The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1986 Page: 2 of 4
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2—THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, September 26, 1986.
Club News
Nathan Foster
Rogers Chapter
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Engagement announced
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Perry of Sulphur Springs and Mr. and
Mrs. Sam J. Phillips of Detroit, Mich., announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their children,
Laura Elizabeth Perry and Timothy John Phillips. The
couple plan to be united in marriage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
18, at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs.
Friends and relatives of the tiouple are invited to attend.
On Sept. 13, 1986, the organizing
members of the Nathan Foster
Rogers Chapter, Daughters of the
Republic if Texas, received their
charter in an impressive ceremony
which was a part of the program of
the District III Workshop held at the
Regency Hotel in Dallas.
Linda Moore Riddle, president,
presented a history of the chapter.
Mrs. Grady Rash, president general,
of Rockwall, welcomed the new
chapter into the Daughters of the
Republic if Texas. Mrs. Henry
Averitte, registrar general, of
Palestine, presented the roll call of
the chapter after which . Mrs. Rash
administered the oath of mem-
bership. Erin Patrick, 2nd vice
president general, administered the
pledge to the DRT. Mozelle Ridout of
Dallas presented the roll call of of-
ficers. Mrs. Rash then installed the
new officers who are Linda Moore
Riddle, president; Patricia Thomp-
son, 1st vice president; Jean
Radosevich, 2nd vice president; Rita
Adams, secretary; Elaine Ashby,
treasurer; Sue Beall Blanton Shaffer,
registrar; Sylvia Kibart, historian;
Karen A. Winkle, chaplain; and
Zenna Massey, parliamentarian.
The new chapter president was
presented with an engraved gavel at
the close of the ceremony. The
chapter also received an American
flag, a Texas flag a Texas
Sesquicentennial flag from the Col.
John Wheeler Bunton Chapter of
Garland.
Following a seated luncheon, the
jt large group of ladies were en-
tertained by the Lone Star Adventure
Players who are volunteers of the
Dallas Historical Society. The
players appear in period costume as
heroes and heroines of early Texas
and describe their lives and times in
the republic period. The group was
entertained by Ron Forwark as Jean
Lafitte, Patty Talley as Jane Long,
John Rielly as Stephen F. Austin,
Gary Stephenson as Moses Rose, J.R.
Herndon as Sam Houston, and
Elizabeth Behrend as Margaret Lea
Houston.
Newcomer's
Club
GTE will spend $6.3 million
on local service improvements
By DAVID HILLSAMER
News Telegram Staff
Improvements being made or
planned in local telephone services
during the next two years will cost an
estimated $6.3 million, according to
Cynthia Goff, manager of the local
General Telephone office.
Goff, talking to the Rotary Club,
said plans call for a new building on
Oak Avenue and an entire new
switching system that will utilize
fiber-optic cables for long distance
service.
Goff said the new $500,000 struc-
ture, which will be tornado and
earthquake proof and '‘almost’' flood
proof, is designed to continue phone
services even if other utilities are
knocked out by some type of disaster
or malfunctions.
It will house its own emergency
power plant, a new digital com-
puterized switch manufactured by
GTE and the most advanced fire
protection equipment available.
Work is already under way to in-
stall the fiber-optic cable between
Sulphur Springs and Greenville. Once
completed, Goff said GTE hopes the
system will be almost free of noise
and distortion.
She showed the Rotarians a piece of
conventional telephone cable about
three inches in diameter that con-
Methodist women's conference
United Methodist Women of the
Paris-Sulphur Springs District will
attend the 13th annual meeting of the
r North Texas Conference United
> Methodist Women at the White Reck
Unitfed Methodist Church, 1450 Old
Gate Road in Dallas, Saturday, Sept.
27, beginning with registration at 9:30
a.m.
Mrs. S.T. Garrison of Sulphur
Springs, district president, said the
featured speaker will be Mrs. Ann
Needham of Oklahoma City, using
the theme, "Our Faith — Assurance
of the Future,” from Hebrews 11:1.
Mrs. Needham is vice-president of
the Women’s Division, chairing the
finance section, and a member of the
Oklahoma Annual Conference as lay
h
leader and vice-chairman of the
Board of Global Ministries. She has
written for "Response” and "Daily
Prayers of Intercession.”
