The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1981 Page: 2 of 4
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Mrs. Robert Raymond Bowe
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In Plano Service
Elizabeth Jane Taylor and
Robert Raymond Bowe, both of
Dallas, were united in
marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 17 in the home and garden
of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Don
Gillem of Plano. The Rev.
Kenneth Hildebrand of the
First United Methodist Church
in Trenton, officiated at the
double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. B.F. Chapman of Sulphur
Springs and the late Mr.
Chapman. The bridegroom is
the son of Mrs. Emily Bowe and
the late Mr. Bowe of Dallas.
Grandparents are Mrs. Florene
Adams of Sulphur Springs.
The bride was given in
marriage by her brother, Billy
Frank Chapman Jr. of Sulphur
Springs.
Ms. Valerie Martin of
Garland served as the maid of
honor.
Paul Bull of Garland at-
tended the bridegroom as the
best man.
Ushers were Lee Levine,
David Levine and Stephen
Gillem, cousins of the bride of
Plano, and Jim McCullen of
Dallas.
Music for the service was
presented by Cecil Pearson of
Garland, vocalist, who sang
“Wedding Song” and “The
Lord’s Prayer.”
A reception followed the
ceremony. Serving were Mrs.
Jerry Levine and Mrs. Jerry
Gillem of Plano; Mrs. Clay
Hubbard of San Angelo; Mrs.
Biff Chapman of Sulphur
Springs; Mrs. Roger
Westerfield, Mrs. Kent Mc-
Daniel and Ms. Michele
Simonelli of Dallas; and Ms.
Laura Stephens of Sulphur
Springs.
The bride is employed in the
Dallas Independent School
District. The bridegroom is
employed with - National
Distillers Inc. of Dallas. The
couple will reside in Dallas at
9541 Larchwood.
Club News
Dike 4-H Club
The Dike 4-H Club held its
monthly meeting Nov. 18 at the
Dike Community Center with
President Bo Potts presiding.
Kelly Joslin led the 4-H Motto
and Pledge. Secretary Tammy
Neal read the minutes and
called roll. A financial report
was given by Marty McKenzie,
treasurer. An inspiritional
poem was read by Liz Godfrey.
Eric Lum, county extension
agent, was the guest speaker,
giving an interesting program
on how to select beef animals
and also swine. He gave many
pointers on what charac-
teristics to look for when
choosing an animal when they
are young. A question and
answer period followedhis talk.
Reports of the County Food
Show recently held were given
by each participant which
included: Lori Potts, Angela
and Andrea Posey, Katie
Joslin, Susan Allan, Sharon
Allan, Kelly Joslin, Elisha
Medina, Sirilda Medina,
Stephanie Dawdy, Lisa
Argenbright, Brian Argen-
bright, Lesa White, Tammy
Neal, Sonja Caldwell, Debra-
Neal, Marci McKenzie and
Amy Brandenburgh.
Lesa White reported to the
club about the Community Stew
Cook-Off recently held. The
Dike 4-H pot of stew was the
first place winner. Many of the
members had participated in
the day long event of preparing
and cooking the stew.
Susan Allan reported on the 4-
H County Council meeting held
last Monday night.
The county-wide 4-H Skate-A-
Thon was discussed and
members decided to have a
walk-a-thon on the Friday after
Thanksgiving. Money raised
from pledges will be donated to
the United Way. A hamburger
cookout will be held following
the walk.
The club’s Christmas party
will beheld Monday, Dec. 21 at
th« Community Center. A gift
exchange will be held. The
meeting was adjourned and
refreshments were served to
the 27 members and 11 parents
by Lewis Maberry and Marty
and Marci McKenzie.
Medical Auxiliary
Mrs. Ronald Stanley was
hostess to the November
business meeting of the
Hopklns-Franklin County
Texas Medical Association
Auxiliary.
The meeting was held in the
home of Mrs. Gay Moss with 17
members and two guests
present.
Mrs. Ann Williamson of Ail
World Travel presented the
program, “Your Dream Trip,”
talking of her several visits to
England.
The auxiliary voted to extend
to Mrs. Minnie Sellers and
honorary lifetime membership
in the organization. The
meeting was presided over by
Mrs. Ray Hannah, president.
Genealogical Society
The Hopkins County
Genealogical Society held its
regular meeting on Nov. 19 at
the Hopkins County Historical
Museum.
Following the business
meeting, Jeff Campbell,
museun president, and Mrs.
Campbell took the group on a
tour of the museum and related
interesting stories about
and grounds and
treasurers.
i were elected for the
new year and include: Frat
Davis, president and John
Bradberry, vice president. The
other officers remained the
same: Dorothy Black,
treasurer; Gina Holland,
corresponding secretary and
Faye Bohannon, librarian.
