Whitewright social notes highlight regional visits and events
Mr and Mrs Glen Earnheart spend day in Wichita Falls. Dr and Mrs F D Layman and children visit Houston. Ben Vaughan and Carey Hart from Denison visit Whitewright. Laura Ellis returns to Bowie after visit with sister Mrs Mattie May. Many locals travel, hostouts, and community activities noted including school, church, and Legion events.
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Glen Earnheart
Wichita Falls
F. D. Layman
Houston
Ben Vaughan
Carey Hart
Denison
Whitewright
Laura Ellis
Bowie
Mattie May
California to vote on $30 every Thursday plan
California voters face another ballot on a $30 weekly old age pension. Gov. Culbert Olson plans a special election after petitions exceeding one million names supported reviving the measure. Proponents say weekly one-dollar state warrants would go to every non-working resident over 50, with some provisions revised.
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Sacramento
Calif
Culbert L. Olson
Gay Ninety Garments Still Good After 65 Years Waiting Period
Four Sonora citizens seek gay ninety garments for a pioneer jubilee find a stock in Fredericksburg including coats pants vests hats shoes and gowns. The store owner says items were bought over 65 years ago by the firm founders. Buyers note women's hats resemble quirky contemporary head wear.
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Fredericksburg
Sonora
Early Ming Vase Sparked Parvenu Purchases
Mr Newrich, a self styled parvenu, buys an Early Ming vase from an art dealer. He questions the price and learns it is for connoisseurs, then reveals he wants affordable early items to accompany the vase.
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Parvenu
Society Couples Fern Russell and Harold Wallace Wed
Fern Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Russell and Harold Wallace son of Mr and Mrs Benton Wallace were married last Thursday. They will reside with his parents on a farm southwest of town. The bride is a 1935 graduate of Whitewright High School.
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Fern Russell
Tom Russell
Harold Wallace
Benton Wallace
Whitewright High School
Needlecraft Club Luncheon At Mrs Reeves Home
Mrs Albert Reeves hosted the Needlecraft Club meeting on Wednesday with eight members present for the monthly luncheon. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Howard Welch at her home.
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Albert Reeves
Needlecraft Club
Howard Welch
Community honors one of Whitewright’s beloved citizens
A ceremony honored a revered Whitewright figure with happy participation by attendees. Refreshments followed the tribute with many local and Sherman residents named among the attendees.
Church Services for Leroy Anderson Pastor
Leroy Anderson presides as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a m. Morning preaching at 11 a m and evening service at 7 45 p m.
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Leroy Anderson
Fidelis Class Meets At Mrs Johnsons Home
The Fidelis Class of the Baptist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Joe Johnson with co hosts Mrs. Alton McDowell Mrs. Coy Harris Mrs. W C Wilson and Mrs J C English. After games refreshments were served to 20 members two associate members and five visitors.
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Fidelis
The
Baptist Church
Joe Johnson
Alton McDowell
Coy Harris
W. C. Wilson
J. C. English
Carlisle Ball and Littie Mae Wiggins Married in Van Alstyne
Carlisle Ball of Rose Hill and Littie Mae Wiggins of Van Alstyne were married Saturday evening in Van Alstyne. Ball is son of G. W. Ball. Wiggins is daughter of W. L. Wiggins. They will reside on a farm southwest of Whitewright.
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Carlisle Ball
Rose Hill
Littie Mae Wiggins
van Alstyne
G. W. Ball
W. L. Wiggins
Whitewright
Leonard Methodist Church Service Schedule
Ben Bell pastor leads Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with Rev C S Wilhite of Leonard Methodist preaching. Evening service at 7 45 with the pastor. N L Manning superintendent. Young people meet at 6 45. Pastor to attend baccalaureate services at Leonard.
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Ben Bell
N. L. Manning
C. S. Wilhite
Leonard Methodist Church
Leonard
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Dr B Wrenn Webb pastor announces 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon How Near Is the Kingdom of God Junior Church practice for Children Day on June 4 at 11 oclock Evening service Conscripted for Service invites all to worship Come with us and we will do thee good
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B. Wrenn Webb
Kingdom of God
Mrs Bessie Queener and John Emmons Wed in City Ceremony
Mrs Bessie Queener and John Emmons were married Saturday evening at the Presbyterian manse with Dr B Wrenn Webb officiating. They will move to Nocona where they will reside Mrs Emmons is head checker at the WPA sewing room here and Mr Emmons works for Community Public Service Company in Nocona.
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Bessie Queener
John Emmons
Fort Worth
Presbyterian
B. Wrenn Webb
Nocona
Emmons
WPA
Mr. Emmons
Community Public Service Company
Apron Parade Plans Discussed by 4-H Club Members
Miss Dorothy Akridge of the Asa Walker 4-H Club presided over a May 22 meeting where members planned the apron parade set for May 27 and discussed finishing their aprons. Mrs Butler received a token of appreciation for her help. Attendance was noted as low with several absentees.
