Large Holiday Gathering Visits Across Sherman Area
Around Town with Ethel Green lists visitors to Sherman area residents during the holidays. Names span multiple families and towns including Grand Prairie Hawkins Pottsboro Irving Dallas Wichita Falls Whitewright Bells Denison Longview Nacogdoches and more, with guests from Fort Worth Houston Oklahoma City and Colorado Springs. The notes record extended family visits at numerous homes and hospitals and mention several local residents and out of town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.A. Bennett
Sherman Community Hospital
Wayne Bridges
Joan
Janice
Grand Prairie
V.O. Bull
Greg
Sheryl
Alvin
Sonny Bennett
Rands
Hawkins
Wilbert Bennett
Pottsboro
Robert Schneider
Irving
Gene Elam
Dallas
Della Elam
Witcha Falls
R.W. Moffett
Greenville
Hortense Bierins
Longview
Lucille Scherer
Leonard
John Burnett Jr
Bells
Gene Malone
Tona
Susan
Emaline Haston
Stacy Messer
Rick Burnskzy
Dean Haston
Mike All
Whitewright
Loyd Turner
Ely
Okla
Donna Mullinix
Bea Means
City
Rob Hendrix
Duane Thrasher
Grover
Wichita Falls
Earnest Bade
Spokane
Wash
Ruth Sanderson
Phillip Norries
Bobb Norries
Houston
Debbie Bentley
Shermen
Emmett Green
Grover Brown
Arthur Neal
Ruth
Topeka
Kan
Jerry Ray Brown
James Green
Martin, Tenn
Howard Conrad
Billy Brown
John Brown
Garland
G. C. Brown
Richardson
Maxine Brown
James Brown
Arlington
Carol Brown
Mesquite
Ruth Green
Nina Davis
Denison
Wayne Green
Lubbock
Marlin Thrasher
Bonham
R. C. Thrasher
Euless
Jack Thrasher
Ervin
Hubert Thrasher
Howard Hodge
Denison Hospital
Kenneth Beckham
Carswell
Fort Worth
O. A. Bennett David Crouch
Arnold Henson
Navy E-4 Moore Family Visits Home in Tom Bean
Navy E-4 Larry Moore and his wife visit the Moore home of Tom Bean with Amy and Jennifer as guests at the McMillin residence. They travel from Adak Alaska toward the Navy Communications Station in Honolulu, Hawaii for a three year assignment. The McMillins host a Christmas dinner with Gary McMillin Eric Denison Russell Harmon and children in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
E-4
Larry Moore
Amy
Jennifer
Gene McMillin
Tom Bean
L. A. Moore
Adak
Alaska
Navy Communications Station
Honolulu
Hawaii
McMillins
Moores
Gary McMillin
Eric
Denison
Russell Harmon
Priscelle Riker Installed as T and CC President
Priscelle Riker was installed president of the Town and Country Club at the January meeting on January 2 at Fireman's Inn. Mabel Vestal presided with Mayme Lewis assisting. other officers include Vic President Bobbie McCartney, Secretary Edith Alexander, Parliamentarian Pansy Miller, and Reporter Christine Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscelle Riker
Fireman's Inn
Mabel Vestal
Mayme Lewis
Vic
Bobbie McCartney
Edith Alexander
Pansy Miller
Christine Sanderson
Priscille Rike
Glenice Ashley
Call Club
American Heart Fund
Bill Ireland
Nursing Home News Reflects Village Visits and Church Life
Rosalie Geers reports a steady stream of family visits to the home including Mr. and Mrs. Bowens and Mr. and Mrs. Smith from multiple cities. Christmas at home, church services, and bingo winners anchor a community calendar with residents James Weaverling, Ruth Cox, Dess Whitson, and Oscar Worsham among those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Geers
T.W. Bowen
Buster Smith
Wills Point
Dan Smith
Alexandria
Oma Smith
Robert Bow
Ft. Worth
Ruth Hicks
Edwin Biggerstatt
Harlingen
Cecil Biggerstatt
Naomi
Jenifer Owens
Earl Benson
Clyde Handsard
Sherman
Noel Hansard
Guy Doggett
Duncanville
Candace Gregory
Grady van Dyke
Waxahachie
Aubrey Hall
John Cartman
Rockwall
R.P. Hidell
Austin
Louella Carroll
Gene Hightower
Howe
Harold Martin
Plainview
Duane Staggers
Colorado
Dorothy Scarbough
Jerry McGee
Greenville
Ruth Cox
L. R. Travis
Houston
Charles Ross
Stephenville
Oscar Worsham
Joan Morris
The
Sherman Public Library
Ingrams to Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Opal Ingram mark 50 years of marriage with a Jan 12 open house at 602 N Maxey Sherman from 2 to 4 p.m. The couple wed Jan 10 1925 in Kentucky Town officiated by Rev C Chumbley. They belong to North Park Baptist Sherman and Bethel Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Ingram