The next regular meeting will
be held on Dec. 17 at the
Sulphur Springs Library and
following the business meeting
work will be done on the room
set aside for the Genealogical
Society.
§8 Club News
Tanti
Club
The Tanti Club met on
Thursday afternoon in the
Woman’s Building on College
Street.
Ursula Campbell, president,
presided over the business
meeting which included the
reading and approval of the
minutes of the October
meeting. Mavie Smith,
secretary, then called the roll
with 35 members present. The
financial report was given by
Doris Dobson, treasurer.
Other items on the agenda
included the decision to par-
ticipate in The Empty Stocking
Project and donations will be
brought to the December
meeting.
Mrs. Campbell welcomed
Velma Rawson as a new
member being placed on active
roll. She also recognized a
visitor, Mrs. Leona
Hidlebaugh, who was visiting
with her daughter, Doris
Dobson.
Following the business
meeting, Gertrude Davis in-
troduced the guest speaker,
Charles Moore. He gave an
inspirational program on the
real meaning of Thanksgiving.
He pointed out that the real
Thanksgiving had is beginning
in the Bible. The Apostle Paul
emphasized the necessity of
learning to give thanks in all
circumstances. He mentioned
how many things we as citizens
of the United States have to be
thankful for and we should
show that thankfulness by
kindness and caring for our
fellow man.
The hostesses for the meeting
were Dorothy Black, Allene
Hendrix, Era Jones and Estelle
McKee. They served as
assortment of pies, apple cidar
and coffee to the members and
guests from a table decorated
to depict the Thanksgiving
season.
Members attending were
Valera Alexander, Onree At-
tlesey, Dorothy Black, Vera
Blount, Frances Boyst, Effie
Bridges, Ursula Campbell,
Gertrude Davis, Ola Dilts,
Doris Dobson, Sybil Gafford,
Loretta Geamer, Freda Gray,
Ellen Ham, Eva Hargrave,
Allene Hendrix, Lillie Mae
Irvin, Era Jones, Eva Ruth
Long, Joyce Maroony, Pearl
Martin, Ann Mote, Zelma
McCullough, Polly, McKay,
Estelle McKee, Melba
McKinney, Nina Phillips,
Velma Rawson, Birtie Lou
Smith, Mavie Smith, Ellie
Swindell, Betty Thompson,
Jessie Faye Walker, Effie
Wesson and Qleta Williams.
Guests were Leona Hidlebaugh
and Charles Moore.
The Alpha Tau Iota Chapter
of Beta Sigma Phi held its
annual Thanksgiving dinner
Nov. 18 at the First National
Bank community room.
Members, pledges and their
families enjoyed smoked
turkey and dressing, ham,
potato casserole, broccoli
casserole, baked beans, sweet
potatoes, stuffed celery, fruit
salad, congealed salads, green
bean casserole, rolls, pumpkin
pie, butter pecan cake, carrot
cake and tea.
Following the meal, Danita
Graves raffled a ceramic item,
made by Debbie Booker, as a
money making project. Cindy
Abercrombie won the drawing.
Those present were Jimmy,
Donna, Heath and Cory Horton,
Ace and Janet Hamner and
Kristy, Biff, Mickie and Audrey
Chapman, Charles and Shfron
Helm, Kim Weaver, Julie
Tolson, Jay, Sail! and Dustin
McClendon, David, Danita,
DeAmie, Dena and David
Graves, Max and Sandi
Bronson, Ronnie, Linda, Jerry
Wayne and Courtney Blount,
Buck, Debbie, Lori and Jenny
Booker, Jay and Marjorie
McCaffery, Tony and Cindy
Abercrombie, Marsha,
Shannon and Nicholas
Woolcott, Rick, Kay and
Rickey Oit.
The next meeting will be held
on Dec. 2.
Mrs. Maurice Shade Teel
Trustees
Announce
Officers
The Greenview Cemetery
trustees met Monday, Nov. 23,
in the home of Katie
(Freeman) Sinclair.
Officers are Trustee No. 1
Garnett Weaver, president;
Trustee No. 2 Ed Gilley, vice
president; and Trustee No. 3
Katie Sinclair, secretary-
treasurer.
The maintenance of the
cemetery, church, park ben-
ches, historical marker, high-
way signs, Greenview signs,
beautification, memorial
markers and selling land by
bids were discussed.
The by-laws were approved
and signed for perpetual care
and other things. They will be
read at the Greenview Church
at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday in
July, 1982. Also the minutes and
financial reports will be read.
