Rayburn Birthday Celebration Planned in Bonham
Centenary observance honors Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn with nationwide attendees. Notables from politics will speak at Sam Rayburn Memorial events in Bonham, including a reunion of former Rayburn staff, a birthday cake, and a souvenir booklet. Kingston, Tennessee, to declare Sam Rayburn Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rayburn
Roane County
Tennessee
Kingston
Bonham
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn
Sam
U. S
Lloyd Bentsen
House
Jim Wright
Rayburn
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Rayburn Research Center
Sam Rayburn Memorial
Sam Rayburn
Speaker Rayburn
Ector
Savoy
Fannindel
Leonard
Mr. Rayburn
Washington
East
Lone Star State
Davy Crockett
Sam Houston
Ruby Luckey
Fannin County
Patterson seeks re election to Texas House in new Lamar area
State Representative L P Patterson announces another run for the Texas House. Representing Lamar, Delta, Hopkins and Fannin Counties, he has served since 1977 and chairs the Agriculture and Livestock Committee while also serving on Natural Resources and Rules. He touts farm tax exemptions, education improvements, and Texas rights and resource development. He and his wife Doris live near Brookston in Lamar County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P
Pete) Patterson
Texas
House of Representatives
Lamar
Delta
Hopkins
Fannin
Patterson
House
Agriculture and Livestock
Natural
His Wife
Doris
Brookston
Lamar County
Honey Grove
Red River Art Association Membership Drive Underway
The Red River Art Association invites artists and interested residents to join as members for 5 dollars annually. Officers elected at a November 15 meeting in Bonham include President Emma McBroom and Vice president Katheryn Campbell. Members in Bonham and nearby counties are urged to enroll, with payments to Ann Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Art Association
The
First Nation Bank
Bonham
Emma Mc. Broom
Katheryn Campbell
Martha Dorough
Ann
Ann Eaton
Pecan
Texas
Red River Valley Art Association
Fannin
Association
Christmas Party at Honey Grove Library
The Honey Grove Memorial Library invites the public and patrons to a Christmas Party on Friday December 18 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Cookies and punch will be served and a special table will be set up for children to make decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove Memorial Library Board
Lib
A Festival of Lessons and Carols at Main Street Church
The Adult Choir of Main Street United Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas program Sunday December 20 at 7 00 p m in the church sanctuary. Ancel Yarbrough Jerry Piland and Carol Yarbrough provide instrumental support on flute trumpet timpani snare tambourine and finger cymbals. Soloists Alyson Askew Sylvia Askew Gina Milford Kyle Milford and Joe Stewart sing with Cherry Stewart directing. The Candlelight Service closes the program inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street United Presbyterian Church
Ancel Yarbrough
Jerry Piland
Carol Yarbrough
Alyson Askew
Sylvia Askew
Gina Milford
Kyle Milford
Joe Stewart
Cherry Stewart
Christmas Carols Presented by Youth Choir at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church invites all to a Christmas program titled A Gift of Carols for One and All on Sunday night December 20 at 7 00 p m The Youth Choir will perform led by Holly Blair Michael Blair Sonya Burnsed Melissa Carter Dirk Doyle Alan Fields Beverly Poimboeuf Billy Bob Stephens Susan Stephens Donna Roberts and Dave Pope
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The
First Baptist Church
Holly Blair
Michael Blair
Sonya Burnsed
Melissa Carter
Dirk Doyle
Alan Fields
Beverly Poimboeuf
Billy Bob Stephens
Susan Stephens
Donna Roberts
Dave Pope
Warriorettes Stay Undefeated In Close Whitesboro Win
Honey Grove Warriorettes hosted Whitesboro Bearcats and won 49 to 26 as Karen Fogelberg led with 14 points and Karla Fogelberg added 13. Earlier, Honey Grove captured First Place in Lone Oak tournament over Saltillo 61-60 led by Lonnie Franklin with 21. Pottsboro setback followed 58-41 with Stevenson 19 and Franklin 13 leading. Junior varsity saw Roy Gene Patt lead 20 points in a 62-34 win. International Miss Baby Petite title awarded to Camay Thompson in Dallas pageant December 6.
