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MATHIS NEWS
(USPS 334-040)
Thursday, October 1,1987
j/iewpoint
Sketching
By John L. Norris
Most every public speaker has, at
one time or another, some distrac-
tion. Some speakers can handle such
things with dispatch, while others
are completely overcome by them. I
suppose that I have had my share.
While people sometimes do things
that would draw the attention of a
speaker in an unfavorable way,
animals and other things of nature
also contribute. During my first job
as local speaker, I was attacked by a
rouge fly. The bounder insisted on
lighting on my left ear. I casually
waved him off, only to have him
realight by the time my hand was
past his perch. To outdo the rascal, I
just kept my hand on my ear. Ap-
parently, he knew the human
anatomy pretty well, so he moved to
the other ear, with the same disturb-
ing results.
I know that I looked like anything
but a sedate preacher as I stood
there trying to exhort the audience
with a hand on each ear, but there
was no other way. The fly then pass-
ed his time by crawling on the back
of my hand, or on the mastoid bone
behind my ear. I was just a breath
away from screaming when the in-
sect abounded the project and flew
out the window.
One of the brethren told me later
that he really enjoyed my discourse;
but, when the fly struck, he prompt-
ly lost interest in what I was saying.
I replied that made two of us.
Before the days of air condition-
ing, church services were conducted
with doors and windows open. This
arrangement made possible the in-
vasion of small insects, as well as
pet animals. Sometimes, evening
services were conducted outside the
building. In one such service, one of
my preaching bretheren was battl-
ing an approaching thunderstorm
and a plague of swarming insects
around the outside lights, when the
local power service was temporarly
cut off. Brethren noticed that as soon
as the lights went out, Brother Cren-
shaw stopped talking. When the
lights flashed back on, the poor
preacher was seen trying to evict a
two-inch long bug from the back side
of his mouth. My heart bleeds.
I swallowed a gnat on one occa-
sion, when I was preaching to one of
the biggest audiences I had ever ad-
dressed. I tried to ignore the
microbug, but a gnat is a lot bigger
in the epiglotis than it is anywhere
else. He steadfastly refused to
cooperate as I tried to swallow him.
After several attempts to ingest the
thing and his repeated reappearance
on my voice box, I just explained
briefly what was happening, went in-
to my study and liberated the little
fellow.
Not too many years ago, we had in
regular attendance in Orange
Grove, three little girls who walked
a considerable distance across town
to attend services. Their faithful
dog, who was of uncertain
ancestery, always came with them,
quietly settled in under the pew
where his charges sat, remained
there until services were dismissed
and then followed the children home.
The first time he showed up, I
tried to get him to come outside,
where I thought all dogs should be
during services. Evidently, the mutt
didn’t share my views and, when I
reached under the seat to get him by
the collar and drag him out, he snap-
ped at me. I am terribly afraid of
dogs, so the unfriendly gesture gave
me a pause to reflect; and, after
careful consideration, along with
comparison to the rest of my au-
dience, I came up with this conclu-
sion.
The dog didn’t snore, growl, bark
or scratch. Evidently, he didn’t need
a bath, nor did he have fleas; so I
concluded that as compared to
others to whom I had preached, he
might have been a cut above. So, I
bade him welcome and went on with
what I was supposed to do in the first
place.
During one of our meetings at
East Mountain, a neighbor’s cat
made the scene at exactly the wrong
time. He was not a show animal, by
any means and since he slept in the
house and near the fire place, he
evidently snuggled the andiorns
more closely as the fire got smaller.
He would have been a nicely marked
white-on-brindle colored cat, but his
sleeping arrangement made him a
very sooty little feline.
He wandered right down to the
front of the audience and, as the
visiting preacher exhorted his
hearers with searching questions
about their desires to spend eternity
more pleasantly, the cat answered
with a well-placed meow.
The frustrated preacher finally
appealed to me, and said, “Brother
John, will you evict the cat? ”
I was most happy to do so.
