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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
5
Locals report numerous visitors and travels among Dallas Sherman and Bonham residents. A son was born to O B Rutledge in October 1937. Several families and individuals from Leonard Denison Dallas Sherman and other towns are listed as spending weekends with relatives or visiting friends, with many going to Sherman Bonham Dallas and Dallas area.
Mr and Mrs Earl Martin return to Morrillton Ark after visiting relatives here. Several Bonham residents host guests from Greenville Denton and Arlington. Local births, illness, and funerals noted along with church and civic meetings. Fidelis Class installs officers at First Baptist Church led by Mrs C J Meador and others.
Lem A. Matthews 75 died 10 a m Sunday at his West Whitewright home after illness. Born June 9 1862 in Warren County Tennessee he lived in Grayson County since 1908 farming near Pilot Grove. Survived by wife Augie and 4 sons 6 daughters 23 grandchildren and multiple siblings. The service was at Church of Christ Leonard Church of Christ ministers officiated with interment in Pilot Grove Cemetery. many relatives from Whitewright Leonard Blue Ridge Savoy and Greenville attended.
James Arthur Riddle five months old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Riddle died Monday night in a Sherman hospital where he had been treated last week Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at City Cemetery conducted by Rev L O Evans
Funeral services for Mrs Ottie Murley 36 of Sherman were held at the Pilot Grove Baptist Church with Rev Joe Rice officiating. Interment followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery. She died of pneumonia at Wilson N Jones hospital in Sherman. Born April 17 1901 she lived at Pilot Grove until marrying Rev W R Marley in 1923 at Van Alstyne and moving near Sherman. Surviving: husband parents two daughters two brothers five sisters plus numerous in laws and relatives.
Mrs. Jack Harper hosted a Wednesday afternoon celebration for her daughter Annette from three to five. Fifty five children attended, enjoying games and refreshments in a social party setting.
The Home Demonstration Club will meet Saturday November 6 at 2 PM at Mrs John Oliver's home for an achievement day program.
Smythe-Brown returns home in gloom over business troubles. His wife offers practical help by proposing immediate cost cuts. Her cheerful suggestion highlights frugality as a remedy, stating she will forgo wearing a new diamond necklace to the theater that evening.
A brief humorous exchange reveals a couple arranging a theatre outing. The husband notes the tickets are for tomorrow night and urges dress preparation, while the wife agrees to dress immediately. The light dialogue captures domestic expectations and anticipates an evening out.
Trenton, Mahurin and other HD clubs are invited to attend the meet ing.
Mr and Mrs W J Martin hosted a Sunday gathering for friends and relatives celebrating Mr Martins sixty first birthday. Attendees included H L Martin and family Ida Mae and Ralph Earl Martin Morrillton Ark W L Martin Frank Nadine Edgar Ayers Leland May Lou Ann W H Medearis Eunice Lavada Mildred Ayers and siblings Lester Wayne and Roy Martin.
About 30 ex service men attended the American Legion meeting Tuesday night. Earl Fields and T H Cunningham were elected park board members to replace J R Waldrum who moved to Nocona and J H Hollingsworth who is deceased. Arthur Badgett was elected chaplain to succeed Waldrum. Crozier Hassler became sergeant at arms and Fred Garner custodian. Other officers include W O Houston post commander Earl Fields vice commander and Allen T Short adjutant. Five new members were enrolled raising total membership to 25.
The Whitewright Music Club gathered last Thursday with Miss Tommie Chenoweth at her studio. The program included a piano solo The Eagle by McDowell, Mrs J C McMillin on Indian legends and folklore, and a story of Indian Legends by Mrs F D Layman. N L Manning elected delegate and A L Jackson alternate to the Second District Federation meeting in Sherman November 5 and 6. Hallowe en decorations and Mrs Minnie Owens of San Antonio, Chenoweths sister, attended as guest. Officers listed include Miss Chenoweth as press officer.
Dent and Mrs. R. T. Pennington were listed as president and vice president respectively, with Mrs. Paul Ryan as recording secretary and Mrs. J. C. McMillin as corresponding secretary. Other officers included Mrs. N. Manning as treasurer and Mrs. A. L. Jackson as critic, with Mrs. F. D. Layman serving as parliamentarian.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb pastor leads Sunday services including 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon Christ's Conquest of the Frontiers. The church closes its Centennial Foreign Missions participation with a special offering. Junior Intermediate Society worships in basement. No evening service. joint worship with Baptists due to their meetings.
Rev. A. D. Rogers of Denton will preach at Central Christian Church at 11 a m Sunday. There will be no evening service due to revival at the Baptist Church.
The Sun states a charge of one cent per word for cards of banks pie suppers entertainments with admission charges. If no money is raised the item is news and not charged. Reminders to send payment with notices and to use Sun Want Ads for selling.
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