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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1975

Page

5

Jones Goodell Repeat Vows in Dallas Wedding

Miss Danetta Sue Jones and Rick Louis Goodell were married January 31 at Buckner Boulevard Baptist Church in Dallas. The bride, age 1968 Bryan Adams graduate, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Jones. The groom, son of Mrs. LaVerle Goodell, is a 1971 East Texas State University graduate. They will reside in Dallas after a brief wedding trip.

Danetta Sue Jones Rick Louis Goodell Whitewright Buckner Boulevard Baptist Church Dallas John C. Jones Eunice Jernigan Sherman Ema Jones Rose Ivey LaVerle Goodell Pryor Oklahoma Virgil Louis Goodell Alice Bobbie Jones Carolyn Goodell Tom E. Stubbs Bryan Adams High School Executive Secretarial School Denison High School East Texas State University Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Community organization meeting schedules and officers

Local groups list meeting times and leaders including First Baptist W M S Mrs Nan Robinson First United Methodist Men Leon Porter Friday Literary Club Mrs Charles Sessom American Legion O L Nicely Hurricane Creek Ladies Assn Mrs Sally Cureton Volunteer Fire Dept Homer Ryan Whitewright PTO Mrs Dan LeDane Jaycees Mike Spann Chamber of Commerce Danny

First Baptist W.M.S Nan Robinson First Baptist Church First United Methodist Men Leon Porter Charles Sessom American Legion O.L. Nicely Hurricane Creek Ladies Assn Sally Cureton, Whitewright Homer Ryan Whitewright Pto Dan LeDane Jaycees Mike Spann Chamber OF Commerce Danny

Community organization meeting schedule reel

Local groups list monthly meeting times for Mason ic Lodge Eastern Star City Council School Board Rotary Lions Town and Country Club Bethel Baptist Women Pigskin Club and other civic groups with officers and locations including Firemen’s Hall City Hall Bethel church and school.

Diane Stephens Worthy Vince Freeman Bill Dyer Rotary Club Bill McFatridge Firemen’s Hall Lions Club Doyce Worsham Town & Country Club Mabel Vestal Bethel Baptist Womas Pat Pierce Bethel Church Charles Wortham Tiremen‘s Hall

Safety Posters At Tom Bean Elementary Exhibit

Fourth grade students at Tom Bean Elementary participated in a traffic safety governor’s campaign by drawing bike pedestrian car and driving safety scenes. Posters were filmed with a narrator describing each safety action and the film is shown across Tom Bean elementary and high school grades.

Tom Bean Elementary

Tom Bean Troop 43 Names New Leaders and Privileges

Richie Reynolds appointed assistant Senior Patrol Leader of Tom Bean Boy Scouts Troop 43. Elbert Ellis, Greg Counts, and Jimmy Yowell named assistant patrol leaders. Ellis, Yowell, Chastain, and Wallace earned merit badges. Ellis advanced to first class. Several boys cleaned the community center Friday night to earn citizen and community merit badges. Participants included Mike Norris, Mark Payne, Ellis, Chastain, Wallace and David Ellis.

Richie Reynolds Tom Bean Boy Scouts Elbert Ellis Greg Counts Jimmy Yowell Eddie Chastain Preston Yowell Jimmy Wallace Mike Norris Mark Payne David Ellis

Women's Auxiliary Being Organized in Tom Bean

Tom Bean women organize a Woman's Auxiliary to raise funds for the Tom Bean Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting set for Thursday Feb 6 at 7 p.m. at the community center. call 546-6973 for details. Fire department meetings moved to the second and fourth Tuesday. next session Feb 11 at the community center.

Tom Bean Komen Tom Bean Volunteer Fire Department

Tom Bean Schools Dismissed for Teacher Meetings

Tom Bean schools will dismiss on February 14 for teachers in service meetings.

Tom Bean

Proof of Age Required on SS Benefits

Sherman Social Security district manager Gus Jones explains proof of age is needed for retirement wife’s widow and disability benefits. Best records are birth or hospital records. church baptismal records next. If unavailable, school, family Bible, census, marriage, or other official records may suffice. Office at 810 N. Travis, Sherman, 893-4301, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays.

Gus Jones Sherman Social Security Office Jones Eyour N. Travis

Tigers and Wolves clash in district showdown in Whitewright

The Whitewright Tigers beat Wolfe City Wolves 49 to 30 in a Friday district game. Joe Ballard led Tigers with 16 points while Steve Hodge added 11 and Sheila Ballard had 11 rebounds for the Tigerettes who won 40 to 37 in the earlier girls game. The Tigerettes next face Cooper Bulldogs on the road.

