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| Name: | Doug Gentry |
| E-mail address: | dougmscns@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Kavinna Nosler Anderson |
| E-mail address: | kavinna@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I graduated in '73 and married one of the local boys Donnie W. Still miss the oldd times. Hope that the reunion goes well and keep growing Bells. |
| Name: | Carlos W. Yandell |
| E-mail address: | yandell@huntel.net |
| Comments: | I grew up in Bells,moved away in my senior year would have been class of 73. This has been a good read, fond memories. My dad used to own the Gulf Station in the 50's. Will be back to our 36th reunion in Denison on 09/26/09 plan to at least drive through. I also am sad to see Brooks hamburger gone remember the .19c hamburgers. Remember Washburns hardware store, and the pool hall? Where have thoes times gone? |
| Name: | Ray Reynolds |
| E-mail address: | magpie@hal-pc.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://http://users.hal-pc.org/~magpie/ |
| Comments: | I was in graduating class of 1948. I'm in the photo of the annual "Womanless Wedding," produced by Agness Oliver that year or 1949.
My URL includes in addition to Reynolds, Bells families: Booe, Ford. Thank you for us a Bells home page. |
| Name: | Dennis Haliburton |
| Comments: | My family grew up in bells ,great to see those pics.. |
| Name: | Arlene |
| E-mail address: | IACbosho@aol.com |
| Comments: | kool site need another part with updates.. Bells is a fast growing community and a beautiful place to live.. Bells is moving on to a greater and bigger future... Cannot ask for better friends than those whom live in the Bells/Savoy area.. Rock on BVFD ur the best!!!!!! |
| Name: | jerry lynn dopson |
| E-mail address: | j.ldopson@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | my graduation was 1960 from good old bells high before they tore it down for the new one . for those who don"t remember my father was the mayor of bells from 1950 to 1960 when he died of a heart attack. i have just started trying to get in touch with my class mates or some of the people i met or went to school ahead of or behind of. would like to here from any of you . oh yes my fathers main business was as a barber |
| Name: | jerry lynn dopson |
| E-mail address: | j.ldopson@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | my graduation was 1960 from good old bells high before they tore it down dor the new one . for those who don"t remembermy father was the mayor of bells from 1950 to 1960 when he died of a heart attack. i have just started trying to get in touch with my class mates or some of the people i met or went to school ahead o or behind of. would like to here from any of you . oh yes my fathers main buisness was as a barber |
| Name: | patricia McGough |
| E-mail address: | pgarm45@aol.com |
| Name: | Dan Robertson |
| Comments: | Cindy - First, let me THANK YOU SINCERELY for your prompt response to my email. I'm trying to piece together a few small pieces of information to try to see if I can develop an accurate family tree before the one last living Aston Aunt I have passes on. She is in her mid 80s so, I feel I'm working with limited time. I won't bore you with my little pieces of family information but, I have traced them from Virginia to Pink Hill via some documented sources. I have also found some handwritten journal entries suggesting that once they arrived, John Richie remained an active force in the "Sherman Old Time Settler's Assn."
What a small world. I guess we must have parked very near your home when we visited recently. We noted the State's Historical marker and a couple of entries from letters suggest that John Richie (sometimes listed as John Richard in error) and his first wife - Mary Stratton - were both very devout Christians who wanted a Church near to them. I suspect that travel into Bells was impossible during bad weather and I think the first Minister of the Antioch Baptist Church may have come out from Bells or from Sherman as a sort of "circuit rider". No one was around at the Church when we visited but, would you know if THEY have a Church historian I might contact? One last point that might be of interest to you. They brought with them slaves they owned in Virginia. Upon John's death, he left each of his adult slaves $100 in gold. Further, it is implied - but I cannot say this for SURE, - that he freed his slaves when he passed away. They must have been Confederates since a journal entry documented on the Portal to Texas History contains an entry stating that John Richie offered "free grinding corn and other crops for the wives and widows of Confederate soldiers" at his mill. Cindy, I have to leave town early this morning but, when I return next week, I will look further into this matter. In the meantime, I again want to thank you for your willingness to try to assist me as I search for more information on my Robertson ancestors. ---------------- Dan Robertson. In a message dated 4/17/2009 4:07:32 A.M. Central Daylight Time, pinbally@bellstexas.com writes: |
| Name: | Dan Robertson |
| Comments: | Cindy - First, let me THANK YOU SINCERELY for your prompt response to my email. I'm trying to piece together a few small pieces of information to try to see if I can develop an accurate family tree before the one last living Aston Aunt I have passes on. She is in her mid 80s so, I feel I'm working with limited time. I won't bore you with my little pieces of family information but, I have traced them from Virginia to Pink Hill via some documented sources. I have also found some handwritten journal entries suggesting that once they arrived, John Richie remained an active force in the "Sherman Old Time Settler's Assn."
What a small world. I guess we must have parked very near your home when we visited recently. We noted the State's Historical marker and a couple of entries from letters suggest that John Richie (sometimes listed as John Richard in error) and his first wife - Mary Stratton - were both very devout Christians who wanted a Church near to them. I suspect that travel into Bells was impossible during bad weather and I think the first Minister of the Antioch Baptist Church may have come out from Bells or from Sherman as a sort of "circuit rider". No one was around at the Church when we visited but, would you know if THEY have a Church historian I might contact? One last point that might be of interest to you. They brought with them slaves they owned in Virginia. Upon John's death, he left each of his adult slaves $100 in gold. Further, it is implied - but I cannot say this for SURE, - that he freed his slaves when he passed away. They must have been Confederates since a journal entry documented on the Portal to Texas History contains an entry stating that John Richie offered "free grinding corn and other crops for the wives and widows of Confederate soldiers" at his mill. Cindy, I have to leave town early this morning but, when I return next week, I will look further into this matter. In the meantime, I again want to thank you for your willingness to try to assist me as I search for more information on my Robertson ancestors. ---------------- Dan Robertson. In a message dated 4/17/2009 4:07:32 A.M. Central Daylight Time, pinbally@bellstexas.com writes: |
| Name: | Carolyn Dexheimer |
| E-mail address: | cdex@myrhinomail.com |
| Comments: | Hi,
My name is Carolyn Moir Dexheimer. I was told there were questions about the Kidd family on the web & I couldn't find it. I have all the history of the Kidd, Anderson & Atnip family of Bells, I know some time ago I read city council minutes regarding K. D. Kidd(my great grtandfather) & Frank Kidd his brother. That is all I have ever seen, but if someone was wanting more information, I might could help. Carolyn Dexheimer cdex@myrhinomail.com |
| Name: | Anita (Ulrich) Lee |
| E-mail address: | kountrykickindiva@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Alot of "Family History" in a small town. My grandparents were the late Walter and Alice(Rushing)Wilson. My grandfather Walter Wilson was inside Barbara's Burgers(where my whole family loved to eat, this restaurant is dearly missed) as he was going out the door he had a heart-attack which lead to his death. Their children Walter/Alice'S were: L.Z. Wilson, Weldon Wilson(Of Bells)Clyde B. Wilson,Paul Wilson,Verda(Wilson)Hudson,Zola(Wilson)Maffia,Dorothy(Wilson)Winton/Ulrich*my mother,Naomi(Wilson)Harbour,Juanita(Wilson)Clark/Darnell *All of whom have passed on. Recently in the last 4 yrs. I have lost 2 cousins in Bells, Johnny Wilson and Ronald(Ronnie)Wilson which were both Weldon's two oldest son's. Just yesterday 04-29-2009 we had to let go of another loved one which was Catherine "Pat" Wilson which was Weldon's 3rd eldest son's Donnie Wilson's Wife who has been the "Mayor Of Bells" for the past 2 yrs. Pat we love and miss you so much, you were a joy to the entire family *May God bless and keep you in his loving arms for eternity, What an ANGEL you will make!
