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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
5
Stephen Meek son of Mr and Mrs Weldon Meek observed his seventh birthday on August 5. His brother Michael Meek entertained him with a Denison pool swim. A family dinner Sunday marked the occasion with Miss Carole Julian of Denison attending and gifts and a cake presented.
Friday night mis cellaneous shower for Phyllis Shearer and her bridegroom elect Philip hosted by Boyd Baptist church youth group. Thirty eight gifts registered with the couple’s display on a table adorned with garden flowers. Cookies and punch served from a refreshment table featuring spring blooms. Mr Washburn youth director of the church.
The Howard Rileys moved from Holcombville to the Robert Nicholson house west of Tom Bean on FM 902. Visitors from Wills Point brought Mrs. E Price and Glynda Perry home. Rev Birdie Jones family vacationing in Oklahoma. Rev Ray mond Brown to fill pastor role at First Baptist. Kathy Bell of Sherman visiting grandmother Mrs Mary Smotherman and David Bell. Volunteer Fire Department had four runs last Wednesday including a grass lot behind Williams Service Station and a barn west of Tom Bean on FM 902 loaded with alfalfa hay owned by R L Jones. Barn was a total loss. Fire trucks ran three calls before extinguishing the blaze. Mr Olden Cook of Travis Street Church of Christ finished gospel meeting at Church of Christ. Mrs Dora Hodges, formerly of Tom Bean, visited and stayed with Mrs Hattie Norman.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church held a business meeting Tuesday. They scheduled the next meeting for September 12 at 10 a.m. at the church with Mrs Wade Neves leading a program on A Conversation in Human Development.
Miss Phyllis Shearer bride elect of Philip Washburn was honored with a Rice Bag party in Sherman hosted by Mrs. Peggy Parrish with Miss Debbie Harrison of Bells as co host. Attendants were named and the wedding set for August 11 at Bells First Baptist Church. A Kitchen Gadget shower for Miss Shearer followed at Mrs. Cynthia Youngs home with rainbow decorations and refreshments.
County Chairman David A. McBlain announced the Grayson County Republican Party open meeting will be at 8:00 p.m. August 14 in the Community Public Service Building Whitewright near Highway 69 and M E T Railroad overpass. Dr George Willeford state chairman will discuss Campaign 72 plans and the September 19 State Republican Convention in Dallas. All interested citizens invited.
Baylor University announces October 27 and 28 Homecoming activities led by Raymond Vickrey. The weekend features reunions parades receptions and performances as well as a Saturday night game under new coach Grant Teaff against Texas A&M on artificial AstroTurf. Alumni honors will also be announced.
Miss Sally Robbins of Tom Bean Area V FHA 2nd Vice president and sponsor Mrs Barbara H Thompson returned from a three day State FHA Executive Council meeting in Wimberley Texas. Sally spoke on a special Encounter work session set to replace old state degree programs and will relay details to Area V FHA chapters. |
A FHA advisor leads a state wide meeting aided by area supervisors. Attendees toured the capitol in Austin the LBJ Library and the LBJ Ranch with South Texas stops. Out of town guests were Rev and Mrs Paul Washburn of Petty. Birthday events honored J J Hogan on his 89th birthday with eight gifts and cake.
Mrs. Ben Williams and Mrs. Elmer Climer co hosted a birthday event honoring their mother Mrs Maggie Burk. The gathering featured family members and friends in a warm tribute to her years of remembered service and community involvement.
Mrs Fairy Ramsey hosted the Bells 42 Club Saturday night. Nine members attended and enjoyed a snack plate and dessert.
The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Church held a Monday night monthly business meeting with eight attendees. Guest speaker Mrs. Margaret McCarthy from Calvary Baptist in Denison spoke on the Lay Witness program and a Share Group aiding related experiences.
The Pigskin Club will gather at 7 30 p m Monday at Firemen's Hall to discuss plans for the September 1 scrimmage barbecue, as announced by Don Huffman.
Phyllis Shearer Sherman, 82, was feted at a Friday night wedding shower in Munson Park Denison attended by 28 guests from Midland Wylie Waco Plano Trenton Sherman Dallas Denison and Bells. Miss Phyllis Shearer will wed Philip Washburn in August at First Baptist Bells.
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