Vera Hickman to Be Honored On Birthday
Vera Hickman will be honored at an open house on Sunday February 27 from 2 to 5 pm at the Whitewright Community Public Service building. She turns 90 on February 28. Hosts include her sisters Mrs. Guy Dillon of Dallas and Mrs. R E Higgins of Bonham, plus nieces and a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hickman
Whitewright
Rush Eugene Hickman
Mr. Hickman
Guy Dillon
Dallas
R.E. Higgins
Bonham
Evamae Lancaster
San Antonio
Paul M. Vestal
Sherman
Joe B. Dillon
Mrs McLain Hosts Whitewright Community Club Meeting
Mrs Beaulah McLain hosted the Whitewright Community Club gathering at her home with Ms Florence Lewis presiding. Key actions included a Lords Prayer, secretary and treasurer reports, a Valentine program and exchange, prize winners Oneta Key and Lewis, and committee appointments for program hospitality and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaulah McLain
Whitewright Community Club
Florence Lewis
Edith Grider
O.A. Bennett
Presbyterian Women Meet at First Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Women gathered Monday at Mrs. Mike Holloway’s home. President Mrs. Paul Cook led the meeting with devotional by Mrs. Ora Gray and the Year Book of Prayer by Mrs. Mardell Pumphrey. Mrs. Gary Holloway reported as treasurer and secretary. Mrs. Rogan led the program on 2 Corinthians entitled A Magnificant Concern. Eleven members were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women of the
First Presbyterian Church
Mike Holloway
Paul Cook
Ora Gray
Mardell Pumphrey
Shay and Tina Howell To Perform At 200 Club
Shay and Tina Howell are guest performers at the 200 Club on Monday February 21 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Vera Chesser notes the past Monday's singing event was well attended with John Clark, Roy and Mrs Phippa, Marshall Trice, Edith Johnson, Nola Roberson, Adelle Ireland, Lucille Ingram, Norma Robbins, Lena Mae Young, Arnold Henson, Vera Chesser, and Tom Lavender among Whitewright, Denison, Sherman, Pilot Grove, and Bonham residents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shay
Tina Howell
Vera Chesser
John Clark
Roy Phippa
Denison
Marshall Trice
Sherman
Edith Johnson
Nola Roberson
Pilot Grove
Adelle Ireland
Lucille Ingram
Norma Robbins
Lena Mae Young
Arnold Henson
Chesser
Whitewright
Tom Lavender
Bonham
Sunshine Notes From Local Social Roundup
Sunshine Notes lists several weekend visits and arrivals in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Haston moved seven miles northeast of town and share a new phone number 965-2697. Multiple visits span Durant to Sherman and Dallas, with hospital stays noted for Mayfair Brown and Wallace Mynatt, plus social gatherings at several homes and events in Sherman, Little Rock, San Antonio, and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Haston
Joe Bodine
Little Rock
Ark
Airman
Bruce Bodine
Michael Todd
Henry McFatridge
Durant
Memorial Hospital
Mayfair Brown
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Joan Brown
Alice
Mayfair
Lottie Brown
Mike Williams
M. V. Williams
Barbara Wilson
Sherman
Kelous Watson
F.O. Mangrum
Ora Gray
Randolph
F. O. Mangrum
D.F. Bandy
Gene Kent
Wallace Mynatt
Church of Christ
Andy Murphy Veterans Hospital
San Antonio
Earl Sandefur
Shreveport
Gene Hughes
Velma Russey
Ft. Worth
Hugh Hunter
J.S. Gregory
van Alstyne
Raymond Brown
Katherine Hat
Harris Files For Council in Tom Bean Election
Jack Harris a Tom Bean native and Army retiree filed for the city council seat to be filled on April 2. He and his wife Ann live here with their children John Susie Larry and a background of real estate work and studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Grayson County College. Nearby social notes mention local visits and events including a post Valentine dish dinner at the 200 Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harris
U.S. Army
Tom Bean
Harris
Jewel Harris
Fielder Harris
Jack
Ann
John
Susie
Larry
Denver
Colorado
U.S. Air Force
Southeastern Okla State University
Durant
Grayson County College
Baby Boy Kyle Wayne Mickelson Neathery Born in February
Baby boy Kyle Wayne Mickelson Neathery born February 5 to Sgt. and Mrs. Mickey Mickel Mickelson. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. J C Mickelson of Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Neathery of Whitewright. Great grandparents are Mrs. Caleb Thornhill of Whitewright and Mrs. Roy Neathery of Grand Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Mickelson
