Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 21, 1995 Page: 1 of 18
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Texas Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Rains County Library.
- Highlighting
- Highlighting On/Off
- Color:
- Adjust Image
- Rotate Left
- Rotate Right
- Brightness, Contrast, etc. (Experimental)
- Cropping Tool
- Download Sizes
- Preview all sizes/dimensions or...
- Download Thumbnail
- Download Small
- Download Medium
- Download Large
- High Resolution Files
- IIIF Image JSON
- IIIF Image URL
- Accessibility
- View Extracted Text
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
AINS
Your Hometown
Newspaper
Since 1887
OUNTY
“The Eagle Capital of Texas’*
‘EASTERN GATEWAY TO LAKE TAWAKONI
WESTERN GATEWAY TO LAKE FORK"
'Si
uER
CW)
XSTABUIBEDJUNE 10,1M7
volume cvm
TnUDXT, SEPTEMBER 21, IMS
ISSUE MO. 15
YOU miGHT
00IBT IT/
v
1
KQTHL{4n SIU
OH, the Rains County Fair!
... isn’t it wonderful we have
it, a big celebration once a
year, when we have the show-
ing of beautiful babies, little ,
girls and grown-ups... the fair
is a tradition started in the ’30s
and been showing ever since,
except those years of the war
... the agriculture and live-
stock showing... the boys and
girls work all year to be a win-
ner when their cows, pigs and
lambs are judged... the exhib-
its of arts and crafts are all
very pretty and enjoyed by the
visitors... it’s homecoming for
friends residing away... they
love to come home and see
their friends...
THEN IN December we have
the Christmas tree-lighting to
usher in the Christmas season
... and soon after that, the
Eagle Fest will be held in Jan-
uary... it takes a lot of work
from the volunteers who work
so hard for these events... our
hats are off to them... may the
spirit never die...
TAYLOR MAE-the beautiful
little daughter of Laurie,
whose blue-purple eyes like the
sea fascinate us—runs to us and
gives us a big hug, then with
excitement shows us the birds
she has colored... a preschool-
er, she loves every minute of
it... and we love those little
warm arms and kisses she
brings us...
JIM BARKSDALE, our for-
mer pastor of the Emory Bap-
tist Church, on a recent trip to
California brought us a paper
he bought en route, The Den-
ver Post, with a picture of Hil-
lary Rodham Clinton in Beijing
calling for human rights during
a speech at the U.N. women’s
conference... the First Lady
gave China women’s rights
earful...
THE CLAUDE RAYS are
home after spending a few days
in Taos, New Mexico... Claude
remembered us with papers,
The Taos News and the
Weatherford Daily News...
The Taos News had a picture
of the spotted owl which is on
the endangered species list and
has halted logging...
Mexican spotted owl le on
endangered species list
SHIRLEY & Bill Garrett are
home after spending several
months in New Mexico... Shir-
ley brought us, several papers,
which we always enjoy thumb-
ing through...
TEXAS PECAN PIE, cooked
by a blue-ribbon winner, if you
ask us after eating a piece... to
you, Esta Peeples, we sure
thank you with each bite...
AND WE SEND best wishes
to our little friend Anna Kath-
ryn Allen Wroten...
AND THANK YOU, Angie
Deal, for the rye bread... we
surely enjoy it...
BOB, JERRY and Lewis By-
rum, all of Dallas, were visit-
ors in the Leader office last
week to get back copies of the
Rains County Leader carrying
the picture of the Shady Grove
1935 Sunday school class...
Two-Car
Accident
in Emory
By Betty Adair
A two-car accident in Emory
Saturday, Sept. 16, sent one
person to the hospital.
A 1992 Chevy Corsica driv-
en by Mrs. Marie Johnson, was
headed south on Highway 69
when it collided with a Mazda
driven by Charessa Fleming.
According to DPS Paul
Starnes, Miss Fleming was ap-
parently leaving the Dairy
Queen when the accident hap-
pened at 5:05 p.m. She had
two passengers, Brenda Ad-
cock of Point, and Sarah Re-
ponte of Emory. The teenagers
appeared to just be shook up a
little and were picked up by
Miss Fleming’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dennis Fleming.
Marie Johnson was trans-
ported to Presbyterian Hospital
of Greenville via Russell Am-
bulance. At last report she was
not thought to be seriously in-
jured.
Chamber Says
Christmas
Parade In
Jeopardy
by Jaxie King
The Rains County Area
Chamber of Commerce board
of directors met for their regu-
lar monthly meeting on Thurs-
day, Sept. 14th, during the
noon hour at Emory City Hall.
