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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
6
Tom Bean Elementary students will lead the Kiddie Parade on October 29, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the elementary lot for judging by five officials. Kindergarten to third and fourth to sixth graders judged separately for funniest, scariest, and prettiest Halloween costumes. Only district participants eligible. carnival begins at 5 p.m.
Tom Bean High School names Annette Langford for this week’s senior spotlight. She is daughter of Harley and Mrs Langford, stars in varsity basketball and track, cheers, and plans to attend Tarrant County Junior College after graduation. Her favorites are blue burritos and honesty among friends.
Mrs. Terry Reese spoke on cultural acts on October 11 at the Tom Bean Homemaker Club meeting held in the First Methodist Church at 10 30 a.m. Kathy Toles hosted. The group, in a recent share day, showcased handcrafted items and heard Lucy Harris report on Rally Day.
Mrs. Virginia Blalock is improving in a Fort Worth hospital. Mrs. Evan Morrow is back in the hospital. Hob Hardin is a patient at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman. Mrs. Ethel Troxtell underwent surgery last week. Louise Shaw is reported to be in the hospital. Mrs. Dale Smith from White Mound is recovering after a recent surgery. Mrs. Howard Starnes underwent surgery recently.
Mrs Virgie Moran demonstrated novel bee hive ideas using styrofoam balls and artificial flowers at the Tom Bean Craft Club in Hove with Mrs Ann Bearden presiding. Members viewed a rose patterned latch hooked rug by Mrs Willie McCafferty and a Navajo afghan and lap robe by Mrs Bearden.
Mrs. Robert Jones pursued a growing hobby that expanded into a dedicated shop. her space now holds a curated collection of crafts and creations reflecting her passion and skill.
Tom Bean students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on October 14 for a staff development meeting attended by teachers.
Rocky Raymond Harville 25 of Tom Bean faces armed robbery charges after a Clayton's Drug Store holdup in Honey Grove last week. Bond set at 17,500 after arraignment before Justice of the Peace R F Mankin. Harville identified by four witnesses per Fannin County Chief Deputy Harvey Trapp. A second suspect is sought in connection with the incident.
The Tom Bean Booster Club met in the high school cafeteria with secretary-treasurer Mrs. Bobbie Moran presenting minutes and a financial report. A film of the Tom Bean vs Blue Ridge game was shown. Alumni Homecoming reception is set for Oct 22 from 4 30 to 6 30 p.m. and past students are invited to visit trophies and yearbooks. Junior varsity beat Little Elm 34 6 with TDs by Bruton Wallace Hickerson and Chastain adding two points. Junior high fell to Little Elm 8 6. Homecoming game starts at 7 30 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
Members of the Tom Bean Beta Club plan further school improvements after netting about $30 from a bake sale. They took part in the recent Cystic Fibrosis Drive. New members include Deana Shields Lisa Russell Jennifer Russell Kim Worsham Pam Smith David Simmons Kelly McCauley and Ronnie Kingston.
A dense list of weekly church activities and service times for numerous churches including First Baptist, Assembly of God, Western Beauty CME, Enterprise Baptist, First Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Calvary Baptist, First United Methodist, Bethel Baptist, Hebron Baptist, and Pentecostal Church. Pastors listed include Rev. Jimmy Hedges, Rev. Johnny Harris, Rev. Paul J. Smith, Rev. J.S. Tipton, Rev. Wm. Rogan, William H. Baker Jr., Rev. James Rogers, Rev. Roy Hill, Rev. Lawrence Smith, Rev. Dan Weir, Rev. Charles Pierce, Rev. Cecil Watson, among others. Times feature Sunday School, Worship, Training Union, Prayer Meetings, Bible Study, and youth activities across weekdays.
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