Community News From Gunter and Nearby
Local updates cover college night at Sherman High School with Grayson County College and North Texas State University presenters. Visitors include Williams families from Victoria and Grand Prairie. Dee Beneva Lemons visits Plainview. Community members recover from surgery and church activities noted, with workday parsonage renovations and youth group events at Gunter First Baptist. Trail ride participation and a Clarksville move also mentioned.
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Troyce Holcomb
Bonnie
the Sherman High School
Grayson County College
North Texas State University
Oak Cliff Defeats Gunter In Metro District Toss
Oak Cliff Jets speeders outpaced Gunter Tigers 20 to 8 in a district clash. A 52 yard punt return and 55 yard kickoff return sparked Oak Cliff scoring, with Charley Tolbert cutting in for an early 52 yard TD run and the extra point. Gunter finishes 3-2 and next plays Hutchins Baptist.
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Gunter
Oak Cliff Jets Speeders
Tigers
Charley Tolbert
Oak Cliff
Hutchins Baptist
Browsing Memory Lane: Panthers extend four-game win streak
20 years ago Coach Roy Jackson's Panthers dominated last Friday, extending their winning streak to four with a commanding romping victory. Key players and game details highlight a decisive performance.
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Roy Jackson
Panthers
Birthday Trip To Dallas Zoo For Kristin Jones
Kristin Nicole Jones of Van Alstyne celebrated her second birthday with a family party and a Dallas zoo trip on October 3. She is the granddaughter of James H. Jones of Tom Bean and G B McCasland Jr. of Wellington, and the great granddaughter of Velma Martin, Willie Jones, and others.
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Kristin Nicole Jones
Nick Jones
van Alstyne
Dallas Zoo
Kristin Nicole
James H. Jones
Tom Bean
G. B. McCasland, Jr
Wellington
Irene McCasland
Whitewright
Velma Martin
Willie Jones
G. B. McCasland
Roveeé City
Gunter School Menu for Oct 18 to Oct 22
Weekly lunch offerings list beef stew and peach cobbler on Oct 18, beans in chili gravy on Oct 19, chopped beef barbecue on Oct 20, hamburgers on Oct 21, and taco rolls on Oct 22 with milk. The record also notes local community items including a football score, school elections, church class officers, and local happenings.
Four Sisters Attend M and M Club Gala Night
Four sisters gather at Modern and Mature Club meeting as opal McMillan Bassham of Houston reconnects with friends. Lavinia Hartley returns after hospital stay while Grady Arnsprizer resumes driving after eye surgery. Trip to Oct 21 5 pm blood pressure program with Dr. M S Hall highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jay
Clifford Cole
Ruth Neill
Opal McMillan Bassham
Houston
Opal
Lavinia Hartley
Louise Douglas
Alma James
Grady
Van Alstyne Pee Wee Play Eyes Saturday Games
Van Alstyne Little League football sits at one win and one loss in North Texas Pee Wee. They travel to Tom Bean Saturday to face Bells at 11 with Howe No 2 and Whitesboro and Tom Bean also on the card. Thirty-one Van Alstyne youngsters play under coaches Leon Lay and Carl Howard.
