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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
Tammy Moore nine of Bells placed fourth in a National Baton Twirling Association contest in Monett Missouri. She twirled with a six member Denison team the Dene Tex Twirlettes and was accompanied by her mother and a Denison teammate.
The Bells School Drill Team majorettes travel to Southern Methodist University in Dallas for a Pep Squad and Drill Team School session. They will return Friday with Anita Anderson, Billye Cowart, Carolyn Beall, Kevin Barker, and Patricia Hodge receiving instruction. Transportation is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beall, Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Barker, and Jimmy Smith.
The Bells School Board hired Mrs. Pamela Terry as a home economics instructor succeeding Mrs. Richard Kellems. Terry, a Sherman resident, is a Plainview High School and Texas University graduate. her husband is stationed at Perrin Air Force Base. The board also accepted the equalization board report. Calvary Baptist Church Bells will host a third Friday singing on July 18 at 7:30 p.m. inviting all to attend and contribute music. Rev. Arville Lamance is the pastor.
Mrs Walter Bunch of Savoy received a Pink and Blue shower Friday night in the First National Bank community room with fifteen guests. Prizes went to Mrs Johnny Galyon Collinsville Mrs Dae nny Bunch Savoy and Mrs C D Galyon.
The U S Civil Service Commission written exam for Ray Roberts nominees to the Air Force Army and Naval Academies is set for Saturday October 4 in McKinney and Tyler. Passing examinees will face interviews with the Academy Screening Committee and results will aid selections for the 1970 summer entering classes. The notice also invites spring 1970 graduates to apply.
Mrs Alma Ruth Holcomb of Anihuac visited the Haliburtons and Janie Anderson. C C Haliburton attended the John Chumbly family reunion in Bonham at the National Guard Armory. Mary Lou Johnson and relatives in Atlanta and Nocona hosted gatherings. Burleson visitors Dick May hosted by Floyd Woodson and L M Graham. Jack Vineyard family visited Ennis relatives over the weekend.
The Baptist W M U met at the church Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Mr J J Gosnell Sr in charge of the mission program. Participants included Mrs Carlos Mrs Adah Gillespie Mrs T F Cowart and Mrs O L Jones. Closing prayer was offered by Mrs A R McMurry.
Veterans may receive up to 130 dollars monthly while full time students under the GI Bill. Half time rates apply to adult evening school. Benefits do not reduce other VA education supports. Veterans should file for eligibility at the nearest VA office on discharge. Authorities note college programs for non diploma holders and police and fire training benefits.
Whitewright area residents are invited to take the Peace Corps Placement Test at 1 30 P M on Saturday July 19 in the Civil Service Room of the Sherman U S Post Office. The test assesses aptitude and language learning ability and is non competitive. Applicants must complete an application and obtain it before testing.
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