Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Page: 2 of 16
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“Rains Counts Leader Tuesday, November 17,199a
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FLU SHOTS SPONSORED BY RAINS CO.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Thurs., Nov. 19, 12:00noon - 2:00p.m..
Chamber Office in Emory
MEET THE WILDCATS NIGHT
Thursday, Nov. 19. 7:00p.m.
Rains High Scluwl Gym
FRIENDS OF THE RAINS COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday, November 24. 7:45 p.m..
Meadows Room of the Lib ran
GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Tuesday November 24. 7:00 p.m.. Meadows Room of the
Public Library
THANKSGIVING MEALS
Friday, November 20. II a.m. until 2 p.m. Rose Com-
munity Center sponsored by the Rains Garden Club
Sunday, November 22. Soon until 2:50p.m.. Lme Oak
Elementary Cafeteria, sponsored by the Lme Oiik High
School Student Council.
CONFEDERACY GRAVE MARKER
CEREMONY
Saturday. Nov. 21. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Rains County
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
AARP
1 s! Thursday. 6 30 p m Meadows
Room al Rams Co Library
BOY SCOUTS
Every Tuesday night 7pm till 8 30
p m . Emory United Methodist Church
EAGLE FEST COMMITTEE
4th Thursday 7pm Emory City Hall
EMORY LIONS CLUB
1st & 3rd Tuesday 12 00 noon. Rose
Community Center
SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL OF
RAINS COUNTY
2nd Tuesday. 1 30 p m Green Acres
Nursing Home
LAKE TAWAKONI LIONS CLUB
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6 30 p m Lions
J. P McNatt Community Center
MARS HILL MASONIC LODGE *1440
4th Thursday. 7 30 p m at Lodge on
Hwy.69
POINT LADIES CIVIC CLUB
1st Thursday 6 30 p m . Point
Community Center
RAINS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
3rd Monday. 7 00 p m Heritage Park
Hwy 276
RAINS COUNTY CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP
2nd Thursday, 7 p.m Meadows
Room, Rains Co. Library
RAINS GARDEN CLUB
2nd Monday. 6:30 p m , Rose
Community Center
RAINS 4-H CLUB
4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m . Rams
Fairgrounds Exhibit Building
RAINS PRESCHOOL
Every Tuesday, 8 30-11 30 a m .
Emory Baptist Church
RAINS COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS
The board meets the second Tuesday
at 2 00 p m at Emory Baptis Church
The center is openlrom 1 to 4 p m on
Mondays and Thursdays
RAINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY
4th Thursday 7 00 p m Rains County
Public Library
RAINS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
6 AL-ANON
Each Tuesday and Saturday night on
east side ol square at 8 p.m
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Point Chapter 1S93 7 p.m Thurs ,
Flats Community Center
Emory Chapter 1244
7 p.m Tues , Rose Community Center
Lone Oak Chapter 1410 - 6 30 p m
Mon , L. O Meth Church annex
Tawakonl Area Civic Club - 3rd
Monday, 1 p.m., EastTawakom Civic
Center 447-2483
WOMEN S SERVICE CLUB
2nd Monday, 9:00 a.m,. Rose
Community Center
WOMEN IN NEED, INC.
(A Battered Women's Shelter) A
representative is at the Rains County
Courthouse on Wednesdays Call
(903) 455-4612 or (903) 454-HELP -
collect calls accepted
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
EASTTAWAKONI CITY COUNCIL
3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 30 p.m..
East Tawakom City Hall
EMORY CITY COUNCIL
3rdTuesday ol each month, 7:00 p.m.,
Emory City Hall
POINT CITY COUNCIL
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00
p m . Point City Hall
RAINS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month,
10 00 a m at the Courthouse
RAINS COUNTY
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
1 st & 3rd Tuesday 8 30-4 30
Commissioners' Courtroom
RAINS ISD SCHOOL BOARD
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 00
p m . Rains ISD Board Room
RAINS COUNTY
TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2nd Thursday of each month. 6 30
p m , Rams Tax Office
RAINS COUNTY
ECONOMIC GROWTH, INC.
