Panola County Post (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 22, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 11, 1983 Page: 3 of 28
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Penole County Post
4dv Sepiember II 1983
Occupancy tax board okays chamber allocation
City to hear budget
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New bank to meet
Winn-Dixie cites increase
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Reg. 399 95
All fish are fully guaranteed.
McPherson named PCBA pres
Meyer with the firm of Parker and
year.
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The Hybrid Bluegill will REACH the weight of 2% to 3
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We love you
Greg, John, Sharon,
and Adam
Carthage
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’ motel room rentals.
The tax is expected to provide
some $17,000 in revenues this
year which, by law, must be used
to promote tourism, the arts and
related community endeavors by
Panasonic
1220 VCR
Keg '499
$479
section of the guide." Gates added
"And. Potlatch is listed in the ac-
tivities section as well.”
Gates requested assistance by
way of one-half the salary paid to
the chamber secretary since the
secretary provides services which
promote local tourist information
and facilities benefiting area
hotels and motels The amount
is important to have an
•Greot for Bedroom Kitchen, etc
An outstanding value! Wirefess remote control ad-
justs set up to 17 feet assay Electronic soft-touch
memory tuning lets you preset any 12 channels
for one-touch selection. Cable ready *16-230
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FISH dc
Now is the time for Foil Stocking Hybrid Bluegill,
Florida Hybrid Bass, Channel Catfish, Fathead Min-
nows, and Tripiloid Grass Corp.
Delivery will be Thursday, September 15th, at the
times listed for the following towns and locations.
waekom - Ford Fane Store - 214-687-2520 - g-9 a.m.
ti /t । . Dock Griffen Feed * Fens 214-693-3618 - 10-11 e.m.
Center Metcalf Feed a Fertilizer 409-598-3315 - 12-1 PA
ixi Arehes Food * Fane Supply - 409-275-3435 - 2-3 p.m.
Jusper - Feneerc Feed a supply Co. 409-384-8965 4-5 p.m.
Call your local Food Store to place your order
or coll collect KAliTI lKO
DUNN'S FISH FARM
various organizations and groups.
Board members are chairman Continued fromPage
At the monthly meeting of the of the firm of Bank head Davis and
Panola County Bor Association of Davidson. Also elected as
Ikers were elected for the coming secretary treasurer was Ms Cora
stock split subject to approval by
shareholders at the annual
meeting on October 7 1983
Dividends were raised lor the
40th consecutive year in July when
monthly payments increased from
20 cents to 21', cents per share
After the stock split the dividend
rate would become 13 cents mon
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Jacksonville, Fla. Earnings for
Win-Dixie stores, Inc. reached an
all time high in fiscal year 1983
For the year, earnings per share
were 4.54 compared with $4.18 in
1982. Fourth quarter earnings per
share were $1.06 versuy .98c. Net
profit after lax amounted to
$113,460,000 up from $103,513 000
in 1982. Fourth quarer 1983 net
earnings were $26,550,000 com-
pared with $24,272,000 last year
Soles for the 52 week year end
ed June 29, 1983, totaled
$7,018,605,000 an increase of 3 8
Fe
percent over $6,764,472,000 for the opened 29 new stores, closed 41
53 week year ended June 30 1982 and remodeled a total of 127
The increase on a comparable 52 stores, including 58 which were
week basis was 5.6 percent also enlarged ending the year
As previously reported July 1, with 1,210 stores in operation as
1983. the board proposed a 5 for 3 compared with 1 222 last year
13"* Remote Control Color TV
TC-130 by Radio Shack
today the organizational meeting Biggs said with 282 shareholders
of the bank's charter shareholders Panola National Bank is one of the
will be held at 3 oclock Sunday most widely owned local financial
" afternoon at Panola Junior Col institutions in East Texas
The bank will be open for
lege The purpose of the meeting is business in temporary quarters in
to elect directors approve the about 30 days at 1516 West Panola
organizational expenses, and in Carthage A mobile bank
ratify the articles of association building is already in place on the
organizational certificates and site where much of the concrete
other official ads of the parking area has been completed
Martha Miller, Chester Stout, Thomas did point out that sales State Comptroller’s office, have sharing budget is $20 200 for
Austin Ring, Warren Biggs and tax revenues should show an in- been on a steady decline this year, street improvements. The $37,000
Jerry Hanszen. crease, however, with the ad- Carthage has experienced close to for construction and engineering of
In considering items for in- dltional economic boost from Wal- a 16 percent decline in sales tax a proposed street between W.
