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and have a strong desire to serve
this community in the future.
l^The Dubliiil
Vol. 101 No. 48
Dublin's newipapar since 1888
10 pages in qm taction
Thursday, April 20,1989
Dublinites Meet, Organize
Against Substance Abuse
by Wilma Hall Editor
A group of community members
met at the Dublin Elementary
School to orrganize the citizens of
Dublin in an effort tp combat sub-
stance abuse.
Dr. Richard Harbin opened the
meeting' by stating his concern
about the alcohol and drug
problems facing our young people.
Roy Neff, school superintendent,
and principal William Kinnison
acknowledged their concerns about
this problem and the need for
public awareness and education.
Echool Counselor, Judy White told
what the schools are already doing
to educate students about the dan-
gers of substance abuse, and she
referred to the new state curriculum
which will be used next y ear for
alcohol and drug education. She
mentioned, also, that Dublin ISD is
a member of the Drug Free
Schools, Co-Op whuch provides
materials and training fopr school
personnel. Pamphlets from the
Prevention Series on Substance
Abuse were made available to the
group.
Van Houser of TANE (Texas Al-
cohol Narcotics, Inc.) was intro-
duced by Dr. Harbin. Houser spoke
on the seriouness of the msubstancc
abuse issue and inducatcd that this
was something that required that
the community be united in efforts
to fight the problem.
A committee of Harbin, Roy
Neff, and Willard Mann was ap-
pointed to select community mem-
GUEST SPEAKER—Van Houser, TANE (Texas Alcohol
Narcotics Education, Inc.) was the guest speaker at an or- 1. 1
ganizational meeting of concerned Dublin citizens against al- In KAr'irrn
cohol and drug problems facing our young people. A commit- IWvlllJr 11 IUI v* I vU III IY1VJI LI I
tee consisting of Dr. Richard Harbin, Roy Neff and Willard
Mann was appointed to serve on a team that will be responsible
for initial planning and decision making of the organization.
Photo by Hall
bers to serve on a team which will
be responsible for initial planning
and decision-making.
During a discussion opened top
all at the meeting, several people
voiced their concerns , and offered
their support in approaching the
problem.
On Thursday, April 13, a group
of people met at the home of Wil-
lard Mann for additional organiza-
tion for addressing the problem of
alcohol and drug abuse in the
community.
The group discussed their pur-
pose and goals. It was agreed that
increasing public awareness and
knowledge about the dangers of
substance abuse and providing al-
ternative activities for young
people of the community would
be a good begining.
Various possibilities for ac-
complishing these goals arc Al-
cohol and Drug Free Parties as well
as Substance Abuse Education
programs for school students, civic
groups, and the Chamber of Com-
merce.
All were in agreement that these
goals could only be realized
through complete cooperation and
unification of the community.
Those present were Dr. and Mrs.
Richard Harbin, Dr. and Mrs. Char-
les Crabtree, Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Neff, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Barnes,
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crouch, Mr.
and Mrs. Willard Mann, Clay
Salyer, Judy White, David Johnson
and Martha Rush.
City Adopts 911 -sets
brush pick-up
During the regular monthly
meeting of the Dublin city council
Tuesday night, a resolution was
passed supporting the 911 emer-
• gency service in conjunction with
Erath County and Stephenville.
The 911 Emergency service will
enable subscribers to reach the fire
department, police and ambulance
by dialing one number, 911.
A charge of SO cents per cus-
tomer, per month will be added to
the telephone bill.
Once the system is installed, the
emergency service will be able to
identify where the call is coming
from, thus enabling more efficient
and quicker service.
Also, the annual city-wide spring
brush pick-up was scheduled for
the first two weeks in May.
Residents wishing to have brush
picked up should have it on the
curb and make sure the brush is not
stacked against any structure that
would prevent city employees from
using mechanical equipment to
pick up the brush.
A resolution was passed setting
May 6 as election day for the elec-
tion of four aldermen and a mayor.
Deadlines Change
Effective next week, the deadline
for classified advertising in The
Dublin Progress will be Monday at
4 p.m.
All other deadlines will remain
as they are.
We annreriate vnur natmnaee
Candidates are, Jim Leather-
wood, incumbent, mayor; Ward 1,
Paul Warner, incumbent, full term
and Rodney Armstrong for an un-
expired one year term; Ward 2, Dr.