Committee meeting 1st Tuesday, 6:15
p.m., Heritage Center Directors’
Meeting 1 st Tuesday, 7 00 p m
Heritage Center
RAINS COUNTY
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3rd Thursday, 7 00 a m ,
In the Garden Tea Room
MEMBER 1998
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
THE OLDEST BUSINESS IN RAINS COUNTY
Bains County Leader
Established June 10, 1887
(Publication Number USPS 454-560)
Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to
RAINS COUNTY LEADER
P.O. Box 127, Emory, TX 75440
Telephone: 903/473-2653 • FAX: 903/473-0050
EDITON N PUBLISHER
Earl Hill, Jr,
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jaxie Morgan
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Carolyn Hill
OFFICE MANAGER
Nancy Fenter
ADVERTISING
Darlene Kneberg
ROUTE SALES
James Liles
SPECIAL FEATURES
Betty Adair
PRODUCTION
Sue Davis
Ruby Young
Published every Tuesday except the last Tuesday in December
Entered at the Post Office in Emory. Texas, as a Periodical
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Inside Rains County, 1 year, $12.00: Out of County, 1
year, $18 00: Out ol State. 1 year, $20.00 Rains County Senior Citizens age 60
and over win receive $1 00 discount Prices effective January 1, 1995
FORMER EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS OF THE RAINS COUNTY LEADER:
H W Martin - 1887
Sam Fitzgerald - Before 1900
W O. Hebisen - Before 1900
A. S Hornbeck - Before 1900
J.H Bradford -1901-1905
TomW Hill -1905-1937
Earl Hill. Sr. -1937-1960
Kathleen Hill Becknell -1962-1995
Help provide Christmas I
for the less fortunate 1
Christmas Wish List is a program
to provide items of necessity to
adults who cannot provide for
themselves. Items such as coats,
socks, shoes, stocking caps, gloves,
blankets, etc.
If you have an adult in mind who
would need any such items to get
through the winter, you can reach
me at 765-3904 or you could pro-
vide the items yourself. Fire wood
will also be provided at no cost to
those whose only source of heat is a
fireplace or wood burning stove and
can't afford to purchase wood.
The way the program is set up, is
a list of requested items for each
adult will be published in the
Leader each week until Christmas.
The community will donate the
items requested, and I will deliver
them to the adult by Christmas.
Many of us are fortunate enough
to have a comfortable, warm home
when the nights are unforgivingly
cold, others are not as lucky. Let us
all help make this a brighter and
warmer Christmas for all!
Kimberly Watkins
The Rains County Leader welcomes letters to the editor on subjects of interest to
its readers. Letters should be no longer than 28 to 30 typewritten lines (350 to 400
words). Longer contributions will result in your letter not being published. All let-
ters must bear the original signature and a printed name, address and phone num-
ber. Contributions are limited to one letier per household per month with at least
two weeks between each letter. We will not knowingly publish letters that, in our
opinion, libel, slander or threaten. We reserve the right to refuse to publish any let-
ter. Letters to the editor are the views and opinions of the writer and do not reflect
the editorial position of the editor or staff of the Rains County Leader.
County/school unite
continued from page l
control ordinance since 1984 and
the main concern for the county is
rabies control. They spoke to the
court about an animal shelter they
toured in Winnshoro, which they
believed would be a model facility
to strive for.
Commissioners tabled any action
until an estimate on the cost of
building a shelter can he presented
to the court The court also empow-
ered the Stouts, who are licensed to
handle any animal emergency call
which occurs in the county. Care
and handling expenses of any dog
picked up in an emergency will he
passed on to the dog's owner. When
asked by Mayor Hannan regarding
people who feed stray dogs and yet
claim they are not the owners, Stout
was quick to point out that "the
Texas Department of Health says if
you feed it once it’s yours."
Commissioners voted to exempt
two roads from their recently
passed new road policy. Both roads
- located in Precinct I - meet the
"already under development" re-
quirement. The roads exempt are
Hickory Ridge, a development of
Robert Sisk, on CR 1151 and on
FM 2324 a Shipp-HixXen addition.
In other action the court:
• Tabled discussion of improving
outside lighnng around the court-
house until work on the foundation
of the courthouse - set to begin
within the next two months - is
completed.
• Adopted a proclamation naming
November as Fair Housing Month
• Voted to change the policy
regarding holiday pay for county
employees.
• Adopted a resolution in support
of Friends of the Rains County
Public Library.
• Adopted a Safety and Health
Policy for Rains County.
• Voted to restore limited mainte-
nance on county road 1490 in
Precinct I if gates are removed and
rock is furnished by J.P Couch.
• Approved bonds for Daymond
Weatherford, reserve deputy; and
Mike Enckhausen, deputy sheriff.
• Approved the minutes of previ-
ous meetings, the county treasurer’s
monthly report and warrants autho-
rizing payment of accounts with
Commissioner McEnturff abstain-
ing on warrants 1249 and 1234 to
A&R Restoration due to a conflict
of interest.
