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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

4

Jason Ramsey Birthday Party At Home

Jason Ramsey celebrated his 12th birthday at home with 14 guests. Mr and Mrs John Rains hosted a clown themed event with balloons, a papier mache clown centerpiece, hats and whistles for all, favors of small watches and cap guns, and punch refreshments. Grandparents listed include Mrs Fairy Ramsey of Bells and Mr and Mrs Howard Cummings of Leonar d. W H Dunn of Bells noted as a great great?

John Fairy Ramsey Howard Cummings W.H. Dunn

Tom Bean Boys and Girls Triumph over Tom Cats

Tom Bean high school swept the Tom Cats in a Tuesday night doubleheader, winning boys 25 18 and girls 32 24. Joe Franklin led Tom Bean with 12 points while Ronne Powell added 10 for Bells. Gaal Lankford topped Tom Bean with 11 in the girls and Trua Yourse led Bells with 12.

First Baptist women fete Pat Stanley at church meeting

The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Church held a business meeting led by Mrs Raying A Durham. Mrs Weldon Meek was elected treasurer as Mrs Harry Stanley plans to move away. A going away gift was given to Mrs Stanley. The program featured Youth In Action at Nancy Home in Savoy with songs and a devotional. Several local families were noted visiting relatives and attending events, including a basketball meet in Kilgore and Roosevelt Elementary activities.

Baptist Women The First Baptist Church Raying Durham Fred Shearer Weldon Meek Tisurter Harry Stanley Stanley Cecil Owens Nancy Savoy Phyllis Shearer Meva Meek Pins Jecry Strickland Terci Lansford Mauisianne Meek Pat Stanley Miss Me Miss Shearer Ogo

Students Win PTA Award at Bells School Meeting

The Bells School PTA meeting honored student participation from third and fourth grades under Mrs Jessie Mead and Mrs Carolyn McNeil. A junior class essay contest on Citizenship drew top entries by Terry Harris Bevin Barker and Steve Seltz, judged by five. Mrs Dugan announced officer elections next month and awards were handed out for patriotic performances and essays.

Bells Bill Dugan Tommy Turner Pet Craft Salve Kennedy Robinson Donna Mullinix America Joe Moore Steve Bolard Ray Massey Bells High Terry Harris Fred Harris

Shower Honors Cathy Carr Randy Waldrip

A Monday night wedding shower in the First National Bank community room honored Miss Cathy Carr and Randy Waldrip. More than 75 gifts were registered, displayed on lace cloth, and viewed by guests. Local and out of town attendees came from Anna, including Debbie Smith and Avis Geer.

Cathy Carr Randy Waldrip First National Bank Jim Rudd O. V. Barker Allan Copeland Charles Moore Edna Earl Sears Oma Wilson Margaret Frailicks Don Mullinix Ray Haralson Weldon Meek Debbie Smith Avis Geer Elnora Geer Juanita Smith Juanita Hayes Annette Anna

Masons Urge Attendance for Fellows’ Decree Confederate Meeting

Mr. Bedford, long in teaching and school administration in Whitewright Sherman and Perry AFB, is praised as qualified to speak. He is a past Master of Whitewright Lodge and joined Andrew Randell Lodge in Sherman in 1953. All fraternity members are urged to attend as the Fellows’ Decree is conferred at a called meeting on Friday February 26.

Bedford Whitewright Sherman Perrin Afb Shaw Whitewright Lodge Andrew Randell Shernan

New Dimensions in Beauty by Alice Rosco

A public beauty column features advice from Alice Rosco offering skin care tips and fashion guidance. Readers ask about cleansing, nail polish removal, hair styling, and flattering outfits, with recommendations for creams, fresheners, mink oil removers, and a short wig.

Beauty Alice Rosco

Missions Fair at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

The Missions Fair at First Baptist Church sponsored a Tuesday night event in the Fellowship Hall. Attendees, including Mr and Mrs Bobby Mathis and family of Weatherford, viewed displays on foreign missions, enjoyed a buffet meal, and watched the film Belind the Shadows presented by Rev. Harry Stanley highlighting Texas mission needs.

The Baptist Women of the Belind Harry Stanley Texas Bobby Mathis Waitewr Vit

Cathy Carr Honored At Personal Shower

Cathy Carr, bride elect of Randy Waldrip, was honored at a personal shower in the community room of the First National Bank. Fourteen guests registered. hostesses were Mrs. Ronnie Layne and Miss Debbie Reynolls. Prizes went to Mrs. E. A. Hopper and Miss Phyllis Shearer. Cookies and punch were served after gift presentation.

Cathy Carr Randy Waldrip First National Bank Ronnie Layne Debbie Reynolls E.A. Hopper Phyllis Shearer

Farewell party honors Rev Stanley at First Baptist Church

Rev and Mrs Harry Staney were honored with a farewell party at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall where he has served as pastor since June 1 1966. Choir members organized. over 75 guests registered by Mrs Merle Johnson with help from Mrs Billie Penny. After a white lace cloth and blue yellow floral centerpiece, green salad and cake squares were served. Attendees included families from Grainger and distant towns. in March the Staney family will move to a new church field in Dallas.

Harry Staney First Baptist Church Stanley Merle Johnson Billie Penny J.B. Thornhill Paul Geers Orville Weedso T.H. Bowen Jeanette Geers Watewright Frank Coleman Melady Greenville Bettie Adams Aime Nowell Paris Harold Bailard Jummy Sloan Savoy Leaveerette Nettie Carmy R.A. McCullough Denison

James Shaws Entertain 42 Club Hosts in Home Party

Ms and Mrs James Shaw hosted three of the 42 Club for a social evening at their residence with 17 guests including Tobe Hunnicutt Jenkins Gaddy and others from Van Alstyne Howe Sherman Denison and Sherman. The note mentions Pfizer fees and travel details about the Gosnells Caribbean trip with many stops including Bere Bermuda Puerto Vallarta and Freeport and a possible Spain trip next year.

James Shaw Tobe Hunnicutt Ray Jenkins Mark Robert Gaddy van Alstyne Jesse Davis Jimmy Sutton Howe Rel Saytres Cy Knox Sherman Decyl Tuckee Denison Charles Pfizer Company Pfizer Gosnells Caribbean Sea Black Forest Inn Atmocmier Beremuda Puerto Vaarta Freeport Grand Banama Island Spain

Bells 4H Club hosts second falls in the home session

At the high school auditorium the Bells 4H Club held its second meeting on home fall hazards. A film on slips and falls showed dangers in the home. Guests included S/Sgt. Willie V. Sims Athletic Director Persian AFB S/Sgt. Frederick Cannon 473911vil Engineering Sqdn Jim Clinton Safety Officer Texas Department of Public Safety both black belt judo experts. They demonstrated fall techniques and discussed ido learning procedures.

Bells 4H Club High Scho Willie V. Sims Persian Afb Frederick Cannon Jim Cli‘ton Texas Department of Public Safety Sims Cannon Offer Clitton

Rhoades divorce petition cites insupportability grounds

In Grayson County Texas, James Derwood Rhoades petitions for divorce from Frances Marie Rhoades. He requests custody of four children Timothy Kenneth Karen and Brenda and notes residency, insupportability, and no property disputes. The filing asks for citation, final decree of dissolution, and custody orders with attached court details and dates.

James Derwood Rhoades Frances Marie Rhoades Sth Judicial District Court Grayson County Texas Aoe Frances ‘Marie Rhoades Timothy Kenneth Karen Brenda Rhoades Don L. Jarvis Court House Sherman State OF Texas A.D R. C. Vaughan E. R. Brodhead Donna Husky

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