Thank You Very Much for letting me share this with you! Sincerely, Anita Ulrich Lee 04/30/2009 |
| Name: | Laura Canada |
| E-mail address: | jnickel1@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | I am looking to get into contact with Curtis. He was a paremadic at bells and i am wondering if you can tell him canada!!! is looking for him he will know who your talking about im sure!
please pass on my email and tell him to get into contact with me! thanks Laura |
| Name: | pinbally |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myfamily.com |
| Comments: | Happy 2009 New Year.
Please Join My Bells Family and add your Bells Family news and comments. I will post a guest user name and password, or you may email me, and I will add your name and password.
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| Name: | Tom Birdwell |
| E-mail address: | tombirdwell@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com/mod/DOLLAR.jpg |
| Comments: | In 1950, Bells got national press coverage of Rev Baxton Bryant's Mile of Dollars fundraiser. Baxton was my Uncle. Much more than that, he was the closest thing I had to being a father. I am trying to assemble a scrapbook of memoirs about him and his actions. Can you assist me in finding someone with one of the souvenir dollars given in exchange for a donation? I would gladly pay any reasonable fee for one. Souvenir dollas Thank you. Tom Birdwell |
| Name: | Mozelle Dawson Barr |
| E-mail address: | lmbarr@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Thanks for doing this. It's neat to see |
| Name: | Sam Houston Allred |
| E-mail address: | shafree@samhoustonallred.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.samhoustonallred.com |
| Comments: |
> I've no idea if that's your "name" or a made-up moniker. I'm Sam > Houston Allred, 3rd son of James V & Joe Betsy Miller Allred, grandson > of "Renne Allred, Sr.," great-grandson of William Allred, (one of 2 > children brought by "Renne Allred, the First" to Bells, Texas in 1837. > > Thank you for participating in the Bells, Texas website. I hope to > meet you someday, although, since I'm 71 years old, that likelihood > seems to diminish with each passing day.... > > I have many memories of stories related by my own paternal > grandfather, Renne Allred, Sr., during my childhood at our home in > Bellaire, Texas, and numerous memorabilia collected by my father, > James V Allred during his career of public service as Wichita County > District Attorney, Attorney General & Governor of Texas, & United > States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas the last 10 > years of his life, including a booklet published by my uncle, Renne > Allred, Jr., in 1961 with the story of the journey of "Renne Allred > the First" from his childhood home in North Carolina to Tennessee & > thence to Texas. I'll bet that Bells, Texas has a copy of that booklet > --- or at least it's in the Grayson County Library, wherever that may > be.... > > Anyway, I'll look forward to hearing from you. I'm working on my > memoirs, in addition to asserting my rights as an American citizen > against fascists who have seized control of the government of our > democratic constitutionally based republic, so my upcoming paths to > justice may be strewn with landmines & other "legal" traps passing for > "laws," (which each of us who are aware of our lawful status under a > constitutional government must pursue), but I'll welcome any > communications that those descendants of the neighbors of Renne Allred > the First may want to share with me. > > Yours for peace, accountability, "liberty & justice for ALL"!!! > > Sam Houston Allred > 111 Hekili St., Suite A, #425 > Kailua, HI 96734 > (415) 816-9901 (my San Francisco cell 'phone is still active) > www.samhoustonallred.com > |
| Name: | Tyler |
| E-mail address: | tyler@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://clantlog.cl.ohost.de/botched/ipod-movie.html |
| Comments: | Thanks for your site! BTW, this is very interesting site: vcd downloads ... original movie ... ... You may find it useful! |
| Name: | Sam Houston Allred |
| E-mail address: | shafree@samhoustonallred.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.samhoustonallred.com |
| Comments: | Who are you? |
| Name: | Lea Head |
| Comments: | Many thanks to you for sharing your photos and family with the rest of us! |
| Name: | pinBally |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://wwww.bellstexas.com |
| Comments: | Fix the guestbook, please. |
| Name: | Umberto |
| E-mail address: | umberto@aol.com |
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| Name: | Monica Robinson |
| E-mail address: | almostbornblonde3987@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/dakotashane |
| Name: | The Lipscomb Family |
| E-mail address: | mouseofhouse2@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://youravon.com/mlipscomb |
| Comments: | Looking forward to moving your way. Thanks for the info from this site. Helped allot. |
| Name: | Wes Whitley |
| E-mail address: | wmwhitley29msn.com |
| Comments: | Graduated from BHS in 1978. Moved to the West Coast that summer. I see it has changed a little. Miss it. |
| Name: | Janice Miller j |
| E-mail address: | SPERNAL@ROADRUNNER.COM |
| Comments: | IM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT DEEPLY TOUCHED MY HEART IN 1979=1980. HIS NAME WAS ELVIE HE HAD BLONDE HAIR)HE WORKED AT SAVOY NURSING HOME HE WAS IN HIS 20 S ELVIE WORKED IN THE MAINTENCE DEPT. HIS SISTER JANIE ALSO WORKED AT SAVOY NURSING HOME.IF ANYONE KNOWS HIM,PLEASE CONTACT ME, I LIVE IN THE BUFFALO N. Y AREA THANK YOU SO MUCH, BELLS TX ONE MORE THING ELVIE MET IN VINITA OKLAHOMA |
| Name: | Gloria Baker- Malone |
| E-mail address: | gbaker922@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My sister bought a place there and I,m looking for a place to rent. I,ve read up on your history and it will be a joy to live there. Nice site |
| Name: | Londa Kessler |
| E-mail address: | kessler21@suddenlink.net |
| Comments: | I would love to find a friend I knew in Fort Worth but she moved to Bells after HS graduation. Her grandmother lived there and I haven't had any contact w/her in many years.
Her name is/was Connie Williams Little. If anyone knows where she is please email me Thanks Londa Kessler |
| Name: | church of christ |
| E-mail address: | church_of_christ_salute_you@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | httpwww.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=16352241549280353360 |
| Comments: | Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ. My hearty greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 16:16..
I request your kind permission to introduce myself with your compassionate attention. I am CHITTIBABU Gosangi resident of Bhatnavelli ,Amalapuram ,East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA introduced me as one of the Evangelist and full time worker in Lord's work besides Social Services. As I am a Graduate and completed my Bible training and God gave me an opportunity to serve the poor and orphan children and aged widows in addition to our God’s service. I am pleasure to inform that I got married with Christian girl (Shara). God blessed us with 3 offspring’s one daughter and 2 sons. Our family members also fully dedicated in the Gospel service and spread the Gospel to the remote areas and neighboring areas by distributing tracts for our doctrine. Dear Christian Brother and Sister , We are planning to start a orphan children home hear our area. We are all belongs to poor and slum area all are depending upon daily wages coolly workers they children also have at least educational books and clothes also insufficient they are all come my church I am not able to provide them for any thing because I am also poor preacher in India so I am asking your prayer help and your kind concern Dear Christian Brother and Sister, Please convey our greetings to your Church members, trust, Mission Committee and your good family for us. We always pray for your Church, your Ministry, your friends and give thanks to God for you always. Therefore I humbly request your benevolent honor, to please remember in your divine prayers of Orphan Children, Aged widows, Sick people, Leper people, family and Church, and consider our supplications, to share this service. If we found favor and inspiration of you, we arrange food for orphans on your compassionate name and banner and sent to your esteemed postal address. Our prayers continuing in family and church for you achievements entire in your endeavor of Gods glory. Whenever you came to India please visit our congregation. Please write me back for my encouragement. Prov.22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Please pray for our Bhatnavelli Church of Christ in India. http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=16352241549280353360 our Bank details & Address mailing address: Chittibabu Gosangi,Evangelist Bhatnavelli Church of Christ,Bhatnavelli village-533222,(via)Amalapuram,East Godavari District,Andrha Pradesh state,India church_of_christ_salute_you@yahoo.com Bank details: Chruch of Christ & Social Service Association Online Account Number: 30202209636 Name of the Bank: State Bank of India town:location: Amalapuram town pin code of the Bank situated: 533201 E.G.District ,A.P state,India SWIFT CODE: IFSC CODE SBIN 000803 |
| Name: | James Dills |
| E-mail address: | jadills@hamilton.net |
| Comments: | I would like to get in touch with Taffy Nolan or Jones who graduated from Bells Texas High School. you can reach me at jadills@hamilton.net |
| Name: | Lisa Hite |
| E-mail address: | Lisa.J.Hite@cebridge.net |
| Comments: | Lisa Hite [Lisa.J.Hite@cebridge.net]
Looking for someone to mow my Grandmother's lawn in Bells? please contact Lisa. |
| Name: | Patsy Moore Rushing |
| E-mail address: | patnpaints2002@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.aussiestoymini.com |
| Comments: | Hi! Just discovered your web site and just started looking at all you have there. The church picture with numbers on the faces is incorrect on Sammy and me. No. 3l is not Sammy. He is the little boy with his back turned in front of Mother, Lorene Moore. I am next to no. 3l and do not have a number on my face. Thought you would like to make those corrections.