Jacksonville
N. Carolina
Kyle Wayne
J.C. Mickelson
Sherman
Byron Neathery
Whitewright
Caleb Thornhill
Roy Neathery
Grand Prairie
Tom Bean Happenings and FFA FHA Party Notes
Tom Bean community items report that Mrs J L Welch Mrs Gene McMillin and Mrs Billy Ray Hill from Gainesville attended a cousin funeral in Daingerfield and visited aunt Mrs E C Graves at Pine Crest Convalescent Center. The FFA and FHA held a Valentine party on February 11 with Gary Rhea named FHA Pin-up boy and Terri Vincent FFA sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Welch
Gene McMillin
Billy Ray Hill
Gainesville
Gabriel Graves
Daingerfield
E.C. Graves
Pine Crest Convalescent Center
FFA
FHA
Tom Bean
Gary Rhea
Terri Vincent
Mr. Cook
Kenneth Freeman
Nancy Moran Named Student Of The Week At Tom Bean High
Nancy Moran, a Tom Bean High junior, was chosen student of the week by the Home and Family Living class. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Moran, third vice president of the FHA, and a cheerleader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Moran
Tom Bean High School
Don Moran
Nancy
FHA
Licking Experience Stamp Value Tops World Auction
A 1970 auction fetched 280000 for the world’s most valuable stamp. Philately traces to 1840 Britain with Queen Victoria image. Some stamps remain 3/4 by 7/8 inch. perforations since 1854 ended need for scissors. Also a simple recipe blends beef broth cranberry juice honey cinnamon simmering to create two servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Britain
Youth and age in mind and heart, a reader's reflection
An 80 year old columnist in Wolfe City Sun argues youth is a state of mind not youth’s time. He says aging comes from abandoning ideals, fear, and despair, while faith, hope, confidence, and courage keep one young. He signs off as L. S. Robnett.
Develop New Interests Through Evening Classes
Psychologists advise enrolling in evening classes at a high school or college to explore new subjects and meet potential friends. Choose topics that spark curiosity yet are unfamiliar, then invite fellow students to your home for tea and snacks to keep conversations engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSAGE
Diskus
Reflector Names Bart Bodine and Others in Notice
Bart Bodine, Robert Mathis, Trena Jarvis, Debbie Whipple, and Mrs Leta Harper are listed in a local Reflector page notice. The item seems to catalog residents or participants in a named community notice with multiple individuals attached to a single notice segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trena Jarvis
Debbie Whipple
Leta Harper
Exchange Student Speaks To Whitewright FHA
Paul Cunnings a sophomore at Austin College spoke to Whitewright F H A members about Guyana customs in dating religion and education. He noted teens date in big groups until leaving high school and children start school early. He recalled Guyana had no televisions and the Prime Minister banned them as a bad influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cunnings
Austin College
Whitewright F.H.A
Paul
Guyana
South America
U.S
Skyline High School
Dallas
Students Entertain Gingerbread House at Valentine Party
The Senior Homemaking class hosted a Valentine event for 15 preschoolers at the Methodist church fellowship hall. Students decorated the hall and led games for the visiting youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gingerbread House
Fellowship Hall
the Methodist Church
Gina Hicks To Teach Baton Here At Townsen Dance Studio
Gina Hicks will teach baton at Townsen Dance Academy in the riding club building. A former feature twirler at Whitewright high school, she has won regional and state twirling contests, accumulated many trophies and medals, and trained under notable coaches in baton. Registration and class details are available by contacting Gina or Sandy Tapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townson Dance Academy
Gina
Judd) Hicks
Whitewright High School
Monette
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Missouri
Illinois
Marge Hannaman
Universal Production
Baton Rouge
Griff O'Neal
Lillian Imparatio
Denison
Townsen Dance Studio
Sandy Tapp
Strawberries Found To Be Clusters Of Tiny Plums
A quirky observation notes that strawberries are actually clusters of small plums mischaracterized by common belief. The claim adds a playful scientific twist to the fruit discussion.
