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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
5
Numerous local figures are listed with health updates visits and travel. Mrs. E. B. Martin ill with influenza. L. P. Sears critically ill. families welcome relatives visiting from Dallas Whitesboro and Leonard. many send offspring or news of employment and schooling.
Willie B. Bixler joins the 112th Cavalry Texas National Guard in Dallas as mobilization to Fort Bliss approaches with a February transfer to Brownsville. Mary Elizabeth Pennell, 4, sustains a fractured leg after a mantle collapse at home. Second District Texas Federation of Music Clubs held Ennis meetings with delegates from Whitewright. A family reunion in Whitewright includes McMurry relatives from Arkansas and Texas. Record cold snaps hit the area with 16 degrees, far below typical November lows. Engagement announced between Elizabeth Gordon and James Newton Carlisle of Austin with wedding planned in Christmas holidays. Elizabeth Gordon is UT journalism alumna and Whitewright native.
The Hickman Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church held a social at Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick's home Tuesday night with co hosts Miss Viva Phillips and Mrs. Buddy Stephens. Contest activities included questionnaires with prizes awarded to Mrs. John Reeves first, Mrs. Fred Cook second, and Mrs. Allen T. Short third. Thirteen members and one guest attended.
Miss Mary Alice Harrison and Leslie Andrew wed October 30 in Tishomingo Oklahoma. The bride, a senior and football queen, is daughter of Ernest and wife. the groom, from Whitewright, is son of L. L. Andrew. They will live with the groom's parents.
The Friday Literary Club and Van Alstyne Culture Club met at Mrs. Emmet Penn’s home at 3 p m. A fall orchid and gold decor adorned the reception. Rita Rakestrait Prickett of Dallas spoke on Native Arts of the Hupa Indian with Mrs. Emory Christian welcoming and Mrs. Johnson introducing the speaker.
Born August 15 1862 the couple lived at the same place before moving to Texas in 1891. They made their home near Whitewright and are the parents of 12 children.
Mrs Mollie Murley announces the marriage of her daughter Peggy Besse Murley to Billy Muirhead to take place on Tuesday November 12 at Durant Oklahoma. Peggy is the daughter of Mrs Murley and the couple will reside on their farm east of town with Mr and Mrs J G Muirhead.
Mrs Mollie Marley hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at her home Thursday honoring her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Billy Muirhead. Present were Mr and Mrs Glyn Washburn, Mr and Mrs Morris Brown, Mrs G L True and Mrs Burn Everheart.
William B. Duncan, longtime University of Texas chemistry faculty member and mortuary, died in Austin on Saturday. Funeral services were held at the University Methodist Church and final rites at Wittie Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, a son Hal in New York City, a daughter Mrs. N. C. Sanford of Austin, and two sisters in Abiline.
The Methodist Church youth group held a social in the church parlors hosted by Mrs. Sarah Kilgree. Pastor Dr. Alan Harvey-Brooks spoke as 25 attendees enjoyed games and refreshments. Miss Laverne Kilgree, league president, announced evening meetings resume Sundays at 6 30 and plans for a junior choir for Sunday worship.
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met in Mrs. Wyane Stephens's home on Thursday November 14 for its annual business meeting. Officers elected for the coming year are President J H Gosnell Vice President O G Bow Secretary Treasurer Jewel Jarvis Council Delegate Howard Hedgpeth Reporter Louise Autrey.
Mrs. W. L. Hatfield has been elected president of the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club. The group met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl May with Mrs. Earl Hill as co-hostess. Other officers include Mrs. Elmo Wallace vice president and Mrs. A. E. Daniel council delegate. The club plans Harvest Day on November 28.
Miss Martha Jo Sears daughter of Mrs T E Sears and Clifton Emerson of McKinney married in Oklahoma City on Saturday. The bride, raised here, graduated from Texas State College For Women and has led the McKinney Public Schools music department for three years. Emerson, a native of McKinney, is a traveling auditor for a motion picture company.
Arthur B. Ford age 49 died at his home on Whitewright route 2 at 2 45 am Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at 3 pm Wednesday by Rev M E Miller with Earnheart directing interment.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor celebrated their sixty third anniversary Sunday at their granddaughter’s home, with over 30 guests from Whitewright, Kentuckytown, Tom Bean, Rose Hill, Orangeville and Greenville. Mr. Taylor born December 1, 1858 in Scottsville Kentucky. Mrs. Taylor was a native of the area.
A native of Fannin County born November 9 1891 Mr Ford died at Oak Hill Cemetery He married Vera Clevenger at Randolph October 1 1915 Survived by wife five children Dewey Coy Floy Harvey Ruby all at home mother Mrs Sue Ford who lived with him and half brother Grant Smalley of Leonard
The Navy reduced the minimum enlistment age from 18 to 17 years. Yout hs aged 17 and 18 may join and serve until they reach 21, with parental or guardian consent. The policy applies to those who submit to The Sun via reader mail.
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