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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1976

Page

2

Nursing Home News Birthday and Visiting Roundup

Nursing home notes by Rosalie Geet list numerous visits from family and friends to residents, noting birthdays, birthdays celebrated, and church activities. Visitors include Dr and Mrs Craig Schaefer Cindy Washington DC, Miss Pat Wideman Dallas, Gussie Grammar's family, Beulah Lumpkins, the Ownbys, the Stricklands, and others. The piece records 38 attendees at Sunday church services, sympathy for Richard Glidewell, and birthdays for Dollie Brown, Anna Lisman, Mary Strickland, Ida Stevens, Estella Biggerstaff, and several more. Musical programs were provided by Horace McDonald and His Rhythm Boys and Johnny Johnson.

Craig Schaefer Cindy Washington, D.C Pat Wideman Dallas Rosa Lee Jones Josune Bell Bill Bell Blairstown N.J Gussie Grammar Glenda Key Sherman Beulah Lumpkins David Melissa Ownby Plano J.E. Ownby Lillie Kerby Opal Wales Ft. Worth Margaret Price Bob Bryan First United Methodist Church of Whitewright Richard Glidewell Winstead Cooper Nocona Austin Cooper Horace McDonald Rhythm Boys Johnny Johnson First Methodist Howe Dollie Brown Anna Lisman Mary Strickland Ida Stevens Estella Biggerstaff William Abbott Maye Thorpe Stella McMurray Mattie Burleson Ina Everheart Jennie Phillips Grace Deaton Ruth Hicks Carrie Bly

Hurricane Ladies Luncheon Showcases Spring Fashions

Mrs Vince Freeman of Whitewright modeled for the Hurricane Country Club Ladies Association luncheon held Wednesday. Models from Van Alstyne Howe and McKinney wore McKinney Dry Goods ensembles for day and evening. The 60 spring fashions included dresses pantsuits and evening wear as members and guests filled gaily decorated tables. Whitewright members listed included Mrs Joe Cureton Mrs Griffin Dollarhide Mrs Steve Sullivan Mrs Chuck Wilson Mrs Clint Hennig and Mrs Freeman with several members attending the festive event.

Vince Freeman of Whitewright Hurricane Country Club Ladies Association van Alstyne Howe McKinney McKinney Dry Goods The Hurricane Ladies Luncheon Association Joe Cureton Griffin Dollarhide Steve Sullivan Chuck Wilson Clint Hennig Freeman

Get an Extra Job With a Future

A concise prospect encouraging readers to take an extra job, promising promotions raises and extra retirement pay as rewards for good performance. Call your local unit for information.

Sherman Couple Welcome Son James Arron Johnson

Mr and Mrs James Johnson of Sherman announce the birth of a son James Arron on March 8 at 8 37 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces at Wilson N Jones Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L A Watkins Jr Whitewright and Mr and Mrs Turner Johnson Gainesville Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs B E Chasser Whitewright and Mrs L A Watkins Whitewright

James Johnson Sherman James Arron Wilson N. Jones Hospital L.A. Watkins Jr Whitewright Turner Johnson Gainesville B.E. Chasser L.A. Watkins

Work Day For Town and Country Club Park Project

The Town and Country club held a business meeting and a day of work in the mini park last Thursday for its Bicentennial project. Members planted flowers and bulbs, hoed shrubbery, and discussed actions for the old Grayson College building. Mrs. Marvin Alexander presided. prayers led by Mrs. Sims Wortham. pledges by Mrs. Bill Riker and Mrs. Horace Miller. Committees named. money from Community club to buy park equipment. club to stay with Chamber of Commerce. Next meeting is March 18 birthday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Dan Hewitt.

Town and Country Club Marvin Alexander Sims Wortham Bill Riker Horace Miller W.L. Ireland Grayson College Alexander Dick Capps Chamber of Commerce Riker Dan Hewitt

Sunnyside Happenings Show Local Visits and Celebrations

A roundup of weekend visits across Sunnyside includes Mr. and Mrs. O B Scruggs and daughter Sherrie from Bedford calling on Mr. Scruggs sister, and many other families from Denison Irving Sherman Wichita Falls and Whitewright visiting relatives. The piece also notes a 60th wedding anniversary for Hobart Thrasher with local relatives attending.

