The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 6, 1981 Page: 4 of 14
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First graders’
Library — a wealth of information
preregistration
of their local library. Most
Jarvis to award
set for Friday
honorary degrees
On Friday, May 8, preregis- grade children at this time for
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the 1981-82 school year. It is
necessary for us to know the
number of students we wit
have enrolled in first grade, as
worthy of special consideration. Henrietta Moore, who had died
From left to right, they are as unexpectedly during the past
follows: The Fannie Marchman ' year; and the -Tricolor Award
division entries. IN A ROW
BELOW are few more prise-
winning arrangements which
the judges deemed to be
from many local, state, and
federal agencies are all avail-
able.
Telephone reference service
will also tell you whether the
library has a specific book you
want to read or materials on a
Tricolor Award. Mrs. Weaver
also won the Sweepstakee-rib-
Most people keep emergency - elation and the Chief Officers of she can help answer questions.
' hi * ’ *” State Library agencies. When you are planning a va-
Although libraries answer cation, the librarian can give
they should add — the number millions of telephone reference you the address of the National
questions every year, a recent Park Service.
Gallup survey indicated that
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People who have power
boats today, and are power-
fully attracted to pretty
music, can now get hi-fi
speakers made for marine
use. For a free booklet
about such speakers, which
are easy to install, write:
Dept. 220, Poly-Planar,
Inc., 311 E Park Street,
Moonachie, New Jersey
07074.
spokesperson for the American
Library Association.
In Mineola, that "extra"
number if 569-2767 - the tele-
phone number of the Mineola
Memorial Library.
Texas is one of 41 states par
ticipating in the “Call Your Lt
brary" campaign cosponsored
Xi Chi Epsilon fourth
Beta Sigma Phi chapter
A fourth Mineola chapter of and Mary Brou assisting.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority was Refreshments were served
formally installed recently in following the installation cere-
telephone numbers handy.
There’s another one that
Carfl, expressing the Fannie HORIZONTAL ROW are four
Marchman Garden Club’s ap- Award of Merit winners in the
preciation to club member Horticulture division. From left
4 — THE MINEOLA MONITOR, Mineola. Texas, May 6, 1981
County historical commission cited at state meet
for an individual student, be or
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AT LEFT: This arrangement
by Lllie Mae Weaver won the
McMillan became the first
postmaster.
Peggy Thomas discussed the
Old Winnsboro Cemetery, near
the business district. The first
headstone was erected in the
cemetery in 1868.
Others on the program to
discuss Winnsboro's history
At the close of the business The settlement began 150 years propriately enough) "Cross
meeting, refreshments were ago when two men decided that roads.” The names was changed
served by Mrs. Rosa Shaw and a crossroad here would be a to Winnsboro in 1955, when a
Mrs. Sara McIntosh, Quitman. good place to build a town. post office was established. The
An interesting program for They established a general name honored Mr Winn, one of
the Society and Commission merchandise store after buying the founders, while his--partner
Americans need information Gallup survey indicated that The librarian can tell you
more often than they need • less than half the public was how to address a letter to your
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Church. He has served as
institutions, and information
in revival
The Reverend Earl Duggins,
pastor of the First Baptist
Church in Winnsboro, will be
preaching in revival services at
Rock Hill Baptist Church.
Services will begin each
evening at 7:30 from Wednes-
day, May 6 through May 10.
“The public is cordially
invited to attend,” stated
pastor Arthur Thomas.
A joint meeting of the Wood award from the Texas State marker will be August 19,1981.
County Historical Commission Historical Commission for their the opening day of the 1981
and the Wood County Historial accomplishments during the Wood County Old Settlers
Society was held Monday even- preceding year. Reunion. The dedication pro-
ing. April 27, in the District Wayne Cole of Tyler was gram will be planned by the
Court Room in the county present for the joint Society - county historical commission,
courthouse. Quitman. Dr. Her Commission meeting April 27, Dewitt Dobbs reported that
man Benthul presided for the to discuss publishing a family plans are being made to
business meeting. * history book for Wood County, dedicate the Mt. Pisgah marker
The chairman reported that The project would be planned on the fourth Sunday in May.
he and Mrs. Benthul had re- as * sequel to the Wood County The marker will be erected at
presented the Wood County History published in 1976 by the Mt. Pisgah Church, loca-
Historical Commission at the the Wood County Commission, ted between Hainesville and
Texas Preservation Conference Further study will be made of Pine Mills.
in Austin, April 23-25, with the proposal, with a decision on
upwards of 500 other commis Cole’s offer to be made later.