Memorials to the Greenview
Cemetery Fund for loved ones
or friends may be sent to the
secretary-treasurer, Katie
Sinclair, 111 Foscue St.,
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 or
telephone No. 885-5293.
Formal Church Wedding
Unites Local Residents
Linda Jean Palmer and
Maurice (Mark) Shade Teel
were united in marriage at 7
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in the
sanctuary of the First Baptist
Church. Dr. Charles Redmond,
pastor, performed the double-
ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Palmer
of Sulphur Springs. The
bridegroom is the son of Mrs.
Marion Teel of Sulphur Springs
and the late Mr. Teel. Grand-
parents of the bride are Mr. and
Mrs. E.J. Cox of Grapevine.
Mr. and “Mrs. E.S. Moncrief of
the Paint Rock Community and
Mrs. M.O. Teel of Junction are
the grandparents of the
bridegroom.
An arch of candles and four
graduated candletrees set tMe
mood for the ceremony. They
were adorned with ribbons of
paprika, evergreen and ivory.
Ribbons decorated family
pews.
Mrs. Tim Taylor provided
traditional wedding music.
Mrs. Ronald Lummus sang
“You Light Up My Life” and
“Because." “God, A Woman,
and a Man” and “The Lord’s
Prayer” were sung by Mrs.
Rodney Johnson.
Mrs. Palmer, mother of the
bride, was seated by her son-in-
law, Ralph Canada Jr. of
Dallas. Mrs. Teel, mother of
the bridegroom, was seated by
Bob Russell of Sherman.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore a formal
gown of ivory chiffon. Molded
in Alencon lace and accented
with pearls, the bodice featured
a Queen Anne neckline, shadow
sleeves and a natural waistline.
The chapel train was encircled
with a wide border of Alencon
lace.
A waltz length veil edged
with lace and caught to a lace
bandeau complemented the
gown. A string of pearls and a
watch, belonging to the bride’s
mother, were worn by the
bride. The bride carried a
bouquet of English ivy ac-
cented with a dozen roses and
baby’s breath and highlighted
with a japhet orchid which
became the bride’s going-away
corsage.
Mrs. Ralph Canada Jr. of
Dallas attended her sister as
matron of honor. Misses Marla
and Tainmy Teel of Sulphur
Springs, sisters of the
bridegroom, were maids of
honor. Bridesmaids were Miss
Carolyn Bergin of Sulphur
Springs and Mrs. Mark Gossett
of Fort Worth.
The attendants wore iden-
tical formal paprika gowns
with ivory Venise lace yokes on
blouson bodices. Three-quarter
length sleeves were accented
with lace. They carried
bouquets of English ivy, fern
and baby’s breath.
The bridegroom was at-
tended by his brother, Monty
Teel of College Station.
Groomsmen were Bob Russell
of Sherman, Clint Anderson
and Brad Holland of Sulphur
Springs, and Trey Bivins,
cousin of the bridegroom, of
Junction. Russell and Holland
also served as candlelighters.
Ralph Canada Jr. of Dallas,
brother-in-law of the bride, Bill
Bivins of Junction, uncle of the
bridegroom, and Ricky Berry
of Sulphur Springs served as
ushers. Groomsmen and ushers
wore formal tuxedos of
evergreen.
The reception was held in the
reception hall of the church.
Mrs. Rick Ramsey of Dallas
presided at the guest registry.
The bride’s table was
covered with salmon and ivory
lace and gathered at the cor-
ners with flowers and ribbon. A
three-tiered columnade wed-
ding cake decorated with
paprika roses and evergreen
leaves centered the table. Mrs.
John Bradberry, Mrs. Stephen
Bonner and Mrs. Elvin Hen-
sley, all of Sulphur Springs,
presided at the table.
The bridegroom’s table was
covered with an antique ivory
lace tablecloth belonging to
Mrs. Charles Gilreath. The
bridegroom’s cake was a
horseshoe in paprika and
highlighted with roses and
evergreen decorations. Miss
Paula Herman and Mrs. Brad
Holland, both of Sulphur
Springs, assisted by Mrs.
Norman Dykes of Baytown,
attended the table.
Miss Michele Berry of
Sulphur Springs served as the
rice bag attendant, assisted by
her mother, Mrs. Ricky Berry.
The gift table was attended
by Miss Sherry Dykes and Billy
Dykes of Baytown.
The bride is a graduate of
East Texas State University
where she was a majorette,
class officer and member of the
yearbook staff. She was a
member of Alpha Delta Pi
sorority. She also attended
Texas Tech University. She is
employed by Sulphur Springs
Independent School District
and has been nominated for
Outstanding Young Women of
America.
