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THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
THURSDAY, MARCH 25,1999
JOHN WILL NICHOLS and world famous clarinetest Pete Fountain. Fountain uses the same French
make clarinet that Nichols played while he was in high school—Selmar. —Courtesy photo
John Will Visits New Orleans
EDDIE WILLIAMS and JOHN WILL NICHOLS, filth generation manager of Andoines Restaurant.
John Will Nichols flew to New
Orleans and stayed at his favorite
hotel. The Fairmont. The Fairmont
Hotel is the "Grand Dame" of a city
renowned for its gracious hospitality
and amiable charm. Since the hotel's
opening in 1893, the world's most
discriminating clientele has enjoyed
the amenities and thoughtful auen-
uons provided by the staff. It is lo-
cated in the financial district, adja-
cent to the Vieux Carre, the French
Quarter, stands or.e of the Crescent
City's most magnificent landmarks.
It is near the historical Garden Dis-
trict, and the New Orleans Ri verwalk.
John Will enjoyed his visit to
New Orleans Museum of Art. It was
a sign of spring that the halls and
galleries were filled with beautiful
floral arrangements and birdhouses
that were simple architectural won-
ders. The Tennessee Williams Liter-
ary Festival at the Le Petit Theatre
included lectures exhibits, dramatic
readings, classes and celebrity inter-
views. This event brought together
Southern and International experts
for four days. It was interesting and
entertaining,to say--nothing of being
very educational to John Will.
This was the first time John Will
had attended a concert by the Loui-
siana Philharmonic Orchestra. He
could not pronounce or spell the
conductor’s name, but the program
consisted mostly of Hayden and
Beethoven.
The highwater mark of the trip
was ailendinga concert by Pete Foun-
tain and his Swinging Dixie Band.
Pete Fountain, his clarinet, his band,
have the reputation of being the hot-
test jazz club in the town. His club is
located on the third floor of The New
Orleans Hilton Hotel. The picture
below is Pete Fountain and John Will
taken in his dressing room after the
concert. It was a sellout crown of
500. John Will ran through his head
twice a week at S19 per head would
rakcinS988.000peryear.John Will
asked Pete Fountain about his clari-
net.
It was a French made Selmcr
which was the same John Will played
in high school and college. The
concert lasted 75 minutes. The real
fun part of the trip was participating
in the annual SL Patrick’s Day cel-
ebration in the streets of the city. It
looked almost like a green Mardi
Gras without all of the floats. There
was a lot of music and dancing in the
streets. John Will said, "I think I was
the only one that didn't have any-
thing green on." The celebration went
on all night long. John Will retired at
his usual bedtime. Retired New Or-
leans cop, Peter A.Hand, was named
Irishman of the Year by the Louisi-
ana chapter of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
There are ten or more restau-
rants in New Orleans that are 100
years old oc older. John Will has
eaten at ten of them. The first meal
was the best at Antoine's Restaurant.
It was established in 1840 by Antoine
Alciatore. The executive chef,
Benard Randy Guste, is a direct de-
scendant of the founder. You can
almost taste the flavor of old New
Orleans in Antoine's, where the
French (Creole menu has changed
very little since the doors opened in
1840. The fifth generation manager
was Eddie Williams. Below is a pic-
ture taken of Eddie Williams and
John Will in the restaurant. John Will
started with Huitres Bienville (oys-
ter baked on the half-shell). This
appetizer was invented in the kitchen
of this restaurant. Next came Gumbo
Creole. The main course was Bouil-
labaisse a la Louisane (a classical
mediterranean seafood dish served
Louisiana style). This was served
with Cafe Brulot Diabolique (hot
orange pekoe tea flamed at John
Will’s table with brandy.) The des-
sert was Omelette Alaska Antione (a
flaming Baked Alaska). The food
was excellent, and the service was
very good. The restaurant was full to
capacity, and there was a long line
out front.
John Will dined at Galatoirc's
Restaurant next. It was founded in
1880 by Jean Galatorie. The food
and service were good. The Court of
TwolSisicrs was a jazz experience.
