El Campo Leader-News (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 98, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 28, 1981 Page: 12 of 12
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Jack Maguire’s"Talk of Texas”
FOOTNOTE TO HISTORY—Texas almost became the birthplace of
aviation 80 years ago because a Baptist minister believed what he read in
the Bible.
He was the Rev. Burrell Cannon of Pittsburg, Camp County. In 1901,
while preparing a sermon, he re-read the first chapter of Ezekiel. There
the prophet recounts a parable in which men in a vehicle equipped with
four wings flew.
He organized the Great Ezekiel Airship Manufacturing Co. and sold
20,000 shares of stock at $1 each. Using plans he drew from Bible stories,
he had the Pittsburg Machinery and Foundry Co. build a machine. It was
designed like the old autogiro, predecessor of the helicopter
The aircraft was too heavy for its power plant, however, and never
flew.
It was destroyed when it fell off a railroad car while being shipped to St.
Louis. Two years later, the Wright brothers got their plane into the air
and the Rev. Cannon left aeronautics and returned to theology.
Scientists today, however, believe that both the Prophet Ezekiel and
the Rev. Cannon were on the right track. In 1973, an expert at the Mar-
shall Space Center in Huntsville, Ala., said he believed that Ezekiel was
describing a space ship that he may have seen 600 years before Christ.
Josepeh H. Blumrich, another space scientist, said that Ezekiel wrote
an accurate description of a large rocket ship powered with four helic-
porter rotors. He said that Ezekeil’s airship was “a feasible vehicle and
very good design.”
It didn’t work for the Rev. Cannon, however, and thus Texas missed out
on being remembered by historv as the cradle of manned flight.
TRAVELING TEXAS—The world’s first photograph is among the uni-
que artifacts owned by The University of Texas at Austin.
The photo, made in 1826, is so valuable that it is kept in a helium-filled
case in the Humanities Research Center.
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BRUSSELS BY THE ALAMO—San Antonio may owe its founding to the
Spanish and its heritage to the Mexicans, but settlers from Belgium also
have influenced its history.
Belgian immigrants were attracted early to the Alamo city. In 1859, on-
ly eight natives of Belgium had arrived in Texas and seven of them had
settled in San Antonio, By 1900, several hundred Belgian immigrants
were in residence. In 1910, they built their own Roman Catholic Church.
' Most of the Belgians were farmers and still are. Most of the superb
vegetables produced in the area today are grown by their descendants.
POLITICAL PALAVER—There’s a graveyard in Mills County called
‘‘Democrat Cemetery” but a few Republicans are buried there, too.
The cemetery was named for a hamlet founded nearby in 1876, but now
only a memory. Two brothers, Charles and J. H. Dudley, were such
staunch Democrats that they named the town after their favorite political
party.
IT TAKE8 ALL KINDS—The expression, “in a coon’s age,” is a phrase
used by Texans to denote an indefinite period of time. But how long is a
“coon’s age?”
Texas A AM University researchers hope to find out. They’re using bone
x-rays and other techniques to determine how long a raccoon really lives
(Copyright, 1961, by Jack Maguire)
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YOU AND YOUR PET
By Rotwrl L ttw. O.V.M.
Manager of Vataf ina*y Sarvicat
Not dan Latooratonai
Picking The Right Puppy
Each week, hundreds
of people visit animal
shelters and breeders to
select pets.
Some will select large
strong dogs to guard pro-
perty. Others will choose
petite canines as compa-
nions for elderly
relatives. But most will
be there to find pets for
their children.
Careful observation
and handling of the pup-
pies or dogs available for
adoption can make the
difference between
choosing a friendly,
responsive animal and
one that never quite fits
into your household. Let
me review a few techni-
ques you can use at the
shelter or kennel you
visit. These steps take on-
ly a few minutes and of-
fer information about the
animal's personality.
When you first ap-
proach a group of pu|>
pies, notice which ones
run toward you and
which hold back
Eliminate from further
consideration those that
don’t approach you The
reason for this is to
eliminate puppies that
may have already
developed an aversion to
people Also, a pup that
Mgs behind, with
esUceebly less energy
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both hands under its
forelegs, and muzzle
toward you. If he settles
down, speak reassuring-
ly. A pup should be given
three tries to calm down
while held in the air. Roll
the puppy over on its
back, lift it into the air,
and repeat the previous
test.
Next, lay the pup down
on its side on the floor,
and hold it there for
about half a minute. Hold
him by the scruff of the
neck with one hand and
use the other hand to
keep him flat. Stroke the
pup’s belly to see if he
trusts you in this
vulnerable position. The
best response would be
the pup’s lifting a hind
leg to expose its tender
underside, as a sign of
trust While the pup is ly-
ing down, also hold its
muzzle fora few seconds,
and look for signs of
resentment or irritation.
