Eggs and a library move spark town nostalgia
In a chatter filled column, residents buy eggs at a Trades Day booth, while the Whitewright Historical Society and the Friday Literary Club celebrate a tax free library expansion now housing 4,009 books. The Grayson College Museum moves to the library, and plans for highway signs follow. Alumni concerns rise as dues drop. Dolores debunks a rumor about Sonny Gosnell. Miriam Larsen reports a printing delay delaying June 3 publication until new equipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Historical Society
Friday Literary Club
Literary Club
Kay Bryant
The
Historical Society
Grayson College
Texas approves city sewage bond amid ethics and welfare debates
Austin voters approved a 190 million dollar bond fund to finance city and regional sewage treatment facilities as part of a larger constitutional reform effort. The measure includes a state matching grants program, raising federal aid potential to about 50 percent, while other amendments on ethics commissions and welfare were rejected. Oil production rules also tightened with June allowable at 75.4 percent of potential, forecasting lower daily output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Water Quality Board
Gordon Fulcher
Atlanta
Fulcher
Railroad Commission
Baptist Women Meet For Bible Study At First Church
The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Church held a Monday night Bible study led by Mrs. Mary Johnson. Mrs. Duriam presided over the business session with prayers by Mrs. Fred Shearer and Mrs. Jewel Mullinix. Mrs. Owens read the missionary calendar. Members voted to meet each Wednesday night from 6 45 to 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women of the
First Baptist Church
Mary Johnson
Fred Shearer
Jewel Mullinix
Owens
Water loans boost for Grayson County rural water schemes
J Lynn Futch Texas Farmers Home Administration state director announced new loan funds to aid rural water and sewer systems in Texas. An additional 12.6 million was released for the current fiscal year, with applications due by June 15, 1971, and more money expected for 1972. Jerry Johnson of Nacogdoches urged existing systems to apply and expand service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
J. Lynn Futch
Farmers Home Administration
Temple
Putch
Texas
State Office of Farmers Home Administration
Futch
Jerry Johnson
Nacogdoches
Texas Association of Rural Water Corporations
Bridge Club Sees Nine Members Gather for Spring Night
Mrs Merle Johnson hosted the Monday Bridge Club with nine attendees. Mrs W C Pointer won high score as guests enjoyed a cone geared salad, cake, and snacks. Decorations reflected a spring motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Johnson
W. C. Pointer
Chapter DI PEO Spring Luncheon at Mrs Dugan’s
Mrs Dugan hosted the Chapter DI PEO luncheon last Saturday at her Bells home, assisted by Mrs E T Alexander. Denver visitor Mrs C O Sandsted attended, with Chapter DI supporting Cottey Cottage in Nevada Maine. tuition noted at 2400 dollars including music lessons practice rooms and science lab fees. A rummage sale was held by Chapter DI in Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
W.E. Dugan
Chapter
Denison
Whitewright Nursing Home News highlights church visit and social guests
Rosalie Geers reports on a Sunday program by Rev Lee Mosby and West Shady Grove Baptist Church at Whitewright Nursing Home where patients enjoy singing and devotion. Attendance included 35 at Sunday services and 23 at Thursday Bible study. Bingo winners named. numerous visitors from Dallas, Pottsboro, Leonard, Blue Ridge, Sherman, Ft Worth, Trinity area and beyond visited residents and friends, sharing news and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mosby
West Shady Grove Baptist Church
Herbert Stagner
L.C. Horn
Lena Gowdy
Ruth Cox
James Baggett Jr
Dallas
James Baggett
Clarence Jones
Pottsboro
Mary Jones
Ida Campbell
Floydada
P.V. Compton
Sherman
Walter Compton
Son of Bells woman promoted to Southwestern Life post
Don Patterson son of Mrs Mildred Patterson of Bells has been promoted to manager of the variable annuity services section at Southwestern Life Insurance Company in Dallas. A 1962 Bells High School graduate he joined Southwestern Life in 1966 after earning a BBA from North Texas State University and attending San Angelo College. He is married to Diane Harrison of Bells, and the couple resides in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Patterson
Mildred Patterson
Bells
Southwestern Life Insurace Company
Dallas
Patterson
Bells High School
Southwestern Life
North Texas State University
San Angelo College
Diane Harrison
Bill Harrison
Mrs Crismon New Supervisor United in Whitewright Sun
Mrs Crismon has been named a new supervisor. The Whitewright Sun notes the appointment, emphasizing transparency and vigilance in local governance. The change signals continuity and local oversight.
