Miss Hamilton Hosts Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Miss Winnie Hamilton hosted the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club meeting at her home. In absence of the president, Mrs Edith Grider, vice president Mrs Fred Garner presided. Ten members and one guest attended. Velma Sadler won the door prize. plans announced to attend Texoma Club meeting in Sherman March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Hamilton
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Fred Garner
Edith Grider
W.L. Hatfield
Tom
Brown
Fred Cook
G.C. Haredcastle
Cook
Texoma Club
Sherman
Velma Sadler
Grider
Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Report
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church met Monday night at Mrs. W. M. Pierson home with eight members and Rev. George Topper present. Mrs. Topper presided in the president’s absence as ill Paul Ryan was noted. The third lesson from the book Coming to Life on John’s Gospel was presented. A social hour followed and the next meeting is set for March 31 at Mrs. Roby Childress home with Mise Mardell Purmphrey as co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
First United Methodist Church
W.M. Pierson
Clara Wallace
Cos
George Topper
Topper
Roby Childress
Mise Mardell Purmphrey
Thank you notes following bereavement and illness
A series of thanks from families and individuals expresses gratitude for sympathy after a death and for cards flowers and visits during illness. Major Edwin W. Ire land is named, and signatures include his brothers and sisters and Mrs. Grover Stateville and Mrs. G D Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Ireland
Grover
Stateville
Beula Neal to Wed Floyd Garner in Bells April 4
Mr and Mrs Ward S Neal of Route 1 Bells announce the engagement of their daughter Beula Neal to Floyd Garner son of Mrs W E Garner also of Bells. The wedding is set for Antioch Baptist Church Bells on April 4 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward S. Neal
Route 1
Bells
Floyd Garner
W.E. Garner
Antioch Baptist Church
First Baptist WMU Meeting Led by Mrs Jones
The Baptist WMU at First Baptist Church met Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs O L Jones presiding. Rev Herman Lancaster opened with prayer and participants included Mrs Adah Gillespie Mrs Carl May Mrs W L Hatfield and Mrs T L Cowart. Mrs W Newman offered the closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.L. Jones
W.M.U
First Baptist Church
Herman Lancaster
Adah Gillespie
Carl May
W.L. Hatfield
T.L. Cowart
W. Newman
Mission Study Group meets at church for migrants work
The Mission Study Group of the Baptist W M A met Tuesday at 2 p.m. with eight in attendance. Mrs. J H Gosnell Sr led, Adah Gille spie asked questions, B W Newman answered, and closing prayer was by Mrs. Gene Hughes. The Sunbeams at First Baptist Whitewright met the same day with five present due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Study Group of the Baptist W.M.A
J.H. Gosnell
Adah Gillespie
B.W. Newman
Gene Hughes
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
J.H. Gosnell, Sr
Jim Grider
Christine Sanderson
Miss Johnson and Janice Johnson Wed in Whitewright Ceremony
Miss Johnson and Janice Johnson along with Louis Deon McDowell and Vivian Anderson were married on February 28, 1969 in a double ring ceremony at Mrs. H H Gray's home in Whitewright. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Sherman, was given in marriage by her father. Rev. H H Gray officiated at the Church of Christ. The groom is son of Earl Deon McDowell of Amareillo and Mrs. Vivian Anderson of Denison. Bridesmaid was Miss Retha McDowell and best man was the bride's brother. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Donnie McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Ryan and children, and Tonya and Kathey McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Johnson
Louis, Deon McDowell
H.H. Gray
Whitewright
Earl Deon McDowell
Amareillo
Vivian Andere
Denison
Church of Christ
Retha McDowell
John Anderson
Donnie McDowell
Earnest Ryan
Childdren
Tonya
Kathey McDowell
Roy Love
McKinney
Bud Gray
Greenville
Donald Cole
Betty Davis
Kemp
Okla
Sherman
Darvin Gray
Cherri
Louis Dean McDowell
Donnie Lee McDowell
Charles Brown
Durant
O.E. Head
Dick Gibson
Howe
Gilbert Keck
Noecona
J.H. Gosnell
Lola Scott
Rarph Wallace
Joe Mullins
Delebert Musser
Ft Worth
Robert Cole
Rufus Scott
Tom Bean
R. Lee Hill
Pacula
R.A. Scott
Floyd Kennedy
Ira Hogue
Tupelo
Jack Hicks
Henry Me
Fatridge
Esther West
Bobby Connelly
P.H. Connelly
Viva Phillips
Plano
Sarah Kilgore
Richardson
Maude Carana
van Xiswne
Clell Hunter
Dear Ima Blabmore Advice Column Letters
A reader reports a dog FiFi biting the postman then asks for justice. Another writer describes a toaster incident, theft allegations, and a looming lawsuit, seeking guidance from Ima Blabmore on handling disputes and legal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima
Easter Seals celebrates 40th anniversary in Texas