President Paul Cannon
called the meeting to order.
The financial report was ap-
proved as presented and the
minutes of the last meeting
were approved as read.
Special Events Chairman
Rubye McKeown brought up
the lack of participation in the
annual Christmas parade spon-
sored by the chamber and
whether or not the chamber
should continue it. She is
checking into other activities to
have instead of or in conjunc-
tion with the parade; however,
since time is short (Christmas
will be here before you know
it), the chamber will go ahead
and have the parade this year,
but this year’s participation by
the public, civic organizations,
churches, school groups, etc.
will determine whether or not
we have it in 1996. The board
voted to publish notices in the
Rains County Leader saying
that this year’s participation
will determine whether it’s
continued in the future.
The matter of the “Wel-
come to Emory’’ signs was
discussed again. Steve Spence
is not able to get the remaining
signs put up due to health prob-
lems. Tim Hooten volunteered
to help Doug McClister put up
the signs that locations have
been secured for.
The matter of the chamber’s
non-profit status was dis-
cussed. Steve Spence volun-,
teered to check into this.
The matter of a computer
system for the chamber office
was discussed. Warren Chan-
cellor donated a computer and
keyboard to the chamber but a
printer is still needed. He said
he found some in Sulphur
Springs for $229. Paul Cannon
will also check into the price of
a printer. The board voted to
authorize the purchase of a
printer at whichever price is
cheapest.
David Nino was not present
to report on the best way or
place to invest part of the
chamber’s money (CD’s, etc.).
Rubye McKeown reported
that a representative from
Farm Bureau will speak at the
next chamber meeting about
what they have to offer, and
Delois Spence will also
next month about the
;le Fest ’96.
leering adjourned.
WOltDofGOD
Verily I say unto you,
Whosoever shall not receive
the Kingdom of God as a lit-
tle child shall In no wise en-
ter therein.
Luke 18:17
High-Speed Chase Ends in
Accident on Hwy. 69 South
m
iX
■f
1995 Miss Rains County
Miss Cori Devin Wenzel
Cori is the daughter of Scottie & Alice Wenzel of
Emory and is a senior at Rains High School.
Staff photo by Betty Adair
Court votes to Not Approve
Ton Appraisal Dist. Budget
Darlene Kneberg
A high-speed chase involv-
ing a stolen black Blazer oc-
cupied by three teenagers
originated in West Tawakoni
Tuesday afternoon on Hwy
276 at Mays Lane. The chase,
which sometimes exceeded
speeds of 100 mph, ended
around 4:30 p.m., in a tragic
accident south of Emory on
Hwy. 69, approximately two
miles from the Wood County
line. At this point, the driver of
the Blazer, Michael Bernard
Barry, 18, of Seagoville,
Texas, lost control of the vehi-
cle, causing it to flip over. Due
to extensive injuries, including
possible back and neck in-
juries, he was care-flighted to a
Tyler hospital, while a
passenger, Jeremy Talley, 16,
of Quinlan, was transported by
Russell Ambulance to a Green-
ville hospital with undeter-
mined injuries. A third
passenger, Truman Kevin
Sloan, 17, of Seagoville, was
unhurt and released into the
custody of the Rains County
Sheriff’s Department for ar-
raignment.
A second stolen vehicle, a
Chevrolet Silverado pickup,
was reported to have followed
the pursuit of the blazer until
the accident occurred, at which
time he abandoned the pickup
and escaped the scene by run-
ning through a nearby pasture,
and at the time of this report
was still unapprehended.
Both vehicles were im-
pounded, and marijuana and a
handgun were confiscated, ac-
cording to Sheriff Richard
Wilson of the Rains County
Sheriff’s Department.
Jack Schultz, Chief of Police
of West Tawakoni, stated that
reckless driving and a possible
stolen vehicle triggered the in-
itial attempt to apprehend the
suspects, which led to the high-
/1
speed chase and Rains County
officers being called in for
assistance. Deputy Robert
Parker of Rains County added
that Barry tried to ram his vehi-
cle on Hwy 276 at Cedar
Creek, on the other side of the
bridge, as well as Deputy
Kerry Newsom’s vehicle, also
of the Rains County Sheriffs
Department.
A vehicle roadblock was set
up in an attempt to stop the
Blazer, which was reported to
be stolen out of Lancaster, ac-
cording to Wilson. The pickup
was believed to have been
stolen from Seagoville, a
suburb of Dallas.
