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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1971
Page
4
Dolores Meek reports Bells High School seventh graders completed a unit titled What Do You Know About Drugs with Deputy Harrison French leading a discussion and a drug case display. Coach Charles Smithey resigned. Wayne Johnson named new coach, moving from Ohio to Texas, with new duties starting February 1.
The Monday night Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Doris Mitchell's Bonham home with guest Mrs. Margaret Carter. High score was won by Mrs. Merle Johneson. The hostess served a dessert course.
At Hells High School a going away party honored Coach Charles Smithey. Over 75 girls attended, served cake by Misses Janice Smith and JaNell Walsh, and saluted him as he leaves Bells School System for a Fort Worth firm. Wayne Johnson named as his replacement.
Army private first class Stephen M Pointer son of Mir and Mrs W C Pointer Route 1 Bells recently completed basic army administration courses at Fort Ord California The 22 year old Garland High School 1967 graduate received an Associate of Arts degree in 1969 from El Centro Junior College in Dallas His wife Linda lives at KWH Randolph Drive Garland.
The Bells 4H club held a fire prevention poster contest with entries from Joyce Renshaw Gary Walsh Johnny Turner Mike Liner Maudianne Meek Kim Cowen Tammy Moore and Cindy Moore. Judges were Bill West Mrs Joe Ellen Tickener Mrs Vivian Blair and Mrs Bryan Harrell. Winners will be announced Feb. 2.
Ten Bells mothers led by Mrs. Don Booth canvassed the town in the March of Dimes last Monday night. A total of $136.22 was collected, the largest community contribution yet. Mrs. Booth thanked volunteers for the spirit of cooperation and help.
Herbert Hogan of Bells makes knives as a hobby after retiring from Western Electric in Chicago. He passes blades gifted by his nephew Lois McCollum of Glasgow, Kentucky to relatives and friends, crafting them in a simple garage setup with aluminum handles and riveted fittings.
The Hebron Baptist Church Brotherhood met and held a fish and chili supper for 30 attendees after a meeting. Roger Arnold led singing, J J Wilson offered prayer, Miomas Ford presided, and Larry Garner read minutes. Visitors were recognized and plans made to clean church grounds January 25. Weldon Meek spoke on Christian capabilities at a prior gathering. pizza party followed worship with Ambrose and First Baptist youth groups and guests from Sherman.
Mrs Raymond Durham presided as Baptist Women met Monday night at First Baptist Church. The home missions goal was set at 250 dollars as Week of Prayer begins in March. A Fellowship Meal for the Mission Fair is planned February 16 with invites for a covered dish. Seven members attended and prayer for missionaries followed.
The Bells High School basketball girls hosted a pink and blue come-and-go shower in the First National Bank community room for Mrs Charles Smithey wife of the coach. Denise Hope directed games with prizes for Mrs Larry Shockley and the honoree. Refreshments on a blue cloth table featured cake squares with baby items and punch. Serve rs were Diane Craft and Hopper. Local notes include guests at the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith in Sherman and a visit plan for Mrs James Rudd to California.
The Social Security Administration uses AERO to refigure benefits when earnings rise after retirement. No action by you is needed for eligibility as the process recalculates benefits based on average past earnings, potentially increasing your monthly check and also boosting spousal and dependent amounts.
Rev James Olen Henry formerly of Bells accepts the pastorate at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Denison and will begin duties on February 15. He has pastored Travis Baptist Church in Memphis Texas for three years and was ordained at Bells First Baptist. He is a Bells native, son of Mrs Olen Henry of Dallas, married to Irene, with four children Sherry Kathy Jami and Cliff.
A fashion feature discusses eyebrow shaping and styling tips, urging professional help for brow tinting and shaping. It notes that brows reveal personal style and offers steps for penciling, tweezing, and maintaining a natural look with guidance on brow arches and placement.
The State of Texas serves notice to J F Roberts deceased and unknown heirs Betty Roberts deceased and unknown heirs J D Hart and if deceased unknown heirs Josie Hart and if deceased unknown heirs J D Scoggin and if deceased unknown heirs Mollie W Williams and if deceased unknown heirs W H Burgin and if deceased unknown heirs J L Burgin and if deceased unknown heirs T W Hudson and if deceased unknown heirs A Kackelman and if deceased representatives J E Patton and if deceased representatives M J Patton and if deceased unknown heirs Jacob Covey and if deceased representatives W E Nutt and if deceased unknown heirs R N Nutt and if deceased unknown heirs H R Hughey and E M Hughey and if deceased representatives M Roa and if deceased representatives H R Hughey Jr and if deceased unknown heirs Pearl H Dacks and if deceased representatives Victor A Hughey and if deceased representatives Edward Sanders and if deceased unknown heirs and legal representatives.
The citation directs ROYN WALKUP and JOSEPHINE WALKUP as Plaintiff to file an answer by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, in the 18th District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. Defendants include J F Roberts and others. The suit seeks title and possession of 7 1/2 acres on Hig Creek in Grayson County described by metes and bounds. If unserved after 90 days, the notice returns. Issued January 25 1971 by Clerk E R Brodhead with Deputy Gladys Hamilton.
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