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BIG WINNER-Douglas Sweeney was a $1,000 winner in the HEB
Grocery Wheel of Fortune contest. Douglas claimed his prize last
week at the Mathis HEB.
National Yearbook Week
Proclaimed October 4-10
The school yearbook, a long-time
intergral part of American culture,
receives recognition during the first
National Yearbook Week, Oct. 4-10.
The Yearbook Printers Associa-
tion, an organization representing
the major yearbook printers in the
country, initiated the effort to
recognize the work of scholastic
yearbook journalists.
A resolution, passed by the
Legislature and signed by President
Reagan, acknowledges that student
involvement in yearbook production
develops journalistic, photographic
and business skills.
In addition, yearbook experience
teaches planning, organizing,
writing, editing, sales, marketing
and design. Yearbook production re-
quires business, artistic and
mathematical skills, as much as it
requires language skills. *
The focus of National Yearbook
Week will be to educate the com-
munity concerning the continued
historical and cultural value of year-
books and the educational value of
producing one.
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or timing of submission. The editor reserves the right to reject,
or edit, any letter.
On Sept. 10,1 wrote a letter to the
editor of the Corpus Christi Caller-
Times, concerning what I felt to be
their irresponsible journalism grac-
ing the front page of both their Sept.
8 and Sept. 9 issues. My objection
was to the sensationalism concern-
ing the EMS Splash Day of Sept. 6
and subsequent incidents associated
with same; namely the DWI charges
filed against the mayor, Ms. Eva
Medrano. I took issue with negative
aspects of the event rating banner
headlines, yet positive reports on
same were relegated to the second
section of the paper.
As yet, the Caller-Times has
chosen not to print my comments —
although a negative letter from a
Mrs. Sherman was deemed worthy
of appearing — and it’s become ob-
vious they will not do so. Thus, I am
writing to you in the hope that at
least one newspaper will feel, as I,
that both sides of an issue should be
presented vice one-sided muckrak-
ing.
My wife and I attended Splash Day
and found it to be an enjoyable way
to spend four hours of the Labor Day
weekend. Alcoholic beverages were
consumed by numerous people pre-
sent, yet I witnessed no one in an in-
toxicated, offensive state. As a non-
drinker, I am hyper-critical of
public drinking; yet, again I
witnessed no one to be offensive. It
was certainly not the drunken affair
one might easily presume by
reading the Caller-Times.
For about a two-hour period en-
ding at 10:30 p.m. when we left, we
had occasion to notice the actions of
Ms. Medrano — her gaiety and af-
fectionate display in dancing with
and cuddling her children evoked an
exchange of comments between my
wife and I as we shared the warmth
of the moment. Ms. Medrano freely
admitted to having “two to three
beers,” as quoted in the Caller-
Times. This had to have been prior
to our observance, as it certainly
was not within the time frame cited.
As to her being intoxicated at 10:55
p.m., I find it incredible (unless she
went on a 25-minute binge after we
left). We traveled on FM 1068 on the
way home at 10:30 p.m. and, coin-
cidenlty, encountered no law en-
forcement units — I guess we were
too early?
As I do not live within the city
limits, I voted neither for nor
against Ms. Medrano in the city elec-
tion and have no political axes to
grind, nor favors to curry. I do work
in Mathis, conduct business there,
and am acutely aware of the
political “undercurrents;” it’s quite
easy to believe someone has the
Caller-Times city desk phone
number programmed into their push
button phone.
Please, let there be a public state-
ment of positives vice the “sensa-
tional,” newspaper-selling
negatives of the Caller-Times:
Positives on behalf of Ms. Medrano,
the City of Mathis, and for the
Mathis EMS, who put out a lot of
hard work to provide a wholesome,
worth-while day of family fun! If
Splash Day goes down the drain
because of the Caller-Times, what
do we have left?
