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76th Year No. 43 817-246-2473 7820 Wyatt Drive, White Settlement, Texas 76108 suburban-newspapers.com December 21, 2017 Brewer High School Students Brewer Lady Bear Named to Selected to All Region Band Texas Association of Volleyball Brewer High School band students Isaias Torres, Jose Montes, Joel Amado, Savanna Torres and Faith Sandstrum were selected to the All Region Band on Coaches 5A All State Team Dec. 16. Brewer High School senior Lauren Jenkins was named to the Texas Association of Volleyball Coaches 5A All State Team. The daughter of Mandy and Chris Jenkins was also named Academic All State, Academic All District, and District 6-5A All District this year. White Settlement City Council holds Special Meeting to Discuss Allegations Made Against City Manager White Settlement City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 18 with his office, where Shelley claims James complained that White Settlement residents the City Attorney to discuss allegations made against City Manager Jeff James. do not appreciate what the city does. An executive session was held inside council chambers, where council mem- Shelley suggests that during this office meeting, James used a racial slur to bers decided not to proceed with any further actions regarding James’ alleged racial describe persons residing within the city. Shelley then wrote a letter to Mayor Ron slurs. White. Former White Settlement Fire Chief Russell Shelley said he met with James in James will not face an investigation or any legal action. Dear Friends, We wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year! May you and your loved ones have good health, success and joy in 2018. Thank you for letting us share your accomplishments, preserve your memories and promote your businesses in our newspapers. We truly could not do this without you and look forward to continuing our friendships in the new year. Suburban Newspapers, Inc. publishers of the White Settlement Bomber News, Benbrook News and River Oaks News ~ ~ ~ Bo Underwood, Publisher • Emily Moxley and Keri Houchin, Editors Venita Horn • Denise Honeycutt • Claire Craig • Melody Dennis • D.E. Staats • John Loven • Dustin Naegle • Christine Cavitt PAGE 2, December 21, 2017 Suburban Newspapers, Inc. Obituaries Suburban Newspapers, Inc. Office Closed Through New Year’s Day Suburban Newspapers, Inc., publishers of the Benbrook News, White Settlement Bomber News and River Oaks News, has one more publication date for 2017 on Thursday, Dec. 21. The deadline for stories and ads to be included in this publication is the Friday Eugene W. Thompson Margaret Sarah (Curtis) Justice prior to publication date, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. Additionally, the office will be closed beginning at Eugene W. Thompson, 80, passed away Thursday, Dec. Margaret Sarah (Curtis) Justice of White Settlement, Texas noon on Friday, Dec. 22 and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2 14, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving fam- passed away on Dec. 11, 2017. at the age of 91. She was at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at noon is also the deadline for adver- ily. born on Jan. 14, 1926, to John Oscar and Iva Myreal tisements and stories for the Jan. 4 newspapers. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, in Greenwood (Ingram) Curtis in Allen, Texas. Margaret married James For more information, visit Suburban Newspapers Chapel. Interment is at 2:15 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth Justice in Fort Worth, Texas in 1985. She loved country online at www.suburban-newspapers.com or call 817- National Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at western music and playing the steel guitar. Margaret loved 246-2473. Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to Texas and especially loved Fort Worth and going to Six Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 9709, Fort Worth, TX Flags Over Texas. She was an avid Texas A&M fan and 76147. loved listening to the Fightin’ Aggie Band and going to foot- Gene was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Morton to Eugene V. ball games. Margaret worked as a Chief Procurement Daughters of the and Rose Thompson. He retired in 1980 as an MSGT in the Officer for General Dynamics, retiring on July 13, 1985. United States Air Force, where he was stationed at Carswell She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother AFB as a weather observer. He had many occupations over and aunt, and she loved her family dearly. Republic of Texas to the years including real estate, supervisor at The Salvation Margaret is survived by her son, John Winfrey and Army ARC, dental software installer at Open Medical wife, Marietta of Lawrence, Kan.; daughter, Greta Vargas of Meet Jan. 15 Systems and lastly, worked for Lone Star Auctioneers. Gene White Settlement, Texas; son, Steven Winfrey also of White was a long time member of the Salvation Army Northside Settlement; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchil- The Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter Daughters Corps and served as a Corps Sgt. Major. dren; three nephews; and a host of other loving family and Family would like to thank the Encompass Hospice and friends. of the Republic of Texas will meet Monday, Jan. 15 at the dedicated nursing staff: Jeani, Margaret, Ginger, Brenda, She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Justice; 1 p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden Center, 3200 Lora and others. her parents, Oscar and Iva Curtis; her brother, O.L. Curtis; Botanic Garden Blvd. in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by parents, E.V. and Lena and her nephew, Kevin Curtis. The program will be “Tales of Texas: Kiowa Thompson; and mother, Rose Thompson. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. Indian Raids of 1867,” presented by Dawn Survivors are: wife of 55 years, Beverly Thompson; 14, 2017 at Allen Cemetery in Allen, Texas. The family Youngblood, PhD., Tarrant County Archives. daughters, Lori and Lisa Thompson, and Lesli Conte and received friends one hour prior to the service at the ceme- For information please call Kelly Miller 817-366- husband, Danny; grandchildren, Tyler Williams and Victoria tery. 2524. Williams; great-grandson, Jayton Williams; sister, Alice F. Lindsey; brothers, Fred Thompson and wife, Janey and Ed Thompson and wife, Peggy; numerous nieces, and nephews and friends. 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After a short business agenda covered financial matters and local historic cemetery concerns, three new members were voted in: Linda Austin, Jerry Burns and Hilda Kachmar DAR. Members and guests attend- ing sang a selection of Christmas carols with the accompaniment of Linda Lyons on piano to keep everyone in key and on beat. The ever-popular White Elephant Gift Exchange Game followed next, with some gifts generating an Photo by Carol Davis Photo by Carol Davis interesting session of “stolen” and “reclaimed” rounds Pictured are: Carl Sims (left) and Jim Weaver. Pictured are: Dean Satterfield (left), Margaret of play before all gift items were finally selected. Fink and Betsy Browder (seated). A bountiful table of holiday refreshments and punch was generously provided by Hospitality Chair members Dean and Rod Satterfield. The Society will meet again in March 2018 for its 43rd Spring Quarterly Meeting. Updates, when con- firmed, will be posted online at www.wsmuseum.com/WSHS. Do You Have Unclaimed Money? Photo by Margaret Fink Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans to Photo by Carol Davis Pictured are: (l-r) Dorothy Reid, Carol Davis and search for their unclaimed money this holiday season Pictured are: (l-r) Linda Palmer, Ray Terrill and Jo Ann Grammer. with the Unclaimed Property Division’s new and Sandi Celusniak. improved website, ClaimitTexas.org. New features include: • enhanced search function Last Minute Gift Ideas Share kindness • ability to upload claim documentation directly to ClaimitTexas.org Available at the White • better mobile features that make it easier to search on smartphones and tablets.