The new "Mission Milestone of
North Texas Women” featuring
histories of local organizations in the
North Texas Conference will be
featured. A memorial candle and
book of memories will be in the Anna
Minga Chapel where deceased
members can be honored. A resource
room will provide the study books and
other materials for programs for
1987, and members will be honored
who have completed some of the
Reading Program Plans for 1986.
New officers for 1987-88 will be
elected.
tained 3,600 copper wires. The new
fiber-optic cable, about Vinch thick,
will replace six of the big, thick
telephone cables now in use.
Actual phone conversations will be
flashed by laser light across strands
of pure glass that are 1100th of an inch
in diameter, about the size of a piece
of dental floss.
In addition to the new long distance
cables, GTE plans the systematic
rehabilitation of all telephone cables
in Sulphur Springs.
Once the new building and its new
switching equipment are completed,
GTE employees will begin testing the
entire system during the early
morning hours to remove any “bugs”
from the system. Goff said they will
simulate every possible problem to
insure uninterrupted service once the
system is on-line.
/‘Then, at midnight one night in
January 1988, we hope to cut one
cable and begin using the new
system,” Goff told the club members.
New telephone services that will
then be available in this area will
include such features as call waiting,
speed calling and up to three-party
conference calls without going
through the operator, according to
Goff.
Goff said GTE is anticipating
growth in the Sulphur Springs area
due to new industrial plants already
announced, the possibility of other
business and industrial growth and
growth generated by Cooper Lake
once it is completed.
The Newcomer’s Club met
Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the home o
Donna Tooley with the program being
a style show with fashions provided
by Lou Nells.
Elga Norgello and Virginia Money
modeled a mix and match group from
Personal. It consisted of a teal green
jacket with a plaid skirt, navy blouse
and pants with a white blouse and teal
green bow. Their jewelry was by
Gurson. Virginia also modeled a
three-piece wool suit by Lucia. It was
a plaid wool blend of black, purple
and teal green andhad a jacket, full
skirt and the blouse was a purple
printed pasley. Virginia also modeled
a two-piece knit designer outfit by
Anthony Sicari of a grey sweater knit
top with chiffon multi-sleeves and full
skirt with a full-length natural mink
coat by Custom Furs.
Elga also model^a California Girl
designer dress’of purple, navy and
teal green print.
Pam Word modeled a California
Girl knit dress of black with royal
blue stripes. She also wore an An-
thony Sicari two-piece knit with a
flower monogram on the sweater and
a flower print skirt.
Cindy Yant modeled a casual
October wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Christian of Commerce announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter,
Patricia Denise Christian, to David Scott Lee of Mount
Vernon. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard H. Lee Sr. of Mount Vernon, the brother of
Mrs. Ronny Jones of Sulphur Springs and the grandson of
Mr. and Mrs. C.H. (Bill) Gurley and Henry Lee of Mount
Vernon. The couple will exchange wedding vows at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11, in the First Baptist Church of Commerce.
Christenberry Family
Stages First Reunion
evening outfit from California Ivy
featuring a red printed long sweater
with a yellow undershirt and black
knit fitted pants with a black belt
accenting her waistline. Cindy also
modeled a denium dress designed by
Fads featuring a fitted waist with a
full skirt and large white collar.
Shirley Sartin, a guest, modeled a
teal green double breated coat of soft
wool and a two-piece knit designed by
Leslie Fay. Tla? skirt was a plaid of
cream, black und teal green with
knift pleats. She also modeled a two-
piece blouson top and skirt by Lucia
of a soft rose and grey pasley.
Members attending were Cindy
Uant, Elga Norgello, Virginia Money.
Pam Word, Donna Tooley, Alison
McDowell, Neta Morse, Pat Herman,
The Christenberrys celebrated
their first family reunion in Texas
Sept. 1, in the home of Mrs. E D.
Christenberry in the Pine Forest
community.
The original Christenberry reunion
has been held in Huntersville, N.C.,
for years, but due to some of the
Christenberrys moving from North
Carolina and Florida to Texas, a
Texas reunion was planned. There
were 32 present to celebrate the
oecassion.
