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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1970
Page
4
Local social notes report a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. Johnson on page four. The column lists numerous visiting relatives from Dallas Durant Grand Prairie Gainesville Lubbock Sherman and other towns with family connections and Sunday activities at the First Baptist Church.
The Monday Night Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs Merle Johnson with 8 members and one visitor Mrs Billy Duggan. Score prizes went to Mrs W C Foernter and Mrs H E Washeburn. A dessert course was served after the game.
The Gleaners Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church met Tuesday night for a salad supper. Mrs. W. H. Atkinson led opening prayer and table blessing. Mrs. Lee Penny was elected chair in charge of decorations. Mrs. Lucile Booth led dismissal prayer.
Mr and Mrs A B Fletcher of Bells announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Kay Fletcher to Troy L Price son of Mr and Mrs Edwin L Price of Savoy. Sandra is a Bells High School graduate employed at the State National Bank in Denison. Troy is a Savoy High School graduate attending Grayson County College and employed by General Cable Company in Bonham. They plan to wed February 13 at the First Baptist Church in Bells.
Rev Arvel Lamance pastor of Calvary Baptist Bells spoke to the Sherman Brotherhood joined by Mrs Lamance and the Branches. Bells residents attended with Tomm y Turner and Richard Beall singing with Novaline Shelley at the piano. The Bells 4 H Club presented How Big Feet Became The Chief at Grayson County College winning second prize among 20 clubs with 1884 Hers in attendance and Debbie Melton and Chris Cavender crowned Grayson County 4 H King and Queen.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church met at the president Mrs. Wade Neves home. Mrs. Neves led the business session and read the purpose from Changes and Choices. A pledge service was led by Mrs. T. W. Knox with assistance from Mrs. Neal Gilliam and Mrs. J. C. Neely. The group reviewed last year’s goals and adopted a new budget for 1970. A noon covered dish luncheon followed, with Rev. Lawrence Smith and Wade Neves among attendees.
Mrs Smith was feted with a wedding shower Monday night in the community room of the First National Bank. Miss Gayle Mitchusson registered guests. The gifts were presented by Judith Cobble.
Gloria Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Hopper wins the Golden Shears Award at Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth for outstanding participation in extra curricular activity. She is a senior home economics major and Panther yearbook staff member.
In girls action Bells beat Whitewright 36-31 after a 25-23 halftime lead. Sharon Freeman scored 21 for Bells with Debbie Reynolds adding 12 while Jeanie Whipple led Whitewright with 16 and Kathy Morris added 10. In boys play Dennis Ramsey scored 31 for Bells and Roy Layman led Whitewright with 23 as Bells won 67-54 after a 44-24 halftime lead.
The Bells Canasta Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. Dean Watsons home with 16 members present. High scores went to Mrs. James Mitchusson and Mrs. Watson, low scores to Mrs. Enola Newland and Mrs. Billy E. Dugan. After 16 games, chips dips salad and cake were served.
Representatives from the Dallas Police Department will be at the Rodeway Inn Motel in Sherman Texas on January 27 28 29 1970 to answer questions about the department and its offerings They will also administer the Civil Service Examination to applicants meeting minimum requirements Openings exist for ages 19 1 2 through 38 with excellent promotional opportunities for men Pursue a career in law enforcement The starting salary for a Dallas police recruit ranges from 575 per month based on education level The maximum age limit was raised to 38 to attract retiring Armed Forces personnel Employment must begin before the applicant's 39th birthday
Texoma Savings and Loan Association wins approval to open a new Denison branch on West Woodard Street. President Lavene Ransom notes the expansion follows Denison’s growth prospects and a stated public need for the proposed office. Texoma already operates an office in Sherman.
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