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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1970

Page

3

Mrs Hampton Celebrates 94th Birthday at Kilgore Home

Mrs. Hampton age 94, a resident of Whitewright Nursing Home, marked her birthday on Saturday August 22 in Kilgore at her daughter Mrs Sarah’s home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wade Hampton of Lake Charles Louisiana Rev and Mrs T H McSpedden of Frisco Mr and Mrs H M Hamilton and Bonnie McKinney and daughter.

L.C. Hampton Whitewright Nursing Home Sarah Kilgore Wade Hampton Lake Chearles T.H. McSpedden Frisco H.M. Hamilton Bonnie McKinney Daugh

Miss Hargett Elected to LSU Phi Kappa Phi Society

Sheila A Hargett of New Braunfels among 70 students and two faculty members inducted into the LSU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. The honor recognizes top students and distinguished faculty, with Hargett listed among the junior top five percent.

Miss Hargett Sheila A. Hargett New Braunfels Louisiana State University Phi Kappa Phi Cere LSU D.W. Hargett Lakeview Circle O.G. Alexander

Bethel WMS Holds Church Meeting With Royal Service Talk

Bethel WMS met at the church Monday night with HK members and one visitor. Mrs Ed Evans led the general meeting with the Royal Service program Nonrestrictive Clientele. Mrs Johnnie Engeland and others spoke on language missions and Bible study Missions And The Churches. Ruby Cawthon presided, and a surprise birthday party for her followed. Cake and coffee were served. Attendees included Jewell Barnes Louise Frankelin Jessie Williams Bettie Jarvis Bobbie Kay McCarty Mamie Lewis Edith Alexander and Mrs Evans from Ohio.

Bethel Wms Ed Evans Royal Service Program Johnnie Engeland Billie Bartley Ruby Cawthon

Rev Mood to Speak at United Methodist Church

The Rev. Kenry Mood district superintendent of the Sherman District will preach at the 11 o clock worship at the United Methodist Church on Sunday August 30 A service of Infant Baptism for Angella Ruth Grisham daughter of Rev and Mrs Bill Grisham will also take place during the worship service

Kenry Mood Sherman United Methodist Church Angella Ruth Grisham Bill Grisham

Methodist district Picnic for Sherman Youth

The Sherman District Methodist Youth picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 29 at Texoma Methodist Camp. Youth should meet at the church at 9 30 am bring a sack lunch and 50 cents for entrance plus a swim suit. It is a Get Acquainted Picnic for all Sherman District youth.

Sherman District Texoma Methodist Camp

Fifth Sunday Singing at Kentuckytown Baptist Church

Fifth Sunday Singing will be held at Kentuckytown Baptist Church at 2 00 p m with G A Henson in charge. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Kentuckytown Baptist Church G.A. Henson

Back-to-school fashion forecasts for youth attire

The article previews fall youth styles with back-to-school silhouettes. Girls show midi and knee lengths, short pleated skirts, long waistlines, ponchos, and animal prints. boys favor coordinated pants with vests and belt closures. Fabrics include corduroy and knit textures with detailed shirt cuffs.

Cross kin feted at Whitewright and Bells for birthdays

Grandparents Ervin Cross of Bells and Jim House of Whitewright hosted a party for Kenneth House turning three with cousin Larry Wayne Cross turning five, joined by fourteen guests. Also noted are extended Family in Bonnderdale Arkansas and Sailvoy grandmother Emma Smith. Washable fabrics praised in fashion notes follow.

Kenneth House Jim House Whitewright Ervin Cross Bells Larry Wayne Cross Donald Cross Grand Prairie Keneneth Bonnderdale Ark Emma Smith Saevoy

Gratitude for Sympathy After Mother's Passing

The J C Watson and Red Winburn families thank everyone for sympathy and help at their mother's death. Betty Watson signs.

J.C. Watson Red Winburn Betty Watson

Mrs Kent Attends Garland Wedding of Linda Simpson and Philip Knight

Mrs Ed Kent Sr attended the wedding of granddaughter Linda Simpson to Philip Knight Saturday at Second Baptist Church in Garland. She was joined by guests Mr L D Ates of Abilene Lt Col and Mrs B L Skipworth and children of Omaha and Mrs Lorene Johnson of Whitewright.

Ed Kent Linda Simpson Phillip Knight Second Baptist Church Garland L. D. Ates Abilene B.L. Skipworth Omaha Neb Lorene Johnson Whitewright

Birthday milestone marks Social Security Act origins

Social Security celebrated its 35th birthday as architects of the act gather in Ann Arbor during a break in the 23rd annual Conference on Aging. Wilbur Cohen, 22 when drafting the act, recalls its early sharp attacks by Alf Landon who labeled it a cruel hoax on the working man.

Social Security Ann Arbor Ree Wilbur Cohen Frankelin D. Roosevelt Cohen Alf Lanedon Roosevelt

Hospital notes on local patients and recoveries

Dismissals and recoveries from Madonna Wilson N Jones Sherman Community St Paul and other area hospitals. Patients include Mrs Grady Head Mrs Charles McLain Charles Wortham Paul Wayne Bridges Jesse Muirhead Burgher Reed Vestal Ben R Jones and family members with surgeries and a motorcycle accident injury involving Jack Ayres in Brackenridge hospital. Community visits noted.

Madonna Hospital Grady Head Charles McLain Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman Charles Wortham City Paul Wayne Bridges Dodd City Bonham Cable Co Sherman Community Hospital Jesse Muirhead Savoy Nursing Home Burgher Reed Vestal Bonham Rolla Vestal Frank Holt Melton Sims The Paul Cornelious Austin Jack Ayres Brackenridge Hospital

Birthday Rite For Michael McLean Fourth Birthday

Michael Scott McLean son of Mr and Mrs Charley C McLean Jr will celebrate his fourth birthday Sunday August 30 at his grandmother Frances Mc Lean home. Twelve guests expected for a family dinner with a decorated cake and gifts. Other grandparents Bert Hedrick and Mrs Hedrick both of Blue Ridge and great grandparents Clarence Hedrick Sam Golden of Blue Ridge.

Michael Scott McLean Charley C. McLean Jr Frances Mc Lean Bert Hedrick Blue Ridge Clarence Hedrick Sam Golden The City

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Hampton Ter Elizabeth Jessie Lee Wallace Greenville Bill Brown Mesquite Ona Belle Hampton Dallas R.H. Darwin Karen Bob Inez Pierce Christine Sanderson Pat Pierce Joe Yost Joe Nichalson Methodist District Kenneth Larry Cross Gloria Roberts Mrs. Kent First National Bank iMember, F.D.I.C Ali James Whitewrige Whit Right Charles Hendricks Michael McLean Jckey Edwards Community Publie Service Yoad Electric Lights& Power Company Equel Opportunity Employer
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