Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald (Mount Vernon, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 20, 1975 Page: 5 of 12
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DURING THE HOLIDAYS
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and for a nation that has
given us so much in the way
of freedom, justice, peace.
1420 N. Jefferson
Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Phone 214—572-2144
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GASOLINES AND GROCERY ITEMS
FRANK A VICKI SWEOER
QUICK A CONVENIENT SELF-SERVICE
SOUTH OF CURVE ON HWY. J7
Anthony pointed out there are
six varying types of sponsor-
ship programs to choose from;
complete responsibility, finan-
cial assistance, shelter, food
and shelter, employment and
English assistance, and em-
ployment requiring skills such
as doctors or pharmacist. One
of these programs may be
selected to fit the amount and
type of assistance available
from the interested persons
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the South Vietnamese ship
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they boarded airplanes and
Gus Kennedy
East Me Of Square
MT. FLBAtANT
24 Month Financing
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the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Tom
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Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Neal and
son of Miller Grove were
PROPANE,
FURNITURE
& APPLIANCE
"Northeast Texas Most Modern Furniture A Appliance Store"
"SERVICE ISOUR MOTTO"
Next Door To Piggly Wiggly
PRICES GOOD THROUGH HOVEMBER 29
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LIVESTOCK COMMISSION
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KNOX INSURANCE
Refugees are chosen specif-
ically for each program and
sponsorship situation. Accord-
ing to Anthony the sponsor may
specify the number of persons
which he wishes to sponsor as
well as age group, it they desire
to do so.
THiHKSGIYIKG
BUSSIMGS
Take advantage of this sale on the famous
LA Z-BOY Recliner* and Swivel Rockers All
price* ere reduced during this sale end are
good thru November 29th Choose from
Traditional, Contemporary or Early Amer I
can in a cover right for your family and
'* decorating needs Come in soon and fry a
j LA-Z-BOY for yourself We think that you
, will agree that LA Z BOY's unique reclining
( beck and independent foot rest offers more
comfortable positions than any other recliner
• on the market Sale prices for LA-Z BOY
start as low as 1149 95 Convenient terms
. available and lay a ways for Christmas are
welcome
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As wo commemorate the first Thanksgiving,
we pray that every family will he blessed with a
portion of the bountiful harvest God has be-
stowed upon this nation. To you and yours, our
sincere best wishes for a happy and prosperous
Thanksgiving in the spirit of the forefathers.
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Anthony pointed out that he
continues to work closely with
the sponsors as well as the
individuals which are placed in
their supervision. He stated
that more sponsors are
desperately needed, and asks
that interested persons contact
him at 3915 N. Lemon, Dallas,
Texas 75219 of phone 528-3820
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Reg. ’8” To ’ll”
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GREEN WOOQ^S
(Delayed From Last Week)
Rev. Mike Nye of Ft. Worth,
benefit of special classes.
In escaping from the war tom
country, where they were _ w
students, farmers and service express their dismay with their
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Let’s gather together and
offer a Thanksgiving prayer
for health, family, friends...
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Nov. 2>, ITS
A chilly feeling, even st high
thermostat settings is one
sign of two-low humidity.
There are others—loosened
joints in furniture... cracked
walls . .. excessive wear of
fabrics . . . uncomfortable,
dried-up feeling. The an-
swer? Proper humidity. How
to get it? An Aprilsire Hu-
midifier. Humidistat-con-
trolled. High capacity. Mini-
. mum maintenance. Call us
for more information.
RAY MULLINS, director of
the Mt. Vernon High Schoo)
Band, "takes his medicine"
from Band Sweetheart
Stacey Perrin after the band
proved wrong his statement
that they could ’ not make
above a three rating at an
invitational marching con
Janelie Stephenson
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Mt. Vernon
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As we gather around the holiday table with
our families and friends, let us pause to
acknowledge the source of all prosperity, our
Almighty Creator. May He continue to bless our
homes and country.
NO SALE
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Troy Neal and son, Tommy.
They attended church here
Sunday.
Mrs. Elaine George and son,
Shane, was the weekend guest
• of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carr.
Dale Pugh of Dallas was the
weekend guest of his parents.
there's
abetter way
to get that
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families and other relatives, all
of which remain in Vietnam.
Van stated each letter that is
sent is returned unopened.
This new life in Franklin
County for these eight was
made possible by Mr. and Mrs.
Joe J. Jordan who assist and -or
sponsored them. “We became
interested in sponsoring sev-
eral of these people after
talking with friends,” stated
Jean Jordan, "They told us of
how pleasant a people they
were; what willing workers
they weffe; and of how many
there still were which remained
without help.”
The Jordan’s efforts were
centered through Phan Dey
Ton, “Mr. Anthony”, coordi-
nator for the Catholic Viet-
namese Sponsorship Program
in Dallas.
According to Anthony over
13,000 Vietnamese remain in
two operational refugee camps
in Arkansas and Indiana. Each
of these individuals have only
one hope of beginning a new
life, Anthony stated, that being
through the sponsorship of
some understanding American.
Vietnamese—
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The two college students, as traveled to the U.S. Each chose
might be expected have a fairly to leave their country because
good working understanding of of the freedom and opportuni
our native English language ties offered in America as well
and are working with the others as fear for their lives due to
to achieve spoken and written their association with the South
understanding of it. Each of the Vietnamese armed forces.
Vietnamese also study from a The group arrived in the U.S.
translated dictionary, which along with others in June of
they were given after arriving 1975, and were stationed in a
in this country. Unlike those camp at Ft. Chaffe, Arkansas,
who have found homes in larger In September and October of
cities they do not have the this year the eight came to the
Franklin County area.
Flach individual seems happy
with their new lives though they
attempts of reaching their
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hands in a victory circle at
: the start of tbe open air pep
rally held by the cheer-
leaders on the Mt. Vernon
' Plaza the afternoon of
Friday, November 14, as the
band plays “Go Big Tigers”.
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Rev. and Mrs. Pugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Jessie J. Cline
a student at the Seminary of Plano have moved here with
there, was here Sunday, their son, Troy Cline. Troy has
November 9. He led the song just returned from Germany
services. Mike was with us where he has been serving in
again Sunday, November 16, as the U. S. Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles West
and children have moved here
from Pickton.
of Miller Grove were Mr and Mrs H N. Fuller
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs had as Sunday dinner guests,
Mrs. Annie Castle and Mr. and
Mrs. Phil Branch and Kevin of
Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fuller
visited Mr. and Mrs. Ree Fuller
and Jeff Saturday evening
Howard Robinson of Winns-
boro visited Mrs. Annie Castle
Sunday evening, November 2.
test held in Longview
Saturday. November 1. The
punishment of one cream
pie in the face waii
administered during the pep
rally held on the Mt. Vernon
plaza the afternoon of
Friday, November 14.
(Optic Staff Photo).
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Bass, James T. Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald (Mount Vernon, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 20, 1975, newspaper, November 20, 1975; Mount Vernon, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1268090/m1/5/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Franklin County Library.