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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

5

Locals list of social visits and events in Whitewright

Locals note a string of visits and movements: Mr. and Mrs. J A Bixler in Corsicana, Miss Dessye Reynolds in Dallas, Horace Gordon promoting belts hats and hosiery, and many family and church connections across Sherman Dallas Gainesville and Mineral Wells. Several residents travel for conventions, expositions and football games while others move homes or attend civic meetings.

J. L. Truett G. B. Bradshaw First Baptist Church Mineral Wells Mr. Truett

Mortuary notices for Liggett and Burkett heads

Mortuary reports list Mrs T J Liggett 78 former Whitewright resident found dead at Savoy home of sister Mrs Hodges. Funeral 3 pm Sunday Savoy Rev J D Fleming Sunnyside Cemetery. Survivors include sister and brothers G L Herndon lineage noted. Also Mrs Mollie Burkett 67 Tom Bean died after paralytic stroke Sherman sanitarium. Services 2 30 pm Sunday Tom Bean Baptist Church. Interment Wittitee Cemetery. Surviving husband four sons and three sisters.

T. J. Liggett Whitewright W. G. Hodges Savoy Mr. Liggett J. D. Fleming Sunnyside Liggett G. L Mollie Burkett Tom Bean Tom Bean Baptist Church Hollis Epton C. Chumbley Howe Wittitee Burkett Sherman Sherman Street C. F. Burkett Jean, Luther John Earl Burkett W. C. Cole D. B. Arnold Lon Miller Virginia

Funeral for Alonzo Taylor Held in Whitewright

Alonzo Taylor died at 57 after a three year illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. B Wrenn Webb officiating and burial at Everheart Cemetery. Survived by his wife Liva, two sons William and John, daughter Irene Whisenhunt, parents John and Mrs. Taylor, and several siblings. Funeral director R R Waldo led arrangements.

Alonzo Taylor Whitewright B. Wrenn Webb First Presbyterian Church Everheart Cemetery Taylor The Presbyterian Church Mr. Taylor Allen County Kentucky John Taylor Canaan Liva Taylor William Irene Whisenhunt

Church Services Led by Waldrum and Simmons

J R Waldrum and J M Simmons headline a church service schedule with preaching at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Bible study at 11 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesday. Sermon topic My People Have Committed Two Evils.

Ministerial Student Chas Wilson to Lead Church Services

Chas Wilson, ministerial student at Texas Christian University, will fill his regular appointments at Central Christian Church on Sunday. Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 6:45 PM.

Chas. Wilson Texas Christian University Central Christian Church

Series of Meetings Led by Local Pastor and Guest Singer

Dr. B. Wrenn Webb, pastor, opens a meeting series beginning Sunday with sermons at both services. Weekday services at 10 a.m. except Monday and Saturday, and nightly sessions at 7 p.m. Roy G. Robinson of Trenton will join Sunday night to lead singing as Dr. King arrives for the series.

B. Wrenn Webb Roy G. Robinson Trenton Dr. King

Monday Night Church Service Invitation

A local church invites the public to worship and work with them on Monday night. Delegations from nearby Presbyterian churches are expected and merchants and the unsaved are urged to attend. The pastor will speak on two themes at 11 a.m. Qualification for Soul Winning and at 7 p.m. Jesus Casts Out Devils.

Jesus

Rotary Club Luncheon Features Horton Family Act

The Rotary luncheon program was led by Clay Horton who, aided by his wife and daughter Janis Jayne, produced a humorous and entertaining show. Janis Jayne and Mrs. Lindsey Coffey performed songs and a piano accompaniment. The group learned that First Baptist Church women will serve Rotary lunches starting January, replacing the Presbyterian Church service as the venue changes.

Rotary Club Clay Horton Clay Janis Jayne W. E. LaRoe Gomer May The First Baptist Church Rotary Presbyterian Church

Carpenter Outlines Who Gets Texas Pensions

Austin officials explain the new Texas old age assistance law focuses on need and actual support, detailing reinvestigations for old and new applicants. The acting pension director says winter heightens urgency and federal approval may come mid November.