Chamber working on
plans for Eagle Fest
Plans for the January 22 and 23
Eagle Fest ’99 are underway. The
Rains County Chamber of Com-
merce has assumed sponsorship of
the Eagle Fest and extends an invi-
tation to anyone who would like to
become involved in the yearly
Eagle Fest or the growth of Rains
Countv to contact the chamber
Office at 473-3913 or 1-800-561-
1182.
Over the past three years the
Eagle Fest has been progressively
more successful. It has brought
thousands of visitors from all over
the United States, and as far away
as Australia, to Rains County.
The Chamber has volunteers who
man the office from 9 a.m. until
noon and from I p.m. until 4 p.m.
If you can’t volunteer an hour or
two of your tune, drop by and see
what is planned for Eagle Fest ’99.
Chamber officials want to hear
from you, even if you have nothing
more to say than an encouraging
word to those who give of their time
and money to make Rains County a
better place to live.
Grave marker
ceremony honors
memory of Pvt.
Andrew C. Taylor
The United Daughters of the
Confederacy will conduct a grave
marker dedication honoring the
memory and life of Pvt. Andrew
Carroll Taylor. Co. C-21 Arkansas
Infantry, Confederate States Army.
The dedication is scheduled for 2
p.m , Saiurday. November 21. 1998.
at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in
Rains County.
Pvt Carroll was the grandfather
ot Lenah B Taylor Northern. Bertie
Taylor Melville and Lee Wilburn
Taylor, and the great-grandfather of
Joe Ann Mclver, Mary Beth Six iter.
John D Northcutt Jr. Bill D North-
ern, Linda Giovaccihim. Janice
Meade. Cyndi Manguni. Phillip
Wayne Taylor and David Lee
Taylor.
Linda Sianscll of ihe Capt Mil-
ton Stanhope Austin (Rockwall)
Chapter No. 2606 of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy
(UDC) w ill present the ritual for the
grave marker dedication Lloyd Ep-
person of the Lee-BourlauJ Camp
No. 1848 of Gainesville Sons of
Confederate Veterans (SCV) will
command the Honor Guard and the
Color Guard and provide escorts for
the ladies placing wreaths United
Daughters of the Confederacy and
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
arc traveling from various parts of
Texas and Oklahoma to place
wreaths during the ceremony Jack
Johnson and Robert Lixincx. both
members of Gen W L. Cahcll
Camp No. 1313. SCV. Dallas, will
read Two Soldiers. A poem com-
posed b> Jackie Balt/, of UDC
chapter 2606. will he recited, and
Owen Jones will play Taps Joe Ann
Mclver will tell the story oT Andrew
Carroll Taylor Julia Gayle Sansmg
will place roses on the grave in
accordance with the LUX' riiual
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The two homes in the Point area
that are listed on this year’s Rains
County Historical Society’s Christ-
mas tour of homos are the Mont-
gomery-Kerr House and the Rabb-
Stark Home. Caywood Mont-
gomery built his prairie-style home
around the turn of the century, trav-
eling all the way to Jefferson,
Texas, by wagon to bring hack sup-
plies. The home remained in the
Montgomery family until 1990,
when Phillip Kerr purchased it.
Alexander Joel Rabb built his home
in the early 1920s. The home was
purchased by Vernon and June
Stark in 1986.
The two places to visit in the
Emory area during the Christmas
tour of homes arc the Emory United
Methodist Church and The Tin
House. The Emory United Metho-
dist Church built their present
house of worship in 1945. On the
stained glass windows are inscribed
the names of some of the founders
and sustainers of the church. The
Fin House was built around 1948
and was constructed by Willie
Rouse for Ted and Rae Bowen. The
home was purchased by Mr. and
Mrs Howard Smith in 1971.
Tickets may he purchased begin-
ning this week at the Emory City
Hall, the Rains County Area Cham-
ber of Commerce, or the Rains
County Economic Growth. Tickets
may also be purchased from mem-
bers of the Rains County Historical
S<x:iety Tickets are $5.00 per per-
son and benefit the Rains County
Historical Society. Mark you calen-
dar for Sunday, December 6, from
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Dear Editor,
1 want to thank all who were
involved in the Veterans’ Day pro-
gram last Wednesday. It was very
impressive and needs to be a part of
every Veterans' Day. It was really
great to see the youth of our county
there. So many of them now have
no idea what sacrifices were made
for their freedom.