Carolyn Stovall, JVlary Carter, Ruth
Dormeir, Pam Lawson and 11 guests
including Judy Paterra. Barbara
Osberg, Nancy Sook, Carol Gun-
derson, Linda McDaniel, Julie Hoag,
Chris Schleemm, Shirley Sartin,
Winnie Oder, Louise Oder and Donna
The Christenberrys, who had
moved from- North Carolina and
Florida, had never met the Hopkins
County Christenberrys, but it t<x>k
only a few moments for all to get
acquainted and then to enjoy a day
together.
Those attending from Pine Forest
were Dial and Kathryn Christen-
berry, Kelly and Sloan Bennett,
David and Linda Screws, and Nadine
O’Dell
Attending from Mount Vernon were
Ennis and Glennis Christenberry,
Rocky and Sherri Christenberry, and
Sherri Rutledge and children, Carrie,
B.J. and Tiffany From Saltillo were
Danny and Lynn Christenberry and
children. Cody and Danielle.
Others attending were Horner and
Jeannette I/ivvron of Dallas: Don
and Kay Wood and children, Chad,
Michael and John, of Hurst. Ron and
Lana Wood and children, Scott and
Wendy, of Grand Prairie; and Fred
and Carol Rumsey of Orlando, Fla
After a country lunch, pictures
were taken, then all gathered around
the piano to enjoy gospel singing. The
day ended with all the city folk going
to the dairy to learn how to inilk the
Carter.
North Hopkins
Young
Homemakers
The North Hopkins Young
Homemakers met Thursday, Sept. 11,
in the home of Jill Horton with Sherry
Spradlin acting as co-hostess.
Secret pals were revealed and
officers for the new year were
elected. Officers include Jan Vaughn,
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01 I3|. $
president
president
Nancy McCarty, vice
Rosemary McAdams,
secretary-treasurer; and Charlotte
Killian, reporter.
Members attending were Jill
Horton, Jan Vaughn, Nancy Mc-
Carty, Rosemary McAdams,
Charlotte Killian, Pat Thompson, Sue
Nan McGraw, Debbie Edmonson,
Donna McQueen, Debra Evans and
Sherry Spradlin.
Young
Homemakers
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4-H Council officers
Hopkins County 4-H Council officers for the
new club year were elected this week. They
include, back left, Amy Rabun, Council
Delegate; Carolyn Green, secretary;
Tammy Neal, Council Delegate; and Jeff
Weston, treasurer; front left, Laura Lennon,
reporter; Marci McKinzie, first vice
president; Marty McKinzie, president; and
Lisa White, second vice president.
The Sulphur Springs Chapter of
Young Homemakers met Monday,
Sept.15, in the high school
homemaking department for its first
meeting of the 1986-87 club year.
The annual tasting bee was enjoyed
by 12 of the members.
Kathy Westbrook, president of the
club, presided over the meeting while
activities were discussed for the
upcoming year.
The next Young Homemakers
meeting will be held Oct. 20 when
members and their children, dressed
in Halloween costumes, will meet at
Woodhaven Nursing Home to visit
with the residents and hand out
Halloween surprises.
Members present were Sheri
Hailey, Angie Payne, Symantha
Murray, Delores Moore, Carla
Bragg, Ellen Harwell, Gail Boles,
Cheryl Walsh, Priscilla Merriman,
Final message
Stall Photo hr Richard Hall
Kathy Westbrook, Donna Bragg and
Annette Smith ^
Sesquicentennial Committee member Bill Tuck, left, puts
the last item, the latest edition of The News-Telegram, in
the time capsule that was buried Saturday during Fall
Festival activities. Optimists Bill D'Lizarraga, center, and
David Thompson stand ready with the lid. The printing
plate from the edition of the paper that covered the final
day of Fall Festival was also included. The Sesquicen-
tennial Committee and the Optimists co-sponsored the
capsule, which is to be opened during the state's bicen-
tennial year —2036. - II.H Photo hr (UrtnTurpon
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Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1986, newspaper, September 26, 1986; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth775494/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.