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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1961

Page

5

Thanksgiving Visitors Sweep Through Area Towns

Numerous residents and relatives named visit relatives across Dallas Garland Denison Sherman Bonham and nearby towns during Thanksgiving weekend. Notables include Mrs. Bob Mitchell Mrs. Vera Hicks Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Ms. Patty Bartley and several students visiting parents in multiple cities.

Jack Hall Dallas Billy Smith Tyler C. D. Galyon Jerry Mac Johnson Bells Fay Bankston Garland Sanos Barreenter Forth Worth John Smith John Kaiser Charlie Kaiser Fred Starr Carey Gooch and Baby Charles Estes Austin James Butler Trenton

Holidays Gatherings Reach Wide Texas Towns

Local residents and visiting relatives filled homes across Lubbock College Station Commerce Odessa Denison Amarillo and Sherman for holiday gatherings. Navy Ensign James A. Franklin son of Charles and Mrs. Franklin of Whitewright graduated from Naval Officer Candidate School at Newport R I as part of the largest class in five years.

Claude Garner Lucio Orozco Debbie and Beverly Odessa Noel Cox Roger Denison Navy James A. Franklin Charles E. Franklin Whitewright Naval Base Newport R.I

The Household of God A New Understanding For Methodist Women

The article reports eight and a half million Methodist women studying and working together under the concept of the household of God. Members on Mrs Summers program include Rev John Streun and several named ladies. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Streun during the social hour. Fourteen members attended the luncheon and refreshments were served. The society meets December 11 at noon at the church for a Christmas stocking luncheon.

Summers John Streun R. P. Childress G. C. Stateville Ott Lackey

Rotary Club hears Postmaster on Denver convention highlights

Rotary Club program chairman David Johnson introduced Postmaster John Biggerstaff as speaker. Biggerstaff spoke on the highlights of the national convention of postmasters held recently in Denver, Colorado.

David Johnson Rotary Club John Biggerstaff Biggerstaff

Beta Sigma Phi Chief Chapter Meets at Mrs Pen Home

The Chief Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday evening at the home of Mrs Emmett Pen with Miss Samye Caldwell as hostess. Mrs Carol Orenduff led the business session and Mrs Janice Sivley presented the program. Refreshments were served to seven members.

Beta Sigma Phi Emmett Pen Sammye Caldwell Carol Orenduff Janice Sivley

First Sunday Singing Convention at Enterprise

Dixie Gordon heads a Sunday 2 pm singing convention east of Whitewright with singers from several areas expected to attend. George Washington first proclaimed a nationwide Thanksgiving in 1789 designating the last Thursday in November for celebration.

Enterprise Whitewright Dixie Gordon George Washington

Paddlefish Remnant Of Ancient Life Described

The paddlefish is a remnant of ancient life with an elongated paddle like snout long gill covers and a sharp form highlighting its unique morphology in freshwater ecosystems.

Itasca Women Win Cotton Bag Fashion Contest in New York

Mrs. Ocie Williamson of Itasca and Mrs. Warren Rainwater of Sallisaw Oklahoma modeled flour sack dresses at the Astor. Williamson won first place and Rainwater second in the National Cotton Council contest. Prizes included a week in New York and appliances like washer dryers and freezers.

New York Texas Astor Ocie Williamson Itasca Warren Rainwater Sallisaw Okla

The pitcher plant lures insects to deadly water

The insect eating plant traps prey in horn shaped pits filled with water rich in protein digesting enzymes and bacteria. Strong odors lure insects while stiff bristles prevent escape, forcing descent into the trap.

Women's Society plans Christmas gifts for Wichita Falls hospital

WSCS met Monday for its monthly social at the home of Mrs. C. C. with Mrs. Kenneth Frisby presiding. A motion was approved to mail a box of Christmas presents to state hospital patients and send Christmas cards to missionaries. Mrs. Russell Summers led the day’s program.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church C. C. Hennig Kenneth Frisby Wichita Falls State Hospital Russell Summers

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Mardell Pumphrey Mrs Tom Norris Joe Miller John Miller McKinney Mrs. O. L. Jones Jeanette Jones Patty Bartley of Richardson Bob Mitchell R. L. Sears Mrs. Noble Bennett Mary Lou Needham Greenville W. D. Williams Celina W. J. Davis Mrs. Grady Stepp Vera Hicks Henry McFatridge Baylor Hospital, Dallas Dan Hennig Texas Tech Lubbock Clint Hennig Donald Walker University of Texas, Austin Dick Walker Jimmie Clark Stephen F. Austin College Nacogdoches Lennis Clark Gilbert Keck Nocona J. M. Ashinhurst Grand Prairie J. H. Gosnell Jim Grider Sherman Claud McKinney R. B. Neathery W. C. Thornhill Sue Range ETSC Commerce Buell Range M. M. Warren Paul Hutcherson Era Sam Annip Sandra Montgomery S. T. Montgomery Jr L. F. Jacks Fort Worth Misses Mozelle Doris Jacks Mrs. C. O. Grayson Harold Pace Roscoe Pace Paul Cook E. G. McClure Bonham Sunday Charles Wortham H. E. Evans la Marque Richard Hoffman Fred Cook Mattie Roddy Gee Hollingsworth Clint Bentley Josephine Lillian Neathery R. L. Bradley Lawrence Bradley C. J. Davenport Lucille Shaw Tom Shaw Don Haliburton Elmo Wallace San Antonio Harry Janke Tom Sears Thomas Sears Cliff Emerson A&m College College Station Martha Sears Emerson Jerry Lee Bennett Noble Bennett W. J. Barbee Plano Frank Armstrong J.D. McMillin Loreen Hitt R. E. Pierce Joe R. Dodson Arlington Joe Morror Albert Partridge Ozie Blackwall Leonard Lee Alexander Elmer Lance J. E. Henson Clyde Robinson Griffin Dollarhide South Gowdy Street Dollarhides Amarillo David Breeding Duncanville Central Christian Church Brite Barrie Blanton Winston Williams Jack Smith Roy Blanton A. L. Vandagriff Iva Cunningham Kenneth Cunningham Pike Wesley Brown Kentuckytown Otto Russell Wayne Martin Port Neches Johnnie Romero Nederland Bill Turner Don E. Williams Nat Donna Laura Ada W. R. Kincaid Linda Gail Olivia Whedbee W. L. Kincaid Loreen Hill Chester Alexander Larry Tommy J. D. McMillin Charles Hill Irving Alma McMillin U. S. No Colorado McClure’s Gebhardt Libby Sun Maid Campbell’s Tomato Soup Singing Chuck Decker Bologna Crystal KRAFT Snider’s Gladiola Roxy WSCS Gene Radio East Spruce G. O Hughes
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