N. Maxey
Sherman
Essie Wintrey
Will Wintrey
van Alstyne
W.M. Ingram
Lone Oak
Kentuckytown
C. Chumbley
North Park
Bethel Baptist
Whitewright
Ingram
Quaker Oats Co
Occassion
Weldon Ingram
Nola Pierce
Ardell Ingram
Burkburnett
Precautions Needed When Canning Food
Texas officials urge careful home canning amid botulism reports from improper procedures. Officials warn against reusing lids and cracked jars and advise using only purpose made canning jars and lids with exact times and temperatures and proper sealing tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Agriculture
John C. White
White
Texas Department of Agriculture
Seven warning signs of cancer and action steps
The American Cancer Society identifies seven signals to watch for including changes in bowel or bladder habits a non healing sore unusual bleeding a lump in the breast or elsewhere indigestion or trouble swallowing changes in a wart or mole and a nagging cough or hoarseness Pain is usually a late sign so seek medical advice promptly if any symptom appears Early detection and prompt treatment can lead to cure even if the symptom is not cancer a doctor visit provides peace of mind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Cancer Society
Gary Stone Graduates From Marine Boot Camp San Diego
Marine PFC Gary R. Stone, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Stone Route 1 Savoy Texas, completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The program emphasizes physical conditioning discipline and teamwork with drills Marine Corps history first aid uniform regulations and customs taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary R. Stone
Dwight Stone
Route 1
Savoy
Tex
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Marine Recruit Training
Marine Corps
Marine Gunner Michael D. Clay Transfers to Quantico
Marine PIC Michael D. Clay, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Clay of Bells Texas, reported for duty at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command Quantico Virginia. He is a 1973 Bells High School graduate who joined the Marine Corps in January 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael D. Clay
James D. Clay
Route 1
Bells, Tex
Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Quantico
Bells High School
Marine Corps
Jester Named to Grayson College Honor Roll
Jester of Whitewright earned a place on the Grayson County College honor roll this term as a freshman majoring in processing engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jester of
Whitewright
Grayson County College
Jester
Regina Watkins Earns East Texas State University Degree
Regina Watkins received a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education as a December graduate from East Texas State University. She works for the Greenville Independent School District and is married to L A Chuck Watkins III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Watkins
East Texas State University
Greenville Independent
Regina
L.A
Chuck) Watkins
IIL
Pink and Blue Shower for Lynda Atnip at Pilot Grove
Mrs Lynda Atnip was guest of honor at a Pink and Blue Shower last Friday in Pilot Grove. Hostesses were Mrs Willa Johnson and Edith Johnson. Out of town guests included Mrs Sue Vaughn Mrs Jimmy Plunkett and Mrs Brenda House of Denison and Mrs Vergie Sr Mrs Robert Annip and Mrs Routham Schroder of Paris. Refreshments were served to 20 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Atnip
Pilot Grove
Willa Johnson
Edith Johnson
Sue Vaughn
Jimmy Plunkett
Brenda House
Denison
Vergie Sr
Robert Annip
Routham Schroder
Paris
Fondue Party On A Budget With Simple Cheese Dip
Learn how to host a fondue party without expensive gear. Melt cheddar with whisky and butter, then slowly blend with a hot cheese mixture and beaten egg for a smooth dunking sauce served with crusty bread. Makes four servings.