William H. Smith
Tynan
Times
By Mrs. Martin Schubert
Annual Fall Feast
Tynan Recreation Club’s annual
Fall Feast will be Sunday, Oct. 4.
Festivities will begin at 4 p.m., with
a beef barbecue and sausage supper
scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. A dance,
featuring A1 Dean and the All-Stars
is set from 6 to 10 p.m.
Personal
Mrs. Heddie Burda of San Antonio
and Dorothy White of Cuero spent
the weekend with Ruby Lamprecht.
The three ladies love to fish, so they
tried their luck Saturday night, but
had no luck.
Mr. adn Mrs. Jerry Cox, Susan
and Jason, spent Sunday afternoon
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cox and
family.
Melvin and Betty Beyer of
Houston and Dennis Beyer of Austin
spent last weekend with Mrs. Toni
Beyer, the Dieringer and Salge
families.
Marena and Nick Evola of Seguin
and their son, Paul and wife Pum-
pkin of McQueeny Lake, spent last
Sunday visiting Selda and Martin
Schubert. They showed the tape of
their daughter Grace and Richard
Bourlon’s wedding, as we could not
go to the wedding on Sept. 4.1 have
had a real bad case of bursitis in my
left side, which has been very pain-
ful. Thanks for the calls, cards and
visits.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Holds Monthly Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW
Post 3079 met at the Mathis Post
Home Sept. 24, with 13 members and
visitors Nina Kimbrell, District 6
president, and Carolina G. Pena,
District 6 historian, present.
The Auxiliary approved sending 25
cents per member to the Health and
Happiness fund and $5 to the
Christmas Cheer fund.
In addition District 6 president
Kimbrell reminded the group of the
homecoming for the State Com-
mander, set for Oct. 17 at the Alice
VFW Post; the County Council
meeting in Taft Oct. 8 and the
District 6 meeting in Robstown.
Jerry Henze and Lois Johnson
delivered the material for the Voice
The sun emits more energy in one second than mankind has consumed in the whole
of our history.
of Democracy program to Mathis
High School. The program is spon-
sored yearly by the VFW and Ladies
Auxiliary and is open to high school
students.
Following adjournment, the group
held a covered dish supper.
Pvt. Dominguez
Completes Course
Army Reserve Private Robert B.
Dominquez Jr., son of Robert and
Nieves Dominguez of Mathis, has
completed a motor transport
operator course at the U.S. Army
Training Center at Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo.
During the course, students
received training in the operation
and maintenance of light military
vehicles. Instruction was also given
in the transportation of personnel,
equipment and supplies.
Dominguez is a 1987 graduate of
Mathis High School.
LOOKING BACKWARD
From The Files of The Mathis News
40 Years Ago
1947
All local businesses will be closed
until noon on Oct. 10, as citizens and
merchants participate in a clean-up
of the city. The project is planned in
conjunction with Fire Prevention
Week, scheduled for Oct. 5-12.
Billy Steelhammer will serve as
editor-in-chief of the Pirate Pusher,
to be published bi-monthly by the
Mathis High School journalism
class. Mrs. Frances Coym is the
class sponsor.
An appreciation service for Rev.
and Mrs. Vernie S. Pipes was held
Sunday evening at the Baptist
Church before the sermon hour. The
surprise service was hosted by Bap-
tist Training Union members, with
Mrs. B.S. Whitaker in charge.
30 Years Ago
1957
Mathis has been assigned the
Kingswood 7 prefix when their
telephones convert to the dial
system, according to a Southwestern
Bell spokesman.
Heavy rains that rendered the
home fields of both Mathis and West
Oso, “impossible to play on,” forced
the two teams to postpone their Fri-
day night contest until Saturday
afternoon, when they will meet at
Odem.
The 1957 government grain loans
negotiated in San Patricio County
exceeds any such loans in the history
of the ASC office in the county, as
1,105 loans covering 247,626 pounds
of grain totaled over $5 million.