John Will had lunch out in the court
next to the jazz band. It seemed like
the food in New Orleans, and the
service, just kept getting better.
Commander's Palace Restaurant was
a delight. John Will had a seven
course Tasting Menu that was the
one, he thinks, that put on the extra
pounds. Very good. John Will wound
up with a trip to Ruth's Christ Steak
House. It was a mouth watering siz-
zling steak. . .The best yet. . .in
steaks.
John Will said, "New Orleans is
a new experience each time. I have
been here five or six times."
Thehistory oftheFairmontHotel
in New Orleans is significant Arthur
Hailey's best selling novel. Hotel,
drew its inspiration from The
Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans. The
Fairmont Hotel celebrates its 105th
year of hospitality. John Will asked
to meet the Hotel Manager, Michael
K.Pendagast, but he was not avail-
able.
GRAB THE LINE
Call our
lifeline.
It’s toll-free.
THE VOICE OF HOPE fUNk*
1-800-572-1717
KILLING A BUSINESS IN 3 EASY STEPS
1. Don't Advertise!
Pretend everybody knows what you have to offer
2. Don’t Advertise!
Convince yourself that you've been in business so long
customers will automatically come to you.
3. Don't Advertise!
Tell yourself it costs too much to advertise and that you
don’t get enough out of it.
Don’t let your business die.
Advertise and reap its benefits.
Call (806) 995-3535 to advertise in The Tulia Herald-
HAPPY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 216
HAPPY, TEXAS 79042
NON-EMERGENCY 806-558-2121
The Happy Volunteer Fire Department would like to w V***1^*"
extend a big "Thank You” to the individuals and
businesses listed here for the prizes donated as
well as to all the people who bought tickets .at,The,,,....
Happy D^ys ra^e. a very- successful I rfcnnv/
raiser toward tipgradingthe grass-fire truck and a y ,m\
new medical rescue vehicle.
Over $5,000 was raised during this event! trj
WAL-MART - CANYON — 2 Bicycles
DACO FIRE EQUIPMENT — 2- 21/2 lb. Fire Extinguisher
PAYLESS CASHWAYS — Carbon Monoxide Tester and a 20 lb. Fire Extinguisher
BUILDERS SQUARE — Carlson Monoxide Tester
LOWE'S BUILDING SUPPLY — Carbon Monoxide Tester
PLAINS NATIONAL BANK — $50 Savings Bond
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CLAUDE-TUUA — $50 Savings Bond
FIRST STATE BANK-HAPPY-CANYON — 2 - $50 Savings Bond
HALE COUNTY STATE BANK — $50 Savings Bond
SWISHER COUNTY FEEDYARD — Half a Beef
WRANGLER FEEDYARD —100 lbs. Hamburger Meat
BROOKS FUNERAL Dl RECTO R-HAPPY-C AN YON — Monetary Donations
NORWEST BANK TEXAS, NA — Monetary Donations
Tulia FUMC Plans
Holy Week Services
The First United Methodist Church
of Tulia has scheduled services for
the week prior to Easter Sunday,
Holy Week.
BcginningSunday, March 28, there
will be a brunch at 9 a.m„ an Easter
Cantata at 10 a.m., and an evening
worship service at 6 pm.
At noon on Monday, March 29,
Brother Charles Davenport will lead
a service and salads, sandwiches,
and soup will be provided.
On Tuesday, March 30, Brother
Steven Peterson will lead the service
and a noon meal will be provided.
At noon on Wednesday, March 31,
a service will be led by the Rev.
James Will bom, with a noon lunch
being provided. Thercgular Wednes-
day evening schedule is canceled.
On Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m., an
evening worship service will be given
with Holy Communion.
On Easter morning, April 4, early
worship is at 8:30 a.m., Sunday
School is at 9:45 a.m., and the tradi-
tional worship service at 11 a.m.
There will be no evening services.
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THANK YOU!
The Nazareth Buyers' Club would like to thank the following Individuals and businesses who generously donated to us during
the 1999 Castro County Junior Livestock Show. Your support Is appreciated by all Involved with the annual show.