Whitewright Tigers Wolfe City Wolves Tigerettes Wolvettes Terry Holt Linda Atterberry Sheila Ballard Cooper Bulldogs Tigers Wolves Wolfe City Joe Ballard Joe Steve Hodge Steve Walter Daniels Whitewright

Tigerette of the Week Beverly Blanton at Whitewright High

Beverly Blanton, a Whitewright High junior and guard, earns Tigerette of the Week honors. She recorded eight rebounds in the Fannindel game and five in another Buffaloes contest while also competing in volleyball and track and serving on the Drill Team.

Gina Judd Beverly Blanton Johnnie B. Blanton Bev Whitewright High Fannindel Bills

Tiger of the Week Steve Hodge shines at Whitewright High

Steve Hodge, a Whitewright High sophomore, starred in the Whitewright versus Fan nindel game with 10 points and 15 rebounds. He shoots 48 percent this season and tops 9.5 points per game, adding 71 offensive and 121 defensive rebounds.

Gina Judd Steve Hodge Howard Hodge Steve Whitewright High School

Tigers Triumph Over Falcons in District Showdown

Whitewright Tigers beat Fannindel Falcons 58-30 in district 15A action. Tigers led early, Gomez Ballard scored 16, Hodge 15 rebounds, Holt 22 for Tigerettes, Atterberry 17, Daniels 10, Hodge 10 for Falcons. Tigers remain undefeated in district play.

Gina Judd Fannindel Falcons Tiger Territory Tigerettes Falcons Whitewright Terry Holt Linda Atterberry Tigers Joe Ballard Joe Walter Daniels Steve Hodge Walter Steve Whitewright Tigers

Whitewright School Lunch Menu Manages Week

Whitewright School lists daily lunches with bread milk and butter included. Menu items span turkey potatoes green beans hamburgers meatloaf barbecue wiener bologna spaghetti chicken fried steak fingers and burgers with various sides and desserts across February 6 to February 14.

Whitewright

Happenings at WHS Feb. 7 13 schedule

Monty Faison outlines WHS events from Feb 7 to 13. Feb 7 B team basketball vs Cooper at 5 30. Feb 8 8th grade Pigskin Tournament finals. Feb 10 basketball vs Cooper at 6 00 and first day of district basketball at Greenville High gym. Feb 13 second day of district basketball at Greenville High gym.

Monty Faison Cooper Greenville High School

Please Pave Before Patience Gives Way

A reader urges timely street repairs near the high school ahead of a new elementary school. They call for permanent patching and a sidewalk to protect children walking to and from the school, noting dangerous potholes and increasing traffic.

Tony Bennett

Pigskin Club Sponsoring Eighth Grade Tournament at Whitewright High

The Pigskin Club of Whitewright will sponsor an eighth grade basketball tournament at the high school this weekend with games starting Thursday at 1 p.m. The Whitewright and Pottsboro eighth grade girls clash Thursday at 6 p.m. followed by Whitewright vs Pottsboro boys at 7 15 p.m. Coach Mark Kline urges good sportsmanship and attendance from Whitewright fans.

Pigskin Club of Whitewright Pottsboro Mark Kline Whitewrighers

Valentine’s Day origins shift from feast to affection

The World Almanac notes St Valentine’s Day began as a Christian festival honoring the martyr on February 14, 270 A.D. It emerged in the seventh century, but by the 14th century non religious customs overshadowed its religious meaning. Acceptance as patron saint of lovers seems accidental.

St. Valentine World Almanac

Eyeglass Frames and Contact Lens Care Tips

A beauty expert recommends oval or octagonal frames to suit most faces while round frames are harder to wear. Metal frames in neutral or pastel shades are safe choices. Contact lenses remain popular and wearers are advised to wash hands before handling lenses with soap or mild cleansers.

Senior Spotlight honors Ricky Newman for sports involvement

Brenda Thornhill profiles Ricky Newman son of A. W. and Mrs. Newman born December 24 1956 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. He lived in Richardson and Whitewright and earned letters in football track and basketball plus played baseball and tennis. Ricky values football hunting and riding motorcycles and recalls a memorable All Sports Banquet moment.

Brenda Thornhill Ricky Newman A. W. Newman Ricky Oklahoma City Oklahoma Randy Richardson Whitewright FFA Tiger Club Mandy Barry Manaloe John Wayne Kate Jackson Hayden Frye

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