Bells School Board approves executive session and hires
The Bells School Board met in executive session and approved appointing O V Barker as textbook custodian for next year. They accepted the verbal resignation of health and physical education instructor Mrs Terri Jo Williams, with Larry Shockley hired to fill the vacancy. Six bids were opened for classroom additions with Milton Construction Co Low bidder at 24685.00 for a turnkey project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells School
O.V. Barker
Terri Jo Williams
Larry Shockley
Bonham
Bonham High School
North Texas State University
Flilton Construction Company
Inco
Decatur
Texas
J.R. Morrell
Bells Masons Host Fish Fry With Area Lodges
Bells Masonic Lodge 798 held a Monday night fish fry with about 50 present. About ten lodges from the area attended as members fried the fish and served it with trimings. Rev. Lawrence Smith of the First United Methodist Church spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Lawrence Smith
First United Methodist Church
End of year parties noted at Bells schools
Bells School classes held end of year celebrations at city parks with picnics and games. Nineteen children attended the kindergarten picnic at Fairview Park, followed by second and third grade parties with teachers Mrs. Treva Weaver and Mrs. Jessie Mead and many assisting mothers. Prizes, ribbons, and treats were distributed.
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Bells School
Fairview Park
le Herman
Treva Weaver
Henson
Bill Dugan
Kenneth Durham
Linda Fleming
Joe Harrison
Martha Waggoner
Wallace Cheatham
Bells Elemetary School
Jessie Mead
Kenneth Hudson
Barbara Snow
Linda Ieming
Weldon Meek
Mrs Booths Piano Recital at First Baptist Church
Mrs Lucille Booth presented a Candlelight and Flowers themed piano recital in Fellowship Hall with many pupils and guests. Notable performers included Lou Ayne Shearer and Monica Cates. a reception followed with pink decor and floral centerpieces. A separate birthday gathering honored Ray Smith and Roscoe Yeary with friends and family in the Pettit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Booth
Fellowship Hall
First Baptist Church
Lou Ayne Shearer
Booth
Maudianne Meek
Bonnie Price
Nancy Shearer
Amy Ross
Leah Ann Mays
Monica Cates
Terry Humphries
Sherry Beamer
Tammy Hareris
Kim Meriworth
Donna Mullinix
Elen Haralson
Denise Hopper
Patricia Neal
Goldie Humphries
Lynn Washburn
Casey Pritchard
Mrs. Booth
Mas Udianne Meek
Melva Meek
Tim Washburn
Corky Smith
Donna
Debbie Henshaw
Terri Lansford
Jeff
Gregg Booth
Thelma Cates
Kay Meriworth
Otis B=ass
Louis Shearer
Chatty Blue Birds Hold After School Picnic
The Second Grade Chatty Blue Birds met Monday after school for a picnic at Bells City Park. Seven members attended and played ball games. Sandwiches chips doughnuts and cold drinks were served. Leader Mrs Dean Wateson assisted by Mrs Doug Lansford.
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Blue Birds
Bells City Park
Dean Wateson
Doug Lansford
Mrs Hopper graduates from Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth
Miss Gloria Hopper daughter of Edwin A. Hopper of Bells graduates May 31 from Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth with Cum Laude honors. The 300 plus class heard Dr Kenneth Peepe bishop of the Methodist Church at Will Rogers Coliseum. Coronation planned for Maiden to Queen program at First Baptist Church. Edith Jane Buchanan to wed James Buchanan July 4 in Alexandria Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Hopper
Edwin A. Hopper
Bells
Texas Wesleyan College
Fort Worth
Will Rogers Coliseum
Kenneth Peepe
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
E. A. Hopper
Lonnie Pointer
Denise Hopper
Willim H. Roberts
Sherman
Mrs. Hopper
Beverly
the Bells
Denise
Jr. High
First Baptist Church
Pei
Melva Meek
Phyllis Shearer
Ervin Cross
Franklin de Witt
Alexandria
Edith Jane
James
Jimmy) Michael Buchanan
Janes D. Buchanan
Sells
First
United Methodist Church of
Natchitoches
Shrevesport
Buchanan
Bells High School
Navy
Dallas
First Baptist class meets at Bla ckmon home for quiz on How to make your husband happy
The Adult Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held its monthly meeting Monday night at Mrs. Bill Bla ckmon’s home. Members answered questions in a How to make your husband happy quiz after a dress and appearance example by Mrs. Bobby Landrum. A tape recorder was used for playback and six members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bill Blackmon
Bobby Landrum
Youth group social at First Baptist Church hosts
Philip Booth and the Youth in Action group at the First Baptist Church in Sac VOY held a social Sunday night after services at the Booth home. Twenty five attended and listened to records with refreshments including homemade ice cream cake cookies and cold drinks. Mrs. Fred Shearer assisted the hosts.