Bells Elementary Sixth Grade Party Marks Skate Session
The Sixth Grade class at Bells Elementary School enjoyed a semester party Tuesday night in Bonham with skating and a community room reception at the First National Bank. Two dozen adults supported student transport and refreshments as Obie Rutledge led activities. New ENP supervisor in Grayson County, Mrs Geraldine Crismon, succeeds Mrs Judith Kimbrough effective June 1, announced by County Judge Les Tribble and Denton district supervisor Mrs Tom Joyce Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Elementary School
Bonham
First National Bank
Obie Rutledge
Charles Moore
Buddy Price
Don Mullinix
Ray Smith
Charles Ballard
Richard Bradshaw
Allen
Grayson County
Geraldine M. Crismon
Judith Kimbrough
Kimbrough
Crismon
Les Tribble
Tom Joyce Cunningham
Denton
Texas Agricultural Extension Service of
Texas A&m University
Bells High names three drill team managers
Drill team sponsor Mrs Maria Maiden announced the new drill team managers for Bells High School. The appointees are Miss Melva Meek Miss Lynn Washburn and Miss Vicki Pedigo effective as the new school term begins in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Maiden
the Bells High School
Melva Meek
Lynn Washburn
Vicki Pedigo
Police Chief Desk Summary of Local Complaints and Advice
From the desk of the Police Chief reports one vandalism case two disturbing the peace incidents one excessive noise case two stray dog reports plus three minor accidents with no injuries. Safety notice urges households to alert when on vacation keep watch through neighbors stop newspaper delivery leave lighting a key with a trusted friend and have a neighbor monitor the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Frye
Frye
Prye
Oppose Redistricting: Grayson Area Urges 4th District Retention
John Bryant asks Grayson and Fannin County residents to write Austin lawmakers opposing the proposed House bill to redraw the 4th Congressional District. He argues the current district meets population standards, is more contiguous locally, and better serves regional interests than the plan pairing Texarkana and Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Supreme Court
Grayson
Fannin
West Texas
Deep East
Texas
John Bryant
Western Beauty Christian Methodist Church Schedule
William H. Baker Jr. leads Sunday Bible study at 10:00 with 11:00 Worship and Communion and 7:30 Worship. Wednesday Bible Study for all ages. Rev J S Tipton, Pastor. 9:45 Sunday School, 11:09 Worship Service, 5:39 Training Union, 6:30 Worship Service. Rev Paul G King, Pastor. Kentucky town Baptist church schedule includes 11:00 Morning Worship and 7:30 Prayer Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas 2Yner
William H. Baker,Jr
Lonnie Stinson
Dallas
Cecil Watson
J.S. Tipton
Training Union
Paul G. King
Lionel Lindley
Charles Pierce
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Margaret
Sonny Gosnell
OK Feed Mill
Dolores
Miriam Larsen
the Sun
Carter
Austin Report
Baptist
Wetzel
Bill Wetzel
Pilot Grove
Bridge Club
Mrs. Dugan
Whitewright
Nursing Home News
By Rosalie Geers
A.K. Crump
Debra
Ft. Worth
C.C. Hazelip
Randolph
R.E. Hazelip
Edhube
John Gillem
Jeane Cathy
Becky Bevins
Irving
Edith Crawford
Mattie Bell
B.E. Spangler
Trenton
J.W. Fielder
Dess Whitson
Jack Everheart
Marvin Everheart
D.A. Rhody
Shermar
Harold Dickens
Ft Smith
Ark
Sally Watson
Royce
Ravenna
Lester
A.T. Erwins
Nannie Hulett
Mary Tackett
Deser Community
J. B Felmet
Greenville
Janie Felmet
R.A. Bench
R. A. Bench
Bells News
Eleven-Fifty Publications Inc
Miriam C. Larsen
Jack Oliver Owen Carter
Tom Kelley
Mrs. McMurray
Dolores Meek
Advertising Reporter Society Circulation
Sandy Hix
Gracie Cerney
Ann Maxwell
Joe Tooley
Mozelle Baldwin
Jean Lansford
Bill Marley
Don Evans
Whitewright Sun
Box 218
Son of Bells
Mrs. Crismon
ENP
Vivian Blair
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
House
Tyler
Roy F. Capps
Roy A. Capps
Vietnam
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Capps Texaco
First United Methodist
Church OF Christ
First Presbyterian
Western Beauty Christian Methodist Church
First United Penecostal
Enterprise Baptist
1St Baptist Church
Nursing Home Service
Doug Rymer
Assembly OF God
Kentuckytown Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church
Carl’s Sausage Company
George Hight
Dawson Propane
Whiff Wright Nursing Home
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