Great job, Pat Rushing 9606 S. Gray Rd. Tishomingo, OK 73460 580-504-0585 cell phone |
| Name: | Dona McWilliams |
| E-mail address: | donamcwilliams@BigLots.com |
| Comments: |
Do you have a local newspaper that is on the web? Dona McWilliams Durant DC 879 Admin Assistant 580-931-2105 |
| Name: | Wayne |
| E-mail address: | snapper@texoma.net |
| Comments: | I notice you have one Fannin Co. business listed. I would love to be listed with Bells Web Page, as I am the only full service Lawn and Garden dealer in the immediate area for Bells and Savoy residents.
Thanks for your consideration. Wayne Wayne's Service Center 8902 Hwy 56 West Savoy, Texas 75479 Ph. 903.965.4427 |
| Name: | Jolene Myers |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jmfloraldesigns.com. |
| Comments: | www.jmfloraldesigns.com.
Hello, Just found your web site and wanted to let you know that I am a new business in Bells. My company is jm Floral Designs, LLC and for almost a year now I have been renting a space from the Memories in Time. I will be moving in May to the new strip shopping center across from the new Sonic that was opened last year. I am a full-service florist that carries silk and fresh flower designs, balloons and gifts. My web site address is www.jmfloraldesigns.com. Thank you, Jolene Myers |
| Name: | Jean Louise |
| E-mail address: | jvijgen@home.n |
| Comments: | ,
My name is Jean Louis Vijgen from Holland. I have adopted a WW2 veterans grave here in Holland, and looking for more information about him. His name is Tec5 J.M. Lindsey from Bells Texas, he was killed in action on March 22, 1945 in Germany, he joined the Army in May 1942, entered from Dallas. The only things i found about him was a Honeree by his niece Sandra McCartney. Can you help me in this matter? Sincerely Jean Louis www.soldiersoffreedom.nl www.adoptiegraven.nl |
| Name: | Photo found on Ebay |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com.1CottonGirl.jpg |
| Comments: | 
This photograph shows: "Edith, a five year old cotton picker on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. (near Denison). "She's a good steady picker. Works all day long," her aunt said. See also other photos taken here. Location: Bells, Texas, September, 1913." |
| Name: | Photo found on Ebay |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com.1CottonGirl.jpg |
| Comments: |
This photograph shows: "Edith, a five year old cotton picker on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. (near Denison). "She's a good steady picker. Works all day long," her aunt said. See also other photos taken here. Location: Bells, Texas, September, 1913." |
| Name: | Scott Hancock |
| E-mail address: | none |
| Comments: | I am looking for a dear, longtime friend, Rebecca Dawson, who lived in Atoka, OK, when I knew her in the late l980s and early l990s. At that time, I lived in Durant, OK. I have learned that Rebecca may have moved from Atoka to Bells. If you know her, please let her know that I am trying to locate her just to catch up on old times. I can be reached at 405-919-0235. Thank you. |
| Name: | Dave Worthen |
| E-mail address: | thejunglepapa@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My Great Great Great Grandfather James Colman Witcher is from Bells and I am working on my family tree and if anyone have any info on the Witcher Family from the 1800's or any pictures of the family I would appreciate hearing from anyone
Thank you |
| Name: | Cheryl Magee |
| E-mail address: | candimagee@sbcglobal.net |
| Name: | 50 and 60's Cars we Drove |
| Homepage URL: | http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm |
| Comments: | Cars We Drove . |
| Name: | Cynthia Dooley |
| E-mail address: | cynth_dooley@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was trying to access one of my alternate e-mail sites, and this page popped up. I thought that was very funny, because I lived in Bells for several months in about 1979!
It's a lovely little town, and I have fond memories of my stay there. Thank you for bringing back those times. Cynthia Dooley |
| Name: | Cristi Page DeWolf |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com/dewolf |
| Comments: | restoring a few houses in Ambrose.
http://www.bellstexas.com/dewolf thanks for your interest. |
| Name: | Cherry Mound Baptist Church |
| Comments: | Cherry Mound Baptist Church
In Christ, Bro. Dennis Stewart-Pastor Cherry Mound Baptist Church 6335 FM 1753 Denison, Tx 75021 Cell: 903-821-1148 |
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| E-mail address: | DixieDixlar@cs.com |
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| Name: | Bells Main Street Project |
| Comments: | This is an update following the lunch meeting of the Business Association of November 15th. Those of you who we in attendance already know the content of this email.
A brief overview was provided regarding the Main Street program. This presentation was followed by a vote by the members of the Association to make the Main Street program for Bells a project of the Business Association. We know we have a parent organization and can circumvent an incorporation process for the Main Street project, we can begin much sooner by not having to address that process. The next and final orientation will be held on Monday, December 10th - 6pm, at the City Hall. This will be a formal presentation by Donna Dow, Main Street Director for the City of Durant. Donna has many years experience and her presentation will be very beneficial. This is THE important meeting and after December 10th we should be in position for a Main Street Board to be selected. So far we have had interest expressed by Joe Moore (Supt. Bells ISD), Bruce Maniet (Physician), Larry Wells (Business Owner), Allen Sanderson (Bank Exec.), Ray Miller (Business Owner, Editor), and Chris Shulz (Property Investments). This interest has been determined by attendance at scheduled meetings or expressed directly to the undersigned. It is hoped each of those listed above will be able to attend the final orientation of December 10th. Any other interested person is also invited to attend. The Bells Main Street program has need of many, many, people and four major committees will need leadership. Hope this update helps everyone. Thanks, Ray Bells |
| Name: | LATONYA |
| E-mail address: | misslatonya2001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, Bells, Tx
I am curious to know more about Bells, Tx. Is there a Mayor in Bells, Tx? if so who is in office for this city? if not how is this city operated? Thank you to whom ever takes to time to anwser my questions.... God Bless |
| Name: | Bells Business Association |
| E-mail address: | bellsbusiness@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellsbusinessassociation.com |
| Comments: | Bells/Savoy Business Association
PO Box 385 Bells, TX 75414 The next meeting of the Bells/Savoy Business Association will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:00 pm at Bells City Hall Community Center Lunch Cost $5.00 Bring your spouse, guest or a future member! Please RSVP to Genie or Susie 903-965-0200 by Tuesday, Nov. 13th if you will be attending. This will help up make sure we have enough lunch for everyone. |
| Name: | Savoy Fire Department |
| Comments: | The Savoy Volunteer
Fire Department proudly presents 6TH ANNUAL BAR-B-Q / AUCTION / BAKE SALE & RAFFLE SATURDAY OCT. 20 Jim & Darlene Fuller Place C.R. 1215 - Savoy, Texas 11AM - 5PM Gates will open @ 10:30 am Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale 11AM - 5PM Silent Auction 11AM - Final Bids @ 3PM Live Auction 3:30PM - 5PM Raffle Drawing @ 5PM for Air Compressor donated by Grayson Air Compressor $210 value - $5 per chance. Music by: Bill Spence & Friends Loose Gravel For more info Call: 903-965-5380 or 214-454-8467 To get to the Fuller Place, take FM 1753 North out of Savoy from either Hwy 56 or 82, and go east on CR 1215, you will go a few miles, and the Fuller Place will be on the North side of the road. |
| Name: | PinBally |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com/school/down.html |
| Comments: | Here are photos of the old Bells, Texas school building being torn down.
