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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

5

Whitewright Local News Highlights Social Visits and Accidents

Whitewright tabloids note Mrs. Jennie Clifton and other Dallas visitors, guests from Houston and Oklahoma travel to see families, plus relatives in Bonham, Garland, Tyler, and Marietta. A girl, Juanita Hickson, broke her arm. Dwayne Bridges welcomed a son Ronald Dwayne in Dallas. NTSC student Jo Russell from Whitewright named Oak Street Hall president and active in campus groups.

Jo Russell Whitewright North Texas State College Denton Oak Street Hall Ntsc House Miss Russell NTSC Imogene Bentley Otto Russell The Green Jackets Current Literary Club Ellen H. Richards

Ryon and Curlee Wed at Ashburn General Hospital Chapel

Ryon-Curlee Murl Ryon and Miss Delsey Curlee of Itasca were married Saturday evening in the chapel at Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney where both are employed. Ryon is the son of Mrs. Lelia Ryon route four. He served over three years in World War II with a hospital corps two years overseas. They will make their home in McKinney.

Murl Ryon Delsey Curlee Itasca Ashburn General Hospital McKinney Ryon Lelia Ryon Route Four Ryan

Birthday observance for Anna Lou Phillips at South Bend street

Mrs Iola Phillips celebrated her daughter Anna Lou s ninth birthday at home on South Bend street last Saturday September 27 from three to five pm. Outdoor games were played and cake and ice cream were served to Jackie Garner Caroline Garner Jimmie Lee Thornhill Bobby and Tommie DeBerry Frank Watkins and other guests.

Iola Phillips Anna Lou South Bend Street Jackie Garner Caroline Garner Jimmie Lee Thornhill Bobby Tommie DeBerry Frank Watkins

Local names listed for society notices in town paper

Phillip Hoover, Bobby Head, Phillip Stephens, Doris Ann Wallace, Alice Ayres, Delores Johnson, Sarah Guth rie, Laura Bess Rich, Louisa Lackey, Mary Grace Gates, Sarah Elizabeth Stephens, Bobby and Scotty Phillips, Mrs. Wayne Stephens, Mrs. Lou Belle Phillips, Mrs. Buddy Stephens, Mrs. Robert DeBerry and Miss Mary Phillips.

Phillip Hoover Bobby Head Phillip Stephens Doris Ann Wallace Alice Ayres Delores Johnson Sarah Guthrie Laura Bess Rich Louisa Lackey Mary Grace Gates Sarah Elizabeth Stephens Bobby Scotty Phillips Wayne Stephens Lou Belle Phillips Buddy Stephens Robert DeBerry Mary Phillips

Whitewright H D Club Meeting Sets Bazaar Plans

The H D Club met at Miss Lola Scott's home with eleven members present. They completed plans for the county wide bazaar in Sherman in November and finished layettes for Save the Children Federation. A sunshine box will be sent to a veteran in McClosky Hospital. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ves tal on October 9.

Whitewright Lola Scott Sherman Save the Children Federation McClosky Hospital R. A. Vestal

Fidelis Class Elects Officers At Meador Home

Fidelis Class of the Baptist Sunday school held a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs. C. J. Meador's home and elected officers including Teacher Mrs. C. J. Meador and President Mrs. Joe Johnson. Forty-two was played and refreshments served.

C. J. Meador Fidelis The Baptist Sunday School George Hight Joe Johnson Bryant King W. T. Kelly Iola Phillips Paul Stephens George Brown Elmo Wallace Minnie Fae Hinton Alton McDowell

Whitewright Music Club Elects Officers at First Meeting

The Whitewright Music Club held its year opening at Mrs Adah Gillespie home. Officers elected include recording secretary Mrs Gillespie and corresponding secretary Mrs Clarence McMillin. Vice president is Mrs Guy Hamilton and critic Mrs Percy Darwin. Hospitality chair and record keeper is Mrs F M Echols. President is Mrs H H Sears. Delegates Mrs Vera Hickman and Mrs Gillespie were chosen for the Sherman convention November 6 8. Six new members joined. The club will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.

Whitewright Music Club Adah Guillespie Gillespie Clarence McMillin Guy Hamilton Percy Darwin F. M. Echols H. H. Sears Vera Hickman Sherman

Rotary Club speaker from Paris Junior College on International Service

Rotary Club luncheon featured J. R. McLemore, president of Paris Junior College, who spoke on International Service. Introduced by Marshall Hasty, McLemore outlined Rotary's four objects and the need for better global understanding and Rotary work worldwide.

J. R. McLemore Paris Junior College Rotary Club Marshall Hasty McLemore Rotary Rotary Clubs

Club Sees 100 Percent Attendance at Friday Meeting

The club reported full attendance at Friday’s meeting with several such gatherings in recent weeks. Herman Bedford attended as a guest, contributing to the enhanced understanding described.

Herman Bedford

VFW and Auxiliary Plan Halloween Carnival Event

The VFW Post and Auxiliary held a joint meeting to organize a Halloween Carnival for October 10 at the VFW hall with 10 cent admission to raise funds for a worthy cause. They also discussed visiting the Veterans Hospital in McKinney and supporting patients, plus topics from the VFW National Home. The next Auxiliary meeting is set for October 6.

