The Penny Record (Bridge City, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 27, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 1, 1995 Page: 7 of 21
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By Max Phillips
A Legend In His Own Time
Gather around. This is a true story about a remarkable and
talented individual who was a reporter for The Enterprise. His
name was Milton Turner. This story took place in an era of East
Texas history during a time in which there was no television, and
radio was still sputtering with static.
Turner was unique in that he could spin a yarn and illustrate
his articles with distinctive black and white sketches. The
sketches and stories captured the imagination of thousands of
East Texas readers who eagerly awaited his weekend columns-
usually from a half page to an entire page long
Often his stories were about real events and East Texas
characters’, men and women alike. Sometimes, they were
about legends of pirates and gold, and early pioneers. About
river crossings and steamboats and flat boats plying the Niches
River. They were about ghost towns and sawmill towns. About
black gold, and people who dreamed of oil. About some who
struck it rich, and others who simply ‘struck out.’
Turner covered it all, from Carville’s lepers to Spindletop’s oil
barons. The paper sent him everywhere
His stories were so powerful, and his sketches so eye-
catching, that in time they eventually defined not only what we
were about, but who East Texans were as a people and what
made us unique.
In the telling of the stories, Turner himself became something
of a legend.
Tall, slim as an East Texas pine sapling, taciturn, with dark,
piercing eyes, one can easily discern that he “does not easily
suffer fools.” He has, however, another facet to his character.
He’s one of the few people I know who carries, his car, dog and
cat food. Just in case he runs into a stray
Milton and wife, Billie, live still on the same street in mid-
county where he grew up as a young man, surrounded with both
a dog and many ‘favorite’ cats.
Lamar University honored Milton a few months ago with a
reception at which he donated his writings and sketches to the
Lamar Library. They are a rich source of information about early
East Texas and its people.
Historians, writes, and you, too, will find them fascinating.
Turner announces bid (or
2nd Congressional District
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Crockett-Following the retirement announcement by U.S.
Congressman Charles Wilson (D-Lufkin), State Senator Jim
Turner (D-Crockett) said that he will be a candidate for congress
from the 2nd Congressional District of Texas. Turner plans a
formal announcement and campaign kickoff tour of the district
Wednesday, November 8.
’’Congressman Wilson has devoted his entire adult life in
service to the citizens of East Texas. His advocacy for a strong
America and his concern for the individual needs of the people
have merited the support and confidence of his constituents in
the 2nd Congressional District for the past 23 years. Charlie's
effective leadership has made a positive difference for America
and for East Texas. He deserves our sincerest thanks and
gratitude for a job well done," Turner said.
Senator Turner represents the 5th Senatorial District, which
encompasses 19 Central and East Texas counties and over half-
a-million constituents.
Turner served in the Texas House from 1981 to 1984 and was
named "Outstanding Legislator" by Texas Business magazine,
in 1984-85, he served as Special Counsel for Legislative Affairs
and as Executive Assistant to the Governor. He is a former
member of the State Ethics Commission, which was established
by legislation he sponsored.
Turner is active in community affairs in his hometown of
Crockett where he has served as mayor, President of the
Chamber of Commerce, and is a deacon and Sunday school
teacher in the First Baptist Church. He was graduated from the
University of Texas where he received BBA, MBA and JD
degrees. He served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of
captain and was honorably discharged in 1978. He and his wife,
Ginny, who serves as President of the Crockett School Board,
have been married 25 years. They have two children, John, 21,
and Susan, 19, who are both college students.
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Community Bulletin Board op Upcoming Events
Single Adult Ministry sponsors nondsmoninstlons! ssmlnsr
A nondemoninational seminar win be sponsored by Vts single
adult ministry of the First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Keynote
speaker, Beverly Mullins, is a licensed marriage and family
therapist. She previously worked as a school counselor and
diagnostician for sixteen years.
AARP sponsors defensive driving course
The American Association of Retired Persons will sponsor a
Defensive Driving course November 13 and 14 in the Orange
Public Library. For information, call Elizabeth Uzzle at 883-
4818.
Orange County Council of PTA to hold elect lone
Elections will be held for president of the Orange County
Council of PTA. Local presidents, principals, and
superintendents of ail area schools are invited to attend. The
election will be held November 8, at 10 a.m., at the Chevron
Clubhouse. For information, contact Harold at 735-8211.
