The Bi-Stone Weekly Review (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1978 Page: 1 of 8
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Thursday, May 11, 1978
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Mexia Resident
‘Has A Better Idea’
aSXSXfitil Mex,laka tf|ingof the past? John Nabors, above, says it is, if the Mexia
City Council will accept his flood control plan (Photo by Edna Little)
‘Parker’ story presentation
set at Old Fort on May 19
-JL Telling of the Tales", the dramatic
’ story of the historic Parker family, will be
presented May 19 in observance of the fall
of Fort Parker . The presentation will begin
at 8 p.m. in the Restored Fort Parker.
"The Telling of the Tales" is a narrative
told by descendants of the Parker family.
The script was written from actual letters
and documents of the Parker family. The
characters in "The Telling of the Tales" all
live in the Elkhart and Palestine area.
The account includes the dramatic story
of Cynthia Ann Parker's capture and return
and the many hardships of Rachel Plum-
mer as well as other members of the Parker
family The fort fell to the Indians on May
19. 1836
The historic story was presented recently
during ThepQfvorin tile Pales-
tine area. It was presented in the old Pil-
grim Regular Presestinarian Baptist
Church which was established by Daniel
Parker in 1834 near Elkhart. “The Telling
of the Tales” also was presented last sum-
mer at the Fort Parker State Park group
camp during the annual Parker reunion.
Special permission has been granted by
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
to use Restored Fort Parker for this obser-
vance of the fall of Fort Parker. The usual
admission fee to the fort will be waived for
the program.
The tourist and historical committee of
the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, in
cooperation with the Parker family, is
sponsoring the event.
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In a recent interview, a former resident
of Lake Mexia told the Bi-Stone Weekly Re-
view that he has found a solution to the
problem of the persistent flooding in that
area of the city.
John Nabors, who owns and operates
Nabors’ Construction Company, said he
had engineered and installed a successful
flood control system in a private home at
the lake. He claims this same type of sys-
tem, if installed on a large scale, could pre-
vent flooding in the entire Lake Mexia area.
Nabors became interested in the problem
of flood control during discussions with a
resident of the lake area whose home was
constantly being flooded during heavy
rains.
Ultimately, Nabors engineered and in-
stalled a flood control device for that
homeowner. This device, according to Mr.
Nabors, has been in successful operation
since 1976, and the resident's home has not
been flooded since its installation, even
though flooding has occurred at nearby
homes that do not have Nabors’ system in-
stalled.
Since he has yet to receive a patent on his
flood-control device, Mr. Nabors is reluc-
tant to discuss publically the details of its
operation.
However, he did explain that the sys-
temwill prevent flood water from entering
a building; while at the same time allowing
the water to be diverted into a holding area
or tank, to be used later to utility purposes
or irrigation.
It is known thi method uses no pumping
device; nor does it require the building of a
dam. Nabors, who worked for 25 years in
oilfields, says he got the original idea for his
method of water diversion from personal
observation while drilling oil wells.
Nabors hopes to interest the Mexia City
Council in his system. While it can now be
installed on an individual basis if neces-
sary, he would like to see the city of Mexia
install the device on a wide-range basis
which, he says, would protect the entire
lakefront area.
“PIONEER STORY HOUR” WINNERS. These three area
children won first prize during the Generation Re-Unification
Program held May Son the Fairfield Courthouse steps. Each
child told a story of a pioneer of their family, their town, or
county. Winners are. 1. to r., Susan Wilson, Wortham; Tracy
Harris, Fairfield; and Nina Buck, Teague. The ceremonies
were a part of the Freestone County Heritage Week activities,
which will continue through Saturday. For more Heritage
Week photos, see page 2. (Photo by Edna Little)
Freestone Senior Citizens to Receive
Appreciation Awards
Two long-time Freestone County resi-
dents will receive Appreciation Awards
later this month for their contributions to
their county or community. Presentations
‘ ‘Installed as one project ^itcan eliminate V will be made at the Over Fifty- Five Center
Mia entire problem ot fl*a«liim*»4ie«aM. „ jn~Te*gwe on May 15 by the Freestone
A study of flood hazards within the city of Coiidty Home Demonstration Clubs "Let-
ters are being received daily nominating
Mexia is presently being made, funded by
the Federal Insurance Administration of
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
DEevelopment. This tudy will evaluate
flood hazard areas which are now de-
veloped or which are likely to develop in the
future.
However, according to Nabors, the study
is unnecessary, at least in the Lake Mexia
area, He claims that with the use of his
flood-control system, " the problem is sol-
ved."
Therefore, he wishes to accompany any
interested members of the Council to the
installation on Lake Mexia, to show
them the device and prove that it does the
job he claims it will.
However, as previously stated, Nabors
has not yet received a patent. Therefore,
when discussing a demonstration to the
City Council, he made the restriction that,
"I will show them that it works; but, at this
time, I will not show them how it works.”
Also, the owners of the house where the
system is now installed have agreed to de-
monstrate the device to the Council.
This family, in order to protect their pri-
vacy, do not wish their name to be known to
the public. However, they have supposedly
given Nabors permission to release their
name to the City Council, if the Council
members are interested in seeing this sys-
tem in operation.
He admitted he had spoken with various
members of Mexia's Water Board, but as
yet he has received no official comment.
