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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
5
Whitewright and nearby towns share social notes with visits among Sears Bennett Boone and other families. People travel to Dallas Oklahoma City Sherman and Denton for schooling relatives and medical care. Local births and illnesses are reported along with a reminder to subscribe to The Whitewright Sun.
Donald P Hudgins P F C and Betty Jean Hensley were married at Danville Illinois Sept 8 by Rev Frank Kennedy. Hudgins, son of A A Hudgins Whitewright, enlisted in the Army Air Corps after Whitewright High School 1940. Betty Jean Hensley, Arkansas City Kansas, a musician active in several orchestras and bands, is the daughter of John Hensley. They plan to reside at 800 East Sangamon Rantoul Illinois.
Miss Dorotha Darwin Miss Velma Holland Miss Claire Doss Bert Rus sell Floyd Everheart Jr Al Thorn ton and Rudolph Russell went to Denton this week to attend North Texas State Teachers College in a local educational outing.
Miss Vernelle Wilkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wilkinson east of town wed Rev Harold Cates son of Rev and Mrs R L Cates of Randolph Friday at 7 pm. The ceremony took place at the home of Rev M C Sooter of Ector who officiated. They will reside in Commerce where the groom pastors a church near the city and teaches school.
The H D Club met all day at Mrs. Oran Sears home with members reporting on the state convention in Beaumont and the Farmers Short Course at College Station. Miss Eunice King demonstrated inexpensive meat dishes. Mrs. Carl May elected club reporter and Mrs. Lee Wilson council delegate. Next gathering set for Sept 25 at 2 pm at Miss Lola Scott’s home.
Sherman attorney Joe Keith spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on Friday. He critiqued the Texas Constitution as antiquated and urged a new constitution, noting its parts and the lengthy printing requirements. Palace theatre owner T. M. Hasty attended, and Clay Horton will lead next Friday’s program.
The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Church met Wednesday at 3 p m in Mrs. Mary Perkinson's home. Officers elected for the year were Jennie Crittenden president Ed Martin enlargement Olive Myrick fellowship Ben Savage devotional Co Ginnis stewardship Chess Pope secretary Mary Perkinson treasurer. An hour of social activity followed with refreshments for ten members and three associate members.
A 7 to 9 pm shower honoring Mrs. Frank Coffman of her remodeled home drew more than 150 guests. Hostesses Mrs. Frank Phillips and Mrs. Jesse Wallace served lemonade and cake, with many gifts for the new home. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stapleton and Mrs. H. C. Allen of Sherman.
Hickman Sunday School Class of First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday at the Lilley home with Miss Margaret Lilley hosting. Sixteen members one guest and one new member attended. Prizes awarded for tackiness. A rummage sale was voted for Saturday in the Bay building. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Clay Horton with co-hostesses Mrs. Paul Cook and Mrs. Fred Cook.
A Sunday gathering at Coffey Mill Lake celebrated Mrs. Mary Burchfield of Ector who recovered from a long illness and her son Fenton on furlough from Fort Lewis Washington. Guests included multiple Burchfield relatives and spouses from Ector Bells Trenton Amity Arkansas.
Central Christian Church announces Sunday school and communion at 10 a m. Church calendar urges attendance and fellowship activities for parishioners and visitors.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb, pastor preaches at 10 50 a m with Sunday school led by R P Montgomery superintendent at 10 a m and evening sermon 7 45 p m titled A Working Church Faith Keeps Her Eyes on God is the morning topic.
SYRUP OF BLACK-DRAUGHT is a tasty liquid that most children will welcome whenever they need a laxative. It has the same main ingredient as BLACK-DRAUGHT, its older companion. It gives refreshing relief from familiar symptoms of a laxative need. Comes in two sizes: 25c and 50c.
The First Presbyterian Church announces services at 10 50 a m with What God Is Saying to Us and 7 15 p m with Living on Earth after Death.
Rev Opie Tullos is listed as pastor with the church schedule: Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 8 p m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m.
Sunday school attendance and singing noted with invites for next week. Leonard visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Bud Henry and Norene with L. W. Henry and Aunt Sallie Williams. Betty Jo Rich travels with grandparents to New Mexico. Henryetta memorial for John Pippin. Veterans Hospital admission prompts B. E. Hunter’s operation in Dallas.
Dike and Marl W. son hosted dinner for Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson. Willa Jean and Doris Hunter joined grandparents in a Lake Fannin fish fry for REA officials and employees. Dorothy White begins work at J. C. Penney Bonham. Rev. Odie Carey of Ector to preach Sunday. Mae Mynatt of Miami visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rich.
Dr. T. C. Richardson of Dallas urged the South to focus on a cotton insect control program rather than appealing to Washington. Speaking at the Southwest Cotton Insect Conference in Shreveport, he claimed the region could regain 60 percent of the nation's cotton crop and praised cotton oil men and ginning interests as key educators aiding county agents and extension workers.
A joke notes a new lodger described as impulsive, and reveals his occupation as a blacksmith. The quip plays on the double meaning of fighting heat and hot metal during his work.
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