Valuable Than Silver or Gold. At 8 p m The Helpless Christ.Plans are underway for the church dedication on June 14.
Pastor C W Dennis asks members and friends to attend Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Last Sunday evening’s crowd doubled the prior week. leaders urge another increase. Church School meets at 10 a m and the young people gather at 7 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Minister J. R. Waldrum and J. M. Simmons of the Bible school announce services at 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. communion 11:10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday Bible study at 8 p.m. The sermon topic is The Punishment After Death of Those Who Die in Their Sins.
The column laments sunshine and growth with farmers at work and merchants upbeat. It notes Meador and co workers opening a Bonham business with Charlie Bryant named generalissimo a joking term meaning flunky. Questions rise about mayor and city officials buying new cars and the pay of local leaders. The writer urges Baptist Church members to attend services and improve Sunday school turnout.
The church will hold a deacons meeting in the church auditorium at 2 o'clock Sunday with the president of W M S and all deacons expected to attend. Important church matters will be discussed after the close of the preaching service.
Boston University professor says climate shapes dialects and that standardizing English is challenged by regional speech. He cites New England cold, Southern warmth, and Western dryness as influence. Educational and media exposure are gradually smoothing differences, yet distinct pronunciations persist.
The passage praises attention to variations in minor matters and the pleasure found in unusual inflections that mark a speaker as from a distant country, noting they add a certain appeal to a person's character.
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