Miss Hopper Sets Wedding Date in Bells
Beverly Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs Ede win Hopper announced a December 19 1970 wedding to Ronnie Maraison son of Mr and Mrs Ray Maraison. Rev Harry Stanley will perform at First United Methodist Church Bells at 730 pm with attendants Cathy Carr maid of honor Lindy Roberts matron of honor Debbie Harrison Denise Hopper Ellen Maraison bridesmaid Billy Mac Clark best man Randy Waldrip Jeff Lansford Billy Nall Lindy Roberts groomsmen Invitations not sent guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hopper
Edewin Hopper
Ronnie Lay
Ray Maraisen
Harry Stanley
First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Bells
Debbie Harrison
Denise Hopper
Ellen Maraison
Billy Mac Clark
Randy Waldrip
Jeff Lansford
Billy Nall
Lindy Roberts
Bells Panthers Fall At Bell Tigers 39 13
Bells Panthers visit Leonard and lose 39 13 as Leonard Tigers rush for 248 yards and 142 through the air. Panther QB Ronnie Anderson runs 52 yards for a score, Tigers answer with a 60 yard reverse and multiple TDs. QB Darrell Ramsey injured then released to go home. Next week Bells hosts Caddo Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Panthers
Tigers
Leonard
Panthers
Ronnie Anderson
Panther
Dan Treadway
Tiger
Ricky Ross
Mike West
Tommy Woeldrip
Bells
Caddo Mills
Darrell Ramsey
Halloween Night in Bells Decorated Town for Treaters
Halloween night in Bells featured two way traffic as costumed children ventured door to door for candy amid eerie sounds and jack o lanterns. Miss Irene Proctor greeted callers in costume while Laura Wardell braved crutches to join the fun. younger kids like 20 month old Jason Ramsey explored with a candy bag, and residents reported hundreds of treats collected with harmless pranks completing the festive scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Proctor
Laura Wardell
Jason Ramsey
Calvary Baptist Halloween Hobo Party Feats 38 Attendees
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Halloween hobo party on Friday night with 38 attendees. The ladies prepared stew in a washpot at the Ford home with Coleman lanterns lighting the scene. Special guests included Mr and Mrs F X Ford and Ricky and Frankie Hatch of Denison. Mrs Clyde Roberts ran games and was voted worst dressed adult in costume while Paula Goracke won for the youth department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
F.X. Ford
Ricky
Frankie Hatch
Denieson
Clyde Roberts
Roberts
Tume
Paula Goracke
Young People's Department
Halloween Hayride and Weiner Roast Sponsored by 4‑H and Vocation Club
The Bells Future Homemakers of America Chapter hosted a Halloween hayride and weiner roast Saturday night with help from the FFA. About 45 gathered at the vocational agriculture building and rode pickup trac to Janet Reynolds home for the roast. Proceeds will fund the chapter’s Christmas dance, with drivers Jack Pritchard O. E. Price and Tommy Waldrip.
Birthday celebration for Lauren Elizabeth Young in Bells
Lauren Elizabeth Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jackie Young of Bells, celebrated her birthday Tuesday November 3 at the family home. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Grady Young of Bells and Mr and Mrs Jewell Parker of San Marcos. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lonnie Washburn of Bells. A small party was held with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Elizabeth Young
Jackie Young
Bells
Grady Young
Jewell. Parker
San Marcos
Lonnie Washburn
Site de Honoree
Birthday Party for Kelli Sue Craft in Bells
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Craft of Bells hosted a party Sunday afternoon for their daughter Kelli Sue turning four. About twenty guests joined in a ballerina themed celebration with favors, gifts, and a cake topped by a ceramic ballerina, alongside strawberry punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Creaft
Kelli Sue
Kelli
April
Tom McKee
Ray Craft
Bells
D. C. Gordon
Denison
J. W. Speed
Dennison
J. L. Craft
Savoy
Youth groups visit Savoy Nursing Home for Halloween
A group of 46 from First Baptist Church visited Savoy Nursing Home on Halloween Eve. The eight car caravan carried Mission Friends Acteens and Royal Ambassadors, who toured halls and handed out candy sacks. Residents gathered in the recreation room for songs, scripture, and prayers before the groups returned to church for a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ded
Mission Friends
Acteens
First Baptist Church
Nersing
Jerry Ables
Pat Stanley
Vanita Martin
Lani Lae Adrum
Shirley Mullinix
Ollie Layman
Roy
Mullinix
Mary Ladrum
Michael Meek
Jerry Strickland
Bells Fire Department Receives $75 Insurance Grant
The Bells Fire Department received a $75 check from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies honoring their work on the Ray Craft property fire. The funds will buy equipment. Rural fire responses insured by the agency trigger these grants to departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Fire Department
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Ray Craft
Fie
Bells lady collects salt shakers
Mrs. Weldon Garner of Bells began a salt and pepper shaker collection about seven years ago and now has around 40 sets. Her collection covers ten states and includes pieces from Arizona to Michigan. Her oldest shaker is at least 75 years old, while the newest is bronze with indians bought last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Garner
Bells
Garners
Leeast
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Colorado
Texas
Louisiana
California
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Jean
Harry Stanley
Korea
Sheila
Weldon
Bells High students present home care project at nursing home
The Homemaking class of Bells High School studied Home Care of the Sick and visited Savoy Nursing Home last week. About 20 students under Mrs Marsha Maiden built back rests for residents and delivered them along with a brief visit. David Whitlock drove the class bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells High School
Savoy
Marsha Maiden
David Whitlock
Women’s society meets in Bonham for study and plans bazaar
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church met Tuesday at Mrs. Doc Mitchell's home in Bonham with eleven members. Mrs. Joe Washburn spoke on Christian Communities and Mrs. Neal Gilliam commented on the church's challenge. A devotional by Mrs. Ralph Duncan closed the program. Members completed plans for a bazaar set for November 13 in the First National Bank community room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Thuesday
Doc Mitchell
Bonham
Americas
Joe Washburn
Neal Gilliam
Ralph Duncan
First National Bank
Halloween party hosted by Phyllis Shearer
After the Friday football game Miss Phyllis Shearer hosted a Halloween party at her home with co hosts Miss Vanessa Rolen of Denison and Miss Debbie Harrison. The 35 guests included Judy McAden Denison Jim Bryant Whitewright Bobby Branh am Whitewright and Philip Washburn Marshall. Guests enjoyed records and conversation with refreshments of sandwiches chips dips cookies and cold drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Shearer
Vanessa Rolen
Denison
Debbie Harrison
Judy McAden
Jim Bryant
Bobby Branham
Whitewright
Philip Washburn
Marshall
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Dolores
Meek
Gevep
Freddie Waggoner
Miss Hopper
Calvary Baptist
S. H. Montgomery Agency
FHA
FFA
Theto
George Hight
Heppy
VA. Auren
Happy
Kelli Sue Craft
Geary
Jeff Mae
Leann Verzi
Sherman
Kenny Washburn
Grand Prairie
Savoy Nursing Home
Bells Church
Youth In Action
A.m. Sunday
Duncan’s Texaco Station
Don Mullinix
National Health Studio
Sherman Exch
Ride Sherman
HIWAY
Howe, Tex
John Deere
Mineapolis
New Holland
Ford
John D
THC
Allis Chalmers
Catching Bros. Auctions, Inc
Howe
Bells Fire Dept
Sheila Garner
Bells Lady
WSCS
U.S
Ean
Grigg Furniture CO
eTrade-Ins
Credit Terns
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