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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
5
A long list of local acquaintances traveled and visited in Dallas Greenville Denison Fort Worth and other cities. The items include relatives and friends visiting each other and a Baptist W M A circle meeting with ten attendees. News mentions cemetery and funeral attendance as well as old friends reconnecting in 1920s Whitewright and nearby towns.
Miss Gladys Ray visits in San Antonio and Austin. Families in Dallas Abilene Bonham and Ada Oklahoma host weekend guests. Rev J W Polk promotes Bishop Martin radio broadcast for Methodist Orphans Home. Oct 22 marks Mrs T B Blanton 80th birthday. Glenna Sue McCollum’s third birthday party. Pfc Billy H Henley completes 19 week Army air repair course at Fort Eustis. Roscoe Vestal returns from Texhoma for 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Vestal. Al Petty Denton County agent earns distinguished service award at national convention for dairy gains.
Raymond J Phillips once of Whitewright and Ivanhoe in Fannin County now resides in Arkansas and is reported ill at Washington County Hospital in Fayetteville. Whteboro visitor Jack Biggerstaff came Tuesday as the Biggerstaffs moved to Whitesboro last month to be near Mrs Biggerstaff's Gordonville school work.
WSCS met Monday to conclude the study The Church of Southeast Asia under director Mrs. John Polk. Members present included Mrs. Childress and ten others with guests Miss Mae Hall and Mrs. J G Simmons from Vernon. Refreshments were served to 14 members and two guests. The next meeting, Day of Prayer, will be at the church on Oct 9.
The piece warns radio medicinal ads promise many things but rarely guarantee results. It notes newspaper inserts for hair restorers and flesh reducers often claim items are not sold by mail. It urges readers to consult a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Friday Literary Club met at 3 p m in Miss Lena Mae Gowdy's home with Mrs R R Summers presiding. Mrs James Bryant led a program on Introductory Survey including America as the Melting Pot and Gateway to America with Ellis Island noted. Refreshments served for 19 members.
Joy Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. M. W. McLauchlin’s home and planned programs for the year. Officers elected include Mrs. W. E. Stanford as chairman Mrs. L. E. Alexander secretary treasurer Mrs. Edgar Ayers Royal Service chairman Mrs. Carl Edwards foreign missions Mrs. Clarence Tillett Jr Bible study Mrs. William Harrelson community missions and Mrs. M. W. McLauchlin reporter.
Rose Ann Bunch called the G A meeting to order on Wednesday. The secretary read the previous minutes. Judy Gosnell led the G A song. Brenda Geers led in prayer. Plans were made for a party at 4 00 p m at Mrs Paul Geers home.
The Rebekah Class at the Baptist church held a tacky party Tuesday evening with 17 members and two visitors. Mrs. Clarence Bond won the tackiest prize. New officers include President Mrs. Clarence Bond and several other named officers. Refreshments followed games and moving pictures were planned for the next class party.
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