Finally, you repeat the
approach test. Release
the pup from its position
on the floor, and wait to
see if he comes to you
Pet him briefly, get up.
and walk away while you
coax him to follow If he
comes eagerly and did
not put up a strong pro-
test during the previous
tests, the pup gets a high
rating as a potential
family pet
These testa are dsatgn-
«<d to measure a puppy’s
acceptance of human be-
ings as well as Its
tolerance of authority
They are most accurate
when used with puppies
between 7 and IS weeks of
age This is the parted
when puppies are most
impressionable to human
contact. Their ex-
perience during this time
will lay the foundation for
their actions toward
humans later.
Several organizations
that train dogs recognize
this basic concept and
make special provisions
for puppies to have social
contact during this
period. This is a primary
reason why puppies
destined to be guide dogs
for the blind are boarded
with private families for
several months These
animals are more
reliable, and easier to
train than dogs that have
had little human contact.
There are not as many
ways to test an older dog
An older animal should
still approach you readi-
ly, and tolerate your
touch on its head. The
dog that lays its ears
back or shies away is not
a good candidate
Once you've made your
selection, you should ask
the shelter attendant or
kennel manager for in-
formation about the dog's
health Is it wormedT
Has it been vaccinated
against the major con-
tagious diseases'* Are
you entitled to a cer-
tificate describing the
dog's state of health?
Evan if all the above
answers are yea, I would
recommend an early
visit to v our
veterinarian A thorough
examination by a
veterinarian at this early
•tape can save you time
ana money in the long
run
First Assembly Of (Ml
Rev. Elbert Kinard
SI1E Strand
Sunday
Morning Worship f :4ft sjd.
Evening Wonhlp 7:00p.m.
Wed. Eve. Services 7:30 p.m
Charch Of Christ
Alien Brown, Evangelist
311E. Calhoun
Bible Study ..........9:30 a.m.
Moraugi worship 10 20 a.m.
Evening worship .....ft p.m.
Wed Even. Services 7:30 p.m.
Thursday,
ladies Bible Class .....10 a.m.
First Baptist Charch
Richard Du Broc Jr., Pastor
Hlllje At Depot Streets
Sunday:
Bible Study...........9:48 a.m.
Morning Worship .....11 a.m.
Christian Training .....ft p.m.
Memorial Baptist Charch
Rev. R. D. Sjolander
900N. Wharton
Sunday School........9:46 a.m.
Worship Service 11 sjn.
Training Union 0:00 p.m.
Evening worship .......7 p.m.
Wednesday Night Prayer
Service ..............7:30 p.m.
Pragreaalve Baptist
Rev. O. B. Trotty Jr.
409 West 2nd Street
Sunday School........9 30 a.m.
Morning Worship . ..lLOftaan.
B.Y.P.U................ 5 p.m.
Evening Worship .......7 p.m.
Youth Movement, Tues. 7 p.m.
Mission I-n, Wed.-----7:1ft p.m.
Bethel Baptist Mission
Burdette and 5th Streets
Sunday School........9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ......11a.m.
Training Union ........ 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .7 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Rev. F. G. Manning, Pastor
32S Olive Street
Sunday School 9:30a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Night Service...........7 p.m.
First Batptat Church
Jem Guthrie, Pastor
Louise, Texas
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11a.m.
Evening Worship 7 p.m.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Rev. B. C. Thomas
720 Palacios Street
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Worship 7 p.m.
Louise United
Methodist Church
Rev . Fred Cox
Louise. Texas
Sunday:
Morning Worship 8:30 a.m.
Primers tgleaia Bautista
Rev Tony Vallijo
1427 N. Wharton St.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Worship 7 p.m.
Wed: Prayer Meeting 7 p.m
St. Paul United
Methodist Charch
Rev . Fred Cox
309 S. Washington
Sunday:
Church School ..... 9 a.m.
Morning Worship ..... 10 a.m.
Fellowship (all agaa) . 6 p.m
Evening Worship 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ____9 p.m.
Church Directory
Ml. Sinai Baptist Church
First United
Methodist Church
Rev. James Campbell
1001 Avenue I
Sunday:
Church School ..... 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.
YouthGroup 5:30p.m.
Lebrer Memorial
United Methodist
Don Rooney, Pastor
Garwood, Texas
Sunday:
Church School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Wesley United
Methodist Church
J. D. Brown
Olive and Short Street
Sunday:
Church School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a m
First Christian Church
John R. Beard, Minister
Fahrenthold and West Streets
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:40 a.m.
El Bethel Pentecostal Church
Saul P. Cortez, Pastor
801 Rice Street
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship 7 p.m.
Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship 7:30 p.m.
Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Edna
Rev Rayford B High Jr.
Morning Prayer 10 a.m.
