The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1990 Page: 4 of 4
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4_THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, May 11,1990.
Sulphur Bluff community
By MARY VANCE
Sulphur Bluff Correspondent
On Tuesday, May I, a meeting
was held in the Masons Lodge.
Seventeen members were present
lor a regular meeting and included
a Mother’s Day honors program
dedicated to the love of mothers.
Chapter Mother Mary Vance was
honored with special recognition
and the gift of a beautiful potted
plant of red and green Caladiums.
The honors also were for her 84th
birthday.
The purchase of four new chairs
of special type was reported. Two
other chairs to be purchased was
also reported.
Another project of kitchen cur-
tains was affirmed, so with new
chairs and new curtains, progress is
working and meetin’ and eatin’
strength, courage and fellowship
will continue to be enjoyed.
Myrtis and Arthur Prather from
Natches, Miss, and Ollibell Holly
from Tyler, were visitors from out
of town. They visited with Oren
and Wanda Singleton and George
and Bonita Bassham on Monday
and Tuesday. They were all treated
to dinner at Western Sizzlin by
mother Ronnie Bassham Tuesday
night.
Oren and Wanda Singleton at-
tended a dinner sponsored by Sul-
phur Springs Eastern Star Chapter
to honor all area Masons Saturday
evening on May 5.
Last weeks guests of Arthur and
Nell Shipp was a son and his
family from Mesquite, Keith,
Sherry, Stacy and Brian Hanie.
Early Saturday morning Putt and
Gertrude Bassham were pleasantly
surprised when a knock on their
door proved to be from Sam Posey,
an ex-resident of Sulphur Bluff. He
had visited a brother, Alton in
Wichita Falls, from there he was to
visit another brother C.M in Hen-
derson and then on home to
Houston.
Bud Young received news of a
cousin, Odell Young’s death Friday
in Fort Worth. The funeral was held
in Grapevine Monday. He was 72
years of age.
The second death in the family,
another cousin, Calvin Simms, 80
years of age, was found dead ap-
parently from a heart attack in
Caddo Mills last week.
The Bud Youngs attended an an-
nual Memorial Day at Dulaney,
N.W. of Greenville recently where
they, the Youngs, provided
homemade stew to more than 42 at-
tendants.
An exciting fish fry was
provided by the Ideal Construction
Co. Saturday at the Community
Center. Attending the affair was
216 or more. The company is work-
ing on the construction of a new SI
million school building. Mr. Char-
les Barnett is the supervisor of the
building. Rain has slowed progress
of construction but once favorable
weather gives them a break,
progess will speed up again.
HankiAs family reunion was held
in the community center Sunday
with many renewing and reviewing
past memorable events. ,
Sunday at the Mcthodist Church,
Nola Hare of Sulphur Springs, a
former resident, was back on
schedule in church after an absence
of a short time. Also, back was Carl
and Debi Bryan, who placed by
transfer their membership in the
church. Along with a long time at-
tendant of the church, Oren
Singleton, his was by profession of
faith. This, Carl’s mother was able
to witness who comes from Paris,
Mrs. Bryan.
Clarence and Edwina Jones, lay
church leader, brought the message
Sunday morning, and of course she
was happy to have had a part in the
exciting time for the church.
Clarence read the scripture and
Edwina delivered the message.
The church was especially war-
med by the presence of Nancy Bol-
ton, sister Clydene Ficlden, a
member of the church, along with a
granddaughter Tory Fielden,
Richards daughter.
•A birthday lunch Sunday was en-
joyed by Mary Vance provided by
her daughter and son-in-law,Blaine
and Rex Acker at their cabin in the
area. Another treat was from her
daughter, Jane Hill of Blue Springs,
Mo., when she, with husband Cam,
and their family did a communica-
tion by telephone. Happy birthday
greeting cake and planters where
from Elaine and Rex. A beautiful
birthday cake and two beautiful
hanging planters of flowers
treasured gifts. ^
Rural Progress Club will meet
Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Com-
munity Room for the regular
monthly meeting and this month’s
meeting will be under the direction
of Gertrude Bassham who is
chairman of the month. It would
please her to have as many com-
munity members and others attend
this special event. Refreshments
will be as usual after the meeting.
Rex Acker was in Joplin, Mo.,
last week on business and spent the
night with an uncle and his wife,
Mack Lyle, a former resident of the
area.
Bruce Fielden attended the
retirement honors banquet of a
long-time friend and fellow teacher,
Gene Pike, son of M.L. Pike, for-
mer resident of this area. Gene is
retiring from the school system af-
ter 35 years of teaching.
** Reilly Springs community news**
By ELLIE SWINDELL
Reilly Springs Correspondent
On the evening of May 1, the
women of Reilly Springs Baptist
Church co-hosted a party honoring
Ina Vanginault on her 81st birthday.
Each guest brought a silk flower
which was added to an arrange-
ment. Ina also received a number of
gifts. Refreshments consisting of
• cake and punch were served.