The Easter Seal Society of Texas marks four decades of aid to crippled children and adults. Leaders Herman R. Baker and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes head the Appeal Committee as the National Easter Seals grows since its 1934 founding. The movement expanded from modest origins to serve nearly a quarter million nationwide with emphasis shifting to community rehabilitation and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Seal Society
Texas
Herman R. Baker
Sherman
Ben Barnes
National Easter Sea Society
Ohio
Edgar F. Allen
Elyria
Allen
Orer
Alelen
National Society
Chicago
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
New Babies Born to Local Families in 1969
The notice lists several births: David Matthew Sullivan born March 17 1969 at Wilson N Jones Memorial Hospital Sherman weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. A daughter to John Anderson born March 9 1969. Deanna Lynn McGraw born March 5 at Hurst weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Riley McCraw in Denison and J Renfro of Odessa noted. Paul Douglas Jr born February 25 1969 at Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds HM 1/2 ounce. maternal grandparents Mrs. Evelyn Fagan and Truitt Fagan. paternal grandparents Mrs. Faye Griffith and Dewey Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Sullivan
David Matthew
Wilson N. Jones Memorial Hospital
Shereman
Clarence Woodson
Deanna Lynn McGraw
Riley McCraw
Hurst
J. Renfro
Odessa
Paul de Griffin
Denison
Texas
Paul Douglas Jr
Memorial Hospital
Evelyn Fagan
Whitewreight
Truitt Fagan
Ft. Worth
Faye Griffith
Whitewright
Dewey Griffith
Gareland
Weekend Socials Tie Din ers and Visits Across North Texas
Local residents and visitors from Little Rock Arlington Dallas Garland and Sherman gathered at family homes and churches over the weekend. Notables included Mr and Mrs Fred Lump Mrs Beula Lumpkin Mrs A L Vanedagriff Rev Ted Hall and many others sharing meals and attending a district assembly event in Denton. The chronology highlights birthdays including Chester Slaughter and H H Gray with extended family travel between Whitewright Denison Greenville Sherman and Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Steephens
Clay
Arlington
Charles Brewer
Dallas
Wesley Brown
Kenetuckytown
A.L. Vanedagriff
D.D. Brooks
Sherman
David Brooks
Frank Whitworth
Doris Rhenea
Azle
A.L. Hamm
Ted Hall
Hall
Lydia Rich
Assembly of God
Denton
Eddie Me
Cartney
Don Willis
Robert Hollis
Garland
Bob Cothran
Texas Heritage Department Theme For Literary Club
The Whitewright Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. C C Hennig’s home with Mrs. S H White presiding. Theme was Texas Heritage Department. a review of Love Is A Wild Assault by Edithe Hamilton Kirkland was read by Mrs. Jim Robinson. Sixteen members attended. next meeting hosts were named and a Dallas Quadrangle museum and art shop visit with lunch at YUM YUM Tree Restaurant planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
C.C. Hennig
S.H. White
Texas Heritage Department
Edithe Hamilton Kirkland
Jim Robinson
Dallas
Smahmah Campfire Group Plans Fire Makers Bank
The Smahmah Campfire Group met March 7 1969 at the Malt Shop to organize the Fire Makers Bank. President Paula Wyrick appointed two committees with Debbie Bush and Dianna Hendrix serving as chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smahmah
Fire Makers Bank
Paula Wyerick
Fierst
Paula Wyrick
Sherri Smith
Debbie Bush
Cathy Dunalp
Sandra Ellefson
Easter Seal Society grows to national scope with state affiliates
In 1953 the Easter Seal Research Foundation was established and the Easter Seal Society now operates over 2000 facilities and programs nationwide through hundreds of state and local affiliates. The network offers rehabilitation and therapy centers, clinics, camps, workshops, home employment, and related services for handicapped people. BB Bridge Club notes a social gathering with Miss May Badger hosting, high score by Mrs. S E Wallace, and Miss Badgett winning the prize. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Otto Krumm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Seal Society
May Badger
BB Bridge Club
S.E. Wallace
Miss Badgett
John Livingston
Otto Krumm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Hamilton
United Methodist Church
Paul Ryan
G.D. Bennett
Buela Neal
Texas Instruments
Highway 75 South
Dress and
Setites
Whitewright Mfg, Company
East Main Street
Whitewright, Texas
Church News
Williams Grocery
Miss Johnson
Mr. and
Mrs. Johnson of
U.S
FiFi
Ima Blabmore
The
Society
John Andereson
Fred Lumpkin
Little Rock, Ark
Beula Lumpkin
John Brasewell
Blue Ridge
Carl Braswel
Virgil Burchfield
Ina Moody
Jack Ree
Andy Sanderson
Bonham
W.V. Slaughter
Chester Slaughter
Brvan Slaughter
Lenelon Slaughter
Boyd Files
Leon Scott
Arlingeton
C.E. Rhoedes
R. P. Childress
J.E. Christian
Smahmah Campfire Group
Strive For Fire Makers Bank
Cindy Donughey
Joanne
Dianna Hendrix
Roxann Watkins
Becky Hames
Walker Pharmacy
Dick Walther
Whitawright
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