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Dorothy Akridge
Asa Walker
4-H Club
First Court of Honor Held for Whitewright Scouts 1939
The first Court of Honor for Whitewright Boy Scout troop held in the grammar school auditorium Friday night. Eleven tenderfoot badges were awarded to Monty Atkinson Bobby Jim Morgan Bobby D Montgomery Edward Montgomery Carl Pierson Homer Rountree Lester Simpson Othell Stapleton Glen Stapleton Roy Taylor Jr and Kenneth Norris. Second class badges went to Lucian Vestal and Jackie Lee Thompson. Morris Fogle Gillett earned First class. Merit badges were awarded to Otto Russell Morris Fogle Gillett and Robert Emerson Sears. Life award was given to Robert Emerson Sears.
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Whitewright
Grammar School
Monty Atkinson
Bobby Jim Morgan
Bobby D. Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
Carl Pierson
Homer Rountree
Lester Simpson
Othell Stapleton
Glen Stapleton
Roy Taylor Jr
Kenneth Norris
Lucian Vestal
Jackie Lee Thompson
Morris Fogle Gillett
Otto Russell
Robert Emerson Sears
Birthday party honors Miss Gertrude Major at Home
Friends of Miss Gertrude Major gathered Saturday afternoon at Miss Mae Hall’s home and her mother’s house to express appreciation. Mrs. Berta E. McMaster of Fort Worth, longtime family friend, spoke on the women of the Bible. Little Joan Anthony announced the birthday party. A basket full of gifts followed.
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Gertrude Major
Mae Hall
Berta E. McMaster
Fort Worth
Major
Joan Anthony
Miss Major
Funeral for John A Craft held in Leonard
Mortuary services were held Saturday at Leonard for John A Craft a former Whitewright resident who had lived in Leonard since 1899 He came to Whitewright in 1891 from Cumberland County Ky and married Ida Guthrie two children Hobart Craft of Dallas and Herbert A Craft Leonard city clerk Relatives J A Harper J P Harper Pete Jarvis Rev Ben Bell conducted at Methodist Church Leonard Cemetery burial followed in Leonard Cemetery.
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Leonard
John A. Craft
Whitewright
Craft
Cumberland County
Ida Guthrie
Hobart Craft
Dallas
Herbert A. Craft
Old Medlintown
Origins of cigar bands and a joke about staying home
The text notes how cigar paper bands began in colonial Cuba to keep white fingers from staining ash and describes a humorous exchange between a waitress and a customer. The passage combines a historical aside on branding with a light anecdote about a patron’s wish list and a quip about preferring staying home.
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Cuba
Sidney A. Clark
Spice of Life Actress Refuses Marriage In Comedy Sketch
In a light scene, an actress says she cannot marry the man, while the actor pleads for a few days. A supporting gag notes Pinkus has held an umbrella for 20 years and should return it, adding humor to the exchange.
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Pinkus
Brushville
Misfits and Mischief Speak of Loves and Lies
Mose jokes about kingship while Rastus and Sandy discuss a pin and betrayal. MacTavish suspect in treachery is linked to a more humorous spin. Andy notes a rejected suitor, Dick, continued pursuing Jennie as she recalls past refusals and clever escapes.
Inconsistent Woman Sparks Hope and Regret in Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue portrays a woman’s birthday memory and fear of change, with a man promising steadfastness. Witty lines reveal themes of memory, aging, and marital doubt amid tense, humorous exchanges. The piece blends personal insecurity with social humor about marriage.
Whimsical All-Around Exchange Sparks in Small Town
A collection of quick witticisms and quips from locals and visitors. Dialogues touch on manners, criticism, and idle curiosity in a bucolic setting, including a budding writer, a divorce judge, and a skeptical visitor.
Boy asks for work then begs for dole from father
A brief dialogue shows Bobby, short of money, asking his father for any work. The father stumbles, unsure, leading Bobby to propose being put on the dole, illustrating a tense exchange over employment and assistance.
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Bobby
Father
Lady seeks strict maid who will not answer back
A lady asks for a highly dutiful maid who will not respond disrespectfully, prompting the employment agency manager to offer a candidate described as a former telephone operator. The brief exchange highlights differing expectations in domestic service hiring.
Henry Clay’s gallant quip forgives a forgotten name
The famed statesman Henry Clay once faced a young woman who asked why he did not remember her. He replied that last time he met her he was sure her beauty and accomplishments would soon compel her to change her name. The remark earned forgiveness.
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Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Bridge Requested By Guest Sparks Witty Exchange
A diner exchange features Tom asking if the orchestra will play requests and the waiter replying with a playful line. Tom then proposes the orchestra perform a few rubbers of bridge, prompting lighthearted humor about the music and games.
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Tom
Trailers Speak of Road Life and Dreams
In dialog a sentiment about trailers showing tidiness on the road contrasts with the idea that gypsy life becomes a rolling slum over a decade. A surreal exchange follows as Jack recalls an odd dream about waking while asleep and being asleep upon waking.
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Jack
Charles
Mother and child discuss dinner and money
A fragment shows a mother telling her child they cannot afford everything, explaining why hash is not on the dinner table. The line conveys financial hardship in a simple domestic moment.
Dandruff Misheard as Soot Sparks Barbed Exchange
A terse exchange unfolds as a speaker notes a boy has soot on his coat and is corrected that the stain is dandruff rather than soot. The brief dialogue captures a moment of racialized banter between two Black men.
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Rastus
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