Responding to the accident
site were law enforcement of-
ficers from Rains and Hunt,
counties, and East and West
Tawakoni, the Department of
Public Safety, Emory
Volunteer Fire Department,
and Russell Ambulance Service.
V ,Tj
HUSSt
AH5ULA
by Betty Adair
The Rains County Commis-
sioners Court met in regular
session at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
Sept. 11th, with the following
members of the court present:
County Judge Diana Fleming
and Commissioners Jimmy
Roberts, William Potts, Gary
Bishop and Rayford Briggs.
Others present included Ed-
ward Toles, Barbara Clifton,
Ivan Alexander Jr., Fannie
Shields, Lana Carlisle, Mar-
shall Bishop, Sharon Trewin,
Karen Lawson, Robert Klein,
Frankie Klein, County Treas-
urer Teresa Northcutt and
Deputy County/District Clerk
Deborah Traylor.
No one addressed the court
in open forum.
Under routine business mat-
ters, the court approved the
minutes of the previous
meeting, approved payment of
accounts and approved the
treasurer’s monthly financial
report.
The court also approved
continuation bonds for reserve
deputies Mark Baughman and
Billy Don Miller.
Following discussion by the
court, the commissioners voted
to “not approve” the FY 19%
budget of the Rains County
Tax Appraisal District. Motion
carried with Rayford Briggs,
Gary Bishop and Judge Flem-
ing voting for; William Potts
and Jimmy Roberts voted
against.
Clark Hooser was not pres-
ent to discuss the Industrial
Commission. The court voted
to strike this item from the
agenda.
The court reviewed the re-
quest for indigent burial from
Johnnie P. Emerline and voted
to honor the request for the
burial of Inez Laveme Emer-
line in the amount of $450.
The matter of action from
the court in reference to deed
restrictions came to the attention
See Comm. Court, page 2...
I
. V**
mm
PARAMEDICS EXAMINE three teenage boys following an accident Tuesday on Hwy. 69 South
which resulted from a high-speed chase with law enforcement officers. Unhurt in the accident was
a passenger in the stolen Blazer, Truman Kevin Sloan (right), who was handcuffed and taken into
custody by the Rains County Sheriffs Dept. Staff photo by Darlene Kneberg
School Board Sots
$1.60 Tax Rate forf95
The board of trustees of the voting for, and Huizar abstain-
Rains Independent School ing.
District met in regular session The board voted to set the
in the board room of the ad- 1995-96 tax rate as follows:
ministration building at 7 p.m., $1.35 M&O and $0.25 I&S,
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995. for a total tax rate of $1.60,
Members Dresent included with Busby’ Lively> Wil,is’
Da^no.SuS™d ^ Wtta* *d
ty Busby, Thomas Hass, Eddie Nl"oand “afr'?gai"?itnrov .
Livelv and Mike Willis The board aPProved
Frank Hedrick was absent 1994'95 carry°ver accounts
t-ramc Heanck was absent. payabie) except Styie Floors.
Others present included The board voted to pay Style
Superintendent Guy Harrison; Floors with Nino, Willis,
Mary Quesenberry, secretary; Busby, Hass and Lively voting
Rita Dobbs, curriculum direc- for, and Huizar abstaining,
tor; Terry Smith, elementary The board voted, on the
principal; and Karen Thurman, recommendation of Superin-
business manager. tendent Harrison, to designate
President David Nino called $700,000 of the fund balance
the meeting to order, and Mike to building fund and $500,000
Willis offered the opening to equipment,
prayer. The board voted to use ex-
All motions carried unani- isting fees for use of facilities
mously unless otherwise noted, for Eagle Fest activities.
The board approved the The superintendent’s report
Lynch School
Reunion
The Lynch School and com-
munity reunion will be held
Sat., Sept. 24, at the Point
Community Center, starting at
10:30 a.m.
Each family needs to bring
lunch.
All persons who went to
school at Lynch or lived in the
community are invited to at-
tend and enjoy the good time of
fellowship.
Mary Jo Warrick
Lone Oak Area
Civic Club To
Host Pancake
Breakfast
The Lone Oak Area Civic
Club will host a pancake
breakfast Saturday, Sept. 23,
1995, from 7 a.m. until 10
a.m., at the civic building.
Donations only.
Lone Oak Area
Civic Club
Wildcats Edge
Bulldogs 22-15
David Harvey
For the second game in a
row, the Wildcats overcame an
early deficit to outplay their
opponents in the third and
fourth quarters in Friday
night’s game played at Rains.
