Local social notes list visits and births across area towns
Mrs Luther Gordon and Mrs A T Short visited in Dallas Saturday. Earl Hampton and son spent Monday in Wolfe City. Byron Sears of Era visited relatives here Tuesday. Maurice Holcomb spent Monday in Jacksonville. John Hollingsworth visited in Denison Monday. Paul Vestal spent Monday in Dallas. A daughter was born to Ronald Vestal last week. Bob Grant of Whitewright opened a dress shop at Denton. B G Gowdy and Lena Mae were Paris visitors Friday. Fred Starr and children were Sherman visitors Saturday. B Wrenn Webb Jr left for Phoenix after visiting here. S H Montgomery visited in Longview last week. Bessie Jo Barbee of Dallas spent Tuesday with her parents. Waterworks WPA project at Tom Bean began today employing 26 men. L E Ricketts announce birth of a daughter Nov 9. R Jones of Trenton visited son O L Jones Sunday. Claud Willis of Lindale spent weekend with his mother. W S Cunningham of Gatesville visited Saturday. H F Young of Sherman was guest of L LaRoe Sunday. C C Burchfield announce birth of a son on Nov 8. Carol Ann Hughes of Sherman visited grandparents Ray and Mary Cates this week. Mrs John Butler of Guanabato Mexico is visiting Mrs Floyd Everheart. Johnnie Enochs and son of Van Alstyne spent Sunday with Jesse Wallace. W H Scott and family of Waxahachie spent Monday with brother A L Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L
Pig) Jones
Mr. Jones
Community Notes Highlight Local Obituaries and Visits
Local residents report illnesses and family births, with numerous visits across Sherman, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. Names include Rev G C Minor, A F Nossaman, J H Waggoner, Elizabeth Waggoner, Annie Laurie Connelly, Patsy Ann Scott, Cora Simmons, Madge McMillin, Jenette Ross, E L Boyd, R L Johnson, J C Gillespie, L P Sears, and others. Also notes openings, relief funding pause, Ot ro Russell cottage progress, and Armistice Day observances in Whitewright.
The Sun invites readers to share visits and notices
The notice requests readers to mention guest visits and personal items in The Sun. It encourages courteous updates so friends and guests learn of departures or travels through the pages, inviting participation from all readers.
Mrs Waggoner and daugh ter guests in Gainesville
Mrs J H Waggoner and her daughter Elizabeth along with Miss Inez Ray were guests of Miss Gladys Ray in Gainesville during the latter part of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Waggoner
Elizabeth
Inez Ray
Gladys Ray
Gainesville
Sock Supper at Light Office Hosted by HD Club
An advertisement invites readers to a Saturday night Sock Supper at the Light office sponsored by the HD Club. Participants will fill socks to be auctioned, bid on a sock, and hunt a partner as part of the event.
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Light Office
HD Club
Advt
Pie Supper at Enterprise Baptist Church Event
The Enterprise Baptist Church hosts a pie supper northeast of town on Tuesday night November 19. Proceeds will fund church repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Baptist Church
Notice on Sun classifieds charge policy for events
The Sun states a charge of one cent per word for cards of banks pie suppers entertainments with admission if money is raised. If no money is raised it is a news item and no charge applies. Send notices and payment to Sun office.
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the Sun
Busy Bee Sewing Club Meets With Mrs Sanderson
The Busy Bee Sewing Club gathered Tuesday with Mrs Andy Sanderson. A delightful refreshment course was served to members and visitors. The next meeting will be with Mrs Kelous Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Busy Bee Sewing Club
Andy Sanderson
Kelous Watson
Birthday Party Honors Margaret Ann Burnham
Mrs. George Burnham entertained Tuesday afternoon for her daughter Margaret Ann on her eighth birthday. A group of Margaret Ann's friends attended to enjoy the entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burnham
Margaret Ann
Rotary Club Luncheon Hosts Rev J R Waldrum Speaker
R R Waldo chaired the Rotary Club luncheon last Friday with Rev J R Waldrum, pastor of the Church of Christ, as guest speaker on Wars Past Present and Future. W Baker of Sherman attended as a club guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Waldo
Rotary Club
J. R. Waldrum
Church of Christ
Mr. Waldrum
W. Baker
Sherman
Henderson and Reeves Wed in Quiet Friday Ceremony
Miss Thelma Henderson and Mr. Albert Reeves married Friday evening at six o'clock. The ceremony was held at Rev Cleophus Chumbley's residence west of town. Mrs. Reeves is the daughter of Rev and Mrs J A Henderson of the Little Rock community. Mr. Reeves is the son of Mr and Mrs J L Reeves of the Bethel community. They reside in the Little Rock community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Henderson
Albert Reeves
Cleophus Chumbley
Reeves
J. A. Henderson
Little Rock
Mr. Reeves
J. L. Reeves
Bethel
Mrs. Reeves
Montgomery McFerrin Wedding Connects Whitewright and Louisiana
The marriage of Mrs Marguerite Montgomery of Whitewright to J R Mc Ferrin of Natchitoches La was performed Monday night at the bride’s sister home Mrs Guy Green with Dr Nash Presbyterian minister officiating The bride has run a beauty shop in Whitewright and plans to join her husband in Natchitoches shortly
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Guy Allen
Simmons Barber Shop
Marguerite Montgomery
Montgomery-Mcferrin
Marshall
Whitewright
J. R. McFerrin
Natchitoches
Guy Green
Nash
Whitewright Music Club Meets on Black Music Theme
The Whitewright Music Club met Friday with Mrs. Jewel Kennemer to study The Contribution of the American Negro to Music. A round table on Negro Melodies and the Spirituals preceded piano and vocal items and a reading from Green Pastures. The program closed with a Deep River quartet and piano by Mrs. Guy Hamilton. Next meeting slated for November 22 hosted by Mrs. Guy Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Music Club
Jewel Kennemer
J. C. McMillin
Wright
G. C. Minor
Jean
Burleigh
Green Pastures
H D Club Reports And Officers For 1936
H D Club met at Mrs. R R Waldo's home with 26 members and guests. Ed Martin quilt chair gave progress on sale quilts. Chess Pope council chair reported Sherman meeting and Ambrose District Achievement day on Nov 21. Officers elected: Chess Pope president Fred Cook vice president Earl Hill secretary treasurer Lester Haile council delegate. Refreshments served. D Club held fruitcake demo on Nov 13 with Miss Mamie Hines county agent. Ken tucky town club joined and gifts given to Mrs Irving Hughes for her birthday. Geisha sino Japanese term meaning person of pleasing accomplishments.
