Infant Born In Bethlehem Stable Behind Inn
Bethlehem reports a infant birth in a manger as crowds spread rumors of the Messiah. Mary and Joseph, from Nazareth, sought lodging but found none until shelter in a stable after a long journey listed in a census by Caesar. Reporters seek to verify the claim amid skepticism and shepherd witness accounts.
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Nativity Scene Reported by Local Church Group
A live nativity presented by First United Methodist Church members drew attention as a couple tending sheep claimed a light in the field and an angel spoke to them. Reporters gathered to discuss the events while the couple named their infant Jesus. Participants include Bobby Moore Butch Morgan Clint Hennig Coleman Watley and Floyd Flowers.
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Former Baptist Pastor Awarded Service Medal
Chaplain Lt. Col. Newton V. Cole a former pastor of the First Baptist church in Whitewright received the Meritorious Service Medal for his work as assistant installation chaplain at Randolph AFB Texas from 1968 to 1972. He now directs professional activities for the Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs. The Whitewright Rotary met Friday with about 25 attendees to discuss a fundraiser and support for a local family after a house fire, plus a humorous poem at the end of the meeting.
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First Baptist Church
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Air Training Command
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Whitewright Rotary Club
Firemen’s Hall
Steve Sullivan
Aubrey McAlister
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Daily Favorite
Gary Hall
Bonham Rotary
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Carl Edwards
Christmas Parade Club Wins Top Prize
The Christmas Parade sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce occurred last Saturday after weather delays. City Policeman Doug McClister led the procession. Town and Country Club won first prize of 15 dollars, with Whitewright Riding Club and Harold Lankford sharing 10 dollars. Cub Scouts captured 10 dollars for best walking entry. Chuck Wilson won 5 dollars for the best bicycle. Santa rode in a pony cart, handing out candy as the crowd grew larger than prior weeks. A third drawing awarded 25 dollars to Terry Jones, 10 dollars to Mary Darwin, and five dollars to Willie James, Dolores Meek, and Johnnie England.
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Chamber of Commerce
Doug McClister
Town and Country Club
Whitewright Riding Club
Harold Lankford
Chuck Wilson
Bill Grisham
First United Methodist Church
Doug Rymer
First Baptist Church
Bill Baker
Church of Christ
Santa
Vince Freeman
Robert Sale
Willie James
Dolores Meek
Johnnie England
Mary Darwin
Terry Jones
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Meba D. Meek
Sun Staff
Jesus
Greg Sanderson
Mike Flowers
Danny Burleson
Fay Flowers
Don Campbell
Morgan
Howard Judd
Bett
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Rotary Club
Nursing Home
Whitewright Nursing Home
Geers
Paul Geers
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