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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
5
A compilation of residents visiting relatives and friends in Dallas Sherman Paris Greenville and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs J K Pace Billie White Jack Spindle Leon Spindle and several couples visiting kin and attending events. Also notes American Legion Auxiliary meeting and Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention delegation.
A string of social visits fills a weekend in Earlsboro and nearby towns. Jean Hedrick from Earlsboro visits Roby Childress and is his niece. Elizabeth Waggoner calls on friends at Texas Woman's College Fort Worth. Families from Trenton Dallas Cooper Pecan Gap and Huntsville spend Sundays with relatives. Local doctors and ministers attend events and travel to Celina San Antonio Olney and Fort Worth.
Classified ad items list living suits and dining showcase prices. The Kentuckytown Self Help Club hosts an achievement day at Mrs. Clarence Hightower’s home on Friday November 16. Rev J R Waldrum preached at Church of Christ Westminster. Mrs Bryant King attended a Federated Music Clubs district meeting in Gainesville with daughter Mary Dale performing. W T Bonham and family joined a reunion near Greenville for J K Bonham’s 93rd birthday. attendees included C L Bonham near Sherman and George New of Trenton.
Mrs. Wade Sears of north town is reported very ill. James Lackey and his aunt Mrs. Wylie Skelton visited Dallas and Denton on Wednesday. Miss Martha Jo Sears teaching in Decatur schools underwent appendicitis surgery in Denton and is recovering well. Christian Endeavor held first basement social at Presbyterian Church Tuesday with games and refreshments. J M Jarvis family moved to Caddo Oklahoma from Ryan farm northwest of town. Whitewright fans attended Dallas game where S M U defeated A M & N by a wide margin.
Whitewright businesses closed after noon Monday in Armistice Day observance. Residents attended football games and races at Arlington Downs. Busy Bee sewing club completed a quilt top for Mrs. Claud Dillon and plans a Nov 20 meeting. Music club delegates reported from Gainesville event. piano solo featured. County tax collector R B Caraway to visit Whitewright on Nov 24 and Pilot Grove on Nov 23 for tax payments. Mrs Bertha E McMasters, longtime general secretary of the Texas Christian Women’s Missionary Society, underwent surgery in Marshaltown Iowa and recently resigned.
The Grayson County Christian Endeavorers gather at Central Christian Church Sherman next Monday at 8 p m for a new program series. Rev Lloyd Mottley of Van Alstyne will speak and a Central Christian Church male quartet will perform. The host social committee plans an hour and a half social period.
The Sun announces more names added to its honor roll as the Fall subscription campaign runs through November 30. Prices drop to 1.00 a year during the campaign, then rise to 1.50. Readers who renewed or subscribed are listed, including Mrs. D. A. Ray and J. H. Alexander among others.
Lige Blanton aged about 80 died at his home in Tishomingo Oklahoma Sunday morning. Burial followed Tuesday afternoon at Blanton Cemetery east of town with Rev. C W Dennis officiating. He is survived by his wife and several children. He lived in the area for years and spent over thirty years in Oklahoma. He was brother to Mrs B F Blanton of this city.
The Church of Christ asks members to attend Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with a Bible study at 10 a.m. The preaching was praised as the best yet and encouraged continued outreach and a better life.
A three act comedy drama will be performed at Orangeville school Friday night November 16. Admission 5 and 10 cents. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Junior Literary Club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Nora Bryant as host. Norma Jo Mangrum read minutes and the yearbook was discussed. Mary Jo Sears was elected to fill a vacancy. Frances Bryant spoke on club aims. papers and performances followed, with refreshments to end. United States Department of Agriculture tests note red yellow light awaken dormant seeds while blue green light slows germination.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb announces National Mission Sunday with 10 am Sunday school 11 am service about his work among Arizona Indians. Evening topic The Angelic Devil followed by Wednesday prayer and Bible study Thursday teens Friday choir practice and other activities listed.
The ordination of elders and deacons will occur Sunday at Central Christian Church with W. B. Penn assisting. Morning sermon theme is Creative Words after communion at 10 45. Evening service at 7 00 features The Challenge of Christ. Pastor G C Minor invites all to attend.
The Reds won and the Blues host a noon Saturday banquet at Central Christian Church. C. B. Bryant III Indian Chief will be toastmaster. Sara Kathryn Atterberry and her Puritans attend. The event recreates The First Thanksgiving scene. Forty members received ecards for admission.
Sunday at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church for an entertainment planning session. Mrs. G C Minor urges attendees to bring their Bibles and study the story of the first Thanksgiving feast of God's people.
Local merchants in Whitewright promote value offerings claiming superior prices and exchange terms. The ad presents bold claims about quality and savings, positioning regional shops as economical choices for shoppers amid competition.
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