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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
5
The Whitewright PTO reports orders for its newly published cookbook from across the country. Copies have been mailed to Nevada and Alabama. Cookbooks are on sale at Quick Check Pettit Grocery Walker Pharmacy Beauty Belle or through PTO members. Proceeds fund playground equipment and school projects.
Bethel WMU held a Tuesday night gathering with twelve members present for the week of prayer program for foreign missions. The United Presbyterian Women of Whitewright met Monday at Mrs J T Holloway’s home with guest speaker Mrs Marion McMillian telling The Other Wise Man. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is Jan 9 at 2 pm with a program titled Declare led by Mrs Pat Pierce and a team, including Mrs Phyllis Williams Edith Alexander Christine Sanderson Alva Key Vera Wetzel Bobbie McCartney Regina Bartley Johnnie England Jessie Williams Jewel Barnes Billie Bartley. They spoke on the life of five missionaries and those involved. Mrs England led the call to prayer and the group closed by singing Hark The Herald Angels Sing.
Tom Bean announces the engagement of Nancy Yowell to Randy Watson. They will marry January 6 1978 at East Sherman Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Rev. R M Williams to officiate. Nancy a 1975 Tom Bean High School graduate. Randy a 1977 East Texas State University graduate in agriculture. He is a Sherman High School alumnus employed by Conagra Sherman. The 200 Club Christmas party last week: 44 members and guests, dishes, gifts, and 42 games enjoyed with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baker Mrs. Don Collins and others.
Mr and Mrs A J Burns of Whitewright renew their marriage vows on Saturday December 17 1977 at St Marys Catholic Church Sherman at 530 pm The couple will be honored with a 2 to 5 pm reception Sunday at 1811 North Wharton Sherman hosted by their children and includes notes on family history and Burns Nursery business.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris of Whitewright will be honored with an open house on Sunday December 18 1977 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Public Service building’s Reddy Room in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Altus Oklahoma on December 24 1927 and have lived in the area since. Hosts are their nine children and 32 grandchildren with seven great grandchildren. Also noted is Leah Jean Combs seventh birthday observed December 11 with a first grade party at school.
A Monday night gathering at the 200 Club drew 30 members for a Christmas meeting. Ruth Brown, activity director, announced a tacky party for January 2 with a fine for attendees not dressed tacky. Meetings are open to the public.
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