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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1975

Page

5

Ethel Greens Notes On Whitewright

Local notes recount weekend visits among families in Nobility Savoy and Bonham. James Burchfield and kin visited the David Smiths in Denis on Saturday night. Several residents, including Hattie Davis Ollie Keller and Ber niece Anderson, visited Ira Moody Mary Lee Burchfield Oneta Key and others during the week with mentions of Bonham Sherman and Sherman area, plus a Chamber of Commerce luncheon attended by Bob Cantrell.

James Burchfield Virgil Burchfield Sims David Smiths Denis Hattie Davis Ollie Keller Trenton Ira Moody Berniece Anderson Savoy Mary Lee Burchfield Ben Davis Dallas Oneta Key Junior Key Janeta Greenville William Jones Frank Neighbors Bonham Bob Cantrell Whitewright Chamber of

Guyla Shaffer Weds Richard Rogan at First Presbyterian

Guyla Sears Shaffer and Richard David Rogan married in a double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Rogan officiated with close family present. reception followed as guests gathered in the fellowship hall. The bride, a student and TI employee, and the groom, NASA JSC mathematician, will reside in Houston.

First Presbyterian Church Guyla Sears Shaffer Richard David Rogan William Rogan Jeri Wren Shaffer Christopher Miller Shaffer William Rogan Jr Homer Sears L. L. Newman Bill Holloway E. D. Condron John Holloway Nancy Rhee Mike Holloway Karen Rogan North Texas State University Baptist Jr. College Eugene Organ College Grayson County College Texas Instruments N.A.S.A Johnson Space Center Houston NASA Brooks Air Force Base San Antonio

Ezra Fr. Jones Family Reunion Held Here

The fourth annual Ezra Floyd Jones family reunion occurred Sunday at Firemen's Hall. Attendees include Clarence and Blanche Jones. many relatives from Floydada Denison Lefors Tom Bean Fort Worth Garland Whitewright Bonham Sherman Richardson Luella and Floydada areas. The next reunion set for Floydada on the second Sunday in July 1976.

Ezra Floyd Jones Firemen’s Hall Clarence Jones Georgia Finley Floydada Opal Floyd Alexander Deanne Manuel Alexander Charles Lynn Aldridge Tina Tony Denison Haskell Ann McCarty Lefors Tulah Elliott Tom Bean Ralph Jones Stephenville H. B. Hartress Forney Reg Rochelle Crump Grand Prairie Richard Maxwell Garland John Jarvis Trena Whitewright Lester Liz Jones Fort Worth Blanche Jones Bill and Lucille Parrett Richardson Tommy Amy Sue O’garmar Abilene Allen and Addie Jewell Jarvis David Miller Bonham Mae Chambers Luella Doyle Lorene Alexander Sherman James Nelva Alexander Taylor Autrey Georgia Gosnell Frankie Williams Whitewright

Rebecca Lynn Hames and Steven Wayne Fortner Wed in Garden Ceremony

Rebecca Lynn Hames and Steven Wayne Fortner married Saturday evening in a garden ceremony at the bride’s grandparents home. Rev. Bill McFatridge officiated as guests celebrated with family, daisies, and yellow bows. The couple, both Whitewright High School graduates, will reside in Whitewright after a wedding trip to San Antonio and Galveston.

Rebecca Lynn Hames Steven Wayne Fortner C. B. Robinson Bill McFatridge Albert Hames, Jr Whitewright High School G. W. Fortner Westminster West Side Gulf McKinney Arnold Henson Albert Hames Vicky Hames Mari McFatridge Mike Kemp Sherman Deanna Alexander Magic Fortner Ronald Hames Bestman Mike Wyatt Farmersville E. J. Durham Ronnie Fortner David Fortner Kenneth Franklin Kim Robinson Randy Hames T. W. Bowen Brenda Thornhill Betty Kay Geers Gina Judd Debi Bush Kim Rogers Debbie Alecxander Steve Bond San Antonio Galveston Whitewright

Birthday Party for Dockery Child in Trenton

Frank Eric Dockery celebrated his first birthday Sunday at his parents home in Trenton. A clown cake, punch and homemade ice cream were served. Attendees included Shannon and Vicki Dodson, Amy and Brenda Connelly, Bronk, Christi and Judy Nevil, and many relatives such as Don and Leslie Collins, Nevada Garner, Mamie Hogue, Willis Dockery, Billy D. Dockery, Michael Dodson, and Lucille Bailey. After gifts, the children swam.

Frank Eric Dockery Frank Bill Dockery Trenton Shannon Vicki Dodson Amy Brenda Connelly Bronk Christi Judy Nevil Don Collins Whitewright Billy D. Dockery Nevada Garner Mamie Hogue Mrs Willis Dockery Mark and Tony Dockery Michael Dodson

Quarterly Tax Deadline Near

Comptroller Hob Bullock reminded 225000 retail businesses that July 31 is the deadline for sending in quarterly sales tax reports. Reports due cover April May June. Forms are sent to all sales tax permit holders in June.

