Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 103, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1985 Page: 6 of 46
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FIREMAN OF THE YEAR -
Dick Dixon was named
SLVFD’s Fireman of the
Year at the department’s an-
nual banquet.
LIVINGSTON - The Scenic Loop
Volunteer Fire Department held Its
annual Christmas banquet Dec. 14 at
the fire station, with a covered dish
dinner prepared by the SLVFD
Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Following the dinner, the annual
awards banquet was held. Master of
cermonies Leroy Stephenson
welcomed the special guests and in-
troduced the firemen and ladies’
auxilary officers.
Finance Committee Chairman
Dick Dixon presented certificates of
appreciation to the following people
who helped in the department’s fund
drive: Mrs. Charlie Kamraarmeyer,
Mrs. Lou Wests, Mrs. Grace
Gossett, Mr. and Mrs. John
LaForme, Mr. and Mrs. Byron
Miller, Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Schrottke,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weston, Mr.
and Mrs. Theron Moore, and Mr.
and Mrs. Marvin Hicks.
Lt. Dan Dructor introduced the
guest speaker for the banquet. Ken-
neth Hambrick, vice president of the
East Texas Firemen’s Association,
and also a Livingston fireman,
delivered a speech on the involve-
ment in the state association and the
certification program. /M
Chief Terry Hicks held a
memorial service for the men who
died during the past year who were a
vital part of the department and also
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dedicated the new trophy case that
was built in memory of the following
men: Melvin Wright, Levon Gossett,
William Brand and fhremenCharlie
Kammarmeyer and Lawrence
Lenze, who wore both orginial
charter members of the department,
Other awards and presentations
were made to the three department
Johnson,
Virginia Robbink and Kathy Parker.
dispatchers: Doris\.
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The ladies' auxiliary was presented
with a plaque in appreciation for its
hard work in fundraising activities
throughout the year. , t> i ,.
Aiso, James Parker, Brett Hunter
and Terry Hicks received perfect at-
tendance awards for fire practice
nights. :: &
Chief Terry Hicks presented the
Fireman of the Year award. This
year's Fireman of the Year award
went to Col. Dick Dixon, who has
been in the department since its
start in 1074.
Santa visits Scenic Loop
Saturday morning, residents in
the Scenic Loop area were awaken-
ed by the sound of sirens as a parade
of fire trucks welcomed Santa Claw,
w Over 76 children in the area got to
visit with Santa. Chief Hicks said he
hopj» the Santa visit and parade will
heroine an annual event, and thank-
ed Bell’s Grocery, Memorial Point
Service Center, Lake Grocery and
Prince’s Tackle Box for making the
event a success.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE - Dick Dixon presents an award
for perfect attendance at fire practices to James Parker.
OBITUARIES
COMMISSIONER THANK-
ED - Commissioner R.D.
Cunningham was thanked for
his support of the depart-
ment.
JPs APPRECIATED -
Justices of the peace Mary
Placker (shown) and Calvin
Wells were recognized by the
SLVFD.
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AUXILIARY MEMBERS - SLVFD auxiliary members were
recognized for their fundraising efforts. Among those
honored were (1-r) Betty Blackburn, who was in charge of the
banquet decorations; Nadine Pierce, president; and Virginia
Robbins, treasurer.
Winter Ideal'
for tree planting
Ibert Gas Co,
PROPANE GAS
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SERVICE AVAILABLE
The winter months are ideal for
planting trees and shrubs. The cor-
rect plant in the proper location is
important, but equally important is
proper soil preparation prior to plan-
ting. The key to successful plant
growth is a well-prepared garden
soil.
Time spent in soil preparation
prior to planting will reduce later
maintenance of watering and dif-
ficult soil conditioning.
Poor internal soil drainage is
. harmful to the'roots of almost all
plants. Soil drainage refers not only
to the surface slope, but also to the
downward movement of water
through the soil. Drainage is often
poor in heavy, clay soils. Soil where
water stands for a day or two follow-
ing a rain indicates a poor internal
drainage. This type of soil indicates
low oxygen supply and oxygen is
essential for good root growth. When
water is (rapped in soil due to poor
drainage, the roots of the plant will
ffnally rot.
If your soil drainage is poor try
raising your planting beds above the
surrounding soil level. Or, if you are
planting trees or large shrubs,
postholes may lie dug in the bottom
of the planting pits and filled with
gravel. This will greatly aid in the
drainage of excess soil water away
from the plant. , *
It may be necessary in soil that Is
Very heavy or one containing ^neatly
clay, to dig all the soil out and
replace it with good top soil.
Sometimes, tight soils can be
satisfactorily improved by mixing
spnd, peat moss, well rotted manure
or compost material. r r
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Joshua Jasper
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services
for Joshua; Lee Jasper, age 3, of Liv-
ingston were held Saturday, Dec. 21,
1963 from the Bold Springs Baptist
Church, with the Rev. C.L. Moore of-
ficiating. Interment followed in Bold
Springs Cemetery.
