Weekend visits and social notes from local towns
Dallas visitors, travels and family connections appear in a page of social notes. Names include Vernon, Grady Stepp, Baylor Hospital, Windom, Denison, Hugo, Irving, Sherman, Whitesboro, Dallas, and Paris area towns. Highlights mention Airman First Class J B Mullins arriving in France for two months, a 79th birthday for O C Bowen, and a Baptist Circle meeting with mission study and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mullins
J. B. Mullins
France
Local Girl to Wed Elizabeth Ann Morris
Mr and Mrs Robert Morris of Whitewright announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ann to Charles Olen Bangs son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Bangs of Trenton. No definite wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris
Whitewright
Elizabeth Ann
Charles Olen Bangs
Marvin Bangs
Trenton
Atnip Engagement Set for Betty Atnip and Jack McSpedden
Bonham announces the engagement of Betty Atnip of Dallas to Jack McSpedden of Sherman. Betty works for the Veterans Administration in Dallas while Jack, a Baylor alum, is in the auditing division of Western Union in Dallas. The wedding is planned for Oct 28 at First Baptist Church Oak Cliff with residence in Dallas. Mr. McSpedden formerly resided in Whitewright and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Atnip
Bonham
Betty Atnip
Dallas
Jack McSpedden
J. L. McSpedden
Sherman
Mr. McSpedden
Miss Atnip
Veterans’ Administration
Baylor University
Waco
Western Union
First Baptist Church
Oak Cliff
McSpedden
Whitewright
Cheep Cheep Blue Birds Elect New Officers
The Cheep Cheep Bluebirds met Tuesday with Mrs. J. T. Holloway and Mrs. Leon White as leaders. New officers were elected: President Cathy Hicks, vice president Rhonda Bonds, treasurer Sara White, secretary Connie Barkley, reporter Susan Holloway, door keeper Suzanne Bodine, homekeeper Vicki Garner, refreshment leader Freda Murphy, candlelighter Betty House. The meeting closed with the Blue Bird prayer.
Junior 4-H Club Elects Officers for New Year
The Junior 4-H Club met last Thursday in the seventh grade room at the school. Gail Wilson called the meeting to order and officers were elected: President Gail Wilson, Vice President Karen Darwin, Secretary and Treasurer Sandra Kelly, Reporter Anita Frisby, Council Delegates Nancy Dollarhide and Kathy Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Wilson
Karen Darwin
Sandra Kelly
Anita Frisby
Nancy Dollarhide
Kathy Wilson
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Clyde Sadler at Home
Mrs Clyde Sadler was honored with a surprise birthday party Saturday afternoon. Gifts were presented by guests and others were sent. Hostesses Mrs Alton Bowen and Mrs Edgar Henson served cake and coffee to several attendees including Mrs W A Phillips and Mrs O E Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Sadler
Alton Bowen
Edgar Henson
W. A. Phillips
O. E. Head
Maude Belew
D. E. McCoy
Ernest Smith
Mary Darwin
Tom Brown
Marvin Smith
Dallas
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club notes meeting
Mrs. Fred Garner hosted the Whitewright club gathering at her home. President J C McMillin led prayers and singing, with plans for a November bake sale and an annual report. They set attendance for the October 19 Achievement Day luncheon in Sherman courthouse assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garner
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
J. C. McMillin
Joe Miller
Tom Brown
Ralph Wallace
Sherman Court House
Winnie Hamilton
Tweety Blue Birds Elect New Officers for Next Month
Tweety Blue Birds met in the Camp Fire building Thursday afternoon with all members present. President Jana Wilson opened the meeting and officers were elected: Joanna Robinson president Christi Johnson vice president Mary Lynn England secretary Jana Wilson treasurer Lora Beth Vestal song leader and Sharon Hasting candlelighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana Wilson
Janice Hennig
Lora Vestal
Vicki Burleson
Joanna Robinson
Christi Johnson
Mary Lynn England
Lora Beth Vestal
Sharon Hasting
Hennig
Clint Hennig
Joe Robinson
Wallace Wilson
Bethel W. M. U. Bible Study Meets at Church
The Bethel W M U met at the church Monday for Bible study with 11 members present. Mrs J H Gosnell taught Sharing My Saviour in the Home, Mrs Laura Jo Alexander presided at business, and the group sang Let Others See Jesus in You. Mrs M W Williams read missionaries names and dismissed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bethel W. M. U
J. H. Gosnell
Laura Jo Alexander
Jesus
M. W. Williams
Fidelis Church Weekly Schedule
The Fidelis church lists a Thursday October 20 party at 7 p m and a full Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 55 a m worship at 10 55 a m. Evening activities include beginner primary junior and youth choir at 5 30 p m training union at 6 p m and worship at 7 p m. Meetings Monday host Lottie Moon Joy Russell and Rex Ray Circles at 2 30 2 30 and 2 00 p m respectively. Wednesday features prayer meeting at 7 p m and adult choir at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
Lottie Moon
Joy Russell
Rex Ray
Sunday Church Schedule with Evening Service
Sunday School at 10 a m. Worship at 10 55 a m. Bible study at 10 a m. Worship and communion at 11 a m. Evening worship at 6 p m. Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m.
