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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1969

Page

4

Hebron church hosts party and football scrimmage

Hebron Baptist Church held a church wide skating party with about 50 attendees and transportation provided by local families. Earlier, the club’s first meeting Sept. 2 drew 20 members with acting president Dick Morrell presiding. A 7:30 scrimmage between Sanger and the Panthers saw Sanger score three touchdowns and Bells one. Stephen Ford celebrated his third birthday with games, cake, and gifts attended by family and friends.

Dick Morrell Sanger Panthers Saneger Bells Hebron Baptist Church Denison Rink Speed Robbins Houston Garner Bill Bailey Dorothy Cheester Richard Beall Clyde Highpocket Lee Hannah

Jerry Branch Jr. feted on third birthday in Bells home

Jerry Branch Jr. was celebrated Friday at home by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Branch Sr. with fourteen guests, a space theme cake, and accents of astro naut. Great-grandparents Mae Henderson and F. L. Branch attended from Sherman and Gainesville respectively. The Grayson County 4 H Wranglers hosted a trail ride Saturday night near Bells with 70 riders and 55 horses followed by a hamburger and hot dog supper. Rev Harry Stanley of First Baptist led an 8:00 a m prayer service Sunday morning before riders packed up and returned home.

Thomas Ford Stephen Clr Phillip McGeeHee Troy Cox Johnna Buck Britt Melanie Bruce Osborne Alelen Chad McGeehee Jim Ford Bells H.L. Moore Savoy Jerry Branch, Jr Jerry D. Branch, Sr Grayson County Jeff Southerland Harry Stanley Fierst Baptist Church

Bells College Students Head to Various Colleges

Names of Bells students bound for colleges include Texas Weslayan Fort Worth Jo Lynn Whiting Gloria Hopper University of Texas Austin Karin Whiting East Texas State University and others. Additional notes mention Southeastern State College Durant Okla and Don Anderson David Sears plus a Saturday canasta party hosted by Mr and Mrs Don Booth with ten guests from Savoy and Denison. Proceeds from a bake sale fund chapter expenses. Approximately 40 girls belong to the FHA.

Bells Texas Weslayan College Ft. Worth Jo Lynn Whiting Gloria Hopper University of Texas, Austin Carin Whiting East Texas State Unive Commerce Shireley Anderson North Texas Denton Sherry Kaiser Graeyson County College Monte Layman Johnny Boatright Elaine Tarpley Jackie Turner Tommy Knox Ralph Thomas Brenda Baker Charles Smith Dennis Southerland Jack Crabtree Southeastern State College Durant Okla Don Anderson David Sears Don Booth Savoy Denison Wayne Mullican Bill Cates Cathy Carr Simpson FHA

Mrs Annie White Honored On 77th Birthday

Mrs Annie White was honored on her 77th birthday with a dinner at her home last Sunday. The buffet meal served to 41 members and guests included four birthday cakes and gifts for the honoree, with several out of town attendees listing names and towns.

Annie White

Bells School Hires Two Teachers in Special Meeting

The Bells Board voted to hire Curtis Gray as biology and physical science teacher and Mrs. A L Lytle as librarian and teachers’ aide. Enrollment climbed to 375 on Aug 29 with more expected on the first regular day. The high school lab received modern equipment and homemaking remodeling expands from three to four work units.

Bells School Curtis Gray A.L. Lytle Mide O.V. Barker

Bells personals highlights regional visits and family news

Local notes show Miss Janet Crumby visiting cousin Donna Mullinix in Bells. Various families from Bells, Plano, Dallas, Sherman, Irving, and Ennis visit relatives, attend funerals, or travel for work. A Haiti trip by Aunt Ramsey and a Baptist class officers election are also mentioned along with thanks to volunteer fire departments.