The Edgewood Bulldogs
were this week’s victims. The
Bulldogs held the Wildcats
scoreless in the first half to
take a 7-0 lead into the locker
room. Edgewood’s score came
on a 10-yard pass from Travis
Masterson to Kevin Wilson.
Chris Baker’s PAT kick was
good.
On their next possession the
Wildcats appeared ready to
answer as Undray Smallwood
burst 42 yards down to the
Bulldog 11-yard line. Then the
Wildcats fumbled into the end
zone and the ball was recov-
ered by the Bulldogs to halt
Rains’ only scoring opportuni-
ty of the half.
The Wildcat marching band
minutes of the August 8 reg-
ular, and August 31 special
meetings.
The board approved LEA
Policies and Administrative
Procedures as presented.
The board voted to adopt
and rescind policy according to
See School Board, page 2..
Emory Lions To
Conduct Annual
Broom Sale
________ _________ The Emory Lions Club will
the instruction sheet for TASB b*®°nd*1fdn8 ^eir annual Sale
Localized Update 49. of Blind-Made Merchandise on
menf of S? fo^iSTof S for helpingprovide eye
September with the exception glasses for the needy and other
of GTE and Century Com- service related activities.
puter Buy a broom, mop or other
The board voted to pay 9uality product made by our
GTE, with Huizar, Busby, blind citizens and support our
Willis and Hass voting for, and Lions in this worthwhile proj-
Nino and Lively abstaining. ®ct- The Caravan truck and all
The board voted to pay Cen- W*H he on display on the square
tury Computer with Willis, where you may make your pur-
Nino, Busby, Hass and Lively chase directly.
Meeting
_ , _ , . ° . put on an outstanding halftime
The Lone Oak Area Civic show. Marching to tne tune of
regular meeting will be 77,*. Joker, then performing the
held Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, j^rcussion highlight, Beetle
at 7 P m-, at tbe cjv'c club Dmm The flag corps put on a
building. There will be a pretty performance to Oye
covered dish dinner and a Como Va.
business meeting. Undray Smallwood, who
was held to 58 yards in die first
half, broke loose in the second
half. On the second play of the
/ half, he blasted through the
n g. —' * ' line and went 64 yards for the
KAlrl Wildcats’ first touchdown. A
IIBDAIIT Matthew Portman to Brad
Itlja Vi! A Northcutt pass made the score
to Woo* Morris
beP1- *2 ..............1.25 jUst as they did last week,
^P1- ..............0-01 the Wildcat defense came out
Sep*- I* ..............0 04 fired up and held the Bull-
Step*- 15..............trace dogs, forcing them to punt.
Scpf 17 ..............0.89 The ’Cats were driving when
Total for week.........2.19 another fumble gave the ball to
Total for month........2.29 Edgewood at their own
Total for year.........38.03 43-yard line.
This time Edgewood moved
the ball down to Rains 16-yard
line. Travis Masterson hit
Scott Mullen for the touch-
down, and again for the two-
point conversion, to make the
score Bulldogs-15, Wildcats-8.
Edgewood’s outside kick
was recovered by Lamon
Morgan to give the ’Cats good
field position at their own
46-yard line.
On the running of Small-
wood and Richard Songer, the
Wildcats scored in nine plays.
The final play, a dive by
Smallwood. Songer’s PAT
kick was good, tying the score
at 15 with 10:54 left in the
game.
Richard Songer recovered a
fumble to set up the ’Cats with
great field position at the
Bulldog 36-yard line. On the
first play, Smallwood burst for
22 yards, but the play was
called back for holding.
Unable to pick up the first
down, the Wildcats turned the
ball over on downs.
Three plays later Songer
and Smallwood put great pres-
sure on Masterson, who barely
got the ball off. Matthew Port-
man batted the ball in the air,
caught it, and raced into the
end zone for the Wildcat
touchdown. Songer’s PAT
kick was good, making the
final score Rains-22, Edge-
wood-15.
Undray Smallwood rushed
for 231 yards to pace the of-
fense. Matthew Portman had
an interception for a touch-
down on defense. Last year
Portman had five intercep-
tions, three for touchdowns.
So far,in two games, he has
three interceptions, one for
touchdown.
Next week the Wildcats host
the Bullard Panthers at Wildcat
Stadium. BE THERE!
t
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Becknell, Kathleen Hill. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 21, 1995, newspaper, September 21, 1995; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth765613/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rains County Library.