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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1975
Page
3
Local social notes recap visits among Whitewright and area residents over the weekend and past week. Highlights include multiple family gatherings in Sherman Dallas Garland and Durant Oklahoma, plus births and weekend travels. A thought for the day on learning and asking questions.
Mac Woodruff announces plan to form adult education classes at the high school with a GED goal and self improvement courses. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the high school to recruit teachers and confirm plans. If turnout is strong, classes will run weekly Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call Mr Woodruff at the high school.
Royce Lay 80 died at 1 a.m. Thursday in Whitewright Nursing Home after years of illness. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. at Barnheart Funeral Chapel with Rev. Douglas Rymer and Rev. Dale Gore officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill. Born February 19 1895 in Nobility Community, he married Estelle Hogan November 24 1928 at Pink Hill. Survivors include his wife, three sons Ballon Lay Mitchell South Dakota Jack Lay Stillwater Minnesota and Dr James Lay Hartselle Alabama two sisters Georgie May Morris Dallas and Mardell Pumphrey Whitewright nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a member of Central Christian Church and a retired building contractor formerly with LaRoe Lumber Co. until retirement in 1964 due to ill health.
Services were held Saturday in the Schoem Funeral Home Covington Louisiana for Earl Wallace 77 born Whitewright son of Joe and Mollie Wallace and Grayson County College graduate Survivors include his wife Jennie Rockenschuh Young Wallace married April 16 1926 and several nieces and nephews survive
Oscar F. Worsham 89 died Monday morning in Whitewright Nursing Home. Services were held Wednesday at Barnheart Funeral Chapel with Rev. Douglas Rymer officiating. Burial in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Robert and Raymond Reece, a daughter Gladys Ross, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Family hours held Tuesday night.
Town and Country Club members toured the new elementary school with Supt Dick Capps hosting and praised Whitewright’s new building. In the business meeting Priscille Riker and Edith Alexander were appointed to attend a Sherman Democrat news meeting.
Bethel Woman's Missionary Union met for the Week of Prayer for State Missions. Mrs. Phyllis Williams led the program titled Tour of Texas for State Missions and prayed for missionaries. Mrs. Alva Key gave a student testimony. Mrs. Jessie Williams and Mrs. Johnnie England presented Tour Guide to the Multitudes. Mrs. Viola McKinney led prayers for the cities named. Mrs. Johnnie England chaired the business session. Bobbie K. McCartney reported from the nominating committee. A secret pot supper is planned for Monday September 15 departing from Mrs. Pat Pierce's home at 6:30. Closing prayer was led by Mrs. Alva Key. Next meeting set for October 6 with Mrs. Key in charge.
Dawson Propane Company Inc of Whitewright announces the purchase of Stargas the propane sales division of Lone Star Gas Co effective immediately. Stargas has served Bonham Sherman and Denison areas for twenty years. Adolph Barnes says the deal makes Dawson’s a major regional propane retailer and will expand service with competitive pricing. Additional staff will be added though names were unavailable.
Betty Crocker invites high school seniors to apply for the 22nd Betty Crocker Search for Leadership in Family Living with scholarships from $500 to $5,000. Enrollment ends October 31, 1975, and a 50 minute exam will be held December 2 to select state and national winners with awards and a Washington trip.
The Big Apple nickname for New York City spread via a campaign from the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau led by Charles Gillett. He says the term has roots in entertainment and sports, where playing in New York is likened to biting into The Big Apple.
Brain Food School lunch menus list daily meals from September 11 to September 19. Each entry notes a main dish, sides and a dessert, with standard bread butter and milk accompanying lunches.
Spotlight outlines the life of Mrs. Sidney B. Martin born August 28 1881 in Nobility daughter of Thomas and Cora Golden. She married Sidney B. Martin in 1900 and lived farming in Nobility and Desert communities. Active in Desert Presbyterian Church for over 60 years she painted wrote poems and contributed to church activities. Her family includes two daughters five grandchildren and one great grandchild with siblings and half-sisters listed. Community notices include visits from relatives church activities and condolences for Royce Lay and Oscar Worsham.
Citizens in this area have begun a fund to aid Mrs. Dottie Withrow who has been seriously ill with cancer. She must undergo costly medical treatment, and the financial burden is heavy. Friends have started a drive. Contributions may be made at First National Bank in Trenton or Whitewright.
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