Whitewright Column Sketches Town Life And Local Names
Early Wednesday notes describe light rain and talk of a state of emergency in far West Texas. The writer recalls lunch with Councilman Sale, praises the new City Judge Mr. Lewis, and jokes about needing CIA protection for hearings while recounting incidents and town happenings in a light gossip tone.
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Texas
Bob
Sale
New City
Lewis
Whitewright
CIA
Bryant
Jay
Otis Hendrix
Walker
Hebron Baptist Church Adorns Past Century Growth
The Hebron Baptist Church unveils a new exterior and interior look reflecting renovations since May 1964. Upgrades include a fellowship hall, 1200 sq ft addition, central heat and air, red carpeting, paneled interior, and a newly erected steeple. Attendance rose from 100 to 155 per Sunday as Pastor Rev Garner credits God and faithful members.
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Hebron Baptist Church
Houston Garners
Garner
Rodeo to Open at 6 P.M. With 300 Entries Expected
The annual rodeo starts at 6 p.m. with about 300 entries anticipated. Last year nine top IRA cowboys competed. Local clubs invited to parade. Grayson County Sheriff's Posse to lead. Miss Kris Walker and Jan Wanderers named rodeo sweethearts on Thursdays. Kevin Barker to represent club on final night. Gate tickets $1.25 adults, 75¢ children. Advance tickets $1 and 50¢ for drawing a boots certificate. Wing Rodeo Co. and Gerald Smith of Bogatas, Texas supply stock.
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Kris Walker
Jan Wanderers
Blue Ridge
Kevin Barker
Grayson County Sheriff's Posse
Westernnaires of
Ft. Worth
Fred Shearers Club
Wing Rodeo Co
Gerald Smith
Bogatas Texas
Chamber Watkins Profile and Upcoming May Ceremonies
Chamber Watkins, holder of a doctorate from Oklahoma University, has served as administrative assistant to two U S Senators and is active in economics and politics. In high school he led the FFA as State and National president, and at the banquet the chamber offers tickets at 3 00. Commencement is May 25 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium, with baccalaureate on May 23 at 7 30 p m at the First United Methodist Church.
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Watkins
Oklahoma University
United States
Future Farmers of America
FFA Sentinel
Lettermen
Panther
Bells Calvary Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Gospel Singing Benefit for Grayson County Sheriff’s Posse
A gospel singing event across the Southwest raises funds for the Grayson County Sheriff’s Posse. Local quartets are urged to participate, with contact via Tom W. Richardson P.O. Box 991 Sherman Texas 75090. The note also mentions a medical specialty expansion and a journalist’s background.
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Grayson County Sheriff's Posse
Tom W
Bells WSCS Plans Paint Project at First UMC
Mrs. Wade Neves president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service presided at the First United Methodist Church meeting. Plans were made to repaint Sunday school rooms in the nursery. Neves led the program on “How The Word Gets Arounds” with Neal Gilliam and J C Neely assisting. Discussed Cuban woman in government. Neves gave a devotional from I John 4. Gilliam hosted and served dessert to six attendees. Benediction dismissed.
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Wade Neves
Women's Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Neves
Neal Gilliam
J. C. Neely
W. R. Vineyard
Tom Moore
Gilliam
WSCS
Community Notices from Denis Area Families
AMBROSE TEMS and Abernathy families from McKinney join Mrs. Bobby Abernathy and children for shopping. Denton couple Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andrews visit relatives. Loyd Rolen and daughter Gloria visit Rolen family. Miss Geraldine Price from Sherman spends weekend with Price family. Mrs. Lelia Lucas from Sherman visits. Thur Steagall of near Dicksontexas visits sister and brother in law John Bible. Dave Abernathy Jr. and McKinney relatives visit. Rex Miller and son Bryan visit Bonham. Teddy Price and children from Whitewright visit Arnie Prices family over weekend.
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Bill Andrews
Denton
Loyd Rolen
Gloria
R. le. Rolen
Near
Denis
Geraldine Price
Sherman
A.R. Price
Lelia Lucas
Thur Steagall
Near Dickense
Texas
John Bible
Dave Abernathy Jr
McKinney
Rex Miller
Bryan
Bonham
Car Crash in Bells Injures Couple en Route to Funeral
Mr and Mrs J W Hardin of Littlefield Texas escaped serious injury when their car struck two U S highway signs at the 69 and 82 intersection in Bells at 139 a m Mrs Hardin suffered severe bruises while Mr Hardin, who was driving, escaped injury After repairs the couple continued to Mississippi for a relative s funeral
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J.W. Hardin
Littlefield
West Texas
U.S
Hardin
Hardine
Mississippi
Magic Circus Delights Bells School Pupils
An elementary assembly at Bells School featured a 40 minute Magic Circus show on Friday. The performance combined music with new tricks that entertained the students. Helpers included Danny Pedigos Kathy Bryant Mary Reddens Lee Walt Oneida Nelson and Debbie Maddox. High school students viewed the second show.
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Bells
Danny Pedigos
Kathy Bryant
Mary Reddens
Lee Walt
Oneida Nelson
Debbie Maddox
Hebron men sponsor fish fry at Family Night
Hebron Baptist Brotherhood hosted a Friday night event drawing 135 attendees. Rev. Houston Garner introduced guest speakers Rev. Clyde Singleton of Oakridge Baptist Church who spoke on Love of God and offered prayer. Norman Arnold led song service with Miss Phyllis Abbott at piano.
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Hebron
Hayride for Seventh Grade at Jim Sanford Farm
Sevent graders and 18 adults attended a Monday night hayride party at the Jim Sanford farm north of Bells. Thirty two students roasted wieners and marshmallows by a campfire with hot dogs, trimmings, and cold drinks. Mrs. Lucile Booth taught the event with Bill Youree driving the hay truck and numerous adults assisting.
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Jim Sanford
Bells
Lucile Booth
Bill Youree
Bill Yourees
Harrison Frenche
Winston Bolton
Everett Watson
Bobby Landrum
Larry Shockley
Ervin Crosse
J. D
Ray
Whitewright Nursing Home News of Self-Sacrifice Talk
Sunday afternoon a Sherman band entertained nursing home patients with songs and music. Rev. Douglas Rymer spoke on Self-Sacrifice at the In-Service meeting for nurses and aides, while a long list of visitations from area residents followed, including Mrs. Fred Novey Mesquites and Mrs. Rosa Lee Somerville Sherman among others.
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Sherman
Harry Gill
Russell Jordon
Charles Linxuilers
Douglas Rymer
Fred Novey
Robert Gooding
Henry L. Somerville
Clarksville
Rosa Lee Somerville
From Desk of Ode Polio Chief Safety Message
A compact safety note cites auto accidents, a hit and run with property damage, intruders and a stray dog. It warns to wear life preservers at all times while boating and includes a general safety tip.
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