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R. R. Waldo
Ed Martin
Chess Pope
Council
Sherman
Ambrose
Fred Cook
Earl Hill
Lester Haile
Mamie Hines
Kentuckytown Club
Irving Hughes
The Preacher's Column on Church Life and Community Leaders
The column reflects on Armistice Day, wedding anniversaries, and new town Baptists. It urges community leaders to attend Sunday school and church, defend church influence, and consider the broader good of church life, schools, and businesses. It ends by inviting readers to attend services as doors remain ajar.
Funeral services for Lily Lou Davis
Lily Lou Davis aged 83 daughter of C M Davis and wife of the late J D Davis died after diphtheria at their Whitewright area home. Funeral was held Sunday at 3 p m at Wittitoe Cemetery with Rev Cleophus Chumbley officiating. Also note advertising offering adding machine paper 10c per roll at The Sun office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Lou Davis
C. M. Davis
Whitewright
Wittitoe Cemetery
Cleophus Chumbley
Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luther Gordon
A. T. Short
Dallas
Earl Hampton and Son
Wolfe City
Byron Sears
Era
Maurice Holcomb
Jacksonville
John Hollingsworth
Denison
Paul Vestal
Ronald Vestal
Bob Grant
Denton
B. G. Gowdy
Lena Mae
Paris
Fred Starr
Fred Jr
Lucille
B. Wrenn Webb Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
S. H. Montgomery
Mrs
Grafton Montgomery
Longview
Bessie Jo Barbee
T. E. Barbee
Tom Bean
Mrs. L. E. Ricketts
Mrs. R. Jones
Trenton
O. L. Jones
Claud Willis of
Lindale
H. C. Willis
W. S. Cunningham
Gatesville
H. F. Young
Mrs. C. C. Burchfield
Carol Ann Hughes
Ray Cates
John Butler
Guanapato, Mexico
Floyd Everheart
Johnnie Enochs
of van Alstyne
Jesse Wallace
W. H. Scott
Waxahachie
A. L. Scott
Farley
Gibsack
Auc
Pascal Farley
A. F. Nossaman
Lee Wilburn
Austin
Mrs. J. H. Waggoner
Elizabeth Waggoner
Fort Worth
Annie Laurie Connelly
Patsy Ann Scott
Willis Simmons
Cora Simmons
Madge McMillin
Jenette Ross
H. T. Atterberry
E. L. Boyd of
Frank Hanna
Donald Paragon
L. Taylor
R. W. Painter
Jim Snow
Big Sandy
Claud, Dillon
C. P. McGinnis
Russell McGinnis
J. A. Watson
Claud Dillon
Pink Hill
Roy Whitt
Bonham
Floyd Bassett
J. T. Gillespie
J. C. Gillespie
J. P. Barbee
Miss Margaret Barbee of
Pernie
May Badgett
Madge Sears
Blanche Montgomery
Bob Mays of
Lucian Andrews
Ross May
Edwin May
Wilson, Okla
Gay Hollingsworth
Lillian Neathery
Desert
Ira Kirkpatrick
J. E. Everheart
Mrs. Cull Reeves and Son
van Alstyne
R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Frances Gillespie
Arp
John Gillespie
H. G. Webster
Huntsville
Pilot Grove
Henry Lytle
Ophelia Keahey
J. D. Keahey
Tyler
Luella
M. R. Fey
Holmes Connelly
Elaine
Homer Caston
Leonard
L. P. Sears
D. E. Walker
Truett
John H. Burma
Fred Starr Jr
Willam Baxter
Paul Pierson
J. Y. Russell
Leslie Holland
Willie B. Bixler
Austin College
J. A. Bixler
Emory Christian of
Fort Work
Federal Relief Office
Gilmer
A. B. Hemphill
F. E. Douglas
Graham
Robert Cole
Taylor Allison
Lucile Scott
Watterson
Crosley
Philips
Joe Johnson
J. S. Griffin
R. W. Grant
Dorothy Lee Dillon
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Robert Howard
Mr. Howard
Russell
Oklahoma
Tony Weber
Guy Hamilton
A. P. Neff Place
W. A. Lee
Neff Place
Lindsey Cottage
East Whitewright
Mr. Weber
Hamilton Farm
First National Bank
Sun Office
G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Bisquick
Shirley Temple Glass
Mangrum Grocery
Star Brand
Hawk
Swavel
Cole & Davis Co
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