Former Bells man named Arrowhead Council Commissioner
Lt. Col. Jimmy Ray Ford son of Mr and Mrs Jim R Ford of Bells was named Council Commissioner of the Arrowhead Area Council in Riverside California Judge J Steve Williams announced Ford a longtime scout leader with roles as neighborhood commissioner training committee scout master woodbadge instructor and district commissioner He began scouting in Bells and later served in the Air Force now stationed at March AFB Calif The piece also notes changes in Bells school bus personnel and local 4-H activities and meetings with dates and local leaders and plans for safety programs and a fire inspector project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells
Jimmy Ray Ford
Jim R. Ford
Arrowhead Area
Council of
Boy Scouts
Riverside
Calif
J. Steve Williams
Ford
Kaneena
East Texas State University
Air Force
March Afb
Bells City Council Delivers Sales Tax Update and Cemetery Survey
Bells city council met Tuesday night with Mayor Bill Skipworth announcing last quarter's sales tax of 1550.06 dollars. The council discussed surveying Rosehill Cemetery's old section and creating a map to improve record keeping where west and north portions lack records, while the east addition is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells City
Bill Skipworth
Rosehill Cemetery
Bells School Board revises dress code policy
The Bells School Board, with all members present, discussed revising the dress code for girls. Principal A. L. Lytle and Superintendent O. V. Barker noted 87 questionnaires returned, 65 favored dresses, pant suits, or coordinated slacks with blouses, about 75 percent. The board voted to allow nice slacks, coordinated blouses, pantsuits, and attire that is decent and appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells School Board
Jerry Johnson
A.L. Lytle
O.V. Barker
Bells PTA Open House Celebrates School Bond Remodels
Superintendent O V Barker announced that the Bells School System PTA will sponsor an Open House Sunday January 24 from 2 to 5 pm. A $175000 bond funded extensive remodels across the high and elementary schools including new windows roof repairs interior rewiring lighting carpet tile and a modern library. The open house invites the public to tour facilities and inspect updated classrooms labs and the new auditorium seating and audio visual spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.V. Barker
The
Bells School
Parent -Teacher Association
PTA
Lo Ad
Bells and Windom Play Three Games in Panthers Meet
The Panthers hosted Windom Tigers with Bells winning the junior game 39 to 15 led by Ricky Gay and Alton Sturdivant. The Windom boys defeated Bells 55 to 32 with Stevie Taylor top for Windom. In the girls contest Windom edged Bells 42 to 37 as Phyllis Roberts scored 32 for Windom and Kevin Barker led Bells with 18.
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Panther
Windom Tigers
Bells
Ricky Gay
Alton Sturdivant
Windom
Donnie Powell
Stevie Taylor
Phyllis Roberts
Kevin Barker
Navy Seaman Apprentice Walsh Graduates From Basic Training
James M. Walsh, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Walsh of Bells, was graduated from basic training at the Recruit Training Command in Orlando Florida.
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Navy
James M. Walsh
Rt 1
Bells
Recruit Training Command
Orlando
Fla
Wedding Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Bill Ramsey
A Friday night wedding shower honored Mr and Mrs Bill Ramsey at the home of Mrs Peggy McKinney in Sherman. Miss Bonnie Price, sister of the bride, registered more than 20 guests as gifts were displayed beneath a blue umbrella on a white cloth table, with a large leaf cake and sherbet punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ramsey
Peggy McKinney
Sherman
Bonnie Price
Bells Area Managers Return After Long Careers
Three Bells graduates Bobby Walters Don Whitlock and Kenneth Jerger return to Bells area after long runs as chain store managers. Whitlock led White Store in Denison after moving through Houston Colorado Ft Worth and Farmer’s Branch. Walters managed Safeway in Mt. Pleasant before Denison. Jerger opened Wyatt’s Cafeteria in Sherman and plans to move there with his wife Phyllis Reynolds. Nearby, a truck trailer detached its tandem wheels on U S 82 near the underpass causing traffic delays. Melton Truck Lines owned the load of 40,000 pounds of sheetrock headed for Camden Arkansas. Families visiting include Angel Landrum and relatives across local households.
