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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
5
Local column recounts visits and travels of residents from Denison Paris Sherman and Fort Worth with relatives. Mentions Floyd Everheart Jr a North Texas State College student and Floyd’s recovery. Notes shifts in local families J L Kirkpatrick W O Houston E F Everheart. Public call for readers to mail in town news.
Rev. J. L. Truett, a Whitewright resident for forty nine years, spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on a three point subject The Home the School and the Church. He outlined what each means for the community and the nation. Visitors included Chas Harris and David Bates of Denison Campbell Gillespie of Sherman George Leatherwood Irby Caruth Chas Hassell and W P Duchett from Bonham.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met for its annual day of prayer at the church, with lunch after the morning service and a program resuming at 1 p.m. The offering benefited Scarritt College, presided by Mrs. J. H. Waggoner. Participants included Dr. Alan Harvey-Brooks, Mrs. Russell Summers, Miss Sue Stephens, and several others.
The Friday Literary Club met Friday November 1 at 3 p m with a Browning program led by members including Mrs R P Childress and Mrs Rham T Pennington. New member Mrs L B Morris joined. guests Mrs B G Gowdy and Mrs Holmes Connelly of Trenton attended. refreshments were served.
Creager Blakey J E Blakey of south of town and Miss Daisy Creager near Savoy wed Saturday night at the home of Rev E P Wootten Baptist pastor. They plan to reside with the bride's mother on a Savoy area farm.
The Okihi Campfire Group met Monday night at the Whitewright gymnasium under Mrs. L. B. Morris. Officers elected include President Billie Philips, Vice President Billie Vineyard, Secretary Ann LaRoe, Treasurer Anna Johnson, and Reporter Patty Everheart. Members received cards and honor heads, a Thanksgiving banquet was planned, Dorothy Sue Douglas named program chairman, and study of symbolism was set for the next meeting.
The Whitewright Music Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. T. Atterberry's home to study Verdi's opera Il Trovatore. Members on the program included Mrs. J. L. Johnson Mrs. Glenn Doss Mrs. Howard Kilgree Mrs. F. A. Ray Miss Viva Phillips and Miss Tommie Chenoweth.
The Sun advertises a large assortment of Christmas cards available now. Prices range from 50 cents to 25 dollars per hundred for engraved high grade cards, with personalized name printing and options for a representative visit.
Church notices list Leroy Anderson and Leonard Mullens as ministers. Bible School at 10 a m, preaching at 11 a m with evening 7 p m services. Dr Alan Harvey-Brooks leads with morning subject Like a Mighty Army and evening The Word of a Man.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 10 a m led by superintendent R P Montgomery with the message The Most Valuable Thing in the World. The junior choir provides music and at 7 p m presents A Daring Venture.
The Whitewright Colored Grammar School held a Halloween social on Thursday night October 31 to raise funds for basketball equipment. It featured Halloween decor, games, contests and dances. Winners included Douglass Roddy Hazel Spratt C L Spratt and Dorotha Williams. More events will support the Hot Lunch project.
Captain Elliott Roosevelt responds to a local inquiry about his appointment in the technical branch. He recalls past career choices, notes his aim to avoid politics, and says he volunteered to serve to help win the war. He rejects glory and vows to prove Army officers right by doing a terrific job.
A historical note lists three species of cultivated barley. The fragment records may reflect botanical classifications or agricultural reference.
A crowded bus forces two girls to stand. One grips what she thinks is her friend's hand but realizes she is holding a young man's hand. She blushes and sighs that she grabbed the wrong hand. The man reassures with the other hand.
Sherman reports the first draft questionnaires will mail to 9000 Grayson County youths. Will Leslie, draft board No. 2 chairman, leads a meeting of boards, appeal agents, clerks, and an advisory council to recruit for defense. Questionnaires must be returned in five days, with confidential answers used to classify registrants.
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