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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1969

Page

6

Birthday party for Curtis Allen Murley noted

Mr and Mrs Clovis Chandler of Bells attended the birthday party for their grandson Curtis Allen Murley on his second birthday. He is the son of Wayne and Janet Murley of Paris. Seven guests were present. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W Je Marley of Abilene and great grandmother Mrs Pauline Chandler of Van Alstyne attended. The children returned home with their grandparents and spent the weekend.

Clovis Chandler Bells Curtis Allen Murley Wayne Murley Paris Janet W. Je Marley Abilene Pauline Chandler van Alestyne

May 31 Clean-Up Proclaimed in Bells

Mayor Bill Skipworth proclaims May 31 as clean-up and paint-up Bells. Residents urged to place trash containers for curbside pick-up as part of a civic pride effort.

Bill Skipworth

Bells Elementary ends year with skating party and awards

Fourth grade held a skating party at Bonham rink with 28 students transported by staff and parents. Principal details include gifts for the class teacher Mrs Bonnie Miller who will join her husband in the armed services. A Baccalaureate service and community fundraiser at Ambrose are noted along with school awards for Jr high students and various department recognitions.

Bells Bells American Legion Carelyn McNeil White Wright Whitewright Bells Elementary Grace Harder Don Mullinix Charles Moore O. E. Price Ray Smith Jim Cowan Joe Mays Allen Bonnie Miller Bells High School Fierst United Methodist Church W. S. Collins Arville Lamance Calvary Baptist Church He Se Stanley First Baptist Church Mros Judy Goss Keith Gant Antioch Baptist Church Lucille Booth

Skating Party Draws Dozens To Bonham Rink

Fifty or more attendees including families of Jack Pritchard W W Carr Dick Morrell Weldon Meek Ervin Cross Qee Barker Alvin Martin and Don Mullinix plus Wanda Booth joined Mrs Wallace Carr for a Monday night skating party at a Bonham rink.

Wallace Carr Bonham Rink Jack Pritchard W.W. Carr Dick Morrell

Arm Break Marred Session As Reed Family Updates

In the final minutes Vanlta Martin suffered a broken arm treated at a Bonham hospital and released. The break occurred just above the wrist. Mrs. Davie Reed formerly Sharon White, daughter of Mr and Mrs Olin White of Bells, is visiting until June 1. Her husband 2nd class petty officer David Reed is aboard a naval cruise off Cuba.

Van Lta Martin Bonham Hospital Davie Reed Sharon White Mre Mese Olin White Bells David Reed Cuba

Bells High School honors and student awards 1960s style

Adams notes regular attendance and cooperation as students receive Crisco awards. Beverly Hopper is named outstanding home economics student while Lou Anne Shearer, Michael Meek, Patricia Hodge and Johnny Boatright win various school citizenship and all around awards. Yearbook staff officers announced with Ingrid Wie ung as president and other officers named. Future Homemakers install new officers. Second grade at Bells Elementary hosts end of year party. 38 attendees with games and treats.

Denise Hopper Connie Wagoner Jeff Youree Lynn Washeburn Ronnie Kream Larry Thomas Janice Hensley Jimmy Montgomery Brenda Martin Keith White Ingrid Whiteing Jeff Langsford Randy Waldrip Pamela French Johnny Nesbitt Bud Price Woodve Gilliam Linda Gregory Bennie Williams Kathy Brady Ingrid Whiting Sallye Kennedy John Harrellson Wallace Cheatham Lonnie Morrell Pritchard Michael Meek John Haereellson Roderick Fry Johnny Boatright Pritcchard Sherry Kize Adams Lou Ayne Shearer Patricia Hodge Richard Kellems Norma Colemen Deennis Ramsey Boyis Don Self Jack Pritchard Terry Harris Steve Whiting Kellems Crisco Beverly Hopper Bov Bove Homemakers of America Bells High School Ingrid Waiting Anita Anderson Kathy Radican

Birthday celebration planned at Campfire Hall

The Happy Bluebirds of the Bells Campfire group announced a birthday party next Monday at the Campfire Hall to honor all students with birthdays during the school year. Mrs. Mary Cowan leads with Mrs. Carolyn Cline assisting. guests include Bells High School graduate Charles Smith and Denison High School graduate Vicki Scott, plus Darrell Ramsey and other local honorees. Approximately 30 guests attended a prior celebration at Bonham State Park. Out-of-town visitors included families from Sherman, Savoy, and Conroe.

Mary Cowan Carolyn Cline Uges Charles Smith Ray Smith Bells High School Bonham State Park Vicki Scott Denison High School Charles Scott Denison Darrell Ramsey Bells Ralph Ramsey Larry Pettit Chearley Smith Allen Minnick Sherman Kenneth Harvey Downton Te. D. Moore Billleague Savoy Charlie Whitlock R. D. Shirley W. Shirley Conroe

Veterans of World War I meet elects officers in Sherman

Curtis and Mrs. John LE Curtis attend the Veterans of World War 1 Third District Meeting at the Sherman County Courthouse. Officers installed include Commander Arthur Wainwright Bonham Senior Vice Commander John E. Curtis Whitewright Junior Vice Commander Jack Leonard Bonham Quarter Master Joseph A. Becker Sherman Judge Advocate E. E. Perkins Denison and Chaplain F. H. Phillips Denison. Ladies Auxiliary serves a plate lunch after the ceremony.

John LE. Curtis Third District Sherman Follwing Arthur Wainwreight Bonham John E. Curtis Whitewright Jack Leonard Joeseph A. Becker E. E. Perkins Denison F. H

Mary Lena Longley Undergoes Surgery in Dallas Hospital

Miss Mary Lena Longley underwent surgery at St Paul's Hospital in Dallas Tuesday. Friends are invited to hear from her. Friday Mrs P H Connelly visited her sisters in law Miss Mary Connelly aged 96 who is seriously ill in Green Isle Hospital. Miss Mary taught in Grayson County for 37 years.

Mary Lena Longley St. Paul S St. Paul's Hospital Dallas P. H. Connelly Mary Connelly Green Isle Mary Grayson County

Local social notes celebrate farewells and birthdays

Nita Slaughter and Mrs.rian Spence of Denton hosted a morning farewell tea for honorees Mrs. Roanie Atkinson Mrs. Gene Wilson and Mrs. James Veneable as their husbands transfer to Texas Power and Light Lake Creek Plant. Cynthia Cottman celebrated her 15th birthday with a bank community room party. Tan-Da Campfire Girls held an overnight outing with hikes campfire meals and a morning prayer service assisting leaders Grace Harder Kathy Cook and Karla Green.

Mrese Roanie Atkinson Gene Wilson James Veneable Jim CoWare Woo Dy Duffee Waco Texas Power and Light Cynthia Cottman First National Bank W. P. Robbins Billy J. Coe Kaethy Brady Billy Moores Grace Harder Mmy Harris Nancy Shearer Leann Mays Virginia Harder Tammy Moore Bonnie Price Susan Cook Paula Coffman Cindy Carr Tina Smith Hasder Kathy Cook Karla Green

R A Scott retires after four decades at Tom Bean High

Tom Bean High School Principal R A Scott retires after 40 years in teaching with 27 years as principal and math professor. He previously taught at Sendal ia Cedar Jameson and has led the Tom Bean Housing Committee since 1954. He is an honorary FFA and FHA member and a Methodist Church trustee and lay leader. He enjoys fishing and farming.

R. S. Scott Tom Bean Ione Mre Scott Tom Bean High School Sendalia Cedar Jameson Me Scott Future Farmers of America Future Home- Makers of America Methodist Church

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