Little Elm Tide (Little Elm, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 1, 1969 Page: 1 of 12
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LITTLE ELM TIDE
We Rise Once
A Month
VOL. Ill, No. 5
FEBRUARY, 1969
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from the surrounding areas, be-
cause in some way you have also
touched their lives with your
deeds of kindness.”
Mr. Gibson then presented
the BEards with a plaque and a
silver serving tray. An inscription
on the plaque read: “Little Elm
Mayor C.C. Beard, 1966.” It will
later be hung in the City Coun-
cil Hall.
SURPRISE PARTY HONORS MAYOR AND MRS. BEARD
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The inscription on the tray
read: “Mayor and Mrs. Beard.
In Appreciation for Outstanding
Service. The Little Elm Com-
munity.”
Actions at this point, spoke
louder than words. And it was
apparent to everyone present
that the Beards were finding’ it
impossible to believe that they
were the recipients of such an
honor. Mrs. Beard graciously said,
“Really, I don’t know what to
say,” and the mayor said, in a
voice filled with emotion and
gratitude, “It’s the biggest sur-
prise...and a wonderful party. An
old man just couldn’t take much
of this.”
But words were not necessary.
Everyone had, at one time or
another, come face to face with
these two wonderful citizens
whose kindnesses seem to be
boundless, and whose checkbook
is ever available for an additional
five to thirty-five thousand dollar
donation to help meet a propos-
ed community project.
Mayor Beard was then invited
to. turn the first spade of dirt
for the planting of two liveoak
trees in front of the city hall
building.
After the ceremonies, every-
one enjoyed a delightful buffet
dupper prepared by the women
of the community.
Special guests for the evening
were Mr. and Mrs. T. W. King, Jr.
who represented the Community
Relations Committee of the Den-
ton Chamber of Commerce.
Geraldine G. Glassock
Guest reporter.
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Saturday night, February 15. purposely “diverted” the mayor brushed away the tears as they
could be considered as "The and his wife to the Community listened to Little Elm’s version
cards Night on the Town,” Center while the four were of “On Top of Old Smokey,”
because that is just what it was enroute to a’‘make-believe” din- (see song printed on page o ).
for Mayor and Mrs. C. C. Beard ner engagement in Dallas. Speaking for the citizens of
-n0 -itte Eim. When the Beards entered the the community, Charles Gibson
I he citizens of the community hall, the crowd began singing, said:
and surrounding areas had “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” “We are here tonight to try
secretly planned a party at the Mrs. Beard was then presented to show, in some small way
( ommunity Center to show their with a bouquet of red roses, and our appreciation for the many
appreciation to the mayor and Mayor Beard was presented with fine things you have done for
his wife for their untiring service a boutonniere. the people of this community.”
and philanthropic deeds to the As the crowd moved toward “Everyone here has contribut-
town. the center of the hall, the Beards ed to make this party a success
. Sharing in the conspiracy were were escorted to a place of This not only includes the people
" ( bcard. -r and his wife, who honor, where they sat and quietly in Little Elm, but also the people
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Johnson, Nora. Little Elm Tide (Little Elm, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 1, 1969, newspaper, February 1, 1969; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1520446/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Colony Public Library.