Ron Huse; Ward 3 did pot have a
candidate; Ward 4, Helen Welch,
incumbent.
Progress Report
The Dublin Historical Society
is accepting donations for a new
roof for the Lyons Historical
Museum. Contact society mem-
bers, Lila Utterback, Irene Wolfe,
Betty Culpepper or Bill Cowan
for further information or to
make a contribution.
Attention Baseball Fans!
There will be a baseball and
softball meeting Thursday night,
April 20, at 7 p.m. at the city
park in the recreation hall
Officers wil be elected.
Like to dress dolls? The
Dublin Goodfellows Christmas
helpers need contributions and
helpers who will dress a
Christmas doll for the needy.
Please contact 445-3008.
Weather
By Arra Lee Nelson
Date HI
Lo
Rain
April 10 61
42
.00
April 11 54
33
.00
April 12 64
35
.00
April 13 56
48
.07
April 14 50
45
2.60
April 15 67
46
.00
April 16 75
46
.00
Twenty indictments were retur-
ned on March 21 by Erath County
Grand Jury.
Those indicted, excluding one
not yet arrested, are as follows:
—Genaro Ruiz Camacho, mur-
der, June 10,1988.
—Wesley Kevin Couch, 20,
Deilvery methamphetamine,
March, 3.
—Gary Dwayne Hall, 41, pos-
session amphetamine (enhanced),
Jan. 20.
—Linda Kay Cook Hilderbrand,
40, forgery, Feb. 3.
—Harlen Dean Hunter, 32, pos-
—Jose Cruz Izquierdo, 39,
felony DWI, Jan. 22.
—Robert Thomas Marshall, 37,
two counts felony DWI, Feb. 15
and Feb. 22.
—John Junior Miller, 37, felony
Correspondant
Recognized
DWI. Mar. 22.
—Stephen Thomas Moore, 21,
murder, Nov. 10,1988.
—Tommy James Neystel, 18,
forgery, Jan. 12.
—Danny Joe Patmore, 32, ag-
gravated sexual assault (enhanced),
Mar. 10.
—Jose Mauro Romero, 45,
felony DWI (enhanced), April 2. ,
—Garland Lee Shed, 34, forgery,
Jan. 30.
—Belinda Gail Roye Sibley, 32,
forgery (enhanced), Jan. 20.
—Bernardo Sandoval, 32,
deliverywrijiwria, -lT enjoy visiting everyone to get
—Robert Wayne Thompson, 26, the news and I hear from poeple
by Wilma Hall Editor
Rissic Fine of Dublin has em-
barked upon her 64th vear as rural
correspondent for the Dublin
Progress for the Union Grove
community.
“I started writing the community
news after my mother, Mrs. F.A.
Jones retired,” she said.
“That was in the early 1920’s”
she continued.
delivery methamphetamine, Mar. 3.
—Mark Christopher Williams,
28, theft over $750., Mar. 29.
—Laurie Elizabeth Wysong, 28,
theft over $750., Feb. 20.
Work Continues
on
Donations to the Dublin
Volunteer Fire Department rural
fire truck, “95”, fund has reached
$2,535.
Work is progressing on the
repairs to the truck, which was
heavily damaged while in service at
a grass fire recently.
At this point, the only expenda-
ture has been for materials. Labor
is donated by firemen, each dona-
tion is used for parts, paint, etc. that
is necessary to get the truck back in
service.
« Right now, the danger of grass
fires is relatively low, due to the
recent rains, but, as we all know, in
a few days, the dry, windy days
will change the situation rapidly.
We, as volunteer firemen, greatly
appreciate those who have donated
to the project and wish to extend a
hearty, “Thanks.”
those who have contributed are:
Country Momin’ Foods, Karen
Wright, pres; Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Crouch; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Crouch; Simon and Joan Jorgenson,
Garry and Mickey Couch; Duncan
Rexall Drug; Gilbert Auto Sales;
Ovella Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. O. D.
Walker, Jerry and Helen Stephens,
Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Abercrombie,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gilbert, John
and Sandra Hodges, L. E. and Mar-
garet Mote, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton
Armstrong; Mr. and Mrs. J.H.