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Youth In Action Grou
First Baptist Churc
Phillip Booth
Sac Voy
Fred Shearer
Six Flags trip honors MYF from First United Methodist Church
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First United Methodist Church enjoyed a Six Flags outing last Saturday. Thirty two members and guests attended led by sponsors Mr and Mrs Frankie Pell Mrs W C Painter and Mrs Don Gilliam. Transport was provided by O V Barks er and Mrs E A Hopper and an additional Casper.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
The
First United Methodist Church
Six Flags
Frankie Pell
W.C. Peinter
Don Gilliam
O.V. Barsker
E.A. Hopper
Bells Personal Notices of Local Families
Guests of Mr and Mrs O E Price over the weekend included her sister Mr and Mrs Robert Purdom and Leinda of Wichita Falls a sister Mrs L V James and children of Prosper and her parents Mr and Mrs C W Milner of Gunter. They attended the Chaffin Dance Recital at Grayson County College auditorium. Bonnie and Bridgett participated in the recital. Mrs Fairy Ramsey was honored with a birthday dinner Wednesday in the home of her son and family Mr and Mrs John W Ramsey in Plano. ek and family accompanied by Mrs Fred Meek attended the senior graduation of their nephew Freddie Denny in Be nham Thursday night. Mr and Mrs W C Pointer attended the graduation of their son Mike Pointer held in McFarland Auditorium at El Centro College in Dallas. He received the Asse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
Roscoe Yeary
Bells
Larry Pettit
Sherman
Pettit
O.E. Price
Robert Purdom
Leinda
Wichita Falls
L.V. James
Prosper
C.W. Milner
Gunter
Grayson County College Auditorium
Bonnie
Bridgett
Fairy Ramsey
John W. Ramsey
Plano
Weldon Meek
Fred Meek
Freddie Denny
Beenham
W.C. Peinter
Mike Pointer
McFarland Auditorium
el Centro College
Dallas
Bells High to Start Summer Drivers Education Course
O W Barker, superintendent, announced the Bells Schools summer Drivers Ed course begins Monday June 8 at 8 00 AM in Bells High School. Barker will teach. lab fee 20 dollars. eligible students must be 15 by June 8. About 29 enrolled. missing a week in June delays start.
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O.W. Barker
Bells Schools
Bells High
Barker
Aleady
Local Social News From Burkburnett and Nearby
Mrs. Fred Hinds of Burkburnett visited her daughter and family the Hudsons. Guests of Fred Moore included Dwight Green of Pellainview, R A Essary of Dallas, and Joe Johnson of Whitewright. Dan Meek of Fort Worth visited cousins Weldon Meek and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore
Dwight Green
Pelainview
R.A. Essary
Dallas
Joe Johnson
Whitewright
Dan Meek
Ft. Worth
Mrs. Weldon Meek
Eighth graders graduate at Bells Junior High commencement
The eighth grade graduation was held in the school auditorium with processional and recessional by Miss Lou Ayne Shearer. Stephen Youree gave the salutatory, Arnie Reynolds delivered the valedictory, and diplomas were presented by Principal A L Lytle and Supt O V Barker. About 200 attended the reception titled Keys to the Future.
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Bells
Lou Ayne Shearer
Sheila Garener
Stephen Youree
Cheryl Buchanan
Debbie Connely
Cynthia Layman
Bud Price
Connie Wagoner
Johnny Bolton
Arnie Reynolds
A.L
Lytle
O.V. Barker
Ronnie Powell
Mark Youree
Tammy Hareris
Janie Garcia
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Bells News
Dolores Meek
J.T. Thomas
John Pirtle
Vernon Mullican
Deleon Sisters
Cynthia
Diane de Leon
Savoy
Bells First National Bank
Patricia Hodges
Robert Hodges
Judy Stedman
North Carolina
Commerce
WSCS
Women's Society of Christian Service
Wade Ne
Ves
Wade Neves
Joe Washburn
W.R. Vineyard
Mabel Neely
T.W. Knox
Vineyard
Washburn
Ralph Duncan
Leta McElligott
Neal Gilliam
Bob Tarpley
Val Dawson
B W. Shaffer
Marion Young
Tarpley
Mers. Neely
Gilliam
Knox
Wade Everheart
United States
Bells Elementary School
Pearl Washburn
Leslie Dirickson
Gregory Newland
Jean Lansford
Donna Watson
Dennis Meek
Reichardson
South Texas
Charles French
Texas City
Galveston
Baytown
Astrodome
Hoeuston
la Marque
Scott Jordan
Michael Meek
Harry Stanley
Southern Baptist Convention
Denver
Colorado
D.B. Stanley
Taft Hewett
Wheatley
Arkansas
Mrs. Booths
Texas Wesleyan
Ga's
University of Texas In Austin
Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation
Community Public Service Company
TAERF
University
Austin
Texas Nuclear Science
Vanes Hes
Kaacsiie Dee
Erica
Aero
Richard D. Anderson
Donald G. Swanson
U. of T
Lokey Edwards
Community Public Service
Your Or Electric Light & Ight & Power
Mrs. Blackmon
Philip Booth
Bells Personals
Fred Hinds of
Burkburnett
Ervin Creuss
Eugene
Beaever
Bob Meisenbach
Meisenbach
Suzuki
Sales Sherman
Tex
Moore’s Livestock
Commission
Mckinney
Hiway
Youth In Action
Lawrence
Calyvev
Arvel Lamance
McBroom Construction Co
General
Avon Evelyn KaDeseh
Fe Duncan
Texaco
First National Bank Bells
Lix Buchanan
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