Thanks for your interest. |
| Name: | Michael Pearce |
| E-mail address: | mpearce55@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hello..Hello..
I was rummaging through the web today when i came across your site. Asking if PEARCE should be added to the name of Jno Melton age 60. The answer is NO. Jno (John Melton) is the father of "Polly" Pearce. Dixon H Pearce is my Great-Great-Grandfather. If you wanna know more about the Pearce's please visit my website listed below. Thanks Our Faulkner County Family The Pearce and Smith Families of Faulkner County, Arkansas http://geocities.com/mpearce55@sbcglobal.net |
| Name: | Cindy Page |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Comments: | This photograph shows: "All these children five years, six years, seven years, nine years and two a little older, were picking cotton on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. Only one adult, an aunt was picking. Father was plowing. Edith five years, (see preceding photo) picks all day. "Hughie" six years old, girl, picks all day. Alton, seven years old, picks fifty pounds a day. Ruth, nine years old, picks seventy-five pounds a day. Rob and Lee are about ten or eleven years old. The very young children like to pick, but before long they detest it. Sun is hot, hours long, bags heavy. Location: Bells, Texas."
Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1912. 
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| Name: | Cindy Page |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Comments: | This photograph shows: "All these children five years, six years, seven years, nine years and two a little older, were picking cotton on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. Only one adult, an aunt was picking. Father was plowing. Edith five years, (see preceding photo) picks all day. "Hughie" six years old, girl, picks all day. Alton, seven years old, picks fifty pounds a day. Ruth, nine years old, picks seventy-five pounds a day. Rob and Lee are about ten or eleven years old. The very young children like to pick, but before long they detest it. Sun is hot, hours long, bags heavy. Location: Bells, Texas."
Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1912. |
| Name: | Cindy Page |
| E-mail address: | pinbally@bellstexas.com |
| Comments: | This photograph shows: "All these children five years, six years, seven years, nine years and two a little older, were picking cotton on H.M. Lane's farm Bells, Tex. Only one adult, an aunt was picking. Father was plowing. Edith five years, (see preceding photo) picks all day. "Hughie" six years old, girl, picks all day. Alton, seven years old, picks fifty pounds a day. Ruth, nine years old, picks seventy-five pounds a day. Rob and Lee are about ten or eleven years old. The very young children like to pick, but before long they detest it. Sun is hot, hours long, bags heavy. Location: Bells, Texas."
Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1912. |
| Name: | Nick Yandell |
| E-mail address: | Nick.Yandell.ctr@navy.mil |
| Comments: | I would love to hear from my old classmates. I would have graduated 1978. Sandra Anderson, Joanna Walsh, Bob Hastings, John Connelly , Sharon Duckworth, David Mangrum, Linda Alverson, Casey Pritchard anyone in this class drop me a line. |
| Name: | Billie Galyon Johnson |
| E-mail address: | jerbiljohnson@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I just read the news in the Herald Democrat, Wesley Washburn's is closing. I'm so sorry to read this, that store has been there all my life. I bought my first pair of levis there in 1955-56. When I lived there I bought fabrics, thread, zippers and other sewing needs from Wesley's. My last purchase was from Wesley in the summer of 1996. My mom (Ivy) needed a 3 prong plug to use with her lift chair, and of course Wesley had just the thing.
Sure will remember all the good things I bought in that store. The Washburn's were and are good people. Lots of memories, Billie Johnson |
| Name: | Smith Hill Castle, Ambrose, TX |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/tx_unk8.htm |
| Comments: | 
Smith Hill Castle, Ambrose, TX Add you own stories, in our BellsTEXAS guestbook.
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| Name: | Smith-Hill Castle Ambrose, TX |
| Homepage URL: | http://http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/tx_unk8.htm |
| Comments: | Someone has asked about the Ambrose "Castle." You may add any additional info here.
The castle in the Denison, Texas area is close to a little community called Ambrose. Ambrose is a community between Denison and Bells, Texas. From Sherman, Texas you drive east on US Hwy 82 to Bells, Texas. Turn north on US Hwy 69 and about 1/4 mile on the right starts FM 1897. Turn right and follow this Farm-to-Market road north toward Ambrose. This castle can be seen about two miles on the right. The entrance drive has a sign above that says "SMITH HILL". . The 'Unknown Castle' was built in the late 1970's and originally the overhead entrance sign at the gate to the property said 'Possum Breath Ranch'. I drove up the dirt road, expecting the castle to be abandoned, but as I pulled closer in, I saw proof the people lived there. A large Rottweiler/Shepherd Mix stands guard outside of the house. I knocked on the door and was greeted by Mrs. Smith. Her husband and she are the original owners of the home that they have converted from a farm home into a castle. Mrs. Smith was very cordial and gave me free reign to shoot all of the photos that I wanted to outside of her home. She excused herself to make Spaghetti (It smelled SO good!) and I proceeded to take some photos. I am enclosing those photos. Here is the story from what I can recall. She and hubby bought the home in the early 70s and began to do what they thought was needed to make the house look like a castle. As they did so, there were no other people in the US that they knew about who were doing this. She said that they still get one or two people a year who ask if they can look at the house. She does not let visitors in their home. Does anyone have more information about it? Does it have a name? Back to "Castles of the United States" A special thanks to Dixie for taking and sending in the photo. |
| Name: | info to city |
| Comments: |
Subject: Website for a solid waste collection company ! Good Morning: My name is Woodie Brantley, and I represent Republic Waste Services of Texas. (d/b/a Duncan Disposal.) Our company’s main office is located in Hutchins, Texas. I understand that your current solid waste contract with Trinity Waste Systems is due to expire in the near future. The notification clause calls for one of the parties (City) to notify the other by certified mail of its intentions to seek outside bids. The letter must be sent out prior to the termination date of your contractual agreement. Duncan Disposal would very much like an opportunity to make a proposal to the City for its solid waste collection and disposal services. In looking at your current rate structure, it appears as though your customers are paying substantially more than your neighboring cities are paying for their services. We would be willing to conduct a complete cost analysis for collection and disposal services for the City of Lancaster. Additionally, I will be more than happy to meet with you to answer questions and discuss the City’s options. I have included with this letter a website location that will give you background information on our company, as well as, a complete list of the communities that we currently serve here in Texas. Lastly, would you please place our firm on the cities active bidder’s list or place the attached documentation in a file folder for future consideration. |
| Name: | Bennie Irwin |
| E-mail address: | armstrongheatair@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http |
| Comments: | Hello,
My name is Bennie Irwin. My husband's company is named Armstrong Heating and Air Conditioning We run the business from our home in Whitewright. We are a small company, licensed and bonded. Tom has over twenty years experience and is honest, hardworking and very knowledgable. Your great Bellstexas.com website would be very useful in letting locals know that there is a really good guy around willing to do a honest days work for honest pay. Thank you for your time and consideration. ARMSTRONG HEAT & AIR FOR ALL YOUR A/C & HEATING NEEDS. 469-585-5005 / 903-814-2668 Thomas Irwin 469-585-5005 ARMSTRONG Heat & Air Conditioning |
| Name: | Bennie Irwin |
| E-mail address: | armstrongheatair@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http |
| Comments: | Hello,
My name is Bennie Irwin. My husband's company is named Armstrong Heating and Air Conditioning We run the business from our home in Whitewright. We are a small company, licensed and bonded. Tom has over twenty years experience and is honest, hardworking and very knowledgable. Your great Bellstexas.com website would be very useful in letting locals know that there is a really good guy around willing to do a honest days work for honest pay. Thank you for your time and consideration. ARMSTRONG HEAT & AIR FOR ALL YOUR A/C & HEATING NEEDS. 469-585-5005 / 903-814-2668 Thomas Irwin 469-585-5005 ARMSTRONG Heat & Air Conditioning |
| Name: | Peggy L. Martin |
| E-mail address: | peggylee1951@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Will be visiting my brother who lives in Bells in Oct. |
| Name: | Lorelle Marinello |
| E-mail address: | lorelle.marinello@gmail.com |
| Comments: | 
Kidd Sisters Lutie Kidd Orr & Elsie Kidd Francis, Nora Kidd Hansard, James Nelson Kidd(Son Freeman L. Kidd) 
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| Name: | George Nicolas Campos |
| E-mail address: | nicogeorge@usa.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for the tour of your town,I wish you had more up to date PHOTOS of the town now.
