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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
13
Miss Cora Lee Head accepts employment in Denison. Several locals visit Sherman St. Vincent’s Hospital patients. Michael Byrne of New York stays with the LaRoe family. Dozens of relatives and friends travel to Turner Falls, Dallas, Houston, Sherman, Cooper, and other towns.
Social visits span Farmersville Abilene and Sherman with several families hosting gatherings. Local church groups meet in Denison and Sherman while Whitewright welcomes new Katy agent O H Taylor and wife moving from Lancaster. Grandfather news spark Broadcasts in town as E W Fields shares family joy.
The women of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage sale two Saturdays September 17 and 24 in the building west of the C. J. Meador store. Lots of bargains.
Bethel Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Dorothy Vandagriff’s home for an all day session with five members and three guests present. Miss Zelma Moore spoke on better lighting in the kitchen and a covered dish lunch was served. The next meeting, Sept 22, will be hosted by Mrs. L. L. Wendell and all members are urged to attend.
Mrs. James Gosnell hosted a birthday celebration for her daughter Judy on her fifth birthday September 11 at her parents home, with guests including June Bond Betty Williams Sandra Montgomery Laura Gene Williams Bobby Coggins Linda Parnell Patricia Coggins Amy Jo Alexander Rochelle Alexander Gail Wilson Kathy Wilson Patricia Ashinhurst Donna Ashinhurst Joan Harrison Delores Johnson Louise Vestal Linda Harrelson Janna Jay Lynnis Jameson Elizabeth Holland Patty Bartlett Darlene DeBerry Elizabeth.
List of attendees includes Sarah Stephens Patty Badgett DeAnna Alexander and Karen Ann Darwin. Games were played and photos taken. Cake ice cream and candy served. Favors included balloons whistles and gum. Mrs Gosnell assisted by Mrs J P Darwin and Mrs James Robnett. Also present were several other ladies.
Miss Lou Rae Holcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs Mose Holcomb of Ely and Dick Waite Jr son of Mr and Mrs Dick Waite of Bonham were married August 28 in Marietta Oklahoma The Rev D D Washburn officiated The bride a Whitewright High School graduate has worked in Sherman Waite a Comanche Oklahoma graduate will reside in Comanche.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. W. R. Milam's home with Mrs. Ed Martin as hostess. Miss Zelma Moore spoke on better lighting in the kitchen. A nominating committee for new officers was appointed, including Miss Viva Phillips, Mrs. Ralph Wallace and Mrs. Carl May. Refreshments served to 11 members and five guests.
Last Friday the Denison skating rink hosted a skating party for the Methodist Intermediate Sunday school class. Attendees included Juanita Thrasher Dixie Watkins Lillie Carpenter Roy Truman Carpenter Emma Jane Justice Betty Page Dorothy Joe Burchfield Jimmy Nossaman Nancy Sue May Flora Williams Margaret Williams Carol Kilgree Peggy Parnell Jerry Lee Norris Robert Hull Bobby Norris Clyde Hye pok Arlen Dirk Jameson Jackie Nossaman Dell Sanderson Norma Smith Lindal Norris George Burleson Lee Norris and Rev A D Jameson with spouses.
Rotary Club program chair Clay Horton introduced Sam Montgomery WHL football coach who discussed the Tigers season outlook and football future. He did not forecast an undefeated run but expressed confidence.
Musical numbers by Miss Janis Horton and Mrs. Margaret Melton featured actions. Horton recently resigned to take a position in Sherman public schools and was given a radio by the club. Melton was elected to succeed her.
Mrs B W Newman hosted a formal tea Friday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 o clock to honor the recent bride Mrs Don Newman. All white flowers and bridal accents filled the house while ninety three guests called including out of town visitors from Sherman Fort Worth Dallas and Virginia.
A White House caller said President Truman is confident Congress will pass federal aid to education. Dr Andrew D Holt head of the National Education Association delivered an engrossed resolution thanking him for his efforts on federal school aid.
The second Harvard building, completed in 1654, was intended for the instruction of the Indians.
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