Janet Crumby San Antonio Donna Mullinix Fairy Ramsey Billy John Wayne Ramsey Plano Fred Meek Weldon Meek Ralph Denney Bonham Leon Chembley Mesa Ariz C.C. Haleiburton Eutah Jennings Chad Douglas Jennings Midwest City Oklo C.C. Haliburton Charles Fleming Sierra Blanca Speed Robbins Willard Robbins Dallas Clarence Robbins Sheerman Robert Robertson Burkburnette Bells Charlotte Ann Duncaway Jack Coffman L.L. Petty Houston Mamie Williams Mike Hughes Hoeuston Joe Reyenolds Ft. Worth R.R. Reynolds Doug Arenold Bud Arnold Pottsbooro McAlester W.R. Vineyard Morris West Winnsboro Modine Vineyard Jack Vineyard Ennis Harold Vineyard Shoreman Vonda Riley Trenton Grady Riley Baby McKineney Robert Collins Oklahoma City J.B. Layman Lake Texoma A.L. Isom Morenci Stephen Price Watson Marion Watson Fort Bragg N.C

Bells PTA Executive Board Meets

The Bells PTA executive board met last Thursday in the school homemaking department. Mrs. Bill Dugan presided as the budget for the year was discussed and programs and activities were recommended. Attendees included Mrs. Lansford Kennedy Newland Moore Cline Price Lowry and Supt. Barker. Membership chair Mrs. Cline announced the drive ends October 15 with a prize for the top elementary or high school class. The Bells Booster Club sponsored a barbecue last Friday on the football field with about $200 profit for athletic activities.

Bells P.T.A Bill Dugan Yenr Douglas Lansford Chefford Kennedy Greg Newland Charles Moore Jimmy Cline O.E. Price Barbara Lowry O.V. Barker the Bells Booster Club Footeball Field

Class forms at First Baptist for couples study

The Sunday School Department of the First Baptist Church organized a couples class with four charter couples. Frank Coleman leads the class with Don Booth assisting. Officers elected include Mrs. Melvin Powell president Mrs. M ercy Gene Anderson vice president Melvin Powell treasurer Mrs. Bobby Henderson secretary and Mrs. Don Booth membership chairman.

The First Baptist Church Frank Coleman Don Booth Melvin Powell Mersy Gene Anderson Bobby Henderson Don Booeth

The 42 Club Holds Meeting at Mildred Patterson Home

The 42 Club met Saturday night at Mrs. Mildred Patterson’s home with eight members present. After the game, a second course was served by the hostess.

Mildred Patterson

FFA and FFA and Homemakers hold meetings on officers and plans

The Future Farmers of America met with chapter adviser Jack Pritchard last Thursday to discuss officer elections and appointments to be made at the next meeting. The Bells Elementary School kindergarten through sixth grade groups selected PTA room representatives and room mothers, with lists of names by grade. The Future Homemakers of America met Thursday morning with Ingrid Whiting as president and Pamela Terry outlining duties of officers.

Future Farmers of America Jack Pritchard Bells Ele P. T.A Don Booth Mildered Cecil Ronnie Byrd Peggy Fleming Weldon Meek Kenneth Hudson Don Gieham Billy Moore Babara Loewry Jimmy Cline Rayburn Breown James Reynolds S.L., Howard Don Mullinix Charles Moeore O.E. Price Ray Smith Dub Haerder J.D. Branch Bill Youree Harrison French Wallace Caerr Homemakers of America Ingrid Whiting Presidin

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Hebron Stephen Ford Jerry Branch,Jr Lynn Brown Mae Henderson Sherman F.L. Branch Gainesville Bells College Canasta Party Hughes- Ford S Hughes-Ford Reba Sheearer J.W. Price Evie Atnip Mrs. White Bells Board Bells Personals L.L. Watson Jerry Neal Irving E.L. Climer Jack Pritcheard Bobby Landrum Lee Morrell Bill Robbins Wheitewright Tom Bean van Alstyne Faith Lly Jack and Mildred Andrews Dolores Meek P.ta Booster Club Whitewright Your Electric Light & Power Company Lokey Edwards First Baptist Pamela Terry Reece Electric Deyeat Ds Carl Ed
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