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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
4
Shanna Rolen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Rolen of Bells turned one last Monday at home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mearl Johnson and Mr and Mrs Cecil Rolen of Bells. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs S L Rolen of Bells.
Miss Beverly Hopper bride elect of Ronnie Layne received a wedding shower Wednesday night in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Guests browsed a red and white decor with a miniature bride and groom, red roses, and crystal candle holders as gifts were shared. Hostesses included several named ladies, and among the guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Cole of Denison.
The 7th Grade Class enjoyed a semester party Friday night watching The Son of Flubber at the Walt Disney theater in Bonham and a treat at Watsonburger for 30 students under teacher Mrs. Lucile Booth with mothers and bus driver Dick Morrell assisting. The 8th Grade held a skating party at the Bonham Rink Tuesday night, led by teacher Mrs. Claudine Montgomery. Kindergarten to grade four parties occurred Monday afternoon with room mothers serving refreshments and gifting the students as rooms were decorated with trees.
Miss Beverly Hopper and Ronald Lee Layne exchanged vows at the First United Methodist Church in Bells with Rev. Harry Stanley officiating. Attendants wore red velvet gowns. reception followed in Fellowship Hall. The couple, 1970 Bells High School graduates, will reside in Bells while Layne works for Texas Power and Light Co.
The Bells School announced the honor roll for the second six weeks with students across grades 7 through 12 named. Honorees include Cathy Cook Kathy Felmet Beverly Pugh Ingrid Whiting Sarah Dophied Danny Pugh Beverly Burnett Arnie Reynolds Cindy Carr Debbie French Lanie Landrum Mike Robbins Sherri Johnson Janet Reynolds LaNell Walsh Keith White Kevin Barker Joe Haralson Morris Mortensen Mike Ramsey Cathy Lemmons Jeff Youree Jim Everheart Cindy Arnold Peggy Cowart Vanita Martin James Morrell Mark Youree Susan Cook Eugene Cross Donny Williams Vick Gray Terry Humphries Debbie Liner Steve Pedigo Sherry Sanford Tracy Wardell under the direction of Mrs. Robinson music teacher.
The Baton Twirling Class in Bells directed by Mrs. Darlene Knox met Wednesday afternoon in the First National Bank community room for a Christmas party. Twenty five students and three mothers attended the gift exchange. Mrs Knox received a class gift. Punch was served from a bowl shaped like Santa’s face with cookies.
Miss Bonnie Price hosted a Christmas party Monday night with ten guests. A decorated tree stood out, the home featured a Christmas theme, and the group enjoyed Christmas carols and a gift exchange.
Mrs Otis Bass and Mrs Robby Walters hosted a birthday party for Michael Ramsey Saturday night in the Walters garage. The psychedelic themed room featured bleached lights and hanging flowers. Records provided music for dancing. Sandwiches chips dips cake and cold drinks were served to 25 or more guests.
Legal notice to multiple defendants in Grayson County Texas about appearing by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, January 4, 1971, before the Fifteenth District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff seeks title and possession to the middle third of Lots 6 7 8, Block 2, Miller's Second Addition, Denison. Case No. 33 filed November 1970. Clerk: E R Brodhead. Deputy: Gladys Hauschild.
A reflection by Mrs. J. B. Layman on Christmas meaning lasting beyond the holiday season. It contrasts the fading tinsel with the enduring Christmas spirit found in faith and the Spirit of God. The piece emphasizes continuing cheer and newfound hope in the New Year.
The PTA held a Christmas program Thursday night with Mrs. Sidney Dugan leading and invocation. Mrs. Craft read minutes, Mrs. Montgomery reported the treasury, and Dick Spalding with daughter Cathy sang carols for grades one through two students.
Bells Independent School District announces a new free and reduced price lunch program for students. The policy targets families who struggle to pay the 30¢ elementary and 35¢ high school lunch costs and will be approved by principals and the superintendent using income scales, family size, and hardship considerations.
First National Bank employees held a Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Jim Rudd home with guests including Wallace Carr and other staff. The Bells High School Homemakers sponsored a semi formal Christmas dance in the new Vo Ag building with over two hundred attendees and performances by the Skin Deeps. Beta Honor Club and Speech class organized gifts and plays for seasonal events at Bells High School, with students visiting Mullican Nursing Home and a school tea hosted by homemaking classes.
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