I'm looking to buy the property on 203 S. Wilson st. Thank You!! George |
| Name: | Sara Luebbers |
| E-mail address: | hungrysubmissivepuppy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | HI! My boyfriend has close friends that live in Bells and he and i are actually going to visit this July! He and i are also interested in possibly moving to Bells and i am trying to suprise him and find a house or two in the town to look at to possibly buy. Can anyone help in finding a good real estate agent for Bells? I do not want to ask his friends cause i want this to be a BIG secret. THANKS! I hope we will love your city! |
| Name: | Jerry Henry |
| E-mail address: | jerrywhenry@aol.com |
| Comments: | My name is Jerry Henry. I and my family:
Father - Olen Henry Mother - Lora Bernice Brother - James Henry Brother - Joe Henry Sister - Barbara Henry Newsome Sister - Bettye Henry Plehn - lived in Bells from November, 1945 until November, 1958. My mother, father, and an infant sister are buried there today. My niece, Linda Wilson, lives there today. During the time that we lived in Bells, my father spent much time and effort towards the building of the local Masonic Lodge, both from a membership standpoint as well as the physical location. According to my family members, my memories and from talking to other members of the lodge in the early 1960's, my father was responsible for teaching the first many members the secret work that was necessary to become a mason. I have also heard that a few years ago, there was consideration for naming the lodge after him. I remember many many nights that a mason would come to the house after dinner and he and my father would go sit in the car until late at night, with my father teaching the information necessary for the mason to reach his next level within the masons. Unfortunately, most of the members from that time are deceased and much of the history of the lodge is sketchy or lost. I realize that the masons are a secretive society and there will be few photos of meetings, etc., but at least a written history, if one can be accumulated from the old gentlemen left would be of interest to the city and especially to me and my family. I currently live in Georgia and have no access to any possible men who know the history or I would tackle the project myself. Perhaps a request for information on the website would produce some of the history. Thank you for your time, Jerry Henry |
| Name: | Ranch Neighbor |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.collidefestival.com |
| Comments: | http://www.collidefestival.com/
Willowood Ranch Christian Music Festival. June 7, 8 and 9. Thursday - Saturday. 1-800- 393-2393 25,000 - 35,000 people at this event. Go to 3803 Ward neal Road VIP entrance to get wristband before entering the property. Blessings on you; and your family & we hope to see you at Collide. (Directions from Sherman Texas, hwy 56 East to Choctaw Creek, then South or right onto Pink Hill Rd to Ward Neal rd. |
| Name: | Ranch Neighbor |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.collidefestival.com |
| Comments: | http://www.collidefestival.com/
Willowood Ranch Christian Music Festival. June 7, 8 and 9. Thursday - Saturday. 1-800- 393-2393 25,000 - 35,000 people at this event. Go to 3803 Ward neal Road VIP entrance to get wristband before entering the property. Blessings on you; and your family & we hope to see you at Collide. (Directions from Sherman Texas, hwy 56 East to Choctaw Creek, then South or right onto Pink Hill Rd to Ward Neal rd. |
| Name: | Lorna Philips |
| E-mail address: | edlorna@aol.com |
| Comments: | I'm looking for a family of Hiter J Kimball, who was supposedly born in Bells, Tx around 1913. He died four days after he came back from the war around 1945 with jungle disease. He was married to my aunt Nelle Evans Kimball. If anyone could help me find his parents names or any relatives, would be appreciated.
Thanks, Lorna Philips |
| Name: | Russ Jolly |
| E-mail address: | russjolly@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey Cindy,
I confirmed my Ferguson connection and made a quick, last minute trip to Bells this past Sunday for a drive around town and walk through the cemetery. My great grandfather was JJ (Jackson James) Ferguson and my great-great grandfather was Jasper Newton (JN) Ferguson. They are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. In fact, JN Ferguson's will mentions that he gave the land for Rose Hill Cemetery and that would make sense as his burial site is at the top of the ridge on that land and he owned the surrounding land. So I am related to all of the Fergusons buried in Rose Hill as well as Willie Mae Ferguson Cobb (wife of Delmer Lee Cobb). She was my grandmother's sister. Seems like most of the Fergusons left Bells after awhile - but it's really nice to make the connection. It will take me awhile, but as I learn more I'll write up something for the Bells website on the Ferguson family. Take care! Russ Jolly russjolly@gmail.com Richardson, TX |
| Name: | Robert Mull |
| Comments: | 
Pacific Hotel, Bells, Texas, 1895 See for more info. Thanks to Robert Mull for sharing the Pacific hotel photo. |
| Name: | Robert Mull |
| E-mail address: | Robert.Mull@papg.ocgov.com |
| Comments: |
I am a decedent investigator in Orange County, CA. I have come across a photograph of a hotel in Bells, TX. The hotel name is: PACIFIC HOTEL (a two-story, wood framed building). In the photograph there are seven people pictured along with two buggies with horses. The notation on the back of the photograph states: "My Grandfather's Hotel - Bells, Texas - 1900-1905". My decedent is Mr. Eugene H. Phillips, Jr. He was born in Denison, Texas on 5/20/1915 to Eugene H. Phillips of Bells, Texas and Ms. Etta Mary Blackburn of Enon, Missouri. I don't have the name of the grandfather he refers to with regard to the Pacific Hotel in Bells. Please reply back with any information you may have with regard to Mr. Phillips. I cannot find any blood kin to the decedent, but would certainly welcome any information that someone in your city can provide to me. I will also be glad to forward the picture of the Pacific Hotel to someone that will ensure it's inclusion into the city's historical archives. Sincerely, Robert Mull, Deputy Public Administrator II Orange County Public Administrator/Public Guardian 1300 S. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 567-7641 Direct Line (714) 567-7660 Main Line (714) 834-7143 Fax Line |
| Name: | Mrs Eddie Lee (S) Turner |
| E-mail address: | s_turner2001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Good Morning to you! i was recently contacted by a sister of my now decest husband. I am and have been Mrs Eddie Lee Turner since 1981. So. for the reason that i am contacting you.. I am in total awe that my husband has been dead for 3 yrs or more, but, even more, that a sister of his would contact me. i know that she told me that he has been dead from cancer since 2003, I think. Can u help me. I want to know the date of his death and where he is buried, since the family did not notify me. His dad was Wade Hampton Turner, his mom, is Juanita Turner, and I am still legally his wife, upon his death at least. I dont kn exactly where he was buried, but, I do know that he was at Hebron Church. Any help you can give me is greatly appriciated. Mrs S.Turner
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| Name: | Jim Smith |
| E-mail address: | jsmith@hovensa.com |
| Comments: | Just happened on this web. I graduated from Bells in '68. My Mother, Brother, Sister and one daughter (Tina) still live there. I have been in the Virgin Islands (St. Croix) for the past seven years, love it and plan on being here until retirement. Saw the sign on from a very good old friend and classmate, Caral Turner (Scott) so thought I would sign the web myself. Thanks, great way to catch up on everyone and everything. |
| Name: | Katherine Burgess |
| E-mail address: | billyb1@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellstexas.com/burgess |
| Comments: | 
Married, February 3rd, 1950. Call Katherine for your decorated birthday & wedding cakes. Make sure your phone is answered properly with Katherine's answering service on Sunny Lane in Bells.A Phone: (903) 965-5227. Call on Katherine anytime. Happy 57th wedding anniversary, Mom & Dad.(photo: 1974) |
| Name: | Todd Bass |
| E-mail address: | ntssigns@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ntssigns.com |
| Comments: | I was raised in Bells and graduated from Bells in 1984. I moved to Austin, TX, Memphis, TN, Las Vegas, NV and Reno, NV before learning that there is no place like home. I move back to Bells in 1991. I am married with one child and her name is Emma. I have been on the Bells City Council for eight years and am currently the Mayor. Bells is a great town that is starting to show some growth. We recently have added a Dollar General, new lumber yard and Auto Shop. The construction of a Sonic, beauty shop and a branch of the bank is now in the building plans. |
| Name: | CARLA DOOLEY |
| E-mail address: | cdooley@alchenergy.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I was wondering if you have any information on Willow Wood Ranch in Bells, Texas. I want to come for a concert there on June 9th and need to find out information on when and where i can get tickets.