Austin Hob Bullock Comptroller Bullock

Nursing Home News Highlights Local Activities

The Whitewright Nursing Home ball team won their first game on Friday night at the American Legion grounds near the Nursing Home. Residents attended to support employees. Four German students from Austin College visited Whitewright for a town tour and interactions with residents. Bro Baker led Bible Study midweek, and Mrs Pat Jester sang at Sunday services with piano accompaniment by Mrs Rhonda Bonds. Ralph Smith D D of Southwestern Baptist Seminary spoke as guest preacher.

Whitewright Nursing Home American Legion Nursing Home Austin College Whitewright Bro. Baker Church of Christchurch

Health Talk At Whitewright Community Club

Miss Joan Brown addressed the Whitewright Community club on Health at the Thursday meeting held at Mrs. Carl May’s home. Mrs. Florence Lewis led the business session, flag pledge, and roll call. Mrs. Grider won the door prize. twelve members and one guest attended. refreshments followed. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Ruth Miller at Firemen’s Hall.

Joan Brown Whitewright Community Club Carl May Florence Lewis Lewis Edith Grider Miss Brown Ruth Miller Firemen’s Hall

Local Pettit News Roundup of Visits and Church Events

Mrs Paul Stephens and the Stephens spouses spent the weekend with Bernard and Ruth Collins family in Midland and Odessa services. Third Saturday Singing at Fireman Hall at 7 pm invites singers to bring dishes. Third Sunday Singing at Kentuckytown Baptist Church Sunday 2 to 4 pm invites all singers. Dallas visitors include B W Newman in Whitewright and John Curtis in Denison visits. Attendance at church noted as 48. Visitors Wanda Hogue from Dallas to her mother Reba Mitchell and Sarada Drake from Dallas to her father Oscar Anderson. Numerous Sherman and Denison visitors noted.

Paul Stephens Johnny Paul Stephens Herman Bedford Bernard Collins Midland Ruth Collins Odessa Dick Kapps Fireman's Hall Kentuckytown Baptist Church B. W. Newman Dallas Whitewright Rymer Wanda Hogue Reba Mitchell Sarada Drake Oscar Anderson Joe Lee Sherman Mary Warren J. L. Huckaby Lucy Freeman Denison Nelle Brown Linton Tex Lottie Brown Wesley Brown Raymond Brown Dodd City Baptist Church Brown Kathleen Hatfield Miss Brown Peru Ill Home Mission Board The Southern Baptist Convention Nettie Blanton G. C. van Zant Bonham Hazel Bowers Henry Marsin Princeton Kristy Karen Wyrick Farmersville Janie Felmer Mary Tackett Marie Caraway McKinney Jeanette Caraway San Antonio Don Tallent Garland Tilman Tallent Jimmie May Orvil Stoddard Esker Chaffin J. E. Ownby James Ownby J. W. Fielder Dess Whitson Grace Church Grayson County Mary Solomon Cecil Biggerstaff Tom Morning Chesser Oma Smith David McCoy Inez Doggett Lula Wilkinson Margaret Price Stella Pope

Linda Kincaid in Cast of Texas Play at Palo Duro Canyon

Linda Gail Kincaid of Sherman earns a spot in the Texas company for Paul Green's Story of the Texas Panhandle set in the 1880s at Palo Duro Canyon theatre. The piece features local connections from Whitewright and nearby towns as community members attend events and celebrate July birthdays.

Linda Kincaid Texas Whitewright Henrietta Kincaid Texas Company Paul Green Texas Panhandle Linda Gail Kincaid Sherman Tom Bean High School UIL Palo Duro Canyon Canyon

Mrs. Amy Franklin Birthday Party Honored

Mrs. Amy Franklin celebrated her birthday with all her children present. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Franklin of Whi. Attendees included Mrs. Jewel Garner, Mrs. Wilma Carnes, Mrs. Roscoe Stillwell of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lambert of Sanger, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McBroom and Mr. and Mrs. Barney McBroom of Bells, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Bradshaw of Savoy, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Williams of Whitewright, Mr. Hugh Pope of Royce City, and Mr. and Mrs. Major Franklin of Denison.

Amy Franklin Louis Franklin Whi Jewel Garner Wilma Carnes Roscoe Stillwell Fort Worth Dick Lambert Sanger J. T. McBroom Barney McBroom Bells Buddy Bradshaw Savoy Mack Williams Whitewright Hugh Pope Royce City Major Franklin Denison

Cash Tips Count for Social Security Reporting

Report all cash tips to your employer each month to ensure accurate Social Security benefits. The guidance stresses timely, complete tip reporting and employer withholding adjustments as needed for proper credit.

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Ethel Green Guyla Shaffer Bride of Ezra Jones Rebecca Ies and Thomas Sanderson Wichita Falls Sandra Rayburn Edwin Biggerstaff Harlingen Montie Biggerstaff H. D. Morgan Butch Morgan Rusty Clara Wallace Lola Scott Rufus Scott R. E. Masingale R. A. Scott Floyd Kennedy Delbert Musser Lake Granbury Betty Jo Sanez James Skinner Jesse Boatwright Dockery Child Mark Lucille Bailey Leslie Collins Betty Gonzalez San Jose California Tanya Swift Brooks Ellenburg Whitewright Insurance Agency Paula Collins Whitewright Independent Board of Trustees Whitewright Independent School District Nursing Home News By Rosalie Geers Clu John Curtis W. M. Moore Mrs. Franklin Keezin Your Electric Light & Power Company
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