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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
5
Mrs. Cappie Beard relocates near Denison while gatherings, visits, and travel fill news. Funeral attendance in Durant and several visits between Paris, Dallas, and Walters reflect community ties. The Home Cafe hosts Thanksgiving meals and a Sabbath observance is announced for Beazley Grocery. Frosts damage vegetation. local radio sales noted. a Taylor wedding set for Thanksgiving morning.
The Fort Alamo in San Antonio began as a mission church and was converted into a fort in 1836 amid Texas War of Independence. The site later became a symbol of resistance and pivotal events in Texas history.
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met at the clubhouse for a noon luncheon and an afternoon business session in which new officers were elected for the term. Officers include President Mrs L L Windle Secretary Treasurer Mrs R E Pierce Reporter Mrs T B Autrey Council Delegate Mrs Luther Gordon Parliamentarian Mrs Floyd Harris.
At a recent meeting the 4-H Club elected Mrs. B. W. Newman as sponsor. Jeanette Jones became the new song leader and led several songs. After the business session Miss Moore displayed figures to be worn on coat lapels and small purses.
Miss Sarah Simmons and Lt Delwin Hagberg exchanged marriage vows on November 1 at the Walla Walla Air Base Army Chapel at 2 p.m. Chaplain Patterson officiated. Mrs Hagberg wore a white wool gown with gold trim and black accessories, gold hair clips, and a corsage of gardenias and American Beauty roses. The bridal party included Lt Jackson and Flight Officers Rugg and their wives.
Mrs. Jackson in a navy blue suit and Mrs. Rugg in a gold outfit wore corsages of red roses as matrons of honor. Lieutenants Hagberg and Jackson along with Flight Officer Rugg belong to the same bomber crew at Walla Walla. Mrs. Hagberg, daughter of Mrs. Elsie Simmons of Whitewright and former J. J. Newberry cashier in Denison, is married to Lieutenant Hagberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hagberg of Lyons Nebraska. The couple will reside temporarily at 612 Main St in Walla Walla, Washington.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p m Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Pilot Grove for Mollie Judd who died at her home there on Tuesday. Interment followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery under Glen Earnheart direction. She was born February 11 1872 in Tennessee and married August 9 1888. She and J D Judd moved to Pilot Grove in 1900 after arriving in Texas in 1896. Survived by six sons and one daughter J W Judd D C Judd Ralph Judd I O Judd Capt Howard S Judd and Mrs Rosa Parrish.
Prime Minister Churchill allegedly told Archbishop Oldham to warn President Roosevelt not to go out in the rain. The remark followed observed rain scenes of Roosevelt, with Churchill noting he had seen newspaper photos. A humorous aside about a future wife was also overheard.
Churches led by Pastor E P Wootten schedule Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm with morning messages and evening praise planned for the congregations.
Rev. J. M. Wilson pastors a church inviting all to services Tuesday and Thursday at 8 45 p m Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a Sunday evening healing service at 8 45 p m.
Church services outline led by Duke R. Barron with morning and evening worship plus youth and choir activities. Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
Earl Bissex, minister, invites all to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship service at 11 a m at Central Christian Church.
The Church of Christ announces Bible study at 10 am Preaching at 11 am Communion at 11 45 am and Evening worship at 7 30 pm A cordial invitation is extended to all.
First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 with a Thanksgiving message titled The Throne of Grace. A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist Church on November 22 at 7 30 p m with Brother Duke Barron delivering the message. The pastor plans to attend Howe for Sunday night service.
The London News Chronicle said Adolf Hitler is visiting Tokyo quoting a Dutchman who reached Allied lines from Rotterdam. The report says the aim is to pressure Japan to enter the European war by striking at Russia in the east.
Cassidy acted as master of ceremonies at the seedy dance. He announced the next act, a snake dance, and explained it is to give those who have snaked in an opportunity to snake out.
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