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Honey Grove Warriorettes
Whitesboro Bearcats
Warriorettes
Karen Fogelberg
Sonia Stevenson
Karla Fogelberg
Bearcats
Sheila Fields
Diana Ryser
Whitesboro
Warriors
Lone Oak
Saltillo
Lonnie Franklin
Honey Grove
Cage
Pottsboro
Stan Stevenson
Lon Adams
Stevenson
Franklin
Adams
Dwayne Williams
Jeff Price
Roy Gene Patt
Steral Johnson
Roy Jones
Young Warriors
Randy Short
Little Camay
Elizabeth Thompson
Dallas
Camay
Ellis Thompson
Paris
Arrival of Carolyn Blair and James Jacob in 1981
Carolyn Blair, daughter of Carolyn Blair and Michael Shelton of Paris, born December 9, 1981 in a Paris hospital weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. Grandparents John Arthur Smith and Ann Shelton with late C. B. Shelton. great grandparents Lottie Rattan and L V Blair. Also James Jacob, son of Tim Witcher and Bernard Kitchen, born December 9, 1981 in Plainview weighing 7 pounds 11 1/2 ounces and 19 inches long. Grandparents W J Witcher of Honey Grove and Bernard Kitchen of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Blair Michael
Jackie Shelton
Paris
Carolyn Blair
John Arthur Smith
Oak Ridge
Ann Shelton
C. B. Shelton
Honey Grove
Lottie Rattan
Ladonia
L.V. Blair
James Jacob
Tim Witcher
19Th St
Plainview
Plainview Hospital
W. J. Witcher
Bernard Kitchen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Warriors Named To All District
The Honey Grove Warriors placed six from the 1981 squad on the All District Football Teams. On offense Stan Stevenson was first team quarterback and punter. James Wishard is first team defensive lineman. Second team includes Tyrone Jones as wide receiver and Lon Adams as linebacker. Lonnie Franklin as halfback and Robert Clark as a tackle on the Honorable Mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove Warriors
Stan Stevenson
James Wishard
Tyrone Jones
Warriors
Lon Adams
Lonnie Franklin
Robert Clark
SNAP Center Christmas Party Schedule
The SNAP Center invites all senior citizens to a Christmas party on Thursday December 17 from 6 to 10 pm. Refreshments will be served. Do not bring a gift.
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Snap Center
Mothers March on Birth Defects Heads to Honey Grove
Tana Decker will lead the 1982 Mothers March on Birth Defects for the Red River Chapter of the March of Dimes in Honey Grove. The January 22 23 and 24 appeal seeks volunteers to surpass last year’s $387.45 in donations supporting research medical services and education. Call 378 7200 to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana Decker
Honey Grove
Red River
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Door Decorating Contest Sponsored by Chamber and Garden Club
Honey Grove residents are invited to decorate exterior doors in a Christmas contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Garden Club. Judging occurs in the early evening on a night between December 20 and 25. First prize is 25 dollars, second prize 15 dollars, third prize 10 dollars. Only the door is judged. On your mark, get set, decorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Com
TP&L Proposes Preapproval for Fuel Costs
Texas Power & Light filed with the Texas Public Utility Commission and the cities of Honey Grove and Windom to amend fuel cost approvals. Under the plan TP&L would estimate costs from TUFCO and TUGCO at least 70 days before charging customers. TP&L would charge actual fuel costs only, with no change to monthly bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light Company
Texas Public Utility Commission
Honey Grove and
Windom
Texas Utilities Fuel Company
TUFCO
Texas Utilities Generating Company
TUGCO
Tp&l
Travis King
Paris
Herman Jones
Greeting Ads for Holiday Issue
The Signal-Citizen invites business and individual greeting ads for the December 25 issue and January 1 New Year issue. Deadline is Friday December 18 to avoid missing acceptance for either holiday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal-Citizen
Miss Billings Named to Who's Who Among JC Students
Paris Junior College selected Miss Kennette Billings for inclusion in the 1982 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The award honors academic achievement community service leadership and potential. Billings is a Honey Grove High School graduate majoring in physical education and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennette Billings
Paris Junior College
John Denison
PJC
Denison
District of Columbia
Miss Billings
Kenneth Billings
Honey Grove High School
Santa Letters Wanted for December Signal Citizen
Readers are urged to send Santa letters from children, with a P O Box address in Honey Grove Texas. Letters will be copied and sent to Santa at the North Pole and published in the December 25 issue. Parents are asked to mail promptly.
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Santa
P. O
Honey Grove
Texas
North Pole
Signal Citizen
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Wounded Knee
S.D
Wells, Bonham
Catheryn Campbell
David Ross
Sarah Priddy
Charles Benoit
Pearl Washerlesky
Lannius
June Hurd
Art Association
Presbyterians
Gloria Phifer
Kelli Braley
F. Warriors
Terry Witt
Australia
X-mas Party
MOD
Miss Billings In
Who's Who
Santa Letters
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