thanks carla |
| Name: | Tim Cushing |
| E-mail address: | t.cushing@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Brenda J. Rogers |
| E-mail address: | bjrogers2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the help, I found Lydia Lackey Allred. I had no ideal were she was buried but in Grayson County, Tx. |
| Name: | Bob Pritchett |
| E-mail address: | rrp@hal-pc.org |
| Comments: | The Gilliam name and Pritchett name are family names that I search. Some of them came from Grayson County. |
| Name: | Charley Dunn |
| E-mail address: | charleydunn@tx.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.windshouts.blogspot.com |
| Comments: | Please note: change in email address. Thanks, Charley Dunn |
| Name: | robin Warfield |
| E-mail address: | Car and Bike Show |
| Homepage URL: | http://TomBean PTO Car & bike Show |
| Comments: | Hi There,
I would like to invite you, and any other fire departments that I may have missed in our area, to participate in the 2nd Annual Tom Bean PTO Car & Bike Show. The show is scheduled for Sunday November 12th (flyer attached). If you have email contacts or friends on other departments, please feel free to include them in this invitation and have them call me or send an email. We have added a Fire Truck class to the show (with a trophy) this year. I also thought about setting up a "Boot Booth" near the fire trucks that all of the VFD's participating could split for their treasury. I just need to know if there is enough interest to do this, so please let me know your thoughts. We would like to have our local firefighters as the judges of our car and bike show and I am soliciting volunteers. I have already talked to Jodi and Brandon Beck with Tom Bean and they have committed at least 2 judges and a truck for the show. If you would like to be a judge, please call me as soon as possible. This could even be extended to the police departments in the area, we could very easily add a "Police Car" trophy, if the interest is there, please let me know quickly so we can have the trophy made. Thanks for ALL you give!! Robin Warfield 2006 - 2007 Tom Bean High PTO Secretary/Treasurer 903-891-1340 office 903-744-0857 cell 903-891-1378 fax |
| Name: | Linda S. Duncan |
| E-mail address: | dragonette880-netgeneral@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Glad I found thise site! There's a possibility I may be moving to Bells in the near future, and it's given me some interesting and helpful information. |
| Name: | Mary Sue Walters Liggett |
| E-mail address: | Liggettm@aol.com |
| Comments: | I just found this site. I lived in Bells, Texas on the East Side of the tracks. Park Street.
My Parent were Loyd and Vera Walters. Grandparents are J. W Price and Clarence Walters. I had lots of cousin and aunts and Uncle who once lived there but have all moved away or deceased. I graduated from Bells High School in 1956. I proud that I am from Bells and I loved my favorite Teacher Mrs. Pritchard who passed away recently. Proud to be a Pantherett and Proud to be from Bells. |
| Name: | Mary Sue Walters Liggett |
| E-mail address: | liggett@aol.com |
| Comments: | Great Page. I graduated from Bells High School in 1956.
My Grandparents were J. W. Price and Clarence Walters. There were 7 Price Kids that went to Bells School and 5 Walters. My Parents and I lived on Park Street in the Old Ferguson House. We attend the First Baptist Church. Lots of good memories. I am Proud To Be From Bells, Texas and A Bells Pantherett! |
| Name: | Adrian King |
| E-mail address: | blazingstar2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | We, my husband & friends came to your Octoberfest/Fall Festival 2 years ago and just had a wonderful time! Can you tell me when this year's Fall Festival will be? We are anticipating coming again!! Thank you for your reply. |
| Name: | John Connelly |
| E-mail address: | johncjr60@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I went to Bells school from 1966 to 1973. I have a lot of great memories that will last a life time. I remember the first girl that stole my heart. Sandra A. you know who you are. I had some good friends Nicky Yandell, Terry Gay, Tim and Kim Miller I hope you are all doing great. I've been in Fairbanks Alaska for the last 20 years but just moved back and built a house in Howe. Would love to hear from old friends.
John C. |
| Name: | Susan |
| Homepage URL: | http://susansdesign.com/irwin.htm |
| Comments: | I would like to invite you to my web page on
Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter http://susansdesign.com/irwin.htm Thanks, Susan |
| Name: | Neely Reynolds |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/neelyreynolds |
| Comments: | Song about the old Bells, TX hotel.
Joe & Ruby's Cafe. www.cdbaby.com/cd/neelyreynolds Click the above site to hear the song, by Neely Reynolds. Thanks for listening. |
| Name: | Cynthia Osborn |
| E-mail address: | razzwho@cox.net |
| Comments: | I recognized my Great Uncle's house at 412 S. Pecan from old family photos my sister has. Quite an interesting restoration project. I wish my Great Grandmother's house had survived throughout the years. I believe it burned to the ground a log time ago. Her name was Ludie Kidd. |
| Name: | Lorelle Marinello |
| E-mail address: | lorelle.marinello@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Love this site! I'm part of the Kidd family which settled in Bells around the mid 1800's. I noticed the 412 S. Pecan St. restoration. The house belonged to King D. Kidd, my great great uncle. The old photo pictures him with his wife Lillian Anderson Kidd, and two daughters, Mamie Kidd and Evie Kidd. I have another copy of a family photo in front of the house with the girls all grown up with their husbands and babies. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Lorelle |
| Name: | Cheryl (Burnette) Seppala |
| E-mail address: | cherylseppala@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://http://seppalafamilyvacation.blogspot.com/ |
| Comments: | Hi there! My dad was born and raised in Bells, and I have a lot of fond memories of the place. We went back every summer to visit my grandmother (Emma Burnette) who lived on W. MacFarland. At that time, her place with a HUGE garden and orchard, and a few other houses with pastures and gardens were all that were there. My grandfather (John Burnette) was railroad forman, and the house they lived in backed up to the railroad tracks; I used to wave at the engineer and the man in the caboose and they'd wave back. I remember my dad and I walking into town to Washburn's store and getting cold drinks out of the Coke box on the wooden porch. We just got back from a trip back there and I took tons of pictures and it was so neat to show my kids that neat town. I love this website. I visit it often. Keep up the good work!!! :-) In my blogspot, I have two posts with pictures of Bells. I love Bells and surrounding areas! Thanks for this spot. |
| Name: | Carol Turner Scott |
| E-mail address: | pottsella@aol.com |
| Comments: | Spent my first eighteen years in Bells and have many good memories of so many. I get up there still once in a while and have seen a few old friends from time to time. Would like to visit more often and renew old acquaintances. I've never come acros another place like Bells (and my husband was in the Air Force for thirty years) where everyone knew each other and everything about them!! I didn't always appreciate that as a kid. But, living in Bells probably helped to shape me as much as anything else did. I was sad to see the Dairy Queen go so many years ago and more recently Barbara's Burgers. I was wondering where the kids go now to hang out? Gosh, I hated for Barbara to go out of business....loved her......Joe scared me though! haha E-mail if you would like. Graduated in '68. |
| Name: | Kimberly Poteet |
| E-mail address: | samuelrpoteet@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Charlie Rogers, Florence Cundiff, William Cundiff, 1906?
