Whitewright Sun Local Notes 1961
J R McGee of Randolph spent Sunday with Gary Christian. Several residents and visitors from Dallas Sherman Fort Worth and other Texas towns attended weekend gatherings and family visits. City government notes and church and college affiliates appear amid social roundups and family travel reports.
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The
Whitewright Sun
J. R. McGee
Randolph
Gary Christian
Clyde Little
Houston
Darwin
Dodge City
Kansas
Dinner Honors G D Bennett on Father's Day Birthday
The Bennett family hosted a dinner at a daughter's home on Father's Day to honor G D Bennett, who also observed his 88th birthday on June 19. Hugh Hunter shared Father's Day honors. Attendees included C M Bussey of Fort Worth, Frank Alexander and Dallas-based relatives, Elbert Bennett and Tony, Leon Bennett of Whitewright, and guests Clark Williams of Corpus Christi and Christine Williams.
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G. D. Bennett
Hugh Hunter
C. M. Bussey
Ft. Worth
Frank Alexander
Dallas
Elbert Bennett
Tony
Leon Bennett
Whitewright
Clark Williams
Corpus Christi
Christine Williams
The
City
Reception Honors Mrs. Dooley at United Presbyterian Church
A reception in the United Presbyterian church fellowship hall honored Mrs. C. C. Dooley widow of Rev. C. C. Dooley who served the church for years until his death in 1971. Also honored were her daughter Mrs. Maxine Hoy and son Robert of Clovis New Mexico now living with her. The event, planned by Women of the church, gathered church members former art students and friends during Dooley's brief Whitewright visit. New Mexico visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sears for the weekend.
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Fellowship Hall
United Presbyterian Church
C. C. Dooley
Dooley
Whitewright
New Mexico
Homer Sears
Deaths Mary N Magers 81 Oklahoma CityResident
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary N Magers 81 of Oklahoma City Oklahoma were held at Oak Hill Cemetery following funeral services at Curtis Take Funeral Chapel. She died Friday in a local hospital and leaves two sons two daughters nine grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was born July 19 1890 in Indian Territory and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
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Nevada Magers
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oak Hill Cemetery
Curtis Take Funeral Chapel
Mrs. Magers
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Assembly of God Church
Elmer Magers
Whitewright
Homer Magers
Chicahasha
Pauline Lewis
Lorene Kerr
Bells Town Topics Busy Social and Church Events
Ft Worth guests attend a Ramsey luncheon signaling a Ramsey reunion while a Vacation Bible School registration draws 40 participants at First Baptist Bells. Fathers Day dinner hosted by Fred Meek includes Dennis Meek and relatives. Bells First United Methodist Woman’s Society meets for a program and covered dish lunch. Crusader and Girls Auxiliary enjoy a Sherman pool party. Page family visits from Plano Dallas and Centerville precede Bells 42 Club gathering in Savoy with nine attendees.
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the Women’s Society
Christian Service of the Bells
First United Methodist Church
Wade Neves
Crusader and Girl's Auxiliary Department
The
First Baptist Church
Sherman Pool
Jerry Ables
Bill Dugan
Weldon Meek
Bill Blackmon
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Russell Summers
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Brookshire
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Gene Hughes
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C. K. Smith
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Greenville
Marion Brooks
Big Spring
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A. C Kenneson
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Russell Glen May
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Paul Bowen
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Michael Ramsey
Fred Meek
Odell Denney
Dennis Meek
Jean Summers
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Carole Julian
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J. C. Neely
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