First Methodist Church Schedule Published
Sunday School at 10 00 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m Fourth Sunday monthly at 5 30 p m Women Society of Christian Service meets first and third Monday at 3 00 p m Wes leyan Service Guild meets every other Monday at 7 30 p m
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
Assembly of God Church Weekly Schedule
The assembly lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 00 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 00 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God Church
Christ Ambassadors
Kentuckyown Baptist Church Service Schedule
Kentuckyown Baptist Church worship at 11:00 a m with a 7:00 p m service. Training Union at 7:00 p m. Wednesday features officers and teachers meeting at 7:00 p m and a prayer gathering at 7:30 p m.
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Bethel Baptist Church lists worship at 8:00 p m Sunday morning W M S at 2:00 p m an hour of prayer at 7 45 p m and choir practice at 8 30 p m as part of the weekly schedule.
Sidelined sergeant seeks Castro intelligence post
A dishonorably discharged U S Air Force sergeant who once tried to defect to Russia says the Cuban Air Force is considering his application for a Fidel Castro intelligence post. He was sentenced to three years in prison for desertion larceny and forgery and received an honorable discharge.
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U. S
Texas highway deaths drop 6 percent this year
The Department of Public Safety reported 1,626 Texas residents died in auto accidents on state highways this year, down from 1,725 deaths and 1,441 fatal wrecks last year. DPS officer Bill Carter noted the deaths declined by 6 percent and fatal accidents by 8 percent.
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Austin
Department of Public Safety
Texas
DPS
Bill Carter
Maugham Quips About Russians Drinking Style
The writer notes W Somerset Maugham commenting that Russians drink with sorrow and cry when drunk, describing frequent intoxication with a somber tone. The remark reflects an authorial aside rather than a full report on social behavior.
Nine Health Rules and a Cliffside Joke
A compact set of health maxims advises less eating more chewing, more walking and thinking, more play, sleep and giving. The joke contrasts a dangerous cliff warning with a native quip about removing a danger sign after no one fell, highlighting humor in caution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Bryan
J. P. Darwin
Grady Stepp
Baylor Hospital
J. W. Bell
Windom
L. F. Jacks
A. D. Asbill
Denison
Sidney Martin
O. L. Jones
David Price
Jeanette Jones
Guy Stedham
Los Angeles
Calif
W. H. Stedham
Stedham
Grady McCorstin
Woodville
Okla
Ross McCorstin
J. G. Simmons of
Vernon
Mrs
T. G. Doss
Mr. Simmons
Jodie and
Tommy
Stala Ratjohn
Aubrey O’niel
Hugo
Fenon Cathey
Irving
Elmer Bowen
Hale Center
Morris Bowen
Plainview
O. C. Bowen
Jack Thrasher
McKinney
W. M. Pierson
Harmon Shelby
Pierson
Tom Blanton
Lee May
Alfred Windham
Whites
Boro
Lankford
Ed Nicely
Savoy
Orpha Walt
Route 2
L. R. Dossey
Ira Fleming
Carl May
Jean
Grayson Oleo
BIG Tex Bacon
Springdale
First Presbyterian Church
Church OF Christ
First Methodist Church
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Complete Insurance Service
Stephens & Bryant
W. Somerset Maugham
Nestle
Folger's Coffee
Wolfe Brand
McS Bacey
Keith
Jack Mackerel
Diamond Tomatoes
Louis
Morton Hous
SUN Vale Bacon
Crocery & Market
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