Word has reached the com-
munity of the death of Hazellc
Clark Bynum of Odessa. She was a
former resident of Reilly Springs
and was the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. John Clark. A niece, Shir-
ley Friddle, lives on the Clark
home place.
Robert and Jo Wallace had as
their guests this weekend, her sister
Marilyn Hale, Missy Brooks and
her mother Geraldine Parkinson of
Portland, Ark. Jo and her guests
spent Saturday in Canton.
The Swindell and Martin Annual
Reunion was held Sunday at the
Yantis Community Center. Those
from Reilly Springs who attended
were Polly and John D. McKay,
Cyril and Rccby Swindell, Ella
Sturgeon, Paul and Juanita Hudson,
and Ellic Swindell.
Helen Boggs was expected to be
Cumby cites
Cumby recently released its
honor rolls for the fifth six weeks.
First grade honor roll students
are Justin Evans, Stephanie Gram-
mar, Kevin Kollcr and Bridget Wil-
liams. AB honor roll students are
Brine Bearden, Shasta Bendall,
John Bivens, Micah Elmore, DJ.
Free, Bryan Smith, Russell Taylor,
Kelly Tucker, Bree Walton and
Colby C arrclL
Angie Strickland and Wayne
Williams are on the second grade A
honor roll. AB honor roll students
are Pam Campbell, Kristie Caudle,
Lucas Fulls, Jason Tucker and
Shannon Wallace.
Third grade A honor roll students
are Tara Petty, Susie Welherby and
Hollie Thomas. AB honor roll
students are Wendi Bearden, Kasie
Cameron, Brandi Crumpton, Candi
Free, Justin Mason, Amanda Strick-
land, Nicholas Campbell and Jen-
nifer White.
Brandy Hettich and Kathryn
Mabe arc fourth grade A honor roll
students. AB honor roll students arc
Kenny Campbell, Nathan Capehan,
Ronnie Wetherby, Raisha Davis,
Ryan Nelle, Patty Pearson, Russell
Petty, Ryan Petty, Tiffany Smith
and Mitchell Taylor.
released from Hopkins County
Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, fol-
lowing surgery several days ago.
Myra Bums was in Como on
Sunday, to attend the Lawson and
Susan Coker Family Reunion.
Kim Pool was in Tyler this
weekend to be with her father
Wayne Bookman, who is a patient
at Mother Frances Hospital follow-
ing a heart attack.
Dan and Janie McLarry were in
Houston over the weekend, where
their son Chris played in the Klein
Soccer Tournament. While there,
they visited with Barbara and Lel-
don McKinney and son.
Carlisle and Becky Swindle
visited with Joe and Judi Dalzell
Sunday afternoon.
Marshal and Jo Hurley were
guests of his father Lou Hurley last
weekend.
The Program Committee has
finalized plans for the Reilly
Springs Memorial Day Service,
which will be held on Sunday, May
Inis and Onrcll Atllescy of Sul-
phur Springs were guests of Polly
and John D. McKay Sunday after-
noon.
The Rev. Bill Johnson was the
guest speaker at First Baptist
Church’s Sunday night service.
top students
Fifth grade AB honor roll
students are Ana Chavez, Becky
Crumpton, Kelly Reed, Starla Mer-
ton, Misty Tucker and Heather
Thomas.
Weldon Hood, Josh Monk and
Jinger Wheat are sixth grade A
honor roll students.
Kathy Reese was the seventh
grade AB honor roll student.
Eight grade A honor roll students
are Christy Petty, Heath Petty and
Kelly Vinson. John Miles was on
the AB honor roll.
Mistie Fyke, Mickey Jones and
Brenda Lee are on the freshman A
honor roll. AB honor roll students
are Stoncy Bearden and Tony
Stone.
Sophomore AB honor roll
students are Emma Driver, Beth
Filch, Nikki Hart, Lee Hettich,
Tony Jacobs, Brent Jones, Emili
Mabe and Stefame Petty.
Holly Harris was on the junior A
honor roll. AB honor roll students
are Kody Crumpton, Matt Petty and
Jeremy Wheat
Mike Furgeson was on the senior
A honor roll. AB honor roll
students are Jerry Bearden, Aaron
Conner and Christie Fyke.
North Hopkins community news
We regret the death of Jeff Lun-
ceford and Delbert Coggins. They
arc both former residents of this
By VERDA WITHROW
North Hopkins Correspondent
Mr and Mrs. Max Drummond,
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Glosup, Mr. aid
Mrs. Bill Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Char-
les Johnson and Mr and Mrs. Billy
Crow son have returned from a
weeks stay at Puerto Plata.
Dominican Republic.
Bill and Juanita Sloan and
grandson Gavin of Dallas came for
an exiting of fishing and gun prac-
tice and had dinner with Francis
and Verda Withrow on Saturday
Freeman Parish had vascular
surgery on ha neck at Memorial
Hospital last Friday. He is doing
fine and will return to his home
soon. Ann Wills, Jimmy Parish and
Floyd Parish was here for the sur-
gay.