Joshua died Dec. 19 in LaGrange,
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He whs born July 29, 1982 in
Stewart, Fla., the son of Vernon and
Earlene Reddicks Jasper.
Survivors include his parents,
Vernon and Earlene Jasper of Liv-
ingston; one brother, Jonah Jasper
of Livingston; and grandparents,
M.C. and Helen Morris of Livingston
and John and Helga Reddicks of
New Waverly.
Cochran Funeral Rome was In
chargc.of arrangements.
Wesley Boddie
/ LIVINGSTON - Funeral services
for Wesley1 < Powell > Boddie, age 3,
of Livingston were held Monday,
Dec. 23,1965 from the Beech Creek
Assembly of God Church, with the
Rev. Larry Moore officiating. Inter-
ment followed in Peebles Cemetery.
Wesley died Saturday; Dee. 21, ih
Nederland.
Survivors include his parents,
Kim and Travis Boddie; four sisters,
Leslie, Marion, Brittney and Linda;
and two‘brothers, Christopher and
Bryce, allafjjyingston.
Pallbearers were Elton Evahs,
Darwin Evans, Mike Watts add
Ricky Thigpen.
Cochran Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Steven Jones Andrew oison
Texas ASM Eitcnslta Service
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Winter is probably the best season
of the year to plant trees and shrubs.
A winter planting Insures needed
moisture and root development
prior to spring growth. The average
gardener tends to have more time in
the winter also. The good
nurseryman will certainly welcome
your business at this time of the year
instead of waiting until the spring
rush. ik#) _ y
Shrubs and trees planted now take
advantage of the early planting. No
top growth is in evidence during the
winter, but with the first signs of spr-
ing, this will begin to change. The
sturdy, developed root system
makes it possible for the individual
plant to take advantage of tho full
surged spring growth. The result
will be a maximum of growth
throughout the spring. A winter
planting insures well developed
roots prior to summer heat and
possible drought.
Take a good look around your
home and see what an improvement
a new tree, shrub or border planting
might make in your total landscape
picture. Then, make a stop at your
local nursery and see what they
have to offer you which will best suit
your specific need. Ask your
nurseryman to make suggestions;
he’ll be glad to help you.
PASADENA - Funeral services
were held Saturday, Dec. 21,1965 for
Andrew Herbert Olson, 79, of
Pasadena, formerly a resident of
Livingston. Services were held in
Pasadena Funeral Chapel and Inter-
ment followed in South Park
Cemetery.
Mr. Olson died Dec. 19. A resident
of Pasadena for the past two years,
he was former machininst who
retired from Crown Central
Petroleum after 15 years of service.
H6 was a member of Zion Lutheran
Church in Pasadena.
Survivors include a son, Andrew
H. Olson Jr. of Houston; daughters,
Jean Murray and Dr. Norma Powell
of Houston; sister and brother-in-
law, Naomi and Homer Gore of
Pasadena; eight grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Pasadena Funeral Chapel was in
charge of arrangements.
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Robert Hinkle
LIVINGSTON - Graveside ser-
vices for Robert Leetin Hinkle, 31, of
Cleveland were held Thursday, Dee.
19, 1965 from Rosewood Memorial
Park in Humble. Mr. Hinkle died
Dec. 14 in Bradley County, Tenn.
He was born July 9,1954 in Chris-
tlanburg, Va.p the son of James
Gratln and Betty Jean Williams'
Hinkle. He attended public school In
Conroe. . ' 7;
Survivors include his wife, Kathy
Jo Hinkle of Cleveland; one son,
James Puckett of Arlington; two
daughters, Brandy Michelle Hinkle
and Becky Hinkle, both of
Cleveland; mother, Betty Jean
Hinkle of Livingston; three sisters,
Carolyn E. Reddick of Porter, Nin-
cy L. Davenport and Mary J.
Stephens, both of Cleveland; one
brother, Larry Gene Hinkle of
Houston; grandmother, Carolyn
Ford of Livingston; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and other close
relatives and Mends.
Pallbearers were Homer Loyde
Eaton, Charles Reddick Jr., RUsty
Davenport, Robert Stephens and
Stuart Crumpton. ^ ^
Cochran Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Vergie Gay ,MI
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services
for Vergie Orelia (Little) (Jay, 78, of
Livingston were held Tuesday, Dec.
wssas
followed in Holly Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Gay died Dec. 22 in Liv-
ingston Convalescent Center.
She was born Oct. 5, 1997 in Liv-
ingston, the daughter of John Marie
and Minnie Jane Baucum Little. She
was s member of the First Baptist
Church of Providence. «,4.
Survivors include one sons, Edwin
Glenn Gay of Woodville; twp
daughters, Billie June Phillips of
Puerto Ordaz, Venuzuela, and
Jolene Moore of Livingston;
brother-in-law, Ