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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1970

Page

4

Engagement Announced For Joy Marie Smith and Wayne Dressler

Bells residents Rev and Mrs Carl Smith announce the engagement of Joy Marie Smith to Wayne Dressler son of Oran Streets Dressler of Halt, Okla. The couple plans to wed Dec 19 1970 at 4 pm at Hebron Baptist Church. A Hebron Brotherhood meeting noted 105 attendees with chili and hot dog supper after.

Carl Smith Marrief Joy Marie Smith Wayne Dress Oran Streets Dressler Halit Oklo Hebron Baptist Church Hebron Brotherhood Larry Garner Houston Garner Thomas Ford Wayne Abbott

Methodist Hold Thanksgiving Dinner at First United Methodist

The Adult Bible Class held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the First United Methodist Church. About twenty three members and guest Mrs Doyle Ferguson attended. Rev Lawrence Smith led prayers as guests enjoyed a buffet meal with turkey themed decor and a song service to close.

First United Methodist Church Yle Ferguson Lawrence Smith

Feagans Dickens Tie In Be ll s Nuptials

Ann Feagans and Lyndon Dickens wed in a home ceremony with Felton Dicken officiating. The bride wore white crepe with alecon lace sleeves. maid of honor Connie Williams wore red velvet. After a Corpus Christi honeymoon the couple will live in Bells. The bride, Savoy High School alumna, and groom, a Bells native employed with his father, are planning their future. Bells Junior High won 7th football game 40 to 20 over Caddo Mills led by Ronnie Powell with multiple scoring plays.

Lyndon P. Dicken Charlotte Ann Feagans J.B. Dicken Lls Maurine Rhody Ec= tor E.B. Feagans Felton Dicken Church of Christ Connie Williams Savoy Earl Craig Garland Becky Dicken Corpus Christi Bells Savoy High School Grayson County College Dicken Sweetwater High School Bells Junior High Caddo Mills Ronnie Powell Steve Cook Mickey Wagner Cheatham Obie Rutledge Gary Anderson Steve Pedigo Eddie Pettit Bombo Morrell The Seaon Celeste

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Washburns Home

The Monday Night Bridge Club met in the home of Mrs. H E Washburn. The hostess decorated with Thanksgiving motifs and served cake and orange dessert. Score prizes were won by Mrs. Jackie Pointer and Mrs. Beula Allred.

H.E. Washburn Jackie Pointer Beula Allred

Beall Wins FFA Sweetheart at February Meeting

FF Aer's elect Carolyn Beall was named Future Farmers of America Sweetheart as the chapter met Tuesday. Guest Bill Blackmon of the National Health Studio in Sherman demonstrated power lifting with 340 pounds bench, 460 squat, and 530 dead lift while explaining proper form and safety to 65 boys. Don Dawson assisted and Blackemon answered questions.

Carolyn Beall

Honor roll announcements and school events at Bells High

The Bells High School district announced the second six weeks honor rolls across grades. 12th grade names include Beverly Pugh Ingrid Whiting Michael Ramsey and Sarah Dophied. 9th grade lists Arnie Reynold Beverly Bur nett and others. 7th grade features Eugene Cross Deborah French and more. The Beta Club sponsored a Thursday talent show with 18 groups and $157 proceeds for service projects. FHA plans a Christmas dance. Future Homemakers held a November meeting at Bells High School. Caddo Mills Foxes defeated Bell's 18 to 6 with key plays by Darrell Ramsey and Mike Ramsey.

A. L. Lytle Bells High Beverly Pugh Ingrid Whiting Michael Ramsey Sarah Dophied Arnie Reynold Beverly Burenett Eugene Cross Deborah French Robbie Jones Lani Landrum Steve Pedigo Mike Robbins Sharon Freeman Sherri Johnson Brenda Price Janet Renolds LaNell Walsh Kathy Felmetich Kevin Barker Davie Craft Joe Harrelson Terry Harris Morris Mortenson Phyllis Shearer Jim Everheart Woodye Gilliam Cathaleen Lemons Danny Pugh Jeff Youree Ricky Huckabee Sandra Neal Cindy Arnold Rebecca Edwards Debby Freeman Vanita Martin Sean Burnette Cindy Carr Jackie Clein Beta Club Bell High School Savoy Sherman Durant Amereica Bells High School Debbie Harrieson FHA Commiettee Janet Reynolds Breenda Price Beevin Barker LaNell Walesh

Hughes Ford Sunday School and Crusader Ambassador Meetings

The Hughes Ford Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday for a monthly session with Mrs. J. W. Price presiding and a devotional by Mrs. Exil Cherry from Mark. They voted to move to the first Tuesday each month and planned a Christmas dinner in December. The Crusader Royal Ambassador group met Wednesday night led by Michael Meek and elected Randy Mullinix president, Mike Stanley vice president, Keith Shearer and Johnny Alvin Martin secretaries, discussed forming a basketball team, and closed with a prayer by Johnny Martin.