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number of blue ribbons in the ciation Award design by Edith in the den. IN THE BOTTOM
Artistic and Horticulture divi--- - -------------
sions combined. AT RIGHT:
Mellie Glosup received the
Award of Horticultural Excel-
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The first power boat was
built in 1865 when Jean
Joseph Etienne Lenoir sailed
on a gasoline-powered boat
on the River Seine in Paris.
show; the Memorial Award Cook, a cactus exhibited by club
arrangement on the dining president LaNelle Hawkins, a
table, created by Clytie Doug- sweet pea specimen entered by
las in memory of dub mem- Gladys Peacock, and a Boston
hers Virginia Martin and fern belonging to Joyce Martin.
Oleta Reed for her having to right, they are a Croton
furnished her home for the grown and entered by Bess
Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Sarah Puckett, Ann Crump,
Phi was performed by Helen Stephenie Shaver, Ruth Ann
Haneline with Nancy Cathey, Brian, Alex Salmons, Peggy be used to pay for remodeling
Nancy Beall, Sherry Culp Fisher, Margret Godwin, Cathy the kitchen in the Parish Hall of
Freda Madsen, Linda Alien, Dean, and Evelyn Hooton. the church.
aware of the service. Senator, and can tell you how to subject that interests you.
Some questions can be an- register to vote, so you can be Remember, the next time
swered as quickly as the sure that the next Senator is you need information, call your
librarian can reach a convenient YOUR Senator. library. tration for first graders in the
volume on the ready-reference And telephone reference During 1980, says director Mineola Public School will be
shelf. service provides many quick Carol Carlisle, some 1,140 calls held at the Central Elementary
Although the librarian at the answers to questions you have were made to 569-2767 seeking School Cafeteria from 9:00 to 11
end of the phone line won't do on the job. information. That's the number a.m.
students' homework and can’t Addresses of companies, offi- of reference questions that
undertake a research project cial names of organizations and were answered by the Mineola
Awards, degrees presented at FFA banquet
The annual Mineola Chapter ner, treasurer; Ronny Jones Greenhand award; Terry Fen- Larry Wisdom, MHS speech
FFA Banquet was held Thurs reporter; and Greg Carr, ton received the Star Chapter and drama instructor, for the
day evening, April 23, in the sentinel. Farmer award; and Ronny help they had given to the local
Mineola Civic Center’s Mere- Eighteen Proficiency awards Jones was recognized as the Future Farmers. .
dith Hall. and 35 Certificates of Merit Star Agri-businessman for the Tonda Blalock, the Chapter
Performing the Opening Cer were presented by Chuck year. Rob Wagner was present Sweetheart, was awarded an
emony were Chapter officers - Littlefield, State FFA Vice ed the DeKalb Award, given official FFA Sweetheart jacket
Jenny Jarrard, president; Dar- President, to Mineola FFAers. annually to a senior based on And FFA advisors Leste
rel Bell, vice president; Bobby Among these, Michael Hamp leadership, scholastic achieve- Cole and Glen Dossett, in an
Madsen, secreUry; Rob Wag ton was presented the Star ment, work in FFA, and other unscheduled part of the pro
community activities. gram, were awarded a gift each .
The Greenhand Chapter from the Mineola FFAers in
"ohnsom"Ela"Negwton."ana arnonicDANCERS -Te a-*
Lucille Pickett. Sandy May Aerobic. Danee EedgnerSandyiNrshn
According to a spokesperson Team presented: m
for the historical groupsre fermanceSaturdey,May rd SmidherBwinieMexre,Ma
garding the April 27 meeting, the‘uitmanHigh Schooh le iCmpAna Patti HeU—
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t" art bthenprogfamewas for stud-f s the Nancy Wages,
both informative and enter- School of Acrobatics. Pictured ■arhsr.
taining." in the top row, left to right, are
Dr. C. A. Berry, President of to bold that executive poet.
Jarvis Christian College, has The Reverend Oxark Range
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"9 ■ __________ at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. for the Black Ministry of ths
' ' ----------- ---- At the commencement ex- Christian Church (Disciples of
eGordon Russell Wynne Sr, Treasurer of the National
to receive an Honorary Doctor Christian Missionary and the
of Laws degree, the recently National Convocation, and as a
retired attorney for Jarvis trustee of each organization.
Christian College. Now on the General Church
Griffin has served as a Staff, he serves on the Commie
teacher and administrator in sion on the Ministry of the
the Richardson schools for the Region of Indiana.