elusion on the 1983 84 budget, the Mart, the proposed Safeway Super- revenues this year, according to Sabine and W Wellington Streets
board heard a presentation from market and downtown renovation Comptroller Bob Bullock’s reports. (approved recently by thi
chamber manager Tommie Gates, project. The proposed $3.6 million mission for inclusion on the up
who requested a total of $11.300 Property tax revenues for the budget includes $83,484.32 for coming budget) was also included
in allocations to pursue goals coming year are estimated at park facilities maintenance with no Additional construction at Car-
specified in her presentation. $814,400. funds set aside for capital ex- thage Municipal Park was
Items Gates presented for con- The sales tax is the next largest penditure. budgeted $25 000. Another
sideration included $2,700 for the source of funds for operation of There is some $60,000 set aside $11,000 was set aside for
East Texas Chamber of Commerce city business. Estimated sales tax for rood oil and patch materials. In acquisition of a pickup truck for the
Tourist Guide package. The revenues, based on some input addition to street improvements solid waste department,
package provides listing for Panola from the Wal-Mart store to be com- there is another $41,500 Also some $18 000 is to be ap
County tourist attractions and ac- pleted prior to the end of the city's designated for maintenance and propriated for additions to the Car-
tivities, food and lodging in ad- 1983 ’84 fiscal year, are set at repairs. thage Fire Station adjacent to city
dition to a half-page full-color ad $450,000. A total of $852,706.49 is plan- hall.
vertlsment. City sales tax rebates, based on ned for water and sewer depart- "We need additional sleeping
Also, Gates told the board, the the one percent collected by local ment expenditure. Of that, quarters at the station,” said
$181,800 is designated for capital Thomas. "The sleeping quarters is
By Eorl Chessher package includes a brochure and
The Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax distribution of the materials to
Board approved allocation of various centers and travel shows
27.000 to Panola County Chamber held in locations of choice
of Commerce for promotion of throughout the year.
tourism and related activities "The travel guide is tops and has
during their Thursday budget been out long enough that people
meeting ore aware of it and attend travel
The Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax shows specifically to look for it,”
is a tax levied on local hotel and said Gates.
their projects
requested was $3 600.
Also included in the chamber
request were funds for Potlatch
Christmas decorations. East Texas
Vacation travel show participation
and related promotional efforts.‘
"Potlatch not only brings the
community together but also
brings people from out of town and
tourist dollars which are great for
the community ," said Gates.
With on estimated $17,500 ex-
pected in receipts from hotel-motel
taxes for the upcoming fiscal year
board chairman Chairman Miller
voiced a concern that the $11.300.
plus a previous commitment of
some $2 800 to the Panolo County
Airport Authority, would not leave
sufficient funds for contingency
purposes or other non supported
organizations in the area
Based on a report from board
member Ring of Best Western-12
Oaks, estimated income for the oc-
cupancy tax fund would be
somewhat less than the $18 698
collected during the 1982 83 fiscal
year.
Rinq told the group that business
had been on a decline but in
dicated he felt the $17 500 was a
reasonable estimate
Stout pointed out that the corn
bined figures of the Airport
Authority allocation and request
from the chamber came to $ 1 4 100
which would leave little in the
estimated fund lor groups such as
the Panola County Heritage
Society
Miller added that such a com
mitment would not leave sufficient
funds for contingency purposes
which have invariably occured
during the year Many requests
she pointed out come later in the
year for worthwhile projects which
have no other source of financial
assistance
"I think it is important for the
budget to be set up so different
groups have an opportunity to
receive assistance " said Miller It
"Measureddagona"y
Clwistmas Toys Wave Amived
Layaway Now.
organizations like the Heritage
Society But we also should have
an amount for projects that come
up throughout the year "
Miller suggested that all items
Courthouse
. 1008 w. PANOLA 693-4761
Eric S (Rick) McPherson was McPherson
elected as president of the local Robert Underwood completed
Bor Association after having serv- his term as president of the focal
ed as vice president for the past Bar Association, during which fime
year and as secretary-treosurer he was instrumental in arranging
previous to thov. several seminars for members of
McPherson is a partner in the the local Bor concerning significant
law firm of Parker and McPherson new legislation and its impact on
Elected as vice president for the clients of members of the local Bar
nit, same
the No. 3
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Mario del
y
or is bos-
Springs.
merchants which is handed to the Included under the revenue
records
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Jones 9 1
W f Whitlei Ji and
Shirlene Adam Holromh 9
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Poylene Allen 9 7
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Marie Seale I. 1?lid
D.-frict Court Clerk NT
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Frilv Foy Gre<to ond ( t
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Gates pointed out that the local
advertisement is also placed, at
the chamber’s request, below the
listing for Toledo Bend as it helps
make the large number of people
in transit to the Toledo area oware
of Panola County facilities and
points of Interest on the way.
"Best Western ond 12 Oaks is
listed in the lodging and restaurant
Am 1 — « • Ape Included in that $181,800 is the Hally, add an additional room to
(optheoo DalicA AffiAApg purchase of two trucks ($20,000) the station,"
---- 5 — •----5 and a car for the city manager Another $5 000 is proposed for
($12,000). playground and gymnastic equip-
.. ment for a public park on property
Thomas presently uses a po ke owned by Turner High Alumni
package vehicle from he police Association.
