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First Freeze: 31° Wednesday Morning
Depot Focai Point For Railroad Day On Saturday
Santa Fe Exhibit Train, Hamburger Lunch, Remembrances Among Highlights
A certain mystic existed about the passenger
trains and the depot where it stopped on its trek
through small towns and large cities. But that
fascination was relegated to history as other
modes of transportation replaced trains as
"people carriers."
With the disappearance of passenger trains,
depots were abandoned. Most were either
moved from their original locations or razed.
Interest in the preservation of a vital link to its
history—and one of its oldest buildings—has
caused Tulia to make an effort to "save and
restore" its depot
Railroad Day this Saturday is being planned
for a dual purpose: to focus attention on the
depot restoration and help raise funds for that
purpose along with an opportunity to bring
history alive for one day.
Ellouise House, Nora McGavock and Lula
Marjorie Miller are co-chairs of the "Save and
Restore Tulia’s Depot" Committee which is
heading plans for Railroad Day. Also serving on
the committee are Ted Sprague, J. C. Mabry,
Boyd Vaughn, C. W. Reeves, Poppy Hulsey,
Voncille Simpson, Dick Shackelford, Henry
Gordon Hutson, Ollie Nichols, James and Patty
Sanders. 1900s" vintage, if possible.
Persons participating in Railroad Day arc Although a hamburger meal is planned in
encouraged to wear clothing from the "early Conner Park at noon, other activities from 10
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a.m. until 5 p.m. will be centered in and near the
Tulia Depot, 117 North Santa Fe. Open house is
planned at the depot.
'Old Fashioned' Photos
Taken At Railroad Day
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TULIA DEPOT IN 1920s—One of the most popular places in believed taken In the 1920s, was before Broadway Street was
town during its heyday was the Tulia Depot. This photo, paved with brick in 1927. Photo Courtesy of Marie Harris.
In conjunction with the event, Swisher
County Museum will be open Saturday the same
hours as Railroad Day. In addition, Tulia Wheat
Growers plans will hold a public viewing of its
new headquarters building from 10a.m.-2 p.m.,
although the structure is not ready for open
house.
EXHIBIT TRAIN DUE
The Chicago-based Santa Fe Progress "Ex-
hibit Car" will be situated immediately north of
the depot Saturday for public viewing. Included
in the car’s 12 displays arc a history of the
railroad from its start in Topeka, Kansas, in
1869; a history of locomotives used in the past
120 years; and a shadowbox of transparencies
illustrating the various job skills practiced by
the company's 16,000 employees.
A collection of antique timepieces is one of
the most valuable exhibits in the car. America's
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VOL.. 82, NO. 41
TWO SECTIONS
THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1990
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GOLD STAR 4-HERS—Jacob Thompson, Holly
roster and Jim Bob Mote (left to right) were re-
vealed Saturday night during the annual Swisher
County 4-H Achievement Banquet as Gold Star 4-
Hers for 1990. This Is the highest award available
at the county level. Please turn to Page Seven for
article and additional photos.
United Way Goal: $20,430
Call it a 10-in-onc.
Ten entities benefit from each gift
made to the Tulia United Way cam-
paign, according to Danny Johnson, the
chairman.
The drive, which was launched
Wednesday, has a $20,430 goal.
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Drug Abuse Series Starts
"The Big Lie" is the National Insti-
tuteof Drug Abuse's interpretation of
the promises of street drugs.
The Herald last week initiated a
drug abuse series at the request/sug-
gestion of local persons. Material for
this series, which appears on the edi-
torial page, was prepared by the
NIDA and the Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
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Ag Signs Favorable For Boost
Deposits In County Banks Increase
PAINT THAT DEPOT, MOM
With the hospital and courthouse
gone, Janice Rector Eubank was "afraid
they would tear down everything." This
prompted the Tulia native to "make a
picture" of the Tulia Depot and ask her
mother, Jessie Rector, to make a draw-
ing from it.
Jessie painted that picture at her
daughter's insistence, completed a sec-
ond one and has now teamed with Kath-
erine Stephens on a handsome art piece
which has been contributed to help the
depot restoration project
Although the depot remains intact
and, in fact, is receiving a facelift we're
glad that Janice encouraged her mother
to make a painting of the facility.. .more
than once.
The painting on which Jessie and
Katherine joined forces is really good.
Continued on Page Two
Football Contest Winners:
1. Annette Hoettlng, 2. Ber-
tie Walters, 3. Billy Altman
"I think we re going to have the best crop we've had in years,
across the board," predicts Luther Robinson, president of First
National Bank in Tulia. Fellow county bankers generally
share his optimism.
At least that optimism prevails for the short-term, although
ag cuts made in the proposed budget compromise are causing
some long-term concerns.
"What's going on in Congress leaves a lot of things up in the
air," observes another banker.
Deposits in the four Swisher banks were up at the end of the
third quarter, compared with the same date a year earlier,
despite an extremely weak 1989 crop year.
Part of this gain, undoubtedly, is due to what a local farmer-
stockman regards as "about as good a year as cattlemen could
ask for."
"Cattle prices have stayed firm," says Robert Wilson, presi-
dent of First State Bank in Tulia.
"This has been an excellent cattle feeding year," echoes
Boyd Hodges of First State Bank in Happy.
With many cattlemen expecting increased prices in the near
future, with current crop prospects and with recent moisture,
the ingredients appear to be in place for economic improve-
ment
"Things look a lot better than they did a year ago," one
person remarked.
John C. Murray, president of Kress National Bank, agrees
"it looks pretty good," but he is anxious for harvest. Murray is
hoping for "the weather to hold and let us get on with harvest."
