Bennetts to mark diamond anniversary in Whitewright double wedding
George D. Bennett and Florence Williams Bennetts celebrate sixty six years since their December double wedding with Walter Cox and Annie Harper at the Presbyterian parsonage near the Grayson County line. Walter Cox and Annie Harper were present. Cox later died. The couple’s life included farming near Porter, moves to town, defense work in Fort Worth, and Bennett’s roles as mail hauler, peace officer, and town marshal. Mrs. Bennett’s health may affect attendance.
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George D. Bennett
Bennetts
Walter Cox
Annie Harper
Presbyterian Parsonage
Grayson County
Fannin
Cox
W.A. Kirkpatrick
Bennett
Fort Worth
Whitewright
Katy
Miss Sandra Lindley to Wed Melvin Miller at Kentuckytown Church
Sandra Kay Lindley and Melvin James Miller plan marriage set for December 22 at 8 00 p.m. in Kentuckytown Baptist Church. Lindley a 1971 Tom Bean High School graduate employed by Montgomery Ward at Sher-Den Mall. Miller is son of Rev and Mrs Frank Miller of York Nebraska, York High School graduate, currently in the U S Army stationed at White Sands Missile Base New Mexico. The couple will have 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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Key
Mirs
Lionel Lindley
Sherman
Sandra Kay
Melvin James Miller
Iiss Lindley
Tom Bean High School
Montgomery Wards
Sher-Den Mall
Miller
Frank Miller
York, Neb
York High School
U.S. Army
White Sands Missile Base
New Mexico
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Real You In Fashion And A Ditch On U S 82
A column blends fashion notes with personal mishap as the writer muses on what defines a "real" woman amid fall trends. She predicts bold blazers and body dresses return, plans to buy knee high boots, and recalls getting stuck in a ditch on U S 82 after sleet. Her son remains unfazed after four years of the "real me" antics.
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Chicago
U.S. 82
Onco
Bethel Baptist WMS Holds Christmas Party and Book Review
Bethel Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met Monday night at Mrs. Bob Cawthon's home for a Christmas party and book review of New Drums Over Africa. Mrs. Johnnie England led the review by the fireplace as decor featured snow cedar and pink candle settings. Twelve members attended. gifts, a gum drop tree exchange, and birthday prayers for missionaries were shared, with Mrs. Eddie McCartney receiving a president’s gift.
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Bethel Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
Bob Cawthon
Johnnie England
Africa
Magmie Lewis
Edith Alexander
Jessie Williams
Eddie McCartney
WMS
Town and Country Club Plans December Activities
The Town and Country Club met in Firemen's Hall for a regular session led by Mrs. Barbara Sale with pledge by Mrs. Christine Sanderson and club pledge by Mrs. Adele Ireland. Members answered roll call with What I want for Christmas Most. Plans were made for a Dec 11 float workshop for a Christmas parade and a Dec 16 Christmas party. Edith Alexander was welcomed as a new member.
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Town and Country Club
Firemen’s Hall
Barbara Sale
Christine Sanderson
Adele Ireland
Mabel Vestal
Edith Jester
Daisy Gross
Ireland
Ruby Cawthon
Edith Alexander
Christmas Events At Hurricane Creek And Local Club Meeting
The Friday Literary Club met December 3 at Mrs. Bill McFatridge’s home with plans for a Christmas parade and a nursing home committee report. Louise Merriman spoke, showcasing handmade decorations as 21 members and one guest attended. The Hurricane Creek Country Club hosted the Ladies Association Christmas Dinner Dance on December 4 with 6 p.m. hospital hour, dinner, and golf awards led by Luke Adams.
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Bill McFatridge
Juanita Robinson
McKinney
Hurricane Creek Country Club
Ladies Association
Tommy Lane
Mike Pollock
Anna
Fran Smith
Blue Ridge
Dick Walker
Whitewright
Hurricane Creek
Luke Adams
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Vane Bennetts
Mrs
George Bennett
Sandra Lindley
Velma Russey
Hugh Hunter
Leon Bennett
Delbert Bennett
Dicken Meek
Dawson Propane
Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt Counties
Bonharm-veinoun
Dawson Propane, Inc
Fyllet
Carl
Darelee
Aibvac Pac
Florida
Lwkuntle Carton
Yukon
Elbo
Lona
Griffin
Beauty
S&h
Veeter Frances
Whitewright, Texas
Atlas
Wasiven
Bethel
Sbuvetcune Cre
Anant Christmas Dinaievabidues
Washington
Ray Roberts
Virginia McFatridge
First National Bank
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