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Three Bells
Don Whitlock
White’s
Wichita Falls
Houston
Colorado
Ft. Worth
Farmers Branch
Carrollton
Denison
Whitlock
Jean Brantley
M.H
Fat) Whitlock
Bells
Bobby Walters
Safeway
Dallas
Sherman
Bonham, McKinney
Denton
Atlanta
Greenville
Mt. Pleasant
Elaine Ramsey
Jerry
Melissa Beth
Sher-Den Mall
Phyllis Reynolds
Keven
Kimberly
Jerger
Annie White
U.S. 82
Campden
Ark
Melton Truck Lines
Camden
Visit notes of military family and relatives
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Billy Lewis Skipworth completed a visit with his parents Mayor and Mrs. Bill Skipworth. Col. Skipworth is stationed in Omaha Nebraska. Mrs. Billie Landrum and daughter from Fort Smith Arkansas also present.
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Billy Lewis Skipworth
Bill Skipworth
Skipworth
Omaha
Neb
Billie Landrum
Ft. Smith, Ark
Bill Ramseys Feted With Shower At Church
A come and go wedding shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ramsey at Fellow ship Hall in the First United Methodist Church Tuesday night. Mrs. Jerry Rolen registered 67 gifts on a lace table with a hurricane candle holder and cupids at the base. The couple opened gifts and displayed them on a white cloth table with blue ribbon and flowers as blue punch was served from a crystal bow. A cake with white trim and bells was shared, plates handled by Mrs. Bill Dugan and Miss LaNelle Walsh.
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Billy Ramsey
Fellowship Hall
The
First United Methodist Church
Jerry Rolen
Jackie Young
Carolyn Beall
Bill Dusgan
LaNelle Walsh
Bells Elementary sends 77 on NASA field trip
Fifth and sixth graders from Bells Elementary toured McDaniel Junior High in Denison for a NASA space program. The 45 minute presentation covered astronaut gear, blast off stages, and future space exploration as principal Mrs. Mierwithussen and staff chauffeured the group.
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Bells Elementary
McDaniel Junior High School
Denison
NASA
Space Program
Martha Mierwithussen
Obie Rutledge
Wallace Cheateham
Gleaners Sunday School Class Dinner at First Baptist Church
The Gleaners Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held a regular monthly dinner and social Tuesday night at the church. Ten members participated with Mrs Lucille Booth leading prayer. Mrs Clara Owens led devotional and January birthday gifts were exchanged before dismissal prayer by Mrs Bernice Alverson.
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Gleaners
First Baptist Church
Luccille Booth
Clara Owens
Clara Belote
Bernice Alvereson
Local visits span families across Oklahoma and Texas
Mr and Mrs Mount Morgan of Lebanon Oklahoma visited sister Leta McElligott. Mrs Charlie Millner of Gunter visited daughter and family Mr and Mrs O E Price. Rev and Mrs Charles French and family of Texas City surprised her parents Mr and Mrs Fred. Medicare beneficiaries urged to verify explanations of benefits and report any fraud to ensure valid claims are honored.
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Mrs. Mount Morgan
Lebanon, Oklahoma
Leta McElligott
Charlie Millner
Gunter
O. E. Price
Charles French
Texas City
Fred
Reely
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Jimmy Ford
Jimmy
Melba Jean Barker
San Angelo
Harry Stanley
Loyd Monk
Barker
Hers
Janice French
Grayson County
Courthouse
French
Gary Milton
Tammy Moore
Bells City Council
Panthers
James Walsh
Army Barracks
Perrin Air Force Base
Bill Ramseys
State OF
Texas
Margaret B. Schultz
Salvadore Vergopia
Dennis J. Buckley
Jacob Schneider
Arthur Uscher
Georjean Pruitt
Georgean Pruitt
15Th District Court
Court House
Henry Eliott
Omega Elliott
Ann Karsian
Salvaendore Vergopla
Harry Towe
William H. Forest
Henry E. Eliott
Omega Eliott
Taylor Pruitt
Post Oak Creek
Brushy Creek
Big Mineral
W. M. Noel
Noel
John P. Blassine Game
Noel Survey
C. E. Matthews
Varas
University League
Rosa M. Blassingame
Henry Elmer Elliott
A.D
E. R. Brodhead
Gladys Hamilton
State OF Texas
Mary Alexander
Fifteenth District Court
Sheerman
E.R. Brodhead
Louise Hauschild
James Oliver Russell
Frances Elaine Russell
Valoisiye’ Hamilton
Pei
Duncan
Texaco
Emile
Mullinix Garage
National Health Studio
Sharmen Exch Bids
Sermant
A.m
S Service Center
Walt, Dan & Ray Byneh
n-Little Funeral
East
W.H. Dunn
Fairy Ramsey
Angel Landrum
Stephen
Maudianne
Amos Meek
Levelland
Fred Meek
Kewaweee
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