Holy Communion, Second
Sunday Each Monti)
Christ Lutheran Church
Rev. Elroy Haverlah, Pastor
Avenue I at Empire
Sunday:
Church at Worship 9:30 a.m.
Church at Study 10:30 a.m.
Tempio Bethlehem
Cladic
Frank Holguin, Pastor
202 West Hillje Street
Sunday School........9:45 a.m.
Evening Service......7:30 p.m.
Morning Prayer....... 10 a.m.
Tuesday Evening .7:30 p.m.
Friday Evening 7:30 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Bruce Billstein, Pastor
304 Oscar Street
Sunday:
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .....11a.m.
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Rev. Winston Hold, Pastor
Third St. 4 Bruns
Sunday:
Worship Services .......9 a.m.
Sunday School 10:10 a.m.
Danevang
Lutheran Church
Danevang,Texas
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Church ................11a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Richard D. Gould
312 Depot St. at West Calhoun
Sunday School........9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ......11 a.m.
Junior Choir............ 9 a.m.
St Philip’s
Catholic Church
Rev. James Brunner
308 West Church Street
Saturday Mass ........ 6 p.m.
Sunday Masses at 6:30, 8:00,
9:30,11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
SL Andrew’s
Catholic Church
Rev Peter Higgins
Hillje, Texas
Sat. 6 p.m........ Sun. 10 a.m.
Mon, Tues., Thurs. 6:30a.m.
Fridays: Sept.-May .....7 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.; Sat., 4 p.m.
St. Procopius
Catholic Church
Rev Peter Higgins
l/»uise, Texas
Sunday Mass 8:00 a m.
Wed , Sept-May 7 p.m
Jun e-Aug 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s
Cathslic Church
Msgr Victor G.Schmidtzinsky
Nada, Texas
Sat Masses 54 7 30 p.m.
Sun Masses 7 4 9:30 a.m.
Sat Confessions 4-5 p.m.
St. Thomas' Episcopal
N. Rusk at Bob-O-Unk,
Wharton
Rev. C. Andrew Mepham
Sunday Worship 9:30a.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Tue. Bible Study ...... 7 p.m.
Wed.Ser 9:30 a.m. k 7 p.m.
St. John’s
Catholic Church
Rt. Rev. J ulius Petru
Taiton, Texas
Saturday Mass ....... 5 p.m.
Sun. Mass at 6 and 1:30 a m.
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St. Robert’s
Catholic Charch
Rev. Jacinto Oiguin
512 Tegner Street
Saturday Mass .....5:30 pan.
Sunday Masses:
Spanish 7:30 a.m.
English 10:00 a.m.
Spanish...........12:00 noon
The United
Pentecostal Church
Rev. R. D. Blackburn
201 Highland at E. First
Sunday morning 10 a.m.
Sunday Evening 7 p.m.
Wednesday Evening .7:30 p.m.
Louise First
Pentecostal Church
Rev. Donald Williams
Louise, Texas
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Morning Worship .....11a.m.
Evening worship —7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer . 7:30 p.m.
Seventh Day Adventist
Steve Keplinger, Pastor
1010 South Street
Saturday:
Sabbath School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service........11 ajn.
First Charch of Ged
Rev. Loren Storer
2104 N. Mechanic
Sunday School..........10 a.m.
Worship Service........11 a.m.
Evening Service........7 p.m.
Wed., Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.
Intin American
Assembly of God
Pastor: Emilio Moreno
1303 Business Ave. 4 Ave. I
Sunday School..........10 a.m.
Sunday Night ........9:30 p.m.
Tuesday Night........7:30 p.m.
Wed. Night ..........7:30 p.m.
Friday Bible Study ..7:30 p.m.
Sat. Prayer Service .0:30 pan.
Round Mott
Church of God
Gail Baublet, Pastor
Sunday School ........10 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Service 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 7:30 p.m.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Rev. A. A. HargrovdTPastor
1010 Grace Street
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11a.m.
B.T.U...................5 p.m.
Evening Worship 6 p.m.
Church Of Jesaa Chriot
Of Latter Day Satots
Old Lane City Rd., Wharton
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Sacrament..............9 a.m.
Triska Funeral Home
D Campo Aluminum Co.
Jayhawk
Engineering Co., Inc.
Guy F. Stovall, Jr.
Central Power
ft Light Co.
Mickelson’s Pump Shop
Rice Fanner’s Co-Op
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El Campo fire Center
Fwst National Bank
Member FMC
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Commercial State Bank
Member FMC
Professional Pharmacy
Wharton County
Savings ft Loan
Radio Station KftP
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Barbee, Chris. El Campo Leader-News (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 98, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 28, 1981, newspaper, February 28, 1981; El Campo, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1000035/m1/12/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Wharton County Library.