Curtis Re-elected Fourth District Commander
John Curtis of Whitewright was re elected Fourth District Commander of the Veterans of World War I at a Bonham district meeting Saturday night. About sixty attended the joint veterans and women’s Auxiliary gathering with Judge Choice Moore of Bonham as special speaker and Wendell Martin of Dallas as another speaker. Officers for the new year were elected including Jack Leonard, Lec Jaynes, John Crabb, I H Phillis, Arthur Wainwright, Bob Richardson, Terrell, and Frank Alexander. Wendell Martin served as installing officer. Mrs Zona Johnson led the Auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis
Whitewright
Bonham
Veterans and
Women’s Auxiliary
Choice Moore
Boniam
Fannin County
Wendell Martin
State Department
Dallas
Roby Crabb
Commerce
State Auxiliary
Jack Leonard
Lec Jaynes
John Crabb
I. H. Phillis
Denison
Arthur Wainwright
Bob Richardson
Terrell
Frank Alexander
Sherman
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mrs
Zona Johnson
Notable Thanks From Hall Family
The family of Mrs. Linnie L. Hall expresses gratitude for the deeds and words of sympathy given during their sorrow.
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Linnie L. Hall
Bridge Club Dines on Covered Dish Supper
Mrs Ed Kent hosted the Bridge Club last Thursday with a pot luck supper. Twelve members and guests attended including Mrs Hoyt Wallace Mrs Bob Gillett Mrs Jorn Brookshear Mrs Charles Sessoms and Mrs David Clark. High score was won by Mrs Bo Pettit with second high to Mrs Clark.
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Ed Kent
Bridge Club
Hoyt Wallace
Bob Gillett
Jorn Brookshear
Charles Sessoms
David Clark
Bo Pettit
Clark
Darwin McCarley wedding at First Baptist Blue Ridge
Miss Loulane McCarley of Blue Ridge and R H Darwin Jr. of Whitewright wed Friday at 8 p.m. in Blue Ridge. The ceremony featured minister Allen B. Harper, organist Melinda Smith, and a procession of bridesmaids and groomsmen. The couple will reside in Whitewright after a Hot Springs trip. both are graduates with ties to Blue Ridge and Whitewright schools and colleges.
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First Baptist Church of
Blue Ridge
Loulane McCarley
R.H
Bob) Darwin Jr
Whitewright
H. W.mccarley
Houston Darwin
Allen B. Harper
Church of Christ
Duncan
Oklo
Melinda Smith
Cynthia Marlow
Terry Jenkins
Karen Darwin
Ft. Smith
Ark
Curtis Tillett
Barry Harper
Okla
Mike Little
Bells
Patio Party Honors Seniors At Edgington Home
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Booby Edgington hosted a patio party Monday night for Pam Edgington and Richard Walker. Blue and orange lights lit the yard, daisies decorated redwood tables, and 25 senior guests attended along with seven faculty members. Ice cream and cookies accompanied recorded music with hostesses Mrs. Dick Walker Mrs. Steve Sullivan and Mrs. Charles Sessom assisting.
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Booby Edgington
Pam Edgington
Richard Walker
Dick Walker
Steve Sullivan
Charles Sessom
Card of Thanks for Mrs. J Le Thomas Death
The family of Mrs. Sue Brinkley thanks everyone for flowers cards food and thoughtful expressions during our sorrow after the death of my mother Mrs J Le Thomas.
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Eavil
J. le Thomas
Sue Brinkley
Fifth Sunday Singing at Kentuckytown Baptist Church
The Kentuckytown Baptist Church hosts a Fifth Sunday Singing this Sunday May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. The program includes duets trios and quartets with all invited to attend and participate.
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Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Artend
Whitewright First Presbyterian welcomes Dr Gerald Middents speaker
Rev Middents of Austin College was guest speaker at the morning worship service of the First Presbyterian Church in Whitewright Sunday. Dr Middents is a well known Presbyterian minister.
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Gerald Middents
Austin College
First Presbyterian Church
Whitewright
Middents
Views of Women Grade schoolers end of school party
The annual end of school party honored first three grades of the local elementary school Monday afternoon. Grades one and two played organized gym games supervised by Mrs. Cox Mrs. Elbert Bennett and Mrs. Earl Blanton. Third grade pupils enjoyed a Legion Park picnic and ball games.
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Cox
Elbert Bennett
Earl Blanton
Legion Park
Janice Johnson
Betty Gilbert
Linda Theatre
Jerry Jones
Rod Earnheart
Bennett attends Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB
U S Air Force Captain Jerry L Bennett son of Mr and Mrs N L Bennett Whitewright is attending the Air University Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB Alabama. He will study communication leadership international relations and duties preparing junior officers for staff work. He completed a Viet Nam tour after earning a B S from East Texas State University in 1964 and graduating Whitewright High School in 1959. His wife Mary is the daughter of Mrs H G Manning of Denison.
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U.S. Air Force
Jerry L. Bennett
N.L. Bennett
Whitewright
Air University
Maxwell Afb
Ala
Bennett
Viet Nam
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
East Texas State University
Whitewright High School
Mary
H.G. Manning
West Gandy Street
Denison
Town and Country Club Plans Projects
Mrs Mabel Vestal presided in Mrs Sue Brinkley’s absence as Town and Country Club met last Thursday. Judy Mussleman opened with the club player and Joe Reynolds led the pledge with Carolyn Parrent guiding the flag. The group discussed weekly Wednesday library work days and adopting a patient at a hospital. Members surprised Carolyn Parrent with a going away party and gift. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be a family picnic at Greenville Park in Greenville.
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Mabel Vestal
Sue Brinkley
Town & Country Club
Judy Mussleman
Joe Reynolds
Carolyn Parrent
Greenville Park
Greenville
Endowment Fund Sought for Whitewright City Cemetery
Lee Wilson, finances chairman for Whitewright City Cemetery, seeks to establish an endowment fund for perpetual care and upkeep. Donations are requested now to beautify the cemetery, paint the fence, and maintain lots. Contact Lee Wilson to contribute. despite improved finances the cemetery still needs help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wilson
Whitewright
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Curtis
Bob) Darwin
the Whitewright Sun
Db Oil
Carley
Bob
Bobby Addington
McKinney
Correnda Montgomery
Marion Fleming
Pam McCarley
Hot Springs
Blue Ridge High School
Grayson County Junior College
Phi Beta Lambda
Richardson
Fast Texas State University
Darwin
Bate i Raat
Vanda
Nina Barnes
Whitewright Sun
Stephens & Bryant
Paul Stephens
W. D. Skipworth
Tom Bean
A.F
A.M
Gene Shaw
W.M
Russell Summers
Chapman and Cedar
J.A
Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co
State Bank
Sunshine Liquid Feed
Farley Grain CO
Dawson Propane Co
Roy Talley
O.W. White
Phillip Earnheart
Call
Texaco
Furniture Mart
Texas
Will Bale
New Holland
David Reevese
Whitewrights
Langford Nursery
Newlife
LaGrange
Tex
The
M.D. Moss Farm
Lawrence Milligan
J.R. Love Company
Town Country Club
City Cemetery
Community Public Service Company
Leakey Edwards
Your Electric Light & Power Company
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