past 24 years. The honorary de- Wynne, a native of Wills
gree has been approved for Point, was graduated in 1921
him, according to President from Wills Point High School
Berry’s announcement, “in re- He attended the University of
cognition of the many lives he Texas and its Law School, re
has touched and helped to guide ceiving his law degree in 1927,
in exemplary ways through his the same year in which he was
years of work in the field of licensed to practice law in
education, for his service to his Texas. He has twice served on
church, and for his work with the Board of Directors of the
Jarvis Christian College and iU State Bar of Texas and was
alumni organization.” presented a 50-year certificate
Griffin holds a B. S. degree from the State Bar for continu-
from Jarvis, awarded in 1952, ous and meritorious service,
and a master's degree from Since boyhood he has been a
North Texas State University. member of the Russell United
During the summer of 1976, he Methodist Church, where for
served as interim president of the past 43 years he has been
Jarvis Christian College. For teacher for the Sunday School
seven years he served as presi- class named for him. He is a”
dent of the Jarvis Alumni As member of the church's Admin-
sociation; during those years, istrative Board and has served
the alumni group was reformed as its chairman for many years
and more than 10,000 former He was a charter member of
students and graduates were the board of Lakeview A—*m-
identified and located. bly, Palestine, and served on
Griffin's work in his local the board from the assembly
church, the Romine Avenue inception in 1953 until his re-
Christian Church of Dallas, has cent retirement
included 12 years' service as an Wynne served as the appeals
elder, four years as a trustee. agent for the United States
and several terms as Chairman government in its Selective
of Christian Education. He has Service System and received a
srved as treasurer of the 20-year pin in recognition of his
Texas Christian Missionary services. He has also been cited
Fellowship, as State Director of by the Boy Scouts of America
Christian Education for the and by the Future Farmers of
Christian Church (Disciples of America. He is a director of the
Christ) in the Southwest, and is First National Bank of Wills
currently serving a two-year Point. For many years he
term as moderator of the Chris served as counsel for Jarvis
tian Church in the Southwest, Christian College, resigning
the first black moderator and only recently because of a cur
only the second non clergyman tailment of his activities.
sion members from across the Virgil Shaw announced that T 1 . ,
state in attendance. the J. H. Jones Marker has I AcTes Af
Displayed at the April 27 been installed at the Governor
meeting in Quitman was the James Hogg Park in Quitman. 1 1 1
Distinguished Service Award On November 17, 1902, Jones ohurch Set
presented at the Austin session by his generous gift of bind
to Dr. Benthul on behalf of the made possible the present 1 1 1-
Wood County Commission, one James Hogg State Park and the 0AKe SAle
of 35 county organizations in Reunion grounds.
the state to receive the coveted Official dedication of the new • The Women of St. Dunstan’s,
the ladies auxiliary of the local
Episcopal church, will hold a
bake sale Saturday, says a
church spokeswoman.
The sale wite will be in front
of the Tot-to-Teen store on
West Broad Street, in down-
town Mineola. The sale wil
start at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9.
and will continue until all the
“merchandise” is sold.
According to Janie Watson of
the ladies' auxiliary, everything
to be offered in the bake sale
will be “made from scratch.”
Proceeds of the bake sale will
Conducting Team presented recognition of their dedication
three Honorary Chapter Farm- and-support.
er degrees. These went to Bobby Tucker, former Na-
David Simms of Cap Ranch tional FFA President from
Meat Market; Esther Brough Mineola, was the featured
ton, head of the English depart- speaker for the occasion.
and the annual sponsor, and The dinner was catered by
ment at Mineola High School Ernie's Barbecue of Greenville.
the home of Mrs. Mozelle mony.
Wisner. Xi Chi Epsilon members are
The ritual for the new Xi Chi Jacquelyn Sadler, Sue Clower,
was arranged by Jim Pickett land, and called the place (ap
and his mother, Lucille Pickett,
regarding early Winnsboro.
The early history of Winns Q A .1, TT*11
boro was related by Sue Hamm. IVOCK LIIII
ercises, to be held in the varsity Christ). A native of Mississippi
gymnasium of the E. W. Rand he was graduated from high
Health, Physical Education and school in Greenwood, Miss., and
Recreation Center, 102 mem- from Southern Christian In-
bers of the 1980-81 senior class stitute, Edwards, Miss. He
of the college will be awarded studied at Brite College of the
baccalaureate degrees. Bible, Texas Christian niver-
The three distinguished per- sity. Fort Worth, and has also
sons who are to receive hon studied at seminaries in Indiana
orary degrees are: and Ohio.
•James Oliver Griffin, due to He began his ministerial
receive an Honorary Doctor of career in Laneville, Texas, in
Humane Letters degree, who is 1952. After his ordination in
director of volunteer services 1954, he pastured churches in
for the Richardson Independ- Paris, Waco, Beaumont and San
ent School District; Antonio in Texas, and in Colum
•The Rev. Ozark Range Sr., bus, Ohio. He has served two
to receive the Honorary Doc- four-year terms on the Genera)
tor of Divinity degree, a mem- Board of the Christian Church
ber of the International Staff of For the 1978-80 term, he served
the Division of Homeland Min- as President of the National
istries of the Christian Church Convocation of the Christian
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Peacock, Dan. The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 6, 1981, newspaper, May 6, 1981; Mineola, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1547947/m1/4/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Mineola Memorial Library.