Black; Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jones,
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gibson, Bud
and Marguerite McKinney.
that at one time lived in the Union
Grove community.”
Mrs. Fine is a very interesting
person, and as she says, “I have
worked in about every thing and
enjoyed each one.” She taught
Sunday school and played the
piano at the Union Grove Con-
gregational Methodist Church for
more than 50 years, taught school,
sold Avon and still had time for all
kinds of community activities.
Her father, Arch Jones was an
ordained minister and evangelical
gospel singer and a charter member
of the Union Grove church.
“Our family and several other
families came to the Heavenly
Branch community when I was
only 3 years old. The men in the
community built a combination
church and school house few years
later and it was named Union
Grove.”
“My dad was instrumental in
starting a District Gospel Singing
that was held on the 5th Sunday
and it is still held and people come
from all over the country,” she
recalled.
Goodfellows Elect
Officers, Directors
“My news keeps me in touch
with people that used to live in the
community and if I miss a week of
writing, they usualy call to see
what’s wrong, ” she beamed.
Mrs. Fine lost her husband when
he was only 28 years old and her
baby was 11 months old.
“I thought at times I just couldn’t
make it, but I am a strong believer
ii+God and he saw m® through.”
“I also lost both of my daughters,
but their families keeps me going
with their love and care,” she is
quick to point out.
“My news usually consists of
visits, the sick or deaths or any-
thing I think is interesting,” she
said.
“At one time, Union Grove had a
sc hex) 1 and church but finally the
church was moved to Dublin where
it is still very active.”
Mrs. Fine is the last survivor of
the Arch Jones family which con-
sisted of 10 children.
“When we were growing up, the
Jones families just about made up
the Union Grove community,” she
remembered.
“When I write, I just go on and
on, I feel like 1 am visiting with
family and friends that are far
away,’’she said.
“I hope I can continue to write
for die Dublin Progress long, long
time,” she commented.
We hope so, too, Rissic.
RIBBON CUTTING—Members of the Chamber of Com-
merce hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies at Shamrock
Apartments Saturday. Joe Chanmy, one of the owners,
managers, Marilyn and Roy Matthews, Chamber manager and
Mrs. Wttyne Hammit and friends attended. Photo by Hall
In a recent meeting of Dublin
Goodfellows, the present officers
were re-elected, including: Deibcit
Shafer, president; Tommy Malone,
Vice President; Ike Wade,
secretary; Donna Hightower,
treasurer.
The officers can serve no more
than 5, one year terms.
New directors for all sponsoring
organizations of the Goodfellows
were elected, or old directors were
re-elected by those organizations.
The directors can serve no more
than a 3 year term, but can be re-
elected.
The present directors and the or-
ganizations sponsoriQg them are:
Everett Hightower, Lions Club;
Willard Mann, Rotary Club; Keith
Nichols, Chamber of Commerce;
J.T. Strong, Odd Fellows Lodge;
Marie Pierel, St Mary’s Catholic
Church; Tommie Malone, Cub
Scouts; Sam Cowan, American
Legion; Ike Wade, Greens Creek
United Methodist Church; Donna
Hightower, P.T.O.; Kenneth Her-
bert, South Park Baptist Church;
Irene Wolfe, A.A.R.P.; Betty
Hightower, First Baptist Church:
Jimmie Cogbum, Senior Citizens
Center, Calvin Shoup, Greens
Creek Baptist Church; Fannie
Chambers, Cottonwood Baptist
Church; Lisa Leatherwood, First
United Methodist Church.
The Directors meet each odd
month on the last Tuesday of the
month at 7 p.m. at 108 S. Grafton.
The next meeting will be May 2.
Auxiliary members ot the
Goodfellows are the Dublin
participating members of
biuhlin Ministerial Alliance, First
Baptist Church, South Park Street
Baptist Church, Greens Creek Bap-
tist Church, Cottonwood Baptist
Cburch, First United Methodist
C%ch, Greens Creek United
M^hodist Church; Highland
Avenue Congregational Methodist
Church; Park Street Assembly of
God and St Mary’s Catholic
Church.
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Hall, Wilma. The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 1989, newspaper, April 20, 1989; Dublin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth778292/m1/1/: accessed July 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dublin Public Library.