Homer Owenby rites held in Bells obituary
Homer Lee Owenby 65 of Bells died in a Savoy nursing home on December 29 1974. Funeral services were conducted at Mullican Little Chapel with Rev. Terry Atkinson officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill cemetery. He was born December 12 1909 at Randolph to A C Owenby and his wife. He married Alice M. Moore in Sherman on April 12 1931. Survived by four sons Bobby A C Harry and Mike. two daughters Freida Turner and Paula Clearfield. one brother Ozelle. two sisters Connie Whittington and Fannie Keller. seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lee Owenby
Savoy
Mullican- Little Funeral Chapel
Terry Atkinson
Sherman
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mr. Owenby
Randolph
A.C. Owenby
Alice M. Moore
The
Baptist Church
Bobby
Funeral for Josh Bran Cook Aimed at Pilot Grove Community
Services were held at Barnheart Chapel for Josh Bran Cook six months old son of Beth Cook of Pilot Grove found dead in his crib. Burial followed in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Born July 4 in Sherman he left survivors including his mother grandparents and great grandparents from Pilot Grove Whitehouse and McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnheart Chapel
Josh Bran Cook
Beth Cook
Pilot Grove
Josh
Sherman
Garvis Cook
Sam Cook
Roy Morris
Whitehouse
Hattie Cook
McKinney
Bernice Davis Rites Held for 88 in Pilot Grove
Funeral services for Bernice Davis 88 of Pilot Grove were held last Tuesday with Barnhart Capel directing. Burial followed in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Davis born February 7 1886 in Pilot Grove married Oscar Davis in December 1911 and was a Baptist Church member. She is survived by sister Lena Russell of Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Davis
Pilot Grove
Wthitwright
Barnheart Capel
Davis
Oscar Davis
The
Baptist Church
Lena Russell
Post
Obituary for Benjamin Scott Burkett 83 Van Alstyne
Retired 1st Lt. Benjamin Scott Burkett died at Whitewright Nursing Home age 83. Born March 30 1889 in Virginia he was a Christian Science Church member and a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors include wife Gladys Burkett of Whitewright son William Irving four grandchildren six great grandchildren brother H H Burkett of Lebanon Pa. Rev Jerry Scott officiated with cremation following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flesher Funeral Home
van Alstyne
Benjamin Scott Burkett
Whitewright Nursing Home
Virginia
Christian Science Church
Gladys Burkett
Whitewright
William
Irving
H. H. Burkett
Lebanon
Jerry Scott
McKinney Rites Held at Bethel Baptist Church
Mrs. Tence McKinney 83 of Bells died Thursday in Sherman after a hospital stay. Funeral conducted by Rev C W DeHorney Sr with burial at Bethel Cemetery under Boyd Smith Funeral Home of Sherman. Surviving: sons J P James Arthur McKinney of Bells Arylis McKinney of Denison daughters Berdell L Guess Jimmie R Guess both of Bells sister Tennessee Gilliam Sherman 13 grandchildren nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Bethel Baptist Church
Tence McKinney
Bells
Sherman
C. W. DeHorney Sr
Bethel Cemetery
Boyd- Smith Funeral Home
McKinney
Burl Ross
J. P
James
Arthur McKinney
Arylis McKinney
Denison
Berdell L. Guess