LUO to host Fall Blood Drive at Student Center
A fall blood drive will be held Tuesday. October 31, and
Wednesday, November 1, in the LUO Student Center from 9
a m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors will receive a free T-shirt and
refreshments in appreciation the donations. For information,
contact Butch Campbell, Director of Student Activities, at 882-
3392 or call the Blood Center of Southeast Texas at 838-5289
or 735-2729.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST ANNUAL HARVEST
DINNER NOVEMBER 8
A harvest dinner will be served by St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, November 8, 11 a m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.. Baked!
turkey, cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, cut green beans,
cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and tea will be the menu. Large
dinners are $4.50; regular portion dinners $3.50. Take our
orders will be filled, or orders for five or more may be delivered
from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. by calling 735-5546.
The Orangefield United Pentecostal Church selling
personalized cookbooks
The Orangefield United Pentecostal Church is selling
personalized cookbooks. The cookbook committee has
collected 299 recipes from group members, family and friends,
and complied them in a three-ring binder/Victorian style
cookbook, containing traditional and cherished recipes of area
residents, including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and a
host of other recipes. Cost is $12. For further details, contact
Barbara Martin at 735-5396.
Seniors of BCHS currently holding raffle ticket sale
Seniors of BCHS are now selling raffle tickets for two $1
hundred gift certificates to be drawned at K and C Pawn Shop.
Raffle tickets are $1 each and gift certificates will be given away
during BC Holiday Showcase on Saturday, November 18. All
proceeds go to Project Graduation Party.
Sabine Area Sweet Adelines present "Thanks for
the Memories"
Greater Sabine Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International with
Guest Quartet, Soundtrax presents "Thanks for the Memories';
Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont.
Tickets are $8 at the door, $6 in advance and $5 for 65 and over,
and 12 and under. For information call, 745-2160.
1995 Marine Corps to hold annual ball
The Marine Corps Ball will be held November 4, 7 p.m. in the
Nederland VFW Post 6384 Hall, on the corner of 103 8th
Avenue and Twin City Hwy. The theme is a salute to local
veterans of WWII. For tickets call 1/Sgt. Venable at 722-1353.
Tickets are $15 couple.
Pack #474 Cub Scouts sell Trails End Popcorn
Pack #474 Cub Scouts of Bridge City will be selling Trails End,
regular, microwave, carmel or chocolate covered popcorn.
Money from this fundraiser will help the pack buy supplies and
awards for the Cub Scouts. Sale ends November 13. To place
an order, contact Joy Carlton at 735-2247.
National Association of Parliamentary to hold
workshop
Nora Elich will be the guest lecturer at the National Association
of Parliamentarians Workshop to be held Saturday November 18,
at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4430 Crow Road, Beaumont
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. For
information, call 755-4290 or 886-1890 or 786-3246.
TOPS TX 355
Meets Thursday
TOPS TX 355 met Thurs-
day, Oct. 26, wtth 12 members
attending. Linda McFadden,
Lois Parker and Clara Green
received the fruit baskets. Mari-
anne Payne's calorie chart was
drawn. Nell Devillier won the
Topsie contest, and McFadden
won the Halloween contest.
Members will have their
Christmas party December 14,
at Wyatt's Cafeteria in Orange.
A Christmas theme contest be-
gan October 26 and will end
December 21
Due to the absence of sec-
retary Teeny Bailey, co-leader
Marianne Payne was acting
secretary. TOPS meets each
Thursday at 6:30 p.m For more
information, call 735-4220 or
735-6173
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS! DON'T MISS THE: FUN!
NOV. 20 THANKS DAYS - COME Join The Fun & Festivities With Your Friends For The NightI
The Fun Begins At 6 PM.There Will Be Cas t Drawings Hourly And Wheel Spins Every Half HourI
AND ... As A Special Bonus - - There Will Be Gift Certificates On The WheelIII
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN BAND PRESENTED BY
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Grace Community Foursquare Church wftt present "Promise",
• contemporary Christian band from Houston. "Promise" music
minlstsrs share the gospel through music and personal
testimony. The group wflJ be ministering Sunday. November 12,
at 1030 a.m. at 1030 North Main in Vidor. Everyone la invited to
hear this exciting contemporary Christian music group. For
information, call 769-6609
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MONDAYS: Men's Night
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1st 25 men receive
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