Austin Orville S. Carpenter Carpenter

Wilted Silk and Starch Tips for the Kitchen

Wilted and shabby black silk rib bons can be restored by sponging with vinegar and ironing on wrong side. Place bacon fried fish or fried potatoes on brown paper before serving to absorb grease. If a tablespoon of flour is mixed with the sugar in custards the mixture will not curdle. Spinach stock enhances vegetable soup.

More Names Added To Sun Honor Roll

The Sun announces a closing special subscription offer of one year for one dollar with a 50 cent saving per year. Names of subscribers and renewals are listed, including H. O. Ford W. T. Moore E. R. Alexander C. A. Wilson E. O. Young Paul Cook J. H. Bowen H. H. Sears Lloyd Moore Dr. Jack Spindle and many others.

Sun H. O. Ford W. T. Moore E. R. Alexander C. A. Wilson E. O. Young Paul Cook J. H. Bowen H. H. Sears Lloyd Moore Jack Spindle Carrie Hamilton Frank Thomas R. B. Mack Jr J. S. Blanton Orbin Blanton O. M. Durham J. D. Lowe J. D. Williams Claud Wolcott H. B. Turner W. C. Holland Callie Cooper Arthur Badgett J. P. Thornhill J. W. Jenkins Tommie Chenoweth J. L. Yowell W. R. Benson D. BE. Low W. H. Biggerstaff Joe Rich Ed Stine

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J. A. Bixler Corsicana Dessye Reynolds Dallas Choice Summers Johnson Pharmacy Horace Gordon Vanette Lester Haile Frank Hanna O. R. Moore Bingham, Canyon, Utah Mrs Lucille Sanders Gainesville Olive Myrick State Baptist Convention Clifford Jarvis Morris Wilson Jack Lackey Ott Lackey W. L. Gordon Mrs. R. B. Gordon R. M. Meredith Abilene T. M. Johnson Hughes Springs Horace Gordon’s Bryan Weber Hillsboro Tony Weber Willie B. Bixler Denton Teachers College T. M. Scott of Denison D. S. Carr Cappie Beard Rayford Holcomb R. L. Blanks Jacksonville Maurice Holcomb Frances Gillespie S. T. Montgomery Commerce Stonewall Montgomery Kansas R. C. Montgomery B. S. Montgomery H. R. Tucker Athens J. B. Hall Miss May Hall John Webster of Will Mitchell Euell Bradley Shamrock A. G. Bradley C. T. Atkinson Clyde Montgomery R. E. Sandlin Seymour H. P. Wilson Edith Biggerstaff Sam Kelley J. F. Benton Fort Worth J. H. Biggerstaff Wm. Yarbrough San Antonio Phil Lanius T. E. Barbee Andrew Pierce Amarillo P. J. Pierce Mr. Pierce E. T. Doss Sabinas R. B. Owens Dorothy Hamilton Justin High School Guy Hamilton F. B. Lain J. A. Stuteville Jr Frank Wright J. A. Stuteville C. P. Johnson Federated Women’s Clubs Newton Manning Robert Doss Bryant King Harold Doss Bill White Paul Vestal Whitewrighters J. B. Dickson Elmo Wallace Joe Morris Roland East Texas North Texas C. B. Bryant Jr R. H. May Otto Russell Jr Otto Billy Jack Harper Billy Jack Virgil Ford St. Vincent’s Sanitarium Sun Office W. B. Penn Williamsburg Bonham Texas Katy Railroad Bells Vivian Echols Texas State College For Women CSA William E. Jones College Symphony Orchestra Miss Echols F. M. Echols Myrna Loy Jean Harlow William Powell Spencer Tracy Bob Allen Ranger Courage Flash Gordon Lonesome Pine Fred McMurry Sylvia Sidney Henry Fonda Stuart Erwin Jack Haley Dixie Dunbar Thur Jack Oakie Jean Parker Texas Ranger Robert Taylor Alonza Taylor Church OF Christ J. R. Waldrum J. M. Simmons Bible School Direc Tor Turkeys W. H. Marley D. M. Rich A. W. Lyons T. J. McCafferty J. F. Blanton C. H. Craig D. G. Coley M. B. Bryant W. A. Brown R. K. McLarry R. T. Ray May Bros Roy Harold Groves Allen T. Short Cole & Davis Co Hawk Chiffon & Service Kimbell Whitewright Grocers Kimbell Milling Co Hugh Trotter
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