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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
5
Local residents are listed in a roundup of social visits and travel. Albert and Mrs Reeves travel to Dallas. many from town visit relatives in Farmersville, Denton, Sherman, and Memphis. Community events include American Legion meetings, a work conference, and a cattle fair victory. A burglarized Cruse home is reported.
Mrs. T. Montgomery returned home Sunday from Moody where she stayed with her daughter Mrs. R. E. Sandlin while recovering from an operation at a Waco hospital. George Burnham of Denison formerly of Whitewright has patented a grader instrument to show its current grade, promising time and labor savings and a likely market. The Grammar School marks Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11 with posters and essays, proclaimed by Governor Coke Stevenson to remind people that fires are preventable with proper precautions.
The Sherman Rotary Club luncheon featured Major John T. Nall discussing the Texas Defense Guard including its role in war and peacetime, and its Houston storm relief work. The gathering noted 48 Texas battalions with 19 000 enlistees and Sherman additions.
The Whitewright Music Club opened its year with a luncheon at Mrs. Guy Hamilton's home. Dallas guests included Mrs. Bard Paul district president and other district officers. Toasts honored retiring president J C Millin and district leaders as Mrs. Paul spoke. Music featured vocal “The Slave Song” and piano “Within the Walls of China.”
Mrs. Guy Hamilton reports that after a luncheon the second district convention was finalized to be hosted by the local club in Whitewright on November 21 and 22.
Mrs. Bryant King hosted the Friday Literary Club at her mother in law Mrs. W H King home to begin the thirteenth year and feature a birthday party. Miss Gladys Ray was reelected to active membership and past presidents helped cut the cake. The next meeting is planned for Oct 17 with Mrs. Olivia Whedbee.
The Hickman Sunday school class of the Presbyterian Church held a bridal shower Tuesday evening at Mrs. Horton's home. Miss Edith Mae Sears bride elect of Truett Holloway of Dallas was surprised with a hidden bell game and given a gold and white theme ice course for twenty three guests.
The H D Club met at Miss Lola Scott's home with 23 members and one visitor. Mrs. W L Hatfield presided. next meeting at Miss Viva Phillips' home with Mrs. Talley as co host. Members urged to attend and bring a dime and a white elephant.
Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Treasures in Earthen Vessels. Bible study at 10 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m focusing on The Church from Matthew 16 18. Youth meeting at 6 30 p m. Church activities listed for the day.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb as pastor leads a Sunday schedule with 10 a m Sunday school under R P Montgomery and 10 50 a m worship. The eighth anniversary of the pastor is featured as 7 15 p m marks Two Strangers at a Funeral and the annual school of missions will be held.
A schedule notes gatherings on Friday evenings October 17 24 and 31 with a covered dish supper served at 6 30 each night.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will gather Monday at 2 30 p m with hostesses Mrs W A Kirkpatrick and Mrs R E Hickman. Mrs Mark Montgomery leads the program on India and Alaska with Mrs R L Sears conducting the devotional. The Spiritual Life lesson covers chapter four of Choosing Christ's Way. Reporter.
Anne Queen Ownby born August 3, 1855 in Shelbyville Tennessee died October 4, 1941 at Era Cooke County Texas after a fall broke her hip. She lived in Graydon Era and Grayson County with numerous nieces and nephews, last survivor of eleven siblings. Funeral held in Eva Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Morgan with a large turnout and choir of great nieces and great nephews.
L J Truett, 72, former county attorney of Collin County, died Thursday. His career included service in local government and public affairs, with obituary noting his contributions to the legal community and region.
Funeral services were held in McKinney for a long illness victim and brother of Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas and Rev. J. L. Truett of Whitewright. Survived by wife, two sons Luther and Harvey, and two daughters Mrs Ward Worthy and Addie Lee Truett. mourners from Whitewright included Rev. J. L. Truett and Mrs Olive Myrick.
John Clymer 61 died suddenly at home near Whitewright. Services conducted at Bells Baptist Church with Rev. Henders on and Rev. Chumbley. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Bells. Survived by wife Sallie Hess, four sons, two daughters, two brothers, and ten grandchildren.
The famous American poet Oliver Wendell Holmes stayed in an Eastern hotel for weeks. When departing, he agreed to write a souvenir in the register and penned a quip about the waiters getting the change and the landlord getting the rest.
Regular inspection of the home will prevent injuries due to falling bricks, stone trimmings or other materials loosened through age or weather.
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