O.B. Scruggs Sherrie Bedford Scrugg Joe Norwood Royce Pierson Debbie Royce Jr Denison A.R. Brinkley Pilot Grove Ruth Thomas D.C. Pettit Allen Tommy Shaw Larry Bilmner Jack Meador Billy Partridge Bobby Durham Joe Chat Beasley Pet Burchfield Irving Virgie Burchfield Junior Key Greenville Oneta Key Thomas Sanderson Wichita Falls Retha Sanderson Ina Moody Burnice Anderson Mary Lee Burchfield Louve Chadler Denton Billy Don Taylor Virgle Burchfield Nell Sikes Sherman Doyle Prater Amarillo Bea McLain Emmett Green Edith Lewis Diane Hobart Thrasher Jimmie Anderson Lubbock James Norvell Leonard Gwen Oliver Garland R.C. Thrasher Grand Prairie Calvin McKnight Euless

Louis Franklin Wins Another Fiddler Honor

Louis Franklin won his division at the world series of Fiddling in San Antonio and captured Grand Champion on Sunday at Joe Freeman Coliseum. Delmar Franklin joined on guitar and Sleepy Johnson played banjo for Fort Worth. The weekend event drew family attendees and featured a local San Antonio guitarist.

Louis Franklin Debbie Sharon Clark Joe Freeman San Antonio Louis Delmar Franklin Johnson Fort Worth

Coupon Swap Club idea for saving money

An article promotes coupon swapping as a money saving idea. It suggests starting swap sessions in clubs or neighborhoods and even forming new coupon swap groups. Trading unused coupons can help neighbors save, benefiting everyone’s pocketbooks.

Literary Club Meets With Mrs Robinson

The Friday Literary club met at Mrs James Robinson home with Mrs Narvin Alexander and Mrs James Bryant presenting a program on Texas the melting pot of the world The discussion covered 24 ethnic cultures and German settlements Mrs Bryant shared German history and pictures Refreshments were served to 20 members A club trip to Dallas March 19 for a Market Hall tour is planned Also ad copy promotes grocery deals and a portrait offer with dates March 12 and 13 from 10 am to 6 pm

Narvin Alexander James Bryant Texas Friday Literary Club James Robinson Alexander Bryant Dallas Market Hall

Hagood Announces Run For Texas House District 22

Denison lawyer R J Hagood 27 announces candidacy for Texas House of Representatives District 22. Hagood, partner in Doss Thompson Freels Hagood law firm, graduate of Austin College and UT Law, has lived in Grayson County since 1974. He and wife Patricia reside in Sherman with two children. He pledges to push for better government for less money and leverages experience as a legislative aide.

R.J. Hagood Denison Texas House of Representatives Hagood Doss, Thompson Kevin Jamaica Lane Sherman Austin

Best Friends Welcome Twins in Whitewright Births

Mr and Mrs L A Watkins III and Mr and Mrs Dale Barnes welcomed two baby girls on March 4 at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman. Wende Denise Watkins weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces born at 1 25 pm. Mandie Michelle Barnes weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces born at 2 30 pm.

Whitewright L.A Chuck) Watkins III Dale Barnes Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman Watkin Barnes

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Nursing Home News Rosalie Geet Army Reserve T&cc N.R. Alexander Leon Ball Clifton Sanderson H.O. Lewis R.H. McKinney H.O. Miller Edith Jester Barry Anderson Davita of Richardson L.B. Anderson James Welch J.J Dale Hayden Collinsville Fiddler Marty Melton Your Electric Light & Power Company Kung Fu Caine Wende Denise Watkins Chuck) Watkins, Jr Roy Threet Tyler Lillis Watkins Bessie Chesser A.C. Iglehart Jim Threet Cooper Mandie Michelle Barnes James Wortham J.W. Barnes Lola Hood Charlie Short Trenton Los Angeles California New Orleans Louisiana Lovisiana Sexe, ‘Coimmow Monz ‘Buozinw Shimsny Whitewright Insurance Agency Paula Collins Borden’s Santa Maria Herby Miller’s Texaco
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