Hughes Ford First Baptist Church J. W. Price Exil Cherry Mark Jake Williams Crusader The Michael Me=ek Randy Mulllinix Mike Stanley Keith Shearer Johnny Alvin Martin Johnny Martin

Church Time Change at First Baptist Bells

The First Baptist Church of Bells voted Wednesday night to move Bible Study to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays and to start worship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday services continue unchanged. The church auxiliary groups meet at 6:30 p.m. and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. A weekend revival is planned for December 4, 5, and 6.

First Baptist Church of Bells First Baptist Church

Baptist Women Study Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Church met Monday night for a mission study. Mrs Gordon Mullinix led Nigeria topics the seven kinds of Baptist work there while Mrs Ervin Cross guided Argentina with assistants Mrs J B Layman Mrs Evie Annip Mrs Pat Stanley Mrs Weldon Meek and Mrs Raymond Durham. The missionary prayer calendar was read by Mrs Cecil Owens and the business session was chaired by Mrs Raymond Durham with a financial report by Mrs Stanley.

First Baptist Church Gordon Mullinix Nigeria Ervin Cross Argentina J.B. Layman Evie Annip Pat Stanley Weldon Meek Raymond Durham Cecil Owens Stanley

Burk Reunion Held in Plano

A family reunion honoring former Bells resident Maggie Burk was hosted Sunday in Plano by granddaughter Mrs. Wayne Jones. Burk, now living in Sherman, gathered her children, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren for the first time in nine years, with thirty attendees.

Bells Maggie Burk Wayne Jones Plano Burk Sherman Ben Williams Elemer Climer Wesley Burk Bossier City O.L. Mahan Santa Ana Calif Charley Burch

Weekend Social News of Area Families and Visitors

A county roundup details many visits and hostings over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Bill Youree hosted a weiner roast with 30 attendees. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Earl Reynolds of Amarillo to see his parents. Several local families hosted relatives and friends from Fort Worth Gainesville Cypress Red Bay Wheeler and Pauls Valley with trips to Hamilton Ala and Albuquerque NM noted.

Bill Youree Earl Reynolds Amarillo R.R. Reynolds Arvel Lamance Hester Hastings Pat Steanley D.B. Stanley Gainesville J.B. Layman Ollie Stone Hamilton Ala Red Bay Fulton Tremont Miss Pride Waldrip C.D. Gaylon Billy Smith Tyler

Mrs Thom Morrow Miss Cobble Weds in Denison

Mrs Thom Morrow and Miss Cobble wed in a ceremony attended by Stephen Lynn Bruce as best man. The couple will reside in Denison.

Mrs. Thom Miss Cobble Stephen Lynn Bruce Denison

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Dolores Miss Joy Smith Hebron Methodist Miss Smith Dressler Cleveland School Oklahoma Swan Rubber Company Stillwater Okla Ann Feagans Lyndon Dickens Jr. Hi Bridge Club FF Aer Don Dawson Blackemon Hazel Griffin Panthers Caddo Mills Foxes Foxes Darrell Ramsey Tommy Waldrip Ray McCarthy Mike Ramsey Lee Dodson W.O. Lyons RA Group Whitewright S. H. Montgomery Agency Surance Community Cable Co. of No, Texas Duncan Texaco Don Mullinix Ational Health Studio First National Bank Hwy East SUN Bells Personals Doyle Taylor Ft. Worth J.W. Pre Suzanne Wilson Cypress Oma Wilson Beeks M.W. Williams White=wright Willie Pointer M.E. Washburn Arkansas Tom McKee Kenny Washburn Grand Prairie Dick May Lisa Burleson Floyd Woodson L.M. Graham Loyd Fitch Kingsville Preston Hefner McKinney A.L. Weatherman Idalon Nora Minchey J. B. Layman C. R. Layman Wheitewright Otis Earl McLean Alburqurque New Mexico Andeico Raymond Bass Larry Isom and Son Pauls Val Ney Ben Bow J.C. Neely Dorothy Mollenhour Ketty Ann Copple Tom Cobble Thomas Franklin Morrow Henry Morrow Justice of the Peace Leon Hayes Lone Star Grant Vogue South Side Square Exas Wonder Slim Jym Velma Kilpatrick Velma Higgins
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