Jimmie R Guess
Tennessee Gilliam
Christmas at Tom Bean Country Club Everyone Feels Welcome
Admiral John D Hayes and Nellie Mee Hayes visited for Christmas at the Country Club. Family members Mike Chris and Mabel Mann sent gifts while Frances Stephens prepares for release after surgery. Ralph Smith and sons spent the holiday with relatives in Texas as the community plans future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hayes
USN
Kaptured
Nellie Mee Hayes
Country Club
Admiral Hayes
Navy
WM. Gok
Mann
Mike
Chris
Mabel Mann
Houston
Frances Stephens
Dan
Donna Porter
Ralph Smith
Ray Smith
Wharton
Texas
Joe Smith
Sherman
Bobby Carter
South
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Ethel Green
Vera Chesser
Billy Ray Chesser
Marsha
Hugh Hunter
C.M. Russey
St. Louis
Bill Lyons and Sons
Frank Alexander
Billy
Frank Hunter Alexander
Doug Boxell
Dick Dauphin
E.D. Lyons
O. L. Jones
Ben
Roy Thomas
Charles Casada
Jana Denise
Axtell
Tony Price
Overton
Dan Fitzgerald
Tatum
David Price
Jeanette Jones
Beulah McLain
Wayne Athey
Jeff
John
Jason
W. W. Athey
del City
Gary Williams
Tom
Tracy
Tricia
John Ball
Jill
Jimmy Cook
Jerry Caylor
A. C. Anderson
Princeton
C. B. Robinson
Doug Gibbs
Las Vegas
Nev
Hortence Appling
Clarice
Corpus Christi
Jess Clark
Kim
Mittie Rushing
Daymon Rushing and Sons
Guy Robinson
Clarence Bonds
Barry
Rhonda Carter
Calvin McKnight
Jack ‘Thrasher
Jimmie Anderson
Joe Dallaus
Grandaime
James Norvell
Sherrie
Gwen Oliver
Maggie Means
Wanda Epperson
Bodty
Grover Stuteville
Richardson and
G. C. Stuteville
Kenneth Enstrom
Curtis and
David
Rock Island
Illinois
Christies
Glen “Razier
Bob ‘Rup
Tenn
Henry Sing Jr
College Station
Johnny Mack Williams
Kathy and
Kelly
Travis Sanderson
Grady Riley
Sharon
Derek
Cecil Cleveland
Donna
Kristie
Hurst
Jimmy ‘Raizer
Louis Franklin
Harold Holcomb
Bob Latimer
Larry Franklin
Germany
Major Franklin
Royce Franklin
Keller
William Franklin
Sunny Vale
Dale Hickey
Tombean
DL. Davidson
Hugh David Lyons
Huntsville
E. D. Lyons
Billy Baker
W. H. Baker
L. H. Darwin
Percy Darwin
Winnie Hamilton
R. S. Turner
Commerce
Velma Sadler
Don Albdugh
Maureen
Springfield
Fred Garner
Frank Dockery
Trenton
Don Collins
Hayden Hamilton
Allen Harper
Duncan, Oklo
Grady Vandagriff
H. A. Vandagrift
Col
Newton Cole
Colorado Springs
Paul Geers
the Sun Publishing Co
Elton L. Miller
Don Windle
Darla Howell
Office
Mgr
Fannin Counties
Whitewright Sun
Moore
T&cc
Nursing Home News
M. C. Cook
Lockney
Minnie Smart
G. Duane Johnson
James Weaverling
Ernest Williams
Leon White
Perryton
Nettie Blanton
Cornelia Mckvin
Annie Mae Annip
Mary Warren
J. E. Ownby
James Ownby
Nina Brinkley
Mary Packet
H. D. Bowen
Hale Center
James Creecy
A. E. McMurray
J. H. Perkins
Stella McMurray
Joe Eden
Tulsa
Jettleden
Oscar Anderson
Rham Pennington
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Arnold ‘Tate
Ti’. P
Tallent
Janie Felmer
Jesker Chattin
Herschell Burrell
Lizzie Nolen
James Creeey
Blanch Jinkins
Tom Chitwood
Sherry Pennell
Beauty Bell
BY CH Tracy MD
Gary Stone
Michael Clay
Quantico, Va
Lynda
Fondue
Homer Owenby
Josh Brian Cook
Josh Cook
Benjamin Burkett
iTank Service
Randolph, Tex
Whitewright Insurance Agency
Stephens and Bryant
Fire E Auto E Bondse Casualty E Life
Paula Collins
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