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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and friends across counties and cities including Leon, Dallas, Athens, Denton, Sherman, Denison and Gainesville. Notable entries include W E LaRoe undergoing surgery in Dallas, and Earl Blanton renting and preparing a new display building adjacent to his Blanton store.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held an installation service with a noon luncheon for 53 in the church dining room. Mrs. Paul Hunt of Sherman led the event, 14 officers were installed, and a solo by Mrs. O. L. Jones followed by dedicatory prayer concluded the program.
The Whitewright H D Club met at Miss Mae Hall's home and elected officers for the year: President Miss Mae Hall Vice President Mrs Ronald Vestal Secretary Treasurer Mrs I L Neathery Council Delegate Mrs C N Massey Reporter Mrs Carl May. The group will meet with the Little Rock H D Club on Oct 8 with Miss Zelma Moore county agent present and members to bring a covered dish.
Rotary Club Gainesville guest speaker Texas Ranger Lewis Rigler spoke Friday on rising crime and weak laws. Program chairman B W Newman introduced Boyd Newman Sherman who introduced Sheriff Woody Blanton. Roscoe Gillett received a surprise presentation as past president.
The First National Bank presented a watch to a long-time employee for 41 years of service. C. B. Bryant III accepted on behalf of the board of directors. Mrs. Gillett attended the ceremony. Rev. Newton V. Cole joined the church, introduced by Paul Stephens. Visitors from Whitewright Sherman Denison attended.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club held its September 24 meeting at 2 o clock with talks on care of floors by Mrs. O G Bow Mrs. George Ball and Mrs L L Wendell. Five chairs were refinished and the group planned an all day session October 6 to work on the building with Mrs Bow to select the paint. The next regular meeting is set for 10 30 a m October 8 with Zelma Moore and Whitewright club members as guests.
A brief biblical citation encouraging peaceful living in all godliness and honesty. The quote asserts God desires all people to come to the knowledge of the truth and to live righteously.
A compilation of weekly church activities listing Tilden McFerrin Central Christian Vernon Newland Newton Cole Assembly of God Elvis Hill First Methodist Harold Taylor and WSCS details with Sunday School times morning and evening worship, Wednesday services, youth groups, and mission study notes.
Monday at 3 00 p m the theme The Life and Task of the Church Around the World The textbook That the World May Know by Charles W Rawson written at the request of the Joint Commission of Missionary Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U S This is a timely study inviting every woman in the community to participate in the churchs work
The Pilot Grove Church of Christ announces preaching services each Thursday night led by Winston Atkinson of Plano. Everyone is invited to attend.
Bethel Baptist Church led by Pastor U. C. Broach offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m and Evening service at 8 00 p m.
Rev. H. P. Williamson of Denison Methodist and Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright Presbyterian belong to The North Texas Larger Parish. Sunday School follows the morning service each Sunday with Mrs. Clifford Pheobus as superintendent.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Floyd Bassett, superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Lee H. Smith, Pastor-Director.
Rev Lee H Smith pastor directs Sunday School at 10 00 a m and worship is held the first and third Sundays at 8 00 p m in Whitewright Texas
A 9 year old boy opened the detectives room safe in two of three tries and faced a bicycle theft charge. Police detained him after a Sunday sighting and later released him to his mother. He boasted of unsolved burglaries and demonstrated safe cracking by listening to tumblers fall into place. The report notes a 21 gun salute to the flag.
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