DEPOSITS ECLIPSE $100,000
The traditional Sept. 30 call report placed deposits in the
four banks at $102,764,285, which was a $4,991,223 increase
over the $97,773,062 reported on the same date in 1989.
Two unusual situations figure into the picture.
The Happy bank, which recently opened a branch in Can-
yon, reported increased deposits of almost $7 million.
A deposit in the amount of $3.9 million, earmarked for
construction, reflected in the First National Bank deposits last
September but was drawn out four months later.
Accumulative loans in the four banks stood at $50,910,458
at the conclusion of the third quarter. This is $5,374,150
greater than the $45,536,308 twelve months earlier.
SO FAR, SO GOOD
"So far this year, things have looked very good," Wilson
said. The rain was "a real plus for our area. From what our
customers arc telling us, a lot of their wheat is up and they arc
feeling optimistic."
Wilson also alluded to the "good cotton crop and good com
harvest."
Figures released by the president reflect increases in assets,
loans, deposits and primary capital at First State Bank when
comparing this Sept 30 figures with those on the same date in
'89.
These figures (1990 numbers, 1989 numbers and percent of
increase): assets, $24,650,532.59, $23,232,054.28, (up
$1,221,728.71), +6.10 percent loans, $17,833,350.62,
Continued from Page Three
Lynda Fogerson Chosen HE Agent
LYNDA FOGERSON
New Extension Agent
Lynda Elliott Fogerson, who has
served 12 years as an Extension agept in
Briscoe County, was tabbed Monday by
the commissioners court as Extension
agent-home economics in this county.
She plans to assume her new responsi-
bilities on Nov. 16.
"I think it will probably present a lot
of challenges because Swisher County
provides many resources and I under-
stand this county has a history of strong
programs. This is a larger county which
will offer me an opportunity to serve as
a trainer agent," Mrs. Fogerson told The
Herald.
While looking forward to her Swisher
County position, the Extension agent
admitted that she will miss working with
many good friends in Briscoe County.
She was chosen as assistant county
Extension agent-home economics in
Briscoe County in September 1978.
After serving in that position for two
years, she was elevated to Briscoe home
economics agent and program leader in
September 1980 and has served in that
capacity since.
Her professional awards have been
the Public Affairs Award in 1989 and
the Communication Award for Pack-
aged Program in 1988, both from the
Texas Associaton of Extension Home
Economists.
Mrs. Fogerson is the secretary-elect
of the District Association of TAEHE.
She has held district, state and national
membership in the professional organi-
zation since 1978.
Continued on Page Two
Actually, the first contribution was
received before the campaign opened: a
$250 check from Encrgas.
The ten entities have been accepted
for inclusion into the United Way cam-
paign include: Tulia Day Nursery,Tulia
Satellite Center, Girl Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Swisher County Senior Citizens
for Meals on Wheels, Driskill Halfway
House, American Red Cross, Texas
Community Action Corporation (most
funds to Panhandle Transit), Salvation
Army and Hale County Crisis Center
(which also serves Tulia). The latter is
being included in the local United Way
for the first time.
Approximately 1,800 appeal letters
to families and individuals were placed
in the Post Office on Tuesday afternoon.
These persons arc encouraged to make
contributions by cither mailing them to
P.O. Box 94, Tulia, or bringing them to
the Chamber of Commerce office in
Swisher Memorial Building.
"If only half the people who receive
letters responded with $10 contribu-
tions, that would total $9,(XX) or almost
half our goal," Johnson says.
Anyone who does not receive a letter,
"for whatever reason," is asked to re-
spond by mailing or taking a contribu-
tion to the Chamber of Commerce build-
ing.
BUSINESS CONTACTS
CofC directors and leaders of organi-
zations which will share proceeds arc to
make personal contacts with businesses
between Oct. 10 and 31. The kickoff was
Monday night during the regular
monthly CofC meeting.
This year, benefactors arc being in-
vited to assist the Chamber of Com-
merce, which has conducted the cam-
paign for several years. Volunteers rep-
resenting Tulia Day Nursery and
Driskill Halfway House attended the
Monday night session and were paired
with CofC directors. Each of the 10
teams will make 12 business contacts.
Otis Harman, a member of the Day
Nursery board, has accepted an invita-
tion to head a comm ittce to contact some
individuals personally. Hiscommittcc is
to be comprised of at least one represen-
tative from each of the entities which
Continued on Page Two
'Littlefield Is As
Good As Anybody
We Have Played'
2-3A Race Opens Friday
The Hornets have finally cleared the
"murder’s row" non-conference seg-
ment of their football campaign. Now
they find that the 2-3A competition is
just as awesome.
"They're as good as anybody we’ve
played," coach Dan Pair says without
hcstitaiion about Littlefield's Wildcats,
against whom his Hornets open district
warfare this Friday night. Kickoff is
scheduled for 7:30—30 minutes earlier
than non-conference games—on
Younger Field in Tulia.
"It looks to be another exciting foot-
ball game," adds Pair, who will be lead-
ing the team into 2-3 A action for the first
time. "We're looking forward to taking
on one of the best for starters."
The Wildcats bring a 3-2 record to
Tulia, while the Hornets enter their
Continued on Page Three
INITIAL CHECK—Wayne Wllbourn (left), local manager for Energas,
presents the first check of the 1990 Tulia United Way fund drive to
Danny Johnson, campaign chairman. The Energas check was In the
amount of $250. —Staff photo
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Reynolds, Jim. The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 11, 1990, newspaper, October 11, 1990; Tulia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth507413/m1/1/: accessed July 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Swisher County Library.