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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
2
In a spry editorial tone the writer defends the Grayson County courthouse as the last citadel of real democracy against anticounty government critics. He argues big-town editors misread local governance and notes widespread opposition to a new state constitution amid Texans.
Opinion argues county government remains democratic and close to citizens. It defends elected offices like constable JP and judges, critiques a proposed county manager system as dictatorship, and urges voters to preserve public oversight at the local level.
U S Representative Ray Roberts of Texas introduces a House resolution with Ford to proclaim 1976 as National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year. The plan, coordinated by Citizens for Highway Safety, calls for 12 programs from safety education in January to alcohol and problem drivers in December to boost citizen involvement and curb the 50,000 annual highway deaths.
The Seniors of Whitewright High School express appreciation to Mrs Howell for aiding Bingo games. Tony Bennett president and Gina Judd secretary sign the note, noting the contribution made possible the event.
Colonial New York figures in major Revolutionary War campaigns from Manhattan to Lake Champlain and Fort Niagara to the Pennsylvania border. The World Almanac also notes rising women headed households, and Bells junior high football ends a strong season with Joe Moore and Royce Guess leading in tackles and scoring. Wallace Cheatham coaches.
The snippet notes Liechtenstein, slightly smaller than DC, has been independent since 1868 after the German Confederation dissolved. It remained economically linked with Austria until 1918, and since 1920 Switzerland has managed Liechtenstein's posts, customs and foreign affairs.
Services held in Trenton for Mrs. C. D. Binion 75 who died Saturday in a Sherman hospital. Burial in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Born February 24, 1900 at Ector, daughter of Hiram Purdue. Survived by three sons Joe B. Thomas Denison Bill Binion Trenton Royce Binion Austin. daughter Joyce McCann Wisconsin. brother Noel Purdue Dallas sister Mrs Harold Thornhill Whitewright. eight grandchildren four great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Dockery Shockley Butler Rhody Skinner Smith.
Services for 91 year old Mrs J J Walker of Terrell were held November 7 at Anderson Clayton Brothers chapel with Rev Charles Mull officiating. Burial followed at Forest Park cemetery in Greenville. She died November 5, born September 18, 1884 in Whitewright to Mr and Mrs J L German. Survived by son James G Walker of Uvalde, daughters Margaret Flannagan Henderson and Clara Jo Williams Terrell, sister-in-law Mrs George J German, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A reflective piece by Robert A. Rainer discusses how success is measured beyond money and fame. It contrasts material gains with family, purpose, and spiritual renewal through Christ, urging readers to reconsider values during the holiday season. It cites Ray Stedman and Paul to frame a Christian view of success and gratitude.
The Bells Lions Club held its charter night on Saturday November 15 in the Bells school. More than 100 attended a buffet dinner in the cafeteria followed by a program in the auditorium led by Deputy District Governor Clifton Ramsey. Bells High School Choir performed under director Clarice Borin with members Tammy Moore Donna Mullinix Ellen Maraisen Sandra Anderson Bonnie Price Colleen Rogers Red Gunter and Tommy Carter. Charter presentation was by District Governor W. S. Dub Horn Jr. and Bells Club president John Ramsey accepted with wives present. Additional attendees included Denison and Kilgore Lions officials and district officers variously named.
Ambrose Community Center Bells Club held a Thanksgiving dinner with 43 attendees. A buffet meal and a 42 game ended the evening. A rummage sale is planned for Nov 20 and 21 to fund further building improvements. Donations contact Mrs. Johnson at 965-4976. Members listed and Lions club gifts presented.
The Baptist Women of Bells First Baptist Church held a Prayer Group led by Mrs. Ollie Layman on Ghana. Mrs. Clara Owens assisted. Plans for a Prayer Retreat Salad Supper on November 19 and a book review by Rev. James Rogers followed. Earl Duckworth of the Sherman Evening Lions Club delivered the charter address and cited Lions Club growth and service tenets.
Bells High School opens its Western Week with events from Wednesday through Friday. Candidates include Sharon Snow Toni Phelps Ginger Binkley Linda Alverson Jami Syler and Sherri Sanford. Funds are raised by meals and sales for votes. Junior Class hayride Friday precedes the Boot Hop and crowning of Western Week Queen.
The BELLS Sunday School class at First Baptist Church held its monthly business meeting Tuesday night. A Thanksgiving dinner was observed with 12 present. Mrs. Jewel Mullinix led the devotional and Mrs. Ollie Layman directed recreational activities. Mrs. Lucile Booth is the class teacher.
Jeff Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs John Ramsey earned Tender-foot rank at the Boy Scout Court of Honor in Ector Troop No 158 Tuesday night. He received merit badges for Pioneer First Aid and a Bicentennial patch along with aviation and space exploration patches. Skill awards cited camping first aid and citizenship as his parents and grandmother Mrs Fairy Ramsey attended.
BELLS Mr and Mrs W 8 Stedham of Denison announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Stedham to Monte Layman of Bells The bride elect is a 1974 Savoy high school graduate now at Grayson County college She works part time for Scoggins and Jones CPAs in Denison Layman a 1969 Bells high school graduate is with Texas Power and Light The couple set December 27 1975 at 7 00 p m for the Bells First Baptist Church ceremony Invitations extended to friends and relatives.
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