My grandmother and her family briefly lived in Bells, Texas when she was a child. Her father was William (Bill) Cundiff. Her mother was named, Effie, I believe. They would have lived there somewhere between 1900 and 1906, I believe. She said they grew cotton, and she remarked about the pecan trees there. The water from the cistern wells made her father sick, so they had to leave the area (by train). A local doctor warned about the dangers of my great grandfather having more chills like the ones associated with previous sicknesses. Of particular interest to me is a young native from the area named Charlie Rogers, who should have been a teenager at the time. He dated my grandmother's sister, Florence Cundiff. He came to help the family pick cotton on a regular basis. Florence and Mr. Rogers wanted to marry, but Mr. Cundiff refused since the family had to leave. He feared they would never get to see Florence again if she remained in Texas (many people couldn't afford to travel as much in those days). I know that Charlie Rogers is a common name, but I would be so interested to learn about whatever happened to him. Did he marry? Does he still have family in Bells, Texas? Did he ever mention Florence? Please contact me if you have any leads about how to obtain this info. Sincerely, Kimberly Poteet Email: samuelrpoteet@bellsouth.net |
| Name: | Charley Dunn |
| E-mail address: | charleydunn@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.windshouts.blogspot.com |
| Comments: | I'm all in, So let it ride.
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| Name: | Linda Jane Roach |
| E-mail address: | lindaroach1950@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My father was born and raised in Bells as well as my grandparents. My father was Charlie Stogsdill. We moved to Grand Prairie, Texas in 1964.Until recently, I had not heard of anyone from Bells. Larry Washburn from Bells recently died in Wichita falls texas. He took me to my 8th grade graduation and dance. All these years, he had been living in another small town (Iowa Park, texas)and is buried just 9 miles from where I live in Electra, Texas.Electra is a small town so similiar to what Bells is. I have alot of fond memories of my school days at Bells. |
| Name: | Cheri Page Motley |
| E-mail address: | moonbeammotley@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great website! Keep up the great work! |
| Name: | ruth |
| E-mail address: | ruthyreynolds@hotmail.nospam.com |
| Comments: | Great site!Loved all the photos and history. Looking for information on the Josiah M. Washburn line. Josiah M. was son of Samuel S. Washburn, and Josiah was married to Elizabeth "Betty" Allred. I'd like to make contact with family of his descendents.
Also looking for families connected to Ann Elizabeth Poindexter, daughter of Mary Lollar Poindexter McDaniel. I think Ann married a Ferguson in MO and moved to Bells area with Mary and Richard McDaniel. Sibling was James R. Poindexter who married Josiah M. Washburns daughter, Mary Bea. James R. buried at Bells North Cem. remove "nospam" when emailing -thanks |
| Name: | Russ Jolly |
| E-mail address: | russjolly@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I'm trying to find information about my grandmother's family. Her name was Amanda Jane Ferguson and she was born Oct 17, 1900 in Bells, TX. She graduated from high school in Bells in 1919 and the following day she married my grandfather, Ancel Jolly, who was the publisher of the newspaper, The Bells Tribune. They lived the majority of their lives in my grandfather's hometown, DeKalb, TX.
I think that Amanda Jane Ferguson's parents were Jack Ferguson and Elizabeth Parker, but I have no information to confirm that. My grandmother may have had a brother named Walter Ferguson. I see that there were several Ferguson families in Bells around the turn of the century and that they owned stores and property. Anyone out there with information that can help me discover my Ferguson ancestry? Email me at russjolly@gmail.com. Thanks! |
| Name: | Taylor A. Colvard |
| E-mail address: | tacolvard@aol.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful little Texas town!!!! I have a great-great aunt&uncle buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. I wonder if any descendants of John& Jenny Childress (peviously from Bledsoe Cty. Tenn.) are around the area today???? Please feel free to contact me, I live in the Dallas- Ft,Worth area. Again, a wonderful little, Texas town. |
| Name: | john speed |
| E-mail address: | jspeed65@aol.com |
| Name: | David Duncan |
| E-mail address: | dduncan903@peoplepc.com |
| Comments: | It gives me pleasure to sign your dream book |
| Name: | David Duncan |
| E-mail address: | dduncan903@peoplepc.com |
| Comments: | I am a 1960 graduate of old Bells High. I have lived away from this area for about the past thirty five years,but I am living back in the area now.I now live in sherman.I would like to hear from all of my old friends. It would be nice to see and talk to all of you.
Hope to hear from all of you. David Duncan |
| Name: | George Oliver |
| E-mail address: | geo.oliver@cox.net |
| Comments: | I lived in Bells until I graduated from HS in 1957 and joined the USAF. Have traveled and lived abroad most of my life since. Now live in Georgia. Would like to hear from any schoolmates who might remember me. Great site. Thanks. |
| Name: | MAGA |
| E-mail address: | MAGA@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | I PASS HERE OOO GUYS |
| Name: | Dusty Watson |
| E-mail address: | dwwcoach22@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My name is Dusty Watson live in Bells Tx. I coach At Bells High School. I'm looking for a guy named Dan Nielsen that was trying to contact me through a friend here in Bells. |
| Name: | Dan Nielsen |
| E-mail address: | dan.nielsen@stryker.com |
| Comments: | I'm looking for Dusty Watson who grew up in Bells, TX. He is a good friend of mine and I'm trying to get a hold of him. We went to College together in Phoenix, AZ. Anyone know? |
| Name: | Lisa Wilson |
| E-mail address: | lisa.wilson@mcafeemtg.com |
| Comments: | I am so happy to see that we have a website!
I have been here for 1 year (moved from Fort Worth)and am really enjoying the "country" life. I have recently accepted a loan officer position with a mortgage company in Fort Worth and they have allowed me to work this entire Texoma area. I am thrilled! Therefore, if anyone needs information about real estate loans, please email me or call me at 903.364.0251 or email me. |
| Name: | doviebowman |
| E-mail address: | doviebowman@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | trying to trace my family-neasbitt in texas. dovie(neasbitt)bowman in okla. |
| Name: | ane casady |
| E-mail address: | anecasady@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | do you know of a wedding place that may be called willowcreek that is in or near bells, texas? thank you. |
| Name: | Gary Lee |
| E-mail address: | Sweetlipsva66@msn.com |
| Comments: | It's Feb. 4th, 2006 ------ Would like to wish JENNY a very Happy Birthday........Haven't forgotten................... |
| Name: | Kayla Kirby |
| E-mail address: | kbea@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I'm trying to locate some information on Bells, TX. I am considering moving there so that my children can go to good, small schools. I also like the idea of living in a quiet town. I would be very app[reciative of any information someone could give me. Thank you.
Kayla Kirby :-) |
| Name: | Gary Oliver |
| E-mail address: | aspenoldman@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My email address has changed
Great Memories |
| Name: | Cathy Adams |
| E-mail address: | ckarmadillo@aol.com |
| Comments: | I really enjoyed looking at the pics of the pick up. Keep the pics coming on other vehicles you restore. |
| Name: | Brie |
| Name: | Mike Gibson |
| E-mail address: | reaper@argolink.net |
| Comments: | Thanks |
| Name: | Tom |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/ |
| Comments: | Hello, my compliments for this nice website!
Please come see my website and photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands. |
| Name: | Glen Lowe |
| E-mail address: | glenlowe@cox.net |
| Comments: | I enjoy this web site very much,and have learned quite a bit about my grand mother Elsie Kidd and her extended family, I would still like to hear from some of aunt Nora's family, Aubry Hansard visited my mother somewhere around 1954, my mother was Margaret Lucille , Francis, Lowe, I would like to hear from any of the Kidd family that live in Lubbock. |
| Name: | Wanda Billion |
| E-mail address: | wbillion@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am interested in your town because I a great great granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Bell Thompson and I am trying to find some information on her. Do you have a archive of any information on this woman?
I live in California, but when I am back in Texas I plan to come an visit your little town. Thank you for any information you may have on Mary Elizabeth Bell Thompson. Wanda Billion |
| Name: | DAVID TEEPLES |
| Name: | David Lawhon |
| E-mail address: | lawhon@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My mother, father,sister,grandparents and great-grandparents are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. I attended school in Bells in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. |
| Name: | bdb |
| E-mail address: | anonymous@nowindow.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nowindow.com |
| Comments: | The best thing to ever happen to Bells urbis? www.nowindow.com |
| Name: | James A. Cote |
| E-mail address: | USCG73@AOL.COM |
| Name: | Bethany Thompson |
| E-mail address: | bethany_angel_5891@msn.com |
| Comments: | A lot of my family lives in Bells. So I thought this site was very interesting. I visit evey summer. I can't wait to get there.
