This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
5
Local society notes list several visits and travels including Dr John A Ray in Waco and the Ashlocks in Howe. Funeral attendances are recorded for Mrs Chumbley and Mrs Gumm. The Whitewright Tigers prepare for a Colbert game after defeating Bonham, and civic events include the American Legion picnic dates and missionary society meeting.
Mrs. Phillip Norris, Mrs. Edgar Ayers and Miss Ruth Melugin hosted a shower Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Norris’s home honoring Mrs. Leland May. Thirty five guests attended with contests and refreshments. Mrs. May received many gifts and several gifts were mailed in by those unable to attend.
The obituary notes a man who lived in Abilene for about 25 years after years elsewhere, tied to a drug concern travel, taught in Grayson County, born in St. Joseph Missouri, and survived by his wife, son King McKinney, two Kalamazoo sisters, and a St. Joseph brother.
Mrs. H T Atterberry hosts a kid party announcing Miss Mary Pumphrey and Mr John Hart of Washington will marry in Washington on May 27. The guest list includes many local residents and familias while gifts arrive from numerous friends and relatives.
Mrs Aileen Pennington Kaiser presents Trenton and Whitewright pupils in a personality songs and dancing program at the Palace theatre Monday night after the feature film around 8 45 pm. Performers include Anna Jo Riley Martha Jo McAfee Wandalee Robinson Paula Dockery Sallie Louiseley Bettye Nell Yeager Margaret Hanna Janis Jayne Horton Anna Ruth Johnson Bettye Margaret Sears Jane Meador Billy Rhom Pennington with Mrs Mewton Manning as accompanist. The same program travels to the Trenton school auditorium Tuesday night with additional talent.
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday night at the Holland home honoring Leslie Holland and Mary Helen Kaplan who wed December 28 1939 in Ardmore Oklahoma Co hosts were Mrs Tom Moore and Mrs Jack Biggerstaff Many guests attended including Mr and Mrs Dale Luck Mr and Mrs E J Lilley Mr and Mrs W L Clevenger Mrs Darel Cole Mrs V Taylor H J Lomax and others from Denison Blue Ridge and surrounding areas reflecting community support for the newly married couple
Frances Williams led her homemaking class on an all day picnic to Greenville park with thirty pupils traveling by school bus. At the High School the Homemaking Club installed officers for 1940 41 with mothers as guests. Newly inducted officers include Lucille Star president Martha Jo Conner first vice president Grace Harris second vice president Juana Ruth Andrew recording secretary Annie Laurie Ashley parliamentarian Grace Connelly corresponding secretary Mary Frances Clabhorn treasurer Virginia Hill critic Helen Childress historian Margaret Burch field reporter Sarah Simmons song leader and Lotta Faye Brown area officer.
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. H W Hedgpeth's home for a program and covered dish lunch. Eunice King county home agent taught a family meal lesson. Casca Hale spoke on Child Development and Family Relations. Eighteen members and two visitors attended. Next meeting set with Mrs. George Jarvis at 2 30 p m June 6.
The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Thursday night at Mrs. Lloyd Alexander’s home with Mrs. Marie Jinkins presiding. Forty two was played during the social hour, and refreshments served to 23 members and six visitors including Mrs. J A Bixler and others from Blue Ridge.
Mrs. J. E. Morgan and Mrs. E. P. Wootten hosted a seventh grade class party on Saturday evening. After games a quiz revealed cats were coming. Guests moved to the lunch room where attractive tables featured sandwiches cookies and punch. Favors were given.
Readers recall a parade where participants wore costumes described as little Dutch Dolls and express appreciation for Mrs Morgan and Mrs Wootten as supportive friends.
Miss Mary Pumphrey, bound for Clifton Virginia to wed John Hart, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Tuesday night hosted by Misses Winnie and Sallye Hamilton. Guests from Sherman included Nadine Blanton Virginia Scott Mrs R R Waldo Mrs Guy Yowell and Rouelle Harrell. Mrs Kathryn Roddy directed games and delivered the gift shower. Refreshments were served to 35 attendees.
Mrs Florence Inez Chumbley wife of Rev C Chumbley died at Baylor Hospital Dallas after a three week illness. Funeral conducted at Howe Baptist Church with Rev J R Hilger of Greenville officiating. Interment at Wittitee Cemetery near Kentucky town. She was born November 5 1881 in Tom Bean and lived in Grayson County all her life. Surviving are her husband four daughters four sons one sister and two brothers eight grandchildren.
James Arthur McKinney aged 56 died at his Abilene home Sunday after a three month illness. He was a son-in-law of Mrs. W. P. Vaughn of Whitewright and was engaged in the drug business.
An anti Roosevelt anecdote contrasts a Black man praising the Lawd as the greatest, with another claiming President Roosevelt says to sit down and I will bring it to you. The piece reflects line aligned with pension promises and era politics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.