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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1953

Page

5

Community Notes Show Local Moves and Visits

Henry Phillips returned Tuesday from St. Vincent's Hospital in Sherman. Several families and visitors from Dallas, Houston, Plainview, and Raleigh are spending weekends and summers with relatives in Whitewright Reed or nearby towns. City residents travel to Midland and Commerce for graduations and reunions.

Henry Phillips St. Vincent’s Hospital Sherman Robert Powell Plainview Ben Savage

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

W C Brown remains seriously ill at Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman. Numerous visitors travel between Sherman and nearby towns including Denison Dallas and Oklahoma City as friends and relatives share weekend and weekday visits. William King returns from College Station, attends ROTC camp at Camp Eustis and plans six weeks in Colorado before senior year at Texas A M College.

W. C. Brown Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman William King College Station Texas A. & M. College Pittsburgh E. R. Jansson Camp Eustis Colorado

Bethel W M S Hosts Monday Mission Program

The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel met Monday at 2 p m for a community mission and stewardship program. Mrs Manuell Alexander gave the opening prayer. Mrs J H Gosnell and Mrs Bob Cawthon participated.

Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Manuell Alexander J. H. Gosnell Bob Cawthon

Community mission program closes with prayer and visits

The event featured scripture verses quoted during the stewardship program. Mrs. Cecil Bartley gave the closing prayer as ten members and three children attended. Afterward the ladies visited several homes.

Cecil Bartley

Rotary Club hears Mc Ferrin guest and park report

Rotary Club program chairman John Biggerstaff introduced guest speaker Tilden Mc Ferrin minister of the Church of Christ at last Friday’s meeting. Harold Taylor reported for the recreation park committee.

John Biggerstaff Rotary Club Tilden McFerrin Church of Christ Harold Taylor

Shower for Waco Tornado Victim

Mrs. L. V. Burchfield and Mrs. John Smith hosted a Monday afternoon shower for Mrs. Jim Belbo of Waco who lost her home in the Waco tornado. Twenty five women attended and donated sheets towels blankets patterns aprons a quilt and other items. Cookies drinks and mints were served.

L. V. Burcfield John Smith Jim Belbo Waco Burchfield Orangeville

J C Woodsons To Celebrate 68th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J C Woodson of Bells host open house on Sunday May 31 for their 68th wedding anniversary. They were married on Memorial Day May 30 and the observance is held a day later. Their telephone number is 68 1 Savoy exchange.

J. C. Woodson Bells Savoy Exchange

WSCS Concludes Africa Study Session at Church

The Women's Society of Christian Service met in the church sanctuary to close the Africa study series led by president Mrs. Floyd Everheart and secretary Mrs. A. M. Bryant. Guest speaker Mrs. Raske of Denison reviewed African Safari as background for the lesson delivered by Rev. Harold Taylor.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Africa Floyd Everheart A. M. Bryant Missionary Education Roby Childress Paul Ryan Bryant Raske Denison H. C. Willis Status of Women E. F. Everheart Ott Lackey Harold Taylor

Speech Class Welcomes Two Guest Speakers

The Speech Class at the high school this week hosted two experienced speakers. They shared insights on effective communication and public speaking techniques, inspiring students to improve delivery and confidence.

Noted speakers address class on architecture and gratitude

Joe Thomas Meador spoke Monday on architecture from prehistoric lines to Westminster Abbey and the coronation symbolism on June 2. Reverend Tildon McFerrin spoke Tuesday on ingratitude, urging students to thank parents and teachers for sacrifices.

Joe Thomas Meador Tildon McFerrin Church of Christ Meador Westminster Abbey Mr. Meador McFerrin Mr. McFerrin

Be of good courage and valiantly stand firm

A devotional note cites I Chronicles 19 13 urging courage and faith that the Lord will do what is good in his sight. The phrasing encourages steadfast resolve and trust in divine guidance.

Vernon M. Newland Minister Sunday services listed

Vernon M. Newland is named as minister with Mae Hall as Sunday School superintendent. Schedule shows Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening service at 6 30 p.m.

Vernon M. Newland Mae Hall

Pilot Grove Church Adds Thursday Night Preaching

The Pilot Grove Church of Christ holds weekly preaching each Thursday night led by Winston Atkinson of Plano. Everyone is invited to attend.

Pilot Grove

North Texas Larger Parish Service Schedule

Lee H. Smith of Whitewright serves as Pastor Director. Sunday School at 10 A M and 9 55 A M for another service. Morning worship at 11 00 and 10 55. Choir rehearsal Wednesdays 7 P M. Judason after school. Training Union 6 45 P M and Evening service 7 45 P M. Wednesday service 7 45 P M.

North Texas Lee H. Smith Whitewright Floyd Bassett Judason Training Union

Kentuckytown Baptist Church Hosts All Day Meeting

An all day gathering at Kentuckytown Baptist Church on Sunday May 31 features Rev. E B Lancaster preaching in the morning service. A picnic lunch will be served at noon. All are invited and asked to bring their own lunch.

Kentuckytown Baptist Church E. B. Lancaster

Service Schedule At Local Methodist Church

Harold S. Taylor pastor conducts a singing will be held in the afternoon. Church School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11 o clock Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7:00 Evening worship at 7:30 WSCS meets at 3 p m Monday at the church.

Harold S. Taylor Methodist Youth Fellowship WSCS

Pastor E. L. Hill Schedule For Sunday Services

Pastor E. L. Hill conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and a young people service at 6 45 p m followed by an evangelistic service and prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. Wednesday activities are listed.

E. L. Hill

Church and Bethel Baptist Sunday Schedule

The notice lists church services for Church of Christ with Bible study at 10:00 a.m. worships at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bethel Baptist with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Training Union at 7:00 p.m. and Evening service at 8:00 p.m. led by Pastor U. C. Broach.

Church OF Christ Tilden McFerrin Bethel Baptist Church U. C

Let Tulips and Garden Teach Us About Life

A reflective verse from Edgar A. Guest urges prioritizing home laughter and lasting friendships over fame or wealth. It highlights the value of love, faith, and peace of mind as the true rewards of a life lived.

Edgar A. Guest

Well Known Proverbs Collected Sayings For Daily Wisdom

A compact collection of traditional maxims offering guidance on thrift freedom patience and self restraint. Expressions emphasize prudence planning humility and learning from experience with familiar phrases about work money and character.

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