VFW Veterans Hospital McKinney

Dallas wedding ties Juanita Young to Robert E Rawlins Jr

Miss Juanita Faye Young and Robert E. Rawlins Jr were married Thursday at Tyler Street Methodist Church Dallas. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Young Whitewright wore shell ivory satin with a midriff waist band and a Chantilly lace tiara veil. The couple will reside in Lancaster with the bride a Bells graduate.

Juanita Faye Young Cascade Dallas Robert E. Rawlins Jr Tyler Street Methodist Church Homer Vanderpool John D. Young Whitewright Mr. Rawlins Robert E. Rawlins Hutchins Bouvardia Joe Ray Heed Peggy O'Neal Nancy Sanders Rawlins Apperson Irene Edwards Pope M. Guy Ernestine Lucas Bettye Harrison Eva Nell Harrell Juanita Limerick Colorado Springs Colo Colo., Mrs. Rawlins Lancaster Rawlins Bells

Wedding Guests Include Several Young Family Members

At a high school wedding, out of town guests were listed from Bells Whitewright and Mesquite. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John D. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Young, Miss Marjorie Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. C Young, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Young of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Holcomb. The groom’s background notes his Wilmer-Hutchins High School and forty months in the Navy.

Wilmer-Hutchins High School Navy John D. Young Whitewright Grady Young H. C Young Marjorie Young Bells L. V. Young Fort Worth Roger Holcomb Mesquite

Church Services Schedule with Clifford Taylor Minister

Churches list Clifford Taylor minister. Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon on first and third Sundays.

Clifford Taylor

Dr Drake and church schedule services and events

Weldon R. Drake, minister, and W. T. Simmons, school superintendent, announce Sunday School at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11 a. m. Training Union and Training Class at 6:40 p. m. Evening worship at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 with choir practice afterward.

Weldon R. Drake W. T. Simmons

Missionary Society Sale Set For Kissinger Auction

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a rum mage sale at the Kissinger arsed next Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Kissinger Arsed

Guest speaker to lead World Wide Communion at First Presbyterian

Pastor James I. Logan announces Sunday services with guest speaker Dr. R. H. Bullock of Austin College. Bullock will administer the Lord's Supper and deliver the sermon for World-Wide Communion observance on Sunday Oct 5 at The First Presbyterian Church.

James I. Logan First Presbyterian Church R. H. Bullock Austin College Bullock

Presbyterian Church to launch study course on history and work

On Wednesday October 8 the church begins a study series for the congregation exploring Presbyterian history function practices and the New Life Movement of the Presbyterian Church USA All members and leaders are urged to attend each Wednesday night.

Presbyterian Church New Life Movement Presbyterian Church USA

Wide Communion Sunday at The Church with the Twin Spires

Pastor R L Gilpin invites Christians worldwide to observe Wide Communion Sunday with the Lord's Supper. At 11 am he speaks on How We Should Come to Holy Communion, 7 pm vesper on Alpha and Omega, church school at 10 with classes, MYF at 6 10, record crowd last Sunday. Public invited.

R. L. Gilpin Methodist Church Alpha and Omega MYF

How to press a washed sweater for finish

After washing, press the sweater while nearly dry. Lay it flat on the ironing board with a cloth over it. Use a warm iron and press lightly, then let the sweater lie on a towel to finish drying.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jennie Clifton R. I. Scott Mrs. C. A. Wilson D. M. Cox Grand Prairie Hugh Cox Bonham Clifton Page Myrtle Hughes Honey Grove Mrs. G. D. Bennett Frank Armstrong Plano W. J. Barbee James Lackey Oran Olsen Houston Ott Lackey P. M. Strader Chickasha, Okla Clyde Vestal C. A. Wilson Dick Barbee Jerry Holmes Jack Lackey Tyler Ben E. Dyer Joe S. Dyer Garland W. L. Smith Marietta, Oklo Mary McLelland Marguerite Smith Jack Meador Decatur, Ill Juanita Pearl Hickson Dwayne Bridges Ronald Dwayne Methodist Hospital Viva Phillips Galveston Texas State Home Demonstration Association Grayson County Fred Cook Jr Home Demonstration Clubs Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Bob Sears Mr. Sears Lem_ Tittsworth East Highway Belle Huddleston Maurice Garner Angleton Robert Sears Garner W. A. Martin J. H. Chapman Cooper Chapman Joe Morris Horace Ashlock Edith Claborn Oklahoma City T. J. Lilley Ben Lilley Pocatello Idaho Mr. Lilley Griffin Rath Black Hawk Purex Farley & Hill Grocery and Market H-D Auxiliary YoOung Irene McCalland Doris McKinney Bennett’s Beauty Shop Prmpso Cole & Davis Co Central Christian Church First Baptist Church First Methodist Church Palace Theatre William Boyd Andy Cylderand Brooks Elaine Riley Happy Rocket To Mars Chick Carter Dick Powell Evelyn Keyes Johnny O Johnny Michael Duane Gloria Henry Harry Davenport Jane Darwell JO Ann Marlowe Notory Spencer Tracy Katherine Hepburn Robert Walker Melvyn Douglas
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