Herre Willis is home from
Veterans Hospital and back on the
jab Monday maramg.
place.
Several men still enjoy meeting
and playing dominos at the little
domino building <m the Wcirsvillc
place.
Randell Herman remains ill at
his home.
Ann Shaw. Mildred Chapman
and Lucille Spencer attend the 70th
anniversary Sunday at Neita for
Bill agd Minnie Bums They also
vailed a cousin Melder Winstead
and the* brother Noble Horn at the
Hopkins County Nursing Home
Margie Drummond came to stay
a few ays »uh Lydia Gregg.
Robert Estes had a cataract
operation m Dallas recently.
Old Tarrant Cemetery will have
memorial services Saturday May
19. Lunch will be at 12 am. busi-
ness meeting will follow.
Ch/uptials 'Planned
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Lusher of Independence, Miss., and Mack Jen-
nings of Sulphur Springs announce the engagement and upcoming
marriage of their daughter, Amy Catherine Jennings, to Tony Dillard,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyce Dillard of New Albany, Miss. The couple
will exchange vows at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in Looxahoma Bap-
tist Church in Senatobia, Miss.
Victim’s
condition
improving
The condition of Johnnye White,
who was shot four times April 25 at
her Lake Fork residence, is improv-
ing, according to Wood County
Sheriff Frank White.
Sheriff White said die women’s
condition “is coming along" and
she is conscious and talking. He
said the victim has trouble speaking
coherently at times.
“She's talking off and on
coherently," Sheriff While said.
“We’re just laying back right now
and allowing her (the victim) to
spend lime with relatives and time
to come back around."
The woman was severiy beaten
and shot four times, twice in the
head, once in the neck and once in
the chest According to the sheriff's
report. White’s daughter and a
friend found the victim m a back
bedroom at approximately 2 am.
Wednesday. April 25.
“It’s definitely a miracle that she
survived,” Sheriff White said
No arrests lave been made mid a
motive to the shooting has not been
established. Sheriff White said, ad-
ding. “We’re still mvesugaung aid
asking questions. "
The sheriff said there was no
sign of forced entry mto the house
and all the doors were unlocked
He said furmture m the home was
overturned, mdicaong a struggle
had taken place.
The gun wed in the crime has
not been recovered. Sheriff White
said Investigators said ire gun
used a the riuotti^ a a snail
caliber type.
90th 'Birthday CeUSration
Alonza Carrington of Sulphur
Springs was honored Wednes-
day, Mb. 28, in the Daflas home
of his daughter on the occasion
of his 90th birthday. The
celebration, attended by family
and friends, was hosted by his
daughters. The Rev. Wilson of
Dallas offered a prayer.
July 'Date Set
Vicky Smith of Browns town,
III-, and David Coatney of
Deaton announce the engage-
ment nnd upcoming wedding
of their daughter, Amy
Michelle Coatney, to John
David Shane Davidson, son of
Dave and Georgia Davidson.
The couple wfll exchange rows
at 7 pm. Saturday, July 2*. ia
Spence Chapel of First Baptist
Church. Friends and relatives
are invited to attend.
June Wedding Planned
Mr. and Mrs. Don Byrd of Benton, Ark., announce the engagement
and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Dona Rene’ Byrd, to David
Alan Lookadoo, son of Mary Mazander of Benton, Ark., and G.W.
Lookadoo Jr. of Austin. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Paul
and Betty Brady of Sulphur Springs and the late Houston and Mary
Kate Byrd of Sulphur Springs. The couple will exchange vows at 5
p.m. Saturday, June 9, in First Presbyterian Church of Benton, Ark.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Odcjarlin-Sanders Po Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jack Cain of Saltillo announce the engagement and
upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rhonda McFarlin, to i^y San-
ders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanders of Tyler.
Dirks, Roberts to squari
off in race for sheriff
By MARK KING
Law enforcement experience
was the key to the selection of
Democrat Bill Dirks and
Republican Jones Roberts, now
official party candidates for the
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.
The general election is Nov. 6.
Executive committees from the
Hopkins County Democratic and
Republican parlies met Tuesday
night to select their candidates to
run for the office, and they picked
candidates with combined total of
law enforcement experience of
more than 60 years.
Interim Sheriff Bill Dirks, 56,
spent nearly 26 years enforcing law
in (he military, 14 months as a cor-
porate security officer for a defense
contractor and more than seven
years with the Hopkins County
Sheriff’s Department.
His Republican opponent, Jones
Roberts, 59, is a retired Department
of Public Safety officer with more
than 30 years experience in Texas
law enforcement.
“I feel pretty good, and I ap-
preciate the election judges for put-
ting me on the ballot and giving me
a chance,” Dirks said in reference
to his now official candidacy.
Dirks has served as interim
sheriff since Mark Bassham resig-
ned from his office, effective
March 21, and he feels good about
the job he has been doing as sheriff.
“I feel good about it and about
the people working here,” Dirks
said.
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Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1990, newspaper, May 11, 1990; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780064/m1/4/: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.