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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
5
Miss Gladys Ray returns from Austin. Dallas visitors include W C Fain and Mrs. Manton Fain. Families from Lubbock Sherman Fort Worth McKinney Plano North Texas share weekends with Whitewright residents. Garland Navy promotion and Golden Cross Day set for Nov 18. Community events and open house noted with many local families.
Joe Charles Ross of Dallas visited his grandmother Mrs Joe Ross last Saturday. Frank Alexander and son from Dallas spent the weekend with Hugh and Mrs. Hunter. Joe Mangrum with Buster Graves party at Sherman earlier in the week. Ed Anderson and Frank Aldridge of Dallas visited J P Darwin’s home. J B Layman won a safe driving award from Fant Milling Co and appeared in Fantimes. Mrs Claude Thompson the first White woman to serve on a County Court jury at Sherman last week. Mrs Claude Green and Claudia Sue with Mrs Earl Lacy of Wolfe City visited Ernest Smith Sunday.
Mrs Tom Barnes hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her son Dennis turning six. Guests included Kenneth Gunter Marshall Miller Gregg Sanderson Michael Bartley Regina Bartley and Stephanie Bush. They played games opened gifts and enjoyed cake and ice cream.
Miss Gwen Ann Norvell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmie Anderson Whitewright and Gene Crawley son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Crawley Melissa were married Thursday evening November 8 at the Anderson home. Rev Roy Carpenter McKinney officiated with Mrs Tommy Goodman Greenville matron of honor. The couple will reside in McKinney with Crawley a McKinney High School graduate and police officer. Out of town guests included families from Melissa Greenville Ardmore Okla.
The Future Farmers of America chapter conducting team from the local high school performed an entertaining demonstration on parliamentary procedure at the Rotary Club last Friday. Members include Bill McDowell Thurman Pool Wilbert Humphries Jimmy Bassett Noel McKinney David Clark and Darrel Warrington.
Mrs Clyde Boatwright hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for her son Billy. Guests included Jim Bilmner Cathy Neal Roger Dale Neal Denwood Fagan Diana Lynn Slaughter Barbara Meador Gregory Sanderson Larry Wayne Norris John Henry Kelsey Janet Taylor Bonnie Fay Hendrix Martha Jo Thornhill and several Mrs C V Neal Mrs Ruby Jones Mrs Dolly Holt Mrs Lillian Jones and Mrs B E Jones. Hostesses were Mrs Clyde Boatwright Mrs Erwin Slaughter and Mrs Claude Garner.
Relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Joe Rich with a birthday party at her home on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper Jr. and son Allen, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Finis Stephens, Mrs. Ross Alexander and son Brad, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harper and son David of Edna, Floyd Collins of Denison, Joe Rich and daughter Laura Bess.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met at the club house on Thursday at 10:00 a m for quilting. A sack lunch was served at noon. Mrs Bob Cawthon led the afternoon business session as plans to serve the postal area postmaster dinner were completed. Mrs George Ball read a letter from Abilene state hospital superintendent asking for gifts for patients. The club voted to send Christmas gifts and set the date for the community Thanksgiving supper.
On Tuesday November 27 Mrs Floyd Harris and Mrs James Jarvis will give a demonstration on preserving furniture during the next meeting. The report notes it as a local event and highlights practical care tips.
The Junior 4-H Club met on November 8 with Kay Buchanan presiding. National 4-H Achievement Day on November 10 prompted returning year records to Anna Franklin Doris Tillett Brenda Geers Pat Coggins Alpha McLauchlin Pattye Badgett and Joyce Bennett.
The Presbyterian WMS met at the church on November 12 for an all day praise service. Morning program led by Mrs Homer Sears featured We Are the Weavers with Ruth Cox C P Dawson J T Holloway H H Sears and R E Hickman participating. Lunch served noon to 14 members and Susan Holloway. Afternoon program led by Mrs Martha Jo Emerson featured Weaving a Pattern of Peace with Hoyt Taylor Emerson and Hickman on the program. Next meeting to be at Mrs T E Sears home for a Christmas party.
A humorous exchange shows Chauncey settling into the community after six months. The Chief questions his happiness and roots while Chauncey boasts his wife’s charge accounts at many town stores, highlighting strong local ties.
Mrs. Mabel Layman celebrated a birthday with a Sunday dinner at her home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Layman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Layman and family from Ector, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Layman and daughter from Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Layman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Layman and daughter from Bells, and Mr. Layman.
The Whitewright H D Club met last Thursday with Miss Mae Hall presiding. The minutes were read by Mrs. W L Hatfield and a $5 donation was made to the Whitewright Community United Fund. Mrs Ray Vestal led a program on furniture care and upholstery tips. Refreshments were served to 10 members and one guest, Mrs Charlie Cates. The group adjourned to meet Tuesday Nov 27 at Mrs C N Massey’s home since Thanksgiving falls on the regular date.
Den 2 met at the high school Cub Scout room with John Holloway leading. Cubs read about Puerto Rico’s country, sports, government and industries and made sombreros from wrapping paper. Names listed include Del Sears Bill White Joe Hennig Terry Edwards John Holloway Gary Holloway Jerry Don Alexander and Murray Bryant.
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