The purpose of this interview. Nabors
said, was to bring the matter to the atten-
tion of the City Council.
“I have a solution to the flooding and the
problem is solved," he said. "If they (the
Council) are interested. I’ll be glad to de-
monstrate it and show them how to install
it."
The next move, apparently, is up to the
City Council.
men and women for the recognition they so
richly deserve,” said a spokesperson for
the project. We have all known persons who
have unselfishly shared their knowledge,
their sills, their values, and their time that
we might live better lives. They were wil-
ling to share. Let’s show them we care by
nominating them for this honor.”
Both a man and a woman will be recog-
nized. Any person who has been a resident
of Freestone County for 10 years or more, is
65 years of age or older, and has made a
personal contribution to the county or
community may be nominati
als, churcfa
tone County i
qualified residents.'
Nominations are to be made by letter
containing the name and address of the
nominee, along wit the reasons that person
is deserving of the presentation. The name
and telephone number of the nominating
party should also be included. Address en-
tries to Appreciation Awards, Freestone
wuuuiuuuuu to me county or
ity may be nominated!. Individu-
ate* and organizatlomlof Frees-
My are urged to ■tibmitWnes ot
Gregory dislodges Await
in Freestone voting
County Home Deomonstration Clubs, Post
Office Box 737, Fairfield, Texas 7SM0. Let-
ters must be postmarked no later then May
Appreciation Awards are being spon- , .
sored by Freestone Cot«tjr Home De- 'j*
monstraUon dubs in cooperation jnBbehw'
Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
Home Demonstration dubs are civic or-
ganizations involved in community ser-
vice, as well as home and family projects.
Mrs. Dorohty Priest is the Freestone
County Chairman of the Texas Home De-
monstration Association.
Freestone County voters went to the
polls in record numbers on Saturday to
decide county spots on the ballot.
Incumbent Judge Sam Carroll kept his
job by defeating opponent C.E. (Bud)
Robinson by a wide margin. Carroll
received 2,487 votes to Robinson’s 650.
The position of District Clerk went to Sue
Gregory, in an upset over incumbent Nora
Await. Gregory received 1,706 votes to
1,551 for Await.
W.R. McSwane received 688 votes to win
the Precinct 2 County Commissioner post
without a runoff. He defeated W.B. (Bill)
Brooks, 305; Glen dor Carroll, 172; and
Ruel Wilson, 169.
The Precinct 4 County Commissioner
post went to John J. Stubbs, who defeated
incumbent Hubert Wasson. Stubbs got 375
fotes to 358 for Wasson.
Hubert Morris was elected Precinct 2
Justice of the Peace without a runoff. He
polled 643 votes, defeating opponents S.J.
Flandry, 310; and Jim Kirgan, 317.
Limestone voters
eye 3 runoffs
Inside:
Agri-Business
Page 3
Wortham Journal
Page 4
Comics
Page 7
Classified
Page 6
Limestone County will hold run-off
elections June 3 to decide the winners of
two county places
Voters on Saturday gave 470 votes to
incumbent Floyd Lowry, and 359 to Robert
Mark M>m» i a#* nanw-d Mat • **r Farms*
< Wan ill ami at Ha Horthem M A Be***-4 m
|»>ii* Millet a a* naMM'd Mai
S. Briscoe, necessitating a run-off between
these two candidates far Precinct 2 County
Commissioner. Richard E. Billman, a
third candidate, received 185 votes.
For the Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
position, incumbent Bob Angle and Linda
Cargile will (ace each other in a runoff.
Angle received 574 votes, while Cargile got
450. Other candidates were Ethel Hander,
203; Bill Johnston, 103; and F.E. Neeley,
36
County Judge Calvin Hardison won re-
election over opponent Grady Rasco
Hardison polled 2,283 votes against
Rasco's 1,857
The Precinct 4 County Commissioner
post went to incumbent Elijah Black
without a runoff. Black polled 547 votes
Other candidates were Cecil Farris, M2,
Kenneth D Howard. 181. and Levi
Thompson 78
KA (Buddy) Ferguson was elected
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace with s total
ut 506 votes, dot eating bam Banner who
received 4et
Attend Church
Groesbeck Prepares
for Fiddle Festival
GROESBECK, Texas -- The eleventh an-
nual Groesbeck Fiddle Festival is
scheduled for Satureay, May 13 on the
square of the Limestone County Courthouse
in Groesbeck with the Groesbeck Cham-
berr of Commerce again the sponsor of the
event.
A flea market and sidemalk sale will be
conducted all day in conjunction with the
Fiddle Festival. The Groesbeck Jaycees
will sponsor a street dance in downtown
Groesbeck on Saturday night with miwic by
Charles Ellison Band
The day's activities will begin at S:M
• m with country music entertainment.
The Fiddle Festival will start at 11 a m.
The contest will have three divisions-aft
JQand down, age II torn, and sgMI and up
Three prises will be awarded in aneb di-
vision. and the prises will be firet prise,
MO so second prise, Mias, and third pries,
•1500 The grand prise will be MOM, and a
prize of MO M will be given to the heal
guitar picker
Koch contestant will be altowad a
gutter ist
Wdmer Isuie m rheireiaa of the Fiddle
Festival
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Little, Edna. The Bi-Stone Weekly Review (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 1978, newspaper, May 11, 1978; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1107466/m1/1/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fairfield Library.