20 Years Ago
1967
Betty Benningfield was installed
as worthy advisor of the Mathis
Assemble No. 316 Order of the Rain-
bow for Girls, Saturday evening at
the Masonic Hall Lodge.
The Mathis City Council began to
access the damages caused by the
recent storms this week, and found
the City was eligible for $70,440 in
aid to repair or replace the losses
caused by winds and water.
The Pirates lost a 19-7 decision to
Karnes City last week and will
travel to Woodsboro for this week’s
game.
10 Years Ago
1977
The Mathis Volunteer Fire
Department will hold an open house
next week, in conjunction with Fire
Prevention Week, according to Fire
Marshall Santiago Munoz.
Refreshments will be served and
firemen will be present to answer
any questions visitors may have.
Debbis Orsak won first place in
the women’s intermediate division
of the Bee Founty College in-
tramural swim meet.
In a special Friday meeting, City
Council adopted a $358,500 general
budget, a new record high, without
raising the existing tax rate.
Culture Club Meets At
Ranch Motel Sept. 23
The Mathis Culture Club held their
initial meeting of the 1987-88 club
School
Menu
MATHIS MENU
Sept. 28 — Oct. 2
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, juice and milk.
Lunch: Hot dog w/chili gravy,
macaroni and cheese, vegetable,
orange smile and milk.
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Sweet roll, juice and
milk.
Lunch: Chili w/beans and cheese,
green salad, cake, crackers and
milk.
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Pancake w/honey,
juice and milk.
Lunch: Ring sausage, snowflake
potatoes, peas, carrots, fruit gelatin,
hot rolls, butter and milk.
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Sausage and biscuit,
juice and milk.
Lunch: Macaroni w/meat sauce,
salad, black-eyed peas, chilled fruit,
cornbread and milk.
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, banana and
milk.
Lunch: Hamburger, lettuce,
tomato, vegetables, dessert and
milk.
ORANGE GROVE MENU
Sept. 28 — Oct. 2
MONDAY
Breakfast: Orange juice, glazed
cinnamon roll, choice of milk.
Lunch: Chicken fried steak or
barbecue on a bun, escalloped
potatoes, pickle spears, green
beans, sliced pears, hot roll, milk or
fruit drink.
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Chilled peaches, pig-
in-a-blanket, choice of milk.
Lunch: Sub sandwich w/trimm-
ings or charbroiled hamburger,
tater rounds, baked beans, Jello
pudding pops, milk or fruit drink.
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Apple juice, cinnamon
toast, choice of milk.
Lunch: Burrito w/chili and cheese
or steakette on bun w/cheese, pinto
beans, okra-tomato-corn, chilled
pears and peaches, cornbread
square, birthday cake, milk or fruit
drink.
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Pineapple juice, angel
biscuit and sausage, choice of milk.
Lunch: Deluxe Bulldog burger or
lasagna, burger salad, French fries,
catsup, escalloped apples, milk or
fruit drink.
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Orange half, cereal,
choice of milk.
Lunch: Italian pizza or carne
guisada taquito, pasta salad, corn,
potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk or fruit
drink.
year Sept. 23 at the Ranch Motel
with Lola Caffall, Mae Wenthersky
and Bera Miller hosting.
The group heard department
reports during their business
meeting, including a report from
Marvell King, representative to the
Library Board, on the success of the
Summer Reading Program for low
income children.
Program leader Cordelia Brown
introduced guest speaker Ruth Lain
who presented an informative pro-
gram on foot reflexology and alter-
native methods of health care.
Refreshments, including chicken
salad, crackers, mints, iced tea and
coffee were served to members
Madge Dorris, Rose Lee Duncan,
Bonnie Hollon, Grace Knolle, Ethel
London, Frances Porter, Bernice
Skidmore, new members Adele
Lyles and Doris Watson, and guest
Bera Miller.
Remit ywut Sufocfupiuui
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