Julie Johnson Named Leader of Tomorrow
Julie Johnson of Whitewright High School has been named 1976 77 General Mills Leader of Tomorrow after competing in a December 7 test. She qualifies for state and national honors with a possible 1500 college scholarship for the state winner and a 500 grant for the second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Johnson
Whitewright High School
General Mills
Julie
Annals of America
Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation
David Johnson
F.H.A
U.L
Grain Sorghum Production Meeting for Grayson growers
A two night grain sorghum production meeting for Grayson county growers is planned for next Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the assembly room of the county courthouse in Sherman. Speakers include H A Turney and Joe Cole from Renner on opening night and C O Spence from Sherman on the second night. A grain marketing meeting with Roland Smith from College Station follows Monday night. All area producers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
County Court House
Sherman
Stanley Oakley
H.A. Turney
Joe Cole
Renner
C.O. Spence
Sherman Extension Agronomist
Roland Smith
State Extension Office
College Station
Senior Spotlight Pam Norris of Whitewright High
Pam Norris daughter of Vern and Mrs Norris, born January 18 1959 in Sherman. She moved to Whitewright in 1973 and has been active in FHA Tiger Club and Drill Team for four years. She earned Tigerette of the Week during football season and played basketball, volleyball, and track. Pam enjoys yellow, a Corvette, Mexican food, music, and the song Shine On. Her lifetime motto is to live each day fully and strive for better. She plans to go to college and pursue dental assisting or dental hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trena Jarvis
Pam Norris
Vern Norris
Pam
Sherman
Whitewright
FHA
Tiger Club
Peter Frampton
Coppell to Meet Savoy in Bi District Round
Coppell, Whitewright’s opponent in the bi district game, travels to Denton for the Feb 22 matchup. Whitewright fans can see the team in action this Friday at Savoy at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppell
Whitewright
Denton
Savoy
Blood Drive Friday At Whitewright High School Gym
The Whitewright Lions Club and Texoma Regional Blood Bank co sponsor a blood drive on Friday Feb 18 from 3 to 8 pm at Whitewright High School gym Donations are requested in support of Cody Tucker and others in need Group organizers are advised a 25 percent participation threshold covers the group and dependents for a year A World Book Encyclopedia note on camels follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Lions Club
Texoma Regional
Whitewright High School
Cody Tucker
Bill Tucker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buthday
Mrs. McLain
Presbyterian
Tina
200 Club
Alvin Worsham
Troy Owen
J.B. Holloway
Doyle Alexander
Harry Barr
Kilgore
Bertha Smith
Murl Wilkinson
Mary Lou Ayres
Earl Jameson
Jayne Harper
J.A. Harper
A.N. McCoy
Aztec
N. Mex
Zelma Harper
Allen Harper
Coleman
Bob Hypock
Sally
Garland
Obie Ruthledge
Bells
Goldie Ruthledge
L. H. Darwin
Glenn Hearnie
Tishamingo
Okla
Malcom Bronaugh
Marian McMillin
Frances McLean
Tyrie Tomerlin
John Nixon
Wesley McCurdy
Billy Marks
Glenn Frazier
Henry Bing
Buffy
Marshall
Travis Sanderson
Brenda
Darlene Williams
Johnny Williams
Kathy
Kelly
Charles Williams
James Williams
Darla
Keith
David Williams
Chris All
Christine Sanderson
Bethel
Town and Country Club
Liberty
Benjamin Franklin
By Anita McMillin
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Steven’s Discount
Orners
Stamper’s Sipper
Wolfe City
L.S. Robnett
Reflector News
Bart Bodine
Robert Mathis
WHS
Nancy Morris
Belinda Srader
Karen Anderson
Soloria Patterson
Gina (Judd) Hicks
Gina Hicks
Janice Kemp
Leader of
Blood Drive
World Book Encylopedia
Sewice
Washington
First National Bank of
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