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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1953

Page

5

Local residents share travels and events across states

W E LaRoe returned from Dallas. Mr and Mrs W M Pierson came back from California. Several families visited relatives in Dallas, Sherman, Gainesville and other towns. The Fidelis Class meets tonight in Sherman. production manager Patricia Manning named in Dallas. County Line Singing Convention at Hebron Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. W. M. Pierson California Patricia Manning Whitewright Rogers Smith Advertising Agency Dallas Ray Manning Leonard

Presbyterian Missionary Society Holds September Meeting

The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday at Mrs. Emmet Penns home for a brief business session and a thought for the day. President Mrs. Homer Sears reported on the Paris Presbyterial Retreat at Lake Texoma. Five Whitewright women attended: Mrs. R. L. Sears, Mrs. Fred Cook Sr., Mrs. Homer Sears, Mrs. Lydia Henry and Mrs. Lee Smith. Program leader was Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. who invited Mrs. Vera Hickman for the Spiritual Life devotional. Mrs. Cook presented the annual Synodical Prayer Retreat service assisted by several members. Social hour and refreshments followed.

Presbyterian Missionary Society Emmet Penn Homer Sears Paris Lake Texoma Whitewright R. L. Sears Fred Cook Sr Lydia Henry Lee Smith Vera Hickman

First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Meets

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting with strong attendance. North Circle members led an instructive lesson titled What Is the Advance Program Doing To Us, showing the denomination's growth in spreading the gospel at home and abroad. President Mrs Roy Blanton presided and adjourned until the second Monday in October.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church North Circle Roy Blanton

Little Rock Home Demonstration Club Meets With Guests

The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met last Thursday at 2 p m with 14 members present. Guests Mrs. Cecil Shaw and Miss Walla Hopper attended. Mrs. Bob Cawthon chaired the business session and plans to improve the club house were discussed. The thought for the day was read.

Little Rock Cecil Shaw Walla Hopper Bob Cawthon

Little Rock Club Minutes Reported With Picnic

Mrs. Floyd Harris reported on the council picnic as nine members from the Little Rock club attended. Mrs. Sims Wortham read the minutes and roll call. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cawthon with help from Mrs. J G Blanks. Next meeting is 2 p.m. Sept. 24. members urged to attend and bring hammers and paint brushes.

Floyd Harris Little Rock Club Sims Wortham Cawthon J. G. Blanks

Women Society of Christian Service Meets at Local Home

WSCS members gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. home with Mrs. F. M. Echols as co host. Mrs. James Bryant led the program with several named participants. The District Conference will be held at the Methodist Church here Tuesday September 22 and all church women are invited.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Griffin Dollarhide Jr F. M. Echols James Bryant Clint Hennig Philip Earnheart A. M. Bryant Floyd Everheart Roby Childress Ott Lackey R. R. Summers Methodist Church

We Know Him By Keeping His Commandments

A brief biblical quotation notes that knowledge of Christ is evidenced by obedience to his commandments, citing I John 2 3 as the basis for the claim. The wording emphasizes faith demonstrated through conduct.

I John

Sunday Morning Service Led by Rev Clanton W Newbill

Sunday morning worship at 11 00 led by Rev Clanton W Newbill of Celina. Evening service follows at 8 00. Sunday School after the morning service with Mrs Clifford Pheobus as superintendent.

Clanton W. Newbill Celina Clifford Pheobus

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The North Texas Larger Parish notes Rev. Lee H. Smith as Pastor Director. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. with Floyd Bassett as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11:00 o'clock.

First Presbyterian Church North Texas Lee H. Smith Floyd Bassett Lee H. Smith, Whitewright H. P. Williamson Denison Methodist Whitewright Presbyterian

Reverend Lee H. Smith Pastor-Director Of Whitewright Church

Church notices list Reverend Lee H. Smith of Whitewright as pastor director. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. Worship services occur on the first and third Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church Service Schedule

Bethel Baptist Church led by Pastor U. C. Broach lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 o clock Training Union at 7 p m and Evening service at 8 p m

Bethel Baptist Church U. C

Pilot Grove Church Holds Thursday Night Sermons

The Pilot Grove Church of Christ now conducts preaching services each Thursday night with Winston Atkinson of Plano delivering the sermons. Everyone is invited to attend.

Pilot Grove

Once Over by R. B. Lockhart

A Pittsburg Gazette ponder column notes humor in modern life and politics. It contrasts work and government wage debates with common sense and nostalgia while musing on progress and happiness across eras.

R. B. Lockhart Pittsburg

Church Schedules and Ministers Listed in Local Churches

Vernon M Newland is minister with Mae Hall as Sunday School superintendent. Services listed include Sunday School 10 am and Morning Worship 11 am. Harold S Taylor is pastor with Church School 10 am and evening worship 7:30 pm. Newton Cole leads First Baptist Church with Sunday School 9:55 am and Morning Worship 10:55 am and Training Union 6:30 pm. Ministers Rev H P Williamson and Rev Lee H Smith named from nearby churches.

Vernon M. Newland Mae Hall Harold S. Taylor Methodist Youth Fellowship First Baptist Churh Newton Cole Training Union

Inventors Strive to End All Workload

The passage notes that people grow unhappy during brief utility outages and praises inventors as the hardest working, always seeking a solution to eliminate labor. It frames technology as a remedy for everyday disruptions and labor burdens.

Our mother and a grandson’s discipline contrast

Norah Smaridge reflects on a mother who raised children with care yet now faces a grandson who tests her rules. The contrast highlights affectionate but stern parenting across generations. A Britannica note states no true antelopes are found in America.

America

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