I was very proud of my husband
that day. Even though he never
served overseas, he was ready if the
orders had come. He was in the
Army during the Vietnam war, and
we wondered every day if it was
going to be his turn. Evidently
Uncle Sam thought he was where
he needed :o be He received his
honorable discharge in 1965.
Thanks again for reminding us
how blessed we are to be
Americans.
Mrs. Marvin Hartog
box 176
Point, Texas
DEAR EDITOR
Citizens of Rains County,
I would like to take this opportu-
nity to thank all wh > participated in
the Veterans Day ceremonies of
November 11, 1991 at the Rains
High School gymnasium. I was
proud of my school the student
body, the band and choir. Band
director Mr. Mark Bea ty and assis-
tant band director Mr. i lichael Cox
should be pleased with t is band and
choir performance. Fol tball, bas-
ketball and track season: come and
go, but the band is for all seasons.
Music lasts a lifetime, whereas
most sport participation fades with
time. Personally, I hope the band
will double in size over the next few
years and become a more integral
part of county and civic activities. I
particularly want to acknowledge
high school students Shantil Elli-
son, Stevie Stigall, John Ratliff,
Charlie Holt and L.N. White for
their participation. You were an
essential part of the ceremony.
No program can be successful
without leadership. I acknowledge
the Master of Ceremonies and Su-
perintendent of Schools Mr. David
Seago and High School Principal
Mr. Terry Smith and their staffs
whose support made the program
possible. I would be remiss if I did-
n’t recognize our veterans, Mr Bill
Adams, candle-lighting veterans,
the honor guard; especially Sandy
Jeffery’s Girl Scouts of Troop 2834
and Clay Harvey’s Boy Scouts of
Troop 393. One of the highlights of
the ceremony was Mrs. Debbie
Ricketts highly charged rendition of
I'm Proud to be an American by
Lee Greenwood. The Rains County
Leader prepared the activities pro-
gram. Financial support was pro-
vided by the city council, local
banks and True Value. Thanks for a
job well done.
We were honored to have a large
number of county and city leaders
and out-of-county guests including
Judge Robert Newsom, Judge Rich-
ard Beacom, State Representative
Mr. Mark Homer, Mr. Jerry Mam-
ord representing Slate Senator
David Cain and our own U S. Con-
gressman Mr Ralph Hall in the cer-
emony.
In closing, I would like the public
to know (hat the program was unre-
hearsed. and the ceremony went off
like clock work, a real credit to the
participants. Again, Thanks to all
for an outstanding job well done..
ATTN VETERANS: Two Rains
County veterans, Jay Abercrombie
and J.O. Sisk, US Navy, were in
Tokyo Bay when Japanese forces
signed surrender documents on
board the battleship USS Missouri.
Leo Garrett. US Army, with seven
battle stars, walked across Europe
in WWII. serving in North Africa.
Italy, France (Normandy), Belgium
(Battle of the Bulge) and Germany.
Rains County has many veterans
who need to be recognized for past
service and exploits. Please give me
a call and let me know who >■’><
are... We need to recognize you.
Bob Sisk, Program Chairman,
tel: 473-2272
P.O. Box 193
Emory, TX 75440
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Take most people, they’re crazy
about cars They worry if they get a
little scratch on them, and they’re
always talking about how many
miles they get to a gallon, and if
they get a brand-new car already
they start thinking about trading it
in for one that’s even newer. I don’t
even like old cars .... I’d rather have
a horse. A horse is at least human,
for Gixi sake. - J f) Salinger
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l/i say thank you to Mr, David Seago and Mr. E
f,( Boh Sisk for allowing me to he a participant *||
|'( in the Veterans Day Program. What a privi-
4 lege and a blessing it was to be a part of the
Jji ceremony that honored our veterans for
their service to our country. Also, thank
you, Mr. Beatty, for working with me and
kI for running the sound system. My prayer is
#'(1 that God will truly bless the USA. *))j|
Debbie L. Ricketts |l
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Thanks for your consideration...
To the Voters and Citizens of
Emory, Rains County and
the 4th Congressional District -
I send my special thanks to all who
voted for me - and a sincere thanks
to those who considered me.
Respectfully,
Ralph M. Hall
l*a..l lix hy I tail Tor Congress. J Blakeley Hall. Treasurer. PO Bo* 711, Rockwall, Texas 75087-0711
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Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 17, 1998, newspaper, November 17, 1998; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth764997/m1/2/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rains County Library.