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Pee Wee Association
Tom Bean
van Alstyne
North
Texas
North Texas Pee Wee Association
Howe
Whitesboro
Whitewright
Bells
Nest
L0cal
Whites
Boro
Howe No
Tom Beans
Leon Lay
Carl Howard
Meadowbrook News Visitors and local notes from Meadowbrook
Names of patients and visitors recurring through Meadowbrook notes include Bonnie Adams Carl Howard Tim and Ruby Overbey Mary Jo Thomas and Gwen Thornton Barlee Cunningham visited by Mrs C V Russell Linda Cunningham and more visits to various patients Grace Dobbins Jeffie Beard Vinieta Bowden Maud Starnes Addie Anderson Gertrude Stout J H Whitfield Rev Jerry Scott Betty David and Ray Lee McClusky Sherral Hudson Shard Huddleston Selma Lee Duke Edna Brashears and family Mary Louise Gattis Bernice Murphy Emma Gattis Jim and Will Martin visited by Bill and Clyde Cox Annie Willoughby Clyde and Faye Minton Edith Perry Jack Sigletary and other routine social notes including thanks to Polly White and Don Griffith and weather and road conditions between Meadowbrook and Dallas Willie House mobilization news from Newport News Virginia
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Bonnie Adams
Carl Howard
Tim
Ruby Overbey
Mary Jo Thomas
Gwen Thornton
Barlee Cunningham
C. V. Russell
Linda Cunningham
Linda
James Dockray
Teresa Anderson
Jewell Stephens
Grace Dobbins
Jeffie Beard
Vinieta Bowden
Pauline Hilliard
Maud Starnes
Addie Anderson
Gertrude Stout
Alan Miller
Louise Cotten
Madeline
Mount
J. H. Whitfield
Jerry Scott
Charlie Bell
Betty
David
Ray Lee McClusky
Sherral Hudson
Shard Huddleston
A. V. Crawford
Selma Lee Duke
Edna Brashears
Pete and
Theda Brashears
Betty Hoskins
Jonnie Vee Robertson
Mary Louise Gattis
Bernice Murphy
Emma Gattis
Jim
Will Martin
Bill Cox
Tommy
Sharon
Andrew
Jessica
Lavinia Hartley
Vangie Spears
J. T. Wilkinson
Loise Massey
Lula Brashears
Johnnie Fields
Annie Willoughby
Clyde
Faye Minton
Edith Perry
Jack Sigletary
Polly White
Don Griffith
Hurst
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John T. Bledsoe
Fred Williams
Victoria
S.A. Williams
Karen
Grand Prairie
Dee
Beneva Lemons
Gerald Seright
Plainview, Texas
Mrs. Leon Jones
Anna
H.N. Massey
Ted Williams
J.W. Dowlin
Birdie Jones
Slaton
Gunter First Baptist Church
Birdie
Building and Grounds Committee
Ed Nelson
New Life Group
Ray Batson
Sedalia First Baptist Church
Dennis Garner
Danny Miller
Clarksville
Danny
Mrs. O.M. Tamplin
Fort Worth
Bill Dudley
Beverly Sladecek
Neil and
Courtney
Sherman
Jackie Barrett
Lake Texoma
Mrs
Bob Gunter
Debbie
Michelangelo
Florence Miller
Ira Aia
Beauty
Co van Alstyne, Texas
Mel Ulm
Henry Benton Agency
Van
Mae
Chuck
AIAN
Higr Towels
Griffins
Sunkist
Rome
W.M. Arnspiurn
van Alstyne Leader
Zoo
Gunter School
Frisco Coons
James Gouard
Coon
Lowell Avent
Tillett
Howard Moore
Gouard
Wilford Kindle
Robbie Walker
Royse City
Frank Savage
Cold Springs
van Alstyne High School
Betty Jo McTee
Mary Jane Thornton
Jerry Tillett
Charles Morris
E.L. Avent
R.W. Wise
W.C. O’briant
Iris Jones
Aes
First Baptist Church
Lee Arnspiger
Maude Pitt
Ola Baker
Harry Jordan
George Sweeney
Janie Brown
van Alstyne Panthers
Whitesboro Bearcats
Weldon Sweeney
Billy Manning
Billy Hughes
van Alstyne Grays
Ector
Doak Grider
W.T. Crook
Eee
P.M. Ammonett
Hoyt Sprowl
George Flesher
Indiana
Kan
West Virginia
Terre Haute
Ind
T.B. Flesher
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mary Sayre
Anthony
Tex
Old Grayson County
Oren Arnspiger
T.H. Massie Grocery Store
Wallace Sheid
M&m Club
Lois Lewis
M&m Reporter
Janna Mays
Dana O’neal
Lori Cupid
Patti Davis
Paula
Lay
Howard
Alfred Leftice
Ted Murley
Bill Weber
Ray Lynn Echols
Rodney Ratliff
Scott Edwards
Sean Murphy
Phillip Tillett
Scott Russell
Richard Wilson
Robbie Medders
Tim McKinney
Lonnie Massey
Russell Watkins
Stephen Watson
Mike Bell
Meadowbrook
Lewis Fifer
Rea Nunnallee
Dallas
Rea
Here
J.M. House
Willie
U.S.A
Newport News
Willie House
Bill Hammack
Arvie Medders
Old Reed
Auto Parts
Pump Station
General Repair
Bill and
Arvie
TV Rep
T.V
G & C Electronics
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