The bridegroom attended
Texas Tech were he was a
member of Block and Bridle.
He was active in FFA and 4-H
in high school. He was listed in
Who’s Who in American High
Schools. He is currently an
Agri-Business major at ETSU
and is self-employed. He works
part-time with Super Handy
stores.
After a wedding trip to Lake
Hamilton, Ark., the couple will
make their home at Route 5,
Sulphur Springs.
Out-of-town gueSts-4qcluded
Bob Russell of Sherman; Mr.
and Mrs. W.R. Canada, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Canada Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Mitchell Jr.,
Phyllis Childers,, Mr. and Mrs.
Rick Ramsey, Stephen Mit-
chell, Doug Mitchell, Miss
Kelly Revell and Mike Mitchell
of Dallas; Mrs. M.O. Teel, Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Bivins of Junc-
tion; Mr. and Mrs. Curt Ball
and Mr. and Mrs. Norman W.
Dykes, Sherry and Billy, of
Baytown.
Others were Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Richardson of
Nacogdoches; Miss Resa
Williams and Mr. and Mrs.
Mark Gossett of Fort Worth;
Mrs. Steve Brown of Houston;
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Starkey of
Jacksonville; Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Davis, Kelly Davis, Tonya
Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Busbey, and Mr. and Mrs.
Grover Grant of Longview;
Mr.and Mrs. Tom Felton of
Mesquite; Mr. and Mrs. James
Narramore of Greenville; Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Wright of
Duncanville; Mr. and Mrs. J.R.
Thomas Jr. of Mount Pleasant.
Wedding Parlies
Miss Linda Palmer and Mark
Teel were honored Nov. 21
preceeding their wedding with
pre-nuptial courtesies by
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Grace Teel honored her
son and his fiance with a
rehearsal dinner at K-Bob’s
Restaurant Friday, Nov. 20.
Members of the wedding party
and out-of-town guests com-
posed the li$ of those at-
tending.
The tabjes wore decorated
with arrangements of autumn
colors. The main table was
highlighted with two brass
candelabra. The honored
couple presented their at-
tendants and parents with gifts.
A bridesmaids luncheon was
hosted Saturday in the home of
Mrs. Charles Gilreath with
Mrs. Norman Dykes and Miss
Sherry Dykes of Baytown
hosting.
Miss Palmer was surprised
by her second grade class at
Austin School with a party on
Thursday, Nov. 19. Mrs. Regina
Martin and Mrs. Eva Clayton
organized the party.
A cake decorated with “We
Love You, Miss Palmer” was
enjoyed by the class. Punch
was served.
The class presented their
teacher with a silver tray.
Residents
Receive
Thanksgiving
Food Gifts
The Committee on Aging of
the Hopkins County Extension
Service met recently in the
~~hoiH8<k>f the chairman, Eddie
Jo Edge. Janie Crump, com-
mittee advisor, stated that 32
r-<htetty households received a
‘ Thanksgiving food gift.
Members participating in the
distribution were Jeff and
Thelma Campbell, Shannon
Hefley, Sam and Mary Bat-
chelor, Theresa Sessions, Bill
Chapman, Rhena and Lee
Mclntire, Bill and Imogene
Passons, Ruby Perkins, Ann
Gamer, Mignon Greer, Addie
Mae Glover, Eddie Jo Edge and
Dan and Janie Crump.
Silver Anniversary
Jonny and Joyce Latimer of Sulphur Springs were honored with
a reception Wednesday, Nov. 18 celebrating their 25th wedding
anniversary in the home of Mr. and Mrs Richard Williamson.
Hostesses for the event were Gina Latimer, Phyllis Rogers and
Jan Plaxco.
Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs. Hershel Stephens will be honored on their 50th
wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 until 4 p.m. Sun
day, Dec. 6 in the First National Bank community room. Hosting
the event will be Mr and Mrs. Mervis Stephens, Mr. and Mrs
Norman Stephens and Mr. and Mrs Ronald Stephens. Friends
and relatives ol the couple are invited to attend.
Festival Queen
Lesa Hatley, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Hatley, for-
mer residents of Hopkins County, will reign over the 35th Annual
Festival of Lights to be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 in Natchitoches,
La. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival attracts over 100,000
visitors. Miss Hatley, also the current Junior Miss of Nat-
chitoches Parish, will represent Natchitoches at the Mardi Gras
Balls in Washington, D.C. in February. She is the grand-
daughter of Mrs. Aleen Skeen of Sulphur Springs and the late
R.S. Skeen and Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hatley of Dike.
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Keys, Clarke & Woosley, Joe. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1981, newspaper, December 4, 1981; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780968/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.