Your generosity helped make this show a success again this year!
Kelly Adams
AgriFarm Industries, LLC
Agri-Plex Transport
Allstate Insurance/Betty Jones
Alvin's Cleaners
Tempie Angel ey
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Annen
Bob & Kylene Anthony
B&R Supermarket
Baker Electric
Brad Barnes
Big N Fertilizer
Mr. & Mrs. Herman Birkenfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Birkenfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Birkenfeld
BJM Sales & Service
Bob Colson Agency
Bobcat Barber Shop
Bobcat Car Wash
David Bownds
Mr. & Mrs. Cyril Brockman
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Brockman
Brown's Power & Equipment
Bryant's Sales & Service
Cargill Grain Division
Castro County Pump Co.
Castro County News
Castro Co-op Gin
Castro County Farm Bureau
Castro County Hospital District
City of Nazareth
Coleman Pharmacy
Consumers Fuel Co-op
David Schulte
Deaf Smith REC
DeBruce Grain
Del Cam i no
Dimmitt Thriftway & Dimmftt Market
Higginbotham-Bartlett Co.
Hochheim Insurance Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Hochstein
Mr. & Mrs. Junior Hochstein
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hochstein
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hoelting
H. Truitt Holton
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Huseman
Katherine Huseman
Lonny Huseman
Huseman Berk & Poland
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Huseman
John hrey
J.C. Pohtmeier Seed
Jim's Body Worics
JOE Cattle
Mr. & Mrs. N. Dean Johnson
K-Bob's Steak House
Kem Supply
Kem Plumbing & Electric
Dennis Kem
Krttrell Electronics
Mr. & Mrs. Alphonse Kleman
Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne Kleman
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Kleman
Mr. & Mrs. Cart Dean Kleman
Lakeview Gin
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lange
Lockhart Pharmacy
Lucky Leaf Farms
Marty Martin
Marie Norman
Mid Plains Rural Telephone Co op
Don’s Wrecker Service
E.M. Jones Ditching Service
Energas
Natural Milling/Brian Ramaekers
Kirk Farris
Faust Feeds
First Texas Federal Land Bank
Trent Finck
First United Bank
First National Bank of Tulia
First Bank of Muleshoe
Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral
Home
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Gerber
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gerber
Gerber Welding
Germania Insurance/Luke
Acker
Gilbreath Brothers
Goodpasture
Great Western Distributors
Harris Lumber Co.
Vic Hart
Hart of the Plains Pump Co.
Tulia Livestock Auction
West Texas Gas
West Wind Financial
West Texas Cat
Westway Trading Corp.
Mr. & Mrs^Tommy Wethington
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilhelm Custom Farming
Mr. & Mrs. James Wilhelm
Robert Wilhite
Wilkerson Ford
Williams Furniture
Tommy Williams
Young & Ellis
Hereford Credit Union
Hereford By-Products
Hi-Pfains Oil Co.
Hi-Pro Feeds
Nazareth Knights of Columbus
Nazareth Feed & Supply
Nazareth Feed & Supply/Hi-Pro
North Plains Compress
Oasis Package Store
Mr. & Mrs. David Olvera
Panhandle Ag Services
Panhandle Building Services
Paxton Tire & Service
Monty Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Pohlmeier
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Pohlmeier
Pro-Ag Inc.
Production Credit Association
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ramaekers
Rex & Vera Ramaekers
Henry & Linda Ramaekers
Roger’s Repair
Roll-A-Cone
Malcom Sageser
Schaeffer, Sutton, Schaeffer &
Myatt
Martha Schulte
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schulte
Schwan's Sales/Doug Meredith
Seed Resource
Shear Pazzazz
Blrdwell Insurance Agency
Sunrise Farms
Swisher Meat Co.
Swisher County Cattle
Swisher Electric Cooperative
Tepee Trailer Sales
Terra International
Texas Equipment Co.
Tola and Teens
Town and Country Insurance
Tulia Trading Post
Tulia Supply
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