Birthday news and local notes from Whitewright Rambler
Betty Jarvis celebrates a birthday on Friday November 12. The issue notes the birth of Jeffrey Brandon Jester on November 1 1976 at Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman weighing 7 lb 13 i oz. The Jester and Marlow families are listed with numerous relatives. Also reported is deer hunting success by Virgil Burchfield and sons with a 185 lb six pointer, plus various social visits, a piano concert date for Laura Gentry, and a joint Masonic and Eastern Star dinner scheduled at the lodge. Harvey Martin named to East Texas State University Alumni board of directors for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jester
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Sherman
Jeffrey Brandon
Jester
Pat
Virgil Burchfield
James
Mike
Irving
Clovis
Wayne
Arlington
Dave Frazier
Colo
Virgil
Homer Gentry
Laura Gentry
Waco
Laura
Bob Gentry
Masons to Meet Monday in Whitewright Lodge Event
Dan LeDane, worshipful master of Whitewright Lodge No 167, announces the regular stated meeting on November 15 at 7 30 p m. The session includes an apprenticeship proficiency examination and Fellowcraft degree practice. Members and visiting brethren urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan LeDane
Whitewright Lodge No
Thanksgiving Service At First Presbyterian Church
The United Presbyterian Women met at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Paul Cook presided, Mrs. Ora Gray read the devotional from Psalm 100, Miss Mardell Pumphrey gave the Year Book of Prayer, and Mrs. H H Sears led a Praise Thanks and Faith program. Fifteen members and four guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women of the
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Cook
Ora Gray
Mardell Pumphrey
H.H. Sears
Whitewright to Brighten Downtown with Yule Lights
Whitewright's Chamber of Commerce plans 250 dollars for downtown Christmas lights after a noon luncheon at Fireman's Hall. If funds grow, more donations may follow. Parade entries are sought for December 4 with trophies for top three, and a library window project may begin after pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Geater Chamber of Commerce
Fireman's
Bill Dyer
Bells
Continental Telephone
Community Public Service
Miss GCC 1976 77 Crown Goes To Peggy Forehand
Sherman freshman Peggy Forehand was crowned Miss GCC 1976 77 at Grayson County College’s 12th annual pageant on November 4 in the auditorium. Vicky Hames and three other runners up included Karen Fobbs Cindy Christian Patti Donohoe. Forehand will receive a $100 scholarship and serve as college hostess at industrial shows and local parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicky Hames
Whitewright High School
Grayson County College
Albert Hames
Peggy Forehand
Sherman
GCC
Miss Hames
Karen Fobbs
Cindy Christian
Dental Assistants Club
Patti Donohoe
Denison
The
Voyagers
Monty Faison
Ron Faison
Marlene Strickland
van Alstyne
Forehand
Baptist Plans Big Revival at Whitewright Church
The First Baptist Church of Whitewright announces a week long revival starting November 14 with 11 am and 6 pm services and 7 30 pm evening meetings. Rev bus nambe of Jacksonville will headline as evangelist assisted by John Morgan of Trinity Baptist Sherman leading music. Special prayer sessions are planned at the church and in members homes each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
Bus Nambe
Jacksonville
Dogwood Trails
East
Texas
Rambo
Oklahoma
Illinois
First Baptist Church
Weslaco
John Morgan
Trinity Baptist Church
Sherman
Roberts to Speak At VA Ceremony
The Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham will mark 25 years with a Thursday ceremony at 2 p.m. featuring Fourth District Congressman Ray Roberts as principal speaker. VA officials Dale Grubb and Dr. Richard N. Filer join local leaders including Choice Moore and Mayor Bob Williams as tours follow. The center, dedicated by Speaker Sam Rayburn in 1951, serves north Texas and southern Oklahoma veterans and has provided care and employment for thousands, including workers from Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rayburn
Richard N. Filer
Washington, D.C
North Texas
Oklahoma
Grubb
Paul
Veterans Administration
Fannin County
Choice Moore
J.C. Buford
Bob Williams
Bonham
Rayburn Library
H.G. Dulaney
Rayburn
John Connally
Whitewright
Membership Of Rotary Club Is Meeting Topic
Chuck Wilson, past president of Whitewright Rotary, was program chairman at Friday's luncheon and urged members to seek new Rotary members to strengthen community and international service. The club funds international scholarships and will host District Gov. Hubert Owens on Nov. 19. An assembly is planned for Nov. 18. Scott Wilson was named student Rotarian of the month, son of Mr and Mrs William Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Wilson
Whitewright Rotary
Rotary
Whitewright Club
International Scholarship Fund
Healing in the Middle East program at Bethel WMU meeting
Mrs. England hosted Bethel WMU with Mrs. Alva Key leading a program titled Healing in the Middle East that highlighted mission work in Muslim and Hindu nations. Members Viola McKinney Edith Alexander Mayme Lewis Jessie Williams assisted. prayers led by Mrs. Billie Bartley and Mrs. Vera Wetzel. Next program at Mrs. Viola McKinney's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel WU
Johnnie England
Alva Key
Middle East
Key
Viola McKinney
Edith Alexander
Mayme Lewis
Jessie Williams
Billie Bartley
Pat Pierce
Vera Wetzel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitewright Rambler
Betty Jarvis
Marlow
Kenneth Jester
J.D. Marlow
G.C. Marlow
Savoy
Jack Robbins
Roy Jester
Elkin Chaffin
Charlie Ayres
Dallas
J.C. Atnip
Mr. Atnip
Maude Caraway
Phillip Simpson
Lawton
Okla
Jack Caraway
Velma Lee Bussey
Janice
Farmers Branch
Marvin Smith
Velma Sadler
Masonic
Eastern Star
Dallas Cowboy
Harvey Martin
East Texas State University Alumni Association
Direc
Tors
Martin
ETSU
Masons
Presbyterian
Grand Avenue
Charles Truksa
Mike Flowers
Jack Rogers
Mike Gattis
Gattis
Sun
Waltz Studio
Des Moines
Iowa
Shonda
Tonya
Jeffrey
Jerry Tapp
Belinda
Melissa
Daniel
Arthur Brinkley
Whitewright Citizens of Tomorrow
Jerry 9
Larry Wayne
Linda Melton
Jason 2
Mrs
Johnny Clathorn
Carla
Dwayne Murphy
Matt
Kelly
Stephen Sullivan
Melanie
Matthew
Tim
Shane
Gene
Ronnie Pennell. Shaw
Michael
Misty
Jim Childers
Susan
Jennifer
Joe Wolfe
Chad Bowen 2
T.W. Bowen
Dewana
Danny
Ramdy Pierce
Grayson Queen
Baptist
Rotary Club
Mrs. England
WMU
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