Local notes from Whitewright and area society
Whitewright community news lists visits across Dallas Waxahachie Bonham and San Antonio plus local movements Jack Thrasher sells Honey Grove store moves back to Whitewright and other residents return from hospital Otto Russell Jr. travels from Port Arthur while theft at Oscar Mears near the High School is reported Booster Club appeals to locals and college students Wandadell Sanderson Johnny Massey Morris Fogle Gillett Guy Andrew named among Whitewright students attending colleges totaling about forty statewide.
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Whitewright
the Sun
Wandadell Sanderson
Johnny Massey
East Texas State College
Commerce
Morris Fogle Gillett
Dallas
Guy Andrew
University of Texas
Fidelis Class Elects Officers at Baptist Church meeting
At a Fidelis Sunday school class gathering in Mrs. Paul Stephens home, officers for the coming year were chosen. Mrs. C. J. Meador was named teacher, with the remainder to be announced.
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Fidelis
The
Baptist Church
Paul Stephens
C. J. Meador
Mrs G L Baugher Presides At Club Meeting
Mrs G L Baugher presided as president with officers listed including Mrs Elmo Wallace and Mrs E E Carter. After the business session 42 was played and refreshments were served to nineteen members and one guest, with hostesses named.
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Tom Brown
G. L. Baugher
Elmo Wallace
E. E. Carter
George Brown
Jewel Dossey
Joe Johnson
O. B. McCollum
Roy Tailey
Newell Skaggs
Louis May
Marie Jinkins
C. I. Witt
Paul Stephens
Fred Clark
C. F. Holland
Minnie Fay Hinton
C. S. Witt
G. L. Baughter
C. L. Sadler
H. E. Sanderson
Birthday Party Honors Billy David On Seventh Birthday
Mrs. Alton McDowell hosted a Saturday party from 3 to 5 PM honoring her son Billy David on his seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed lawn games and refreshments for twenty three attendees and the honoree.
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Alton McDowell
Billy David
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Lon Smith Attended by Relatives
Mr and Mrs Lon Smith hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with guests including Rev and Mrs E B Jackson Roy Robinson and daughter Dorthel of Trenton Rev C C Childress of Whitewright Miss Marguerite Smith of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Virgil Smith Beulah Smith and Nell Smith of route 3 The gathering celebrated Mrs Lon Smiths birthday.
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Lon Smith
E. B. Jackson
Roy Robinson
Dorthel
Trenton
C. C. Childress
Whitewright
Marguerite Smith
Dallas
Frank Smith
Virgil Smith Beulah Smith
Nell Smith
Route 3
Rotary Club hears Dr John A Ray on Russia during WWI study
Rotary Club luncheon speaker Dr John A Ray discussed Russia’s climate size and government after spending four years there as a US government representative. Pro gram chairman Roy Blanton presented him. Visitors included E E Edmiston Jim Grady Pvt Kirk May and Finis Stephens.
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John A. Ray
Rotary Club
Roy Blanton
E. E. Edmiston
Mooresville
N. C
Jim Grady
Sherman
Pvt
Kirk May
Finis Stephens
Kaiser Rosebraugh wed in Perrin Field chapel ceremony
Miss Evelyn Jean Rosebraugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Rosebraugh Sherman formerly Charleston Ill and Ralph R Kaiser son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kaiser Whitewright were united in marriage at Perrin Field chapel with Chaplain R P Peterson officiating The double ring ceremony featured white gladioli and candlelight The bride wore a pea gray suit with black accessories and a sweetheart rose corsage The bride’s sister Mrs William Sterling Charleston Ill served as bridesmaid Best man was Ralph R Kaiser The groom a Navy veteran and former Whitewright High School student plans a short honeymoon and they will reside at 312 East Jones Sherman
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Evelyn Jean Rosebraugh
Paul F. Rosebraugh
Sherman
Charleston
Ill
Ralph R. Kaiser
Whitewright
Perrin Field
R P. Peterson
R. P. Peterson
William Sterling
Whitewright High School
Grayson Hotel
Mrs. Kaiser
East Jones Street
Sher
Groom Purchases Man at Perrin Field Civil Service Employed
A groom recently purchased a man who works in civil service at Perrin Field. The incident highlights a person tied to a government employment setting and a marriage context.