department. That vehicle will be Some $8,000 planned for
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whnolnuniylooted ond ‘ound no to said street.crowsore
of thefts and criminal mischief No suspects were reported in P Also, ,hould he continue to use currently ysing a,vehie lepu «
Eluding %7diwppearanceWZrka B^J convenience store night pamnizgormapometaara wurc^WhK ttomua done
pick up from a local car dealer- cashier Patricia Scarcella reported stead of one, would have had to source. While.tha1s being,done
l. she stepped out of the restroom WI L.dcntda workers must wait (on-site) for the
Five of the eight complaints in- behind the counter Tuesday night fltrailer to return with materials for
volved thefts or burglaries and viewed a black male running The police car ($10^000) was the |ob
M 10 nic, eec. out the door. budgeted cheaper due to the fact With this truck said Thomas
.Howa",gWens0 yPe oag6 Upon Investigation Scarcella there will be a trade-in involved for "the work situation will be more
repore hod boon rut nnd discoved $120 missing from the the police vehicle purchase. efficient There will be less lost
‘ register and contacted officers Thomas explained that the time travel time and fuel costs in-
remove । go, ,L. who searched the surrounding revenue sharing estimated volved. A truck will hold more
w.Aso "8 hoinn ePo whan areaforthemale. allocation was increased to the material and enable the crews to
.. ® , e0 "n Officers were unable to find him original $146,000. based on recent operate in a more efficient man
theOcEUP Ll he r "moan? but Scarcella described the male as indications from Austin officials ner
PoInLgiL. P about six foot tall stocky with that the city could reasonably an- Thomas also pointed out that the
A complaint of criminal mischief black curly hair, ticipate the full allocation Thoma. truck would cost the city much less
was filed Officers continue to investigate ha. originally reduced this amount than a new one because it would
Kenneth Ray Edwards reported ’be’heft by $14,000 in anticipation of cut. be acquired through the state sur-
that over $4 000 in building Sandrd Walker filed assault in the revenue sharing program, plus equipment program
materials had been removed from charges against David Ingram
a Jim Walter truck while he was at Tuesday evening charging that he
MBS Truck Terminal August 24 sloppedheron the face
The reports showed that the . A 1979 Ford pickup was stolen
theft occurred between 2 a.m and from the used cor ot qt Kelly
4 a m. on Aug. 24. Chevrolet sometime Tuesday
Edwards returned to Oklahoma nigh . . p,. Warren Biggs president of organizers interim directors and
where the amount and number of ° 45 ,g4ge bo "‘P Panola National Bank, announced officers.
items were determined reported the truck missing Wed - - • — •
Several shutters cases of noils nesday following investigation of
and other building supplies were ”»whereabouts,
removed from the truck Their The truck porked. on the
value totaled $4 165 94 used car lot on West Panola Street
No suspects were reported in and was locked without the keys in
Greg Williams of Gary returned No arrests have been made in
after six months to find that 5 ,e
someone had cut the locks off his . Rolice are investigating van-
storage building located at luper dalism domage to aI Panola County
Storage and had removed over Newspaper, rack at Robbie . Food
$2 000 worth of personal King reported early Wednesday by
Leloncinas newspaper distributor Perry Pitts
Wilborns had been gone since Pitis said the glass portion of the
late March and returned to find a rack had been kicked out
stereo desk stove and drill had An unspecified number of
been removed from the storage papers also had been removed
building. Total value of the items ror 5 racK. . L.. . ■ I
was valued at $2 275 Panola Post publisher Ioyd
A case of butter was removed Grissom said a is offered
from the Turner Nutrition Center for information leading to arrest
Tuesday night. Alice DeFr.end °nd conviction of anyone r.spom
. j .u l ..10. .. iuce.. sible for vandalism or thefts of
reported the burglary to officers, newspaper rack.
Heritage Hall museum
Stout asked if the board could
receive a revised request with
some possible cuts in the amount,
needed He indirated that the cuts
were mainly required because of
the anticipated reduction in tax
revenues for the upcoming fiscal
year
Board member Hanszen - who
also is president of the chamber of
commerce suggested the chom
ber cut their request for the $3 600
and the $1 000 for the tourism
package in half reducing the
amount from $4 600 to $2 300 He
pointed out that such a reduction
would bring the chamber request
down to $9 000 from the $ 11 300
Hanszen also ’ said that would
leave the fund with approximately
$4 200 in reserves for use by the
Heritage Society and some funds
for contingency purposes as well
Stout indicated he felt the
recommendation would provide a
satisfactory solution to the
problem But Miller pointed out
that in the event of approval of the
compromise it might become
necessary "if some calamity oc
curred and the monies did not
come in to later reconsider the
allocation and cut where possible
in an effort to remain fiscally
sound
Biqgs moved that the board ap-
prove the chamber s revised
request for $9 000 Vote for ap
proval was unanimous
thly or 1.56 annually which is
equivalent to $2 60 on pre split
shares reflecting an 8 3 percent
increase in dividend.
During the year the company
requested by the chamber were
worthwhile but if any were to be
cut out I d say it would be the
$3 600 for employment."
Miller said that the payroll for
employees should be basically."
a chamber responsibility and that
it was not a " priority" item in the
request
"I think some of the funds should
be for groups who have no source
of income except for their personal
contributions,” said Miller "The
chamber should be on
organization more-or less self-
sustaining ”
Biggs suggested that the
Heritage Society ought to have a
voice in some of the allocations
being considered since the board
traditionally assisted the group in
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