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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
3
Mrs. Janiece Hall announces Rev. E. E. Shaffer missionary from Thailand will be guest speaker at Assembly of God Church on Wednesday September 30 at 7:30 p m. Shaffer directed the Servicemen's Center in Thailand and Korea.
Mrs Hugh Hunter and her brother Leon Bennett were honored with a birthday dinner at Copper Field Inn in Sherman last Friday night by Mrs Leon Bennett. Special guests were the parents of the honorees Mr and Mrs G V Bennett.
Betsy Parkes explains why indoor humidity matters in cold dry winters. Low moisture dries walls, floors, and furniture and causes shocks and throat irritation. Arvin Industries offers solid state humidifiers with automatic humidistats for whole house control, with a free leaflet available by writing Betsy Parkes, Box 88112, Indianapolis.
Mrs Vestal, new president of the local PTA, leads preparations for a carnival set for October 3, 1970. The theme These Are our Children highlights child involvement in each meeting. The year also aims for a Tom Thumb wedding and a talent show, with broad school activity participation.
A long list of visits and stays among local families notes Mr and Mrs Douglas Woodson in Hurst with relatives, Calv in Mee Knight in McKinney, Elizabeth Routh from Shawnee visiting, Frances Stephens moving to Tom Bean, and Vestal recovering at home after surgery in Dallas. Several Sherman area residents are mentioned in hospital, nursing home, and travel contexts with relatives in many towns including Bells, McKinney, Princeton, Joplin, and Garland.
The Dorcas Class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday night for a covered dish supper and elected officers for the new year. Assistant teacher Virginia McFatridge led, with Ruby Gramar as president, Dorotha Gosnell vice president, Daisy Stepp secretary, Juanita Slaughter treasurer, Bonnie Brown social chair, Lillie Mae Slaughter group leader, and Jane Skaggs as a member. Mrs. Paul Geers teaches the class. Navy Airman Apprentice Thomas J. Moore, husband of Clydene Brown of Route 2 Whitewright, graduated from Aviation Electrician's Mate School at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stanbaugh are the parents of a son born September 17 at Memorial Hospital in Denison. The family thanks friends for kindness shown at home and thanks Dr. Geers and staff for their kindnesses. May God bless you all. Terrel Cowart
The Town and Country Club met at 10 a.m. Thursday at Firemen's Hall with Mrs. Mae bel Vestal presiding over a brief meeting. Eleven members answered roll call, learned nylon net food scrapers, and shared arts and crafts. Three new members joined, and refreshments followed for all. Next meeting is 10 a.m. on Thursday October 1st with Mrs. Judy Kay Musselman hosting.
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