Bethany THompson p.s. hey family |
| Name: | Justin Bible |
| E-mail address: | jlbible@airmail.net |
| Comments: | Some of my family has lived near by since about 1880. I graduated there in 1941. It was grseat to find this site. |
| Name: | april |
| E-mail address: | aprilmccauley123@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | WE ARE THINKING OF RELOCATING TO BELLS, AND THIS PAGE HAS BEEN HELPFULL WE WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SOME LAND AND WOULD LIKE SOME INFORMATION ON RENTAL PROPORTY THANKS |
| Name: | Josie Pointer |
| E-mail address: | JOSIEKITTY1983@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | You arent going to believe this, but my name is Josie Pointer and my dad's name is Bobby Pointer. When I saw this webpage I thought it was the neatest thing. I've never met another Josie, so imagine my suprise when I saw this and the ladie's name was Josie Pointer. well,I just wanted to say hi and share my suprise. Hope to hear back from yall.
Josie |
| Name: | Scott Nation |
| E-mail address: | scott_nation@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Howdy! Nice little website. I happened upon it while looking up an old friend, Billy Darrell Smith (born Billy D. Corbin)I dropped him off once in Bells, about 1982 on a road trip from Colorado. I remember he told me his granddaddy owned the old icehouse in the area, and he would have been born around 1962-1964, graduated HS and married in Longmont, CO. If you should happen to know him, ask him to drop me a line? Thanks. 303-423-2302 |
| Name: | Sadie Billingslea |
| E-mail address: | angelallyear@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i went to bells elem. 3 yrs ago and had to move. Bells is a great place and i wish i could come back.if anyone would like to email me my email is angelallyear@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Billie (Galyon) Johnson |
| E-mail address: | jerbiljohnson@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Just came upon this website by accident, but sure am glad I did. My dad and Mom, was Clifford and Ivy Galyon. I have 3 brothers and two sisters: Charles, RoyLee and John Wesley, Faye Bankston Bunch, and Joann Barrientez. I graduated from Bells Hight May 28,1959. Married Jery Mac Johnson, May 29,1959. We had two children, Mark C. Johnson and Michelle A. Johnson. We moved to Berthoud, CO in Jan. of 1976, due to the closing of the I.B.M. plant in Sherman, Texas. Jerry and I both have family still living in that area. We go back at least once a year. I love it there and have so many memories of Bells and the great people that made it such a great little city. Thank You for this website, so we may reflect upon times long gone.
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| Name: | Barbara Sue Anderson |
| E-mail address: | txsbbsue@webtv.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather J.J.(Jake)Hogan was Mayor of Bells for many years. I am the youngest child of Floyd Woodson and Lydia Hogan Woodson. I have lots of family in and around Bells,since most of the Washburns,Browns,and Hogans are relatives. |
| Name: | John Troesser |
| E-mail address: | editor@texasescapes.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.texasescapes.com |
| Comments: | Great work - a good community service. |
| Name: | Harry W. Allred |
| E-mail address: | harrywas68@msn.com |
| Comments: | Love your site. I was looking for information on "Allred Ceementry, and found it. Thanks |
| Name: | JERRY HALL |
| E-mail address: | jerryib39@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | thanks for all the information |
| Name: | Gary Hiberd |
| E-mail address: | thehiberds@ev1.net |
| Name: | David Smithey |
| E-mail address: | iugula@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey I lived in Bells for three years. I played football and graduated from Bells in 2004. I was recruited and went to Louisiana to play. I would recommend living in Bells. It is a small and safe town. |
| Name: | Eric Denson |
| E-mail address: | charles.denson@usmc.mil |
| Comments: | Interested in website due to having many of my ancestors rooted in the bells area, and spending many summers and holidays there with relatives, growing up. Unfortunatley they have all passed on, and been buried in both of Bell's cemeteries, and my link to Bell's is now of a family history standpoint. Anything you could add to your site to assist me in such would be of huge help. Thank You. |
| Name: | Leonora |
| E-mail address: | leonora19481@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://north-america.zared.com/United_States/Mississippi/Counties/Copiah/ |
| Comments: | Thoroughly enjoyed your site! |
| Name: | Cindy Bartlett |
| E-mail address: | unl0ved_c0ntinuely@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hey. my family and i are planning on moving to texas. we want some place, not to big or small. near a college. my sister goes to college. my mother is looking for a job also. she has one now. we're from hope, arkansas. she works with dave fielders and asso. selling outdoor auto equipment. she takes orders and this other great stuff. im in high school and my father is retired. he likes to play guitars and is looking for a place with a VFW. haha. if you can help, we'd be more than happy to hear from anyone. email is unl0ved_c0ntinuely@yahoo.com
thanks! Cindy |
| Name: | EMILY |
| E-mail address: | BAUMGARDNER |
| Homepage URL: | http://janene78@texoma.net |
| Comments: | I LIVE IN ONE OF THE VERY FIRST HOUSES IN AMBROSE. I DO KNOW THAT AT ONE TIME THERE WAS AN OLD TRAIN STATION ACROSS THE STREET. I WOULD REALLY LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON MY HOUSE AND AMBROSE WHEN IT WAS FIRST STARTED. |
| Name: | Marty Wheat |
| E-mail address: | martykensbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My Grandfather, Charles Henry Hallmark, was born in Bells, Texas February 5, 1891. His father was William Green Hallmark.
I enjoyed visiting your site. Thanks. |
| Name: | Susan Lawrence (Melvin) |
| E-mail address: | slawrencej@cs.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in Bells and graduated in 1981. I moved to Gig Harbor, Washington a while back and miss Bells...alot. I visit this site often just to get my "Bells fix". My brother, John, and his family still live there. I've lost touch with everyone else. Anyone from the class of 81 - write me!! |
| Name: | Donna McCreary |
| E-mail address: | donna.mr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am seeking information on Nathaniel Garland Williams of Bells. He may have been born around 1885 to 1910, and I know he lived past 1952.
Nate, as my dad called him, was a cousin to my dad, Galen McCreary. I remember playing with Nate's daughter Evelyn as a child. Any information appreciated. I am working on family history. Warmest Regards, Donna |
| Name: | Dianne Houchins |
| E-mail address: | Dhappy33@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am thinking about moving to bells....I am suppose to receive my social security this year sometime....and would like to buy me a small home, vacation style, whatever...but not any more than 20-30k ....I sure do like your website....I am currently living in Sherman, TX....I sure would like to have some land with it for a nice garden.
I will fix it up like a doll house, I love to decorate....are there any owner finance homes? In His Love & Mine, God Bless You.....do not know how much I will get, will have to wait...but my credit is fair....would love to pay cash God Willing.....903-870-4027 |
| Name: | Dianne Houchins |
| E-mail address: | Dhappy33@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am thinking about moving to bells....I am suppose to receive my social security this year sometime....and would like to buy me a small home, vacation style, whatever...but not any more than 20-30k ....I sure do like your website....I am currently living in Sherman, TX....I sure would like to have some land with it for a nice garden.
I will fix it up like a doll house, I love to decorate....are there any owner finance homes? In His Love & Mine, God Bless You.....do not know how much I will get, will have to wait...but my credit is fair....would love to pay cash God Willing.....903-870-4027 |
| Name: | Lorelle Marinello |
| E-mail address: | lorelle@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | I've been researching the Kidd Family from Bells and am making progress. My great grandmother was Lutie Kidd, daughter of James Nelson Kidd and Julia C. Kidd. She had two sisters, Nora and Elsie. I would like to make contact with the children or grandchildren of Nora Hansard, her sister.
Sincerely, Lorelle Marinello |
