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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
5
Denison resident Charlie Bryant visits relatives in Whitewright while Carl May hosts and travels between Durant and Sherman Texas. Dallas visitors, Beaumont birth announcement, hospital stays, and an obituary for Dink Cooper in Richmond California reach Whitewright notices.
Reports from Sherman Gainesville Den ton and Hugo area detail visits by Mrs. John Simpson and family, O M Kissinger and Bryant relatives, a juvenile incident near town, and a tall tale about Jack Ryan hunting four squirrels in one tree using a .22 rifle. The Gray County case involved two youths detained then released to a Hugo parent.
A surprise shower for Mrs. Clarence Rino formerly Imogene Head of Whitewright was hosted at 2402 Vagas Avenue Dallas. Attendees included family from Dallas and out of town guests Mrs S E Rino Savoy Mrs Minnie Fae Hinton Whitewright and Mrs Lilly Durham Denison. The honoree's husband is on duty aboard the U S S Shamrock Bay in the Atlantic.
Fidelis Class of the Baptist Church met Thursday at Mrs. Joe Johnsons home for a business and social session. Mrs. Mullinix presided as president and led devotion by Mrs. E P Wootten. New officers elected include Teacher Mrs C J Meador and several vice presidents led by Mrs S E Wallace and Mrs Joe Johnson.
Cecil Doss, assistant secretary treasurer, Mrs Paul Stephens, reporter, and Miss Pernie Badgett attended. After a series of games, refreshments were served to 14 members, two associate members and one visitor, Mrs Minnie Patterson.
The W S C of the Methodist Church met for a September social Monday. Hostesses were Mrs. G C Stateville and Mrs. Otto Russell. Mrs. J L Boone spoke on Medical Work in the U S Alaska and Canada, assisted by several members. Refreshments served to 20 including a new member and the pastor Rev. Duke R Barron.
Rotary Club program chair Roy Blanton introduced Dr. P T Vaught of Sherman as the entertain er at Friday’s luncheon. Vaught, an amateur magician, demonstrated tricks that amused members including two ministers. Songs were led by W E La Roe with Miss Janis Jayne Horton at the piano. Visitors included Kenneth Woodward R T Pennington Dr F D Layman W J Foley Rev J E Fender and W W Compton.
Churches list morning services at 10 Sunday school and 11 morning worship. Evening services set for 8. Rev Wm A Casseday leads First Presbyterian with Sunday school on time and a night service in Howe.
J. Pat Salyer will lead Bible study at 10 a.m. and preach at 11 a.m. A communion service follows at 11:45 a.m. Evening worship is at 8:15 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Assembly of God church invites with Rev. J. M. Wilson as pastor. Services are Tuesday and Thursday at 8 45 p m, Sunday School at 9 45 a m, and a Sunday evening healing service at 8 45 p m.
Next Sunday September 27 features Rally Day for the church school and World Wide Communion Sunday observed at 11 o clock. The evening service starts at 7 30 with a sermon titled The Grace of Steadfastness by the pastor. Members urged to support a banner day for the church.
Sherman citizens urge County Judge Loy to toughen liquor law enforcement after a survey of Grayson County convictions from Jan 1 1943 to Aug 23 1944. They call for higher fines and longer jail terms to deter bootleggers, noting average penalties fall short of the maximums.
A joking exchange follows the line Where in the world did you get that black eye Jimmy replies I went to a dance and struck by the beauty of the place. The quip reflects social life and humor in the Munhall area.
In the wake of thousands receiving telegrams bearing fatal news some families choose pastors to deliver news but true healing comes from courage and persistent faith. Grief remains constant yet life must continue as loved ones face an inexorable reality with strength and acceptance.
An excerpt from a lecture quoted in Catholic Digest contrasts a saint’s greeting to God with a debutante’s witty reversal “Good God, morning” highlighting tension between sacred devotion and social brevity in early pages.
A nineteenth century style moral reflection urges travelers to treat every place as home and to seize chances for kind actions honest speech and friendship. The maxim emphasizes steady courtesy and truth across all locales and years.
A Marshall News Messenger column recalls the collapse of Hitler’s hold on Paris and France, noting the shift from fear to victory and urging vigilance against naval and military disarmament that could invite future disaster. The author warns against repeating 1918 errors and calls for prudent strength.
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