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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

5

We Heard About Local Visiting Travelers Across Town

A long list of residents visiting relatives and friends in Dallas Fort Worth Bonham Benton Ark Wichita Kan Marshall Sher man and other nearby towns. Mentions include Sandra Fiorini visiting grandfather W E LaRoe and Mrs A B Hemphill visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson.

Sandra Fiorini Dallas W. E. LaRoe Mrs A. B. Hemphill of Joe Johnson Don Collins Fred Garner Fort Worth H. S. Brooks W. W. Jones Benton, Kan Hal Jenkins Wichita, Kan Howard Cook

Visitors from far and near join weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs Gene Lyons and son of Winnsboro spent the weekend with their parents. Beverly Bassett of Kilgore visits Labor Day with her parents. Joyce Davis of Patterson Calif visits her father J H Goodwin and sister Bennie Chesser. W M Pierson travels to Long Beach Calif and Cordoc Calif to visit children. Earl Fields heads to Kansas City to see son R W Terry and family. Leslie Holland of Dallas spends weekend with parents Carl and daughters Nancy and Elizabeth return home. Many relatives visit Mr and Mrs R E Simpson including Bob and Ernest Simpson Columbia Ky Paul Simpson Valley Mills George Simpson Dallas Lester Simpson Houston Ted Spinks Amarillo Paul Simpson Jr Grand Prairie G H Simpson Bells Paul Oliver Tioga Arthur Coonrod Bonham and Ruby Neal Leonard.

Leslie Holland Dallas Carl Holland Nancy Elizabeth R. E. Simpson Bob Simpson Ernest Simpson Columbia Paul Simpson Valley Mills George Simpson Lester Simpson M. M. Simpson Houston Ted Spinks Bill Amarillo Paul Simpson Jr Grand Prairie G. H. Simpson Bells Paul Oliver Tioga Arthur Coonrod Bonham Ruby Neal Leonard

Morris Hamilton and Joe Morris Jr wed in Durant Oklahoma

Miss Jeanette Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Winifred Hamilton of the Desert community and Mr Joe Morris Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joe Morris of Whitewright route 1 were married at Durant Oklahoma on August 28 They will reside at 415 South Vaden street Sherman Mr Morris is employed at Perrin Air Force Base

Jeanette Hamilton Winifred Hamilton Desert Joe Morris Jr Joe Morris Whitewright Route 1 Durant Okla South Vaden Street Sherman Morris Perrin Air Force Base

Grayson County 4 H Rally Day Begins Aug 27 at Woodlake

Grayson County 4 H Clubs held a Rally Day at Woodlake under Miss Alice Guthrie and Stanley Oakley with Miss Zelma Moore and Nick Owen directing. Registration opened at 8 30 with an education program on learning and soil conservation followed by demonstrations on electricity copper craft a plant er box and a concluding flag ceremony and weiner roast. Attendees from Whitewright 4 H included Donna Kay Franklin Joyce Thornhill Janet Smith Bobby Kay Cawthon Sarah Stephens June Gail Bond Bobby Phillips and Jimmie Smith with leaders Frances Stephens and Rev and Mrs Lee Smith.

Grayson County Woodlake Alice Guthrie Stanley Oakley Zelma Moore Nick Owen Wright Trinidad Mr. Oakley Miss Guthrie Whitewright Donna Kay Franklin Joyce Thornhill Janet Smith Bobby Kay Cawthon Sarah Stephens June Gail Bond Bobby Phillips Jimmie Smith Frances Stephens Lee Smith

Natural Gas Leaders Highlight Local Meeting Program

Earl received credit for his remarks as Miss Betty Salem of Lone Star Gas Company spoke on natural gas. A colored film on the industry followed with Frank Chase operating the projector. Dr. Guy Newman of Waco gave a revival talk at the First Baptist Church as part of the program.

Earl Betty Salem Lone Star Gas Company Frank Chase Sherman Mr. Cole Guy Newman Waco First Baptist Church

Wedding Supper Honors Dallas Couple at Bonham Church

Mr and Mrs Raymond Walt hosted a wedding supper Saturday for Mr and Mrs Harold Eugene Dial of Dallas. The ceremony occurred at Bonham Methodist Church at five with Rev Stone Ryesinger officiating. Attendants were the bride's sisters and their husbands Troyce Walt and Melvin Young of Dallas. The bride, former Miss Nancy Millikin, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Carol Milliken.

Raymond Walt Harold Eugene Dial Dallas Bonham Stone Ryesinger Troyce Walt Melvin Young Nancy Millikin Carol Milliken

1770 law on seduction nullifies marriages by cosmetics

The item notes an English act from 1770 declaring that women who seduce or coerce men into marriage with scents paints cosmetics or other adornments shall face penalties for witchcraft or similar offenses and the marriage would be void.

Churches and clergy listings in Newton area notice

Church schedule and leadership for multiple Newton area churches including First Presbyterian Assembly of God First Baptist First Methodist Central Christian Cross Roads Presbyterian Bethel Baptist Tom Bean Methodist Presbyterian with pastors and service times noted. The listing also names Sunday School times and special services for several congregations.

First Presbyterian Church North Texas Lee H. Smith Floyd Bassett First Baptist Church Newton Cole Training Union Cross Roads Tom Bean H. P. Williamson Denison Methodist Whitewright Presbyterian Clifford Phoebus

Pilot Grove Church of Christ Service Times

Grady Langford is minister at Pilot Grove Church of Christ. Evening worship is at 8 15 and Thursday evening service is also at 8 15.

Pilot Grove Church

Household Hints For Frugal Home Cures And Quick Tricks

Practical tips to prevent broom slippage against walls by inserting a broom into a hollow rubber ball, remove onion odor with celery rubbed hands, substitute baking powder from baking soda and cream of tartar, deter insects in wet paint with citronella or wintergreen, and craft aluminum foil coasters cut with pinking shears for large parties.

Mixups Over Program Distribution In Local Event

Last week a mixup led to both Earl Blanton and Newton Cole arriving with programs. Officials confirmed the confusion arose from overlapping duties and ensured correct distribution moving forward.

Earl Blanton Newton Cole

Four Dionne Sisters Plan Futures After Emilie’s Death

The surviving Dionne quintuplets, mourning Emilie, announce plans to study in Montreal next month. Marie and Annette will attend Marguerite-Bourgeoys College with Annette focusing on piano and Marie pursuing a general course. Cecile and Yvonne will train as nurses at Notre Dame de lEsperance Hospital.

North Bay Ontario Emilie Montreal Marie Annette Marguerite-Bourgeoys College Cecile Yvonne Notre Dame de l’Esperance

Cure for kinky hair ends in lye accident in Fort Worth

Birthell Porter Jr. a 12 year old Negro of 1603 Harding was left with chemical burns after a 14 year old girl allegedly applied lye to straighten his hair. The incident highlights unsafe home chemical use.

Fort Worth Birthell Porter Jr Harding Birthell

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