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Perrin Field
Shower Honors Mrs. Bernice Davis at Pilot Grove Home
Neighbors and friends held a house warming and gift shower for Mrs. Bernice Davis in Pilot Grove. Fifty guests attended as she moves back to the old McSpedden home site and prepares a four room cottage, with gifts ranging from towels and linens to furniture and groceries.
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Bernice Davis
Pilot Grove
Local VFW Meets For Open Roundtable Discussion
An open VFW post meeting Tuesday night featured veterans topics and plans for the 1947 membership drive. It noted servicemen returning from overseas can join without combat service due to the ongoing national emergency. A proposal to organize a late season football team received unanimous support pending equipment.
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Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veteran group grows as Thanksgiving talks on support
A local veterans organization draws growing interest as members discuss expanding after Thanksgiving. Attendees learned that eight in ten Americans have military service and that local veteran assistance is readily available. Meanwhile Chief Tibbett of Mountain Brook Alabama reported his pocket was picked after a police chiefs convention, losing his badge credentials and $40 in travelers' checks.
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Mountain Brook
Ala
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Tibbett
Sun Honor Roll Names Added to The Sun Subscriptions
The Sun lists names of new and renewing subscribers this week. Entries include Delmar Bowen, Tom King, Frank A. King, E. F. Vestal, Luther J. Moss, Minnie Alexander, Jack Ryan, Pvt. Bobby N. Witt, and others alongside Mrs. W. H. King and Mrs. Coralee Heard Payne.
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Sun
Delmar Bowen
W. H. King
Tom King
Frank A. King
E. F. Vestal
Willie Pearl Edwards
V. L. Grammer
Luther J. Moss
J. E. Everheart
J. T. Robinson
Minnie Alexander
Coralee Heard Payne
George Key O. V. Wilder
Lou B. Phillips
T. A. Gray
David W. Smith
Lou Rae Holcomb
Jack Ryan
E. J. Fralicks
Mrs
Georgia Smith
R. E. Barbee Ray Hansard
H. O. Ford
Pvt
Bobby N. Witt
All-steel roller bearing coaster wagons noted
In Mexico City R W Tibbett reports a red faced man with empty pockets. The White Auto Store mentions all steel roller bearing coaster wagons in this brief item.
Endurance Motor Oil At White Auto Store
Endurance Motor Oil priced at 50 cents a gallon for all weights offered by White Auto Store.
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Endurance
White Auto Store
Whitewright Booster Club Seeks Community Support
The Whitewright Booster Club calls for local residents to join and lend help to its activities. The appeal urges participation and action from community members to strengthen school or team programs.
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Whitewright Booster Club
Good Sport and the Sergeant's Marriage Motive
The item notes a rumor that a sergeant married a woman because her uncle left her a fortune, while the sergeant claims he would have wed her regardless of the inheritance. The exchange hints at motives behind a high-profile match and reflects attitudes of the era.
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Guy Hamilton
W. L. Stowers
Waxahachie
J. L. Cantrell
Bonham
Earl B. Jansson of
San Antonio
J. B. King
Jack Thrasher
Honey Grove
Tom Graves
Ely
Otto Russell Jr
Port Arthur
Otto Russell Sr
Joe Ross
Grady Head
Truman McDowell
Hollis, Okla
W. A. McDowell
Walter Morgan
C. W. Chesser
Finis Alverson
Arthur Badgett
Kentuckytown
Gl Vocational Schools
Grayson County
Gomer May
May
Fort Knox
Camp Stone
Calif
Oscar Mears
W. R. Ford
Nacogdoches
Ernest Ford
Winnsboro
Louis Jackson
Denison
H. J. Ford
Lem Tittsworth
W. H. Stedham
A. W. Stedham
Salina, Kansas
Dave Bunyard
Gainesville
O. L. Sears
Presbyterian Club
Mr. Sears
Austin
Eula Andrew
F. M. Echols
John Murphy
Mr. Murphy
R. M. Lively
T. W. Binion
Decatur
T. W. Tumlinson
J. G. Graves
Joe Mangrum
Fidelis Class
Bonham Highway
Normandy Beach
Manton Fain, Jr
Clarence Melugin
Kaiser-Rosebraugh
By John Biggerstaff
U. S
Mexico City
R. W. Tibbett
R. P. Childress
Magnolia
Jack Hansard
Sandy
Cole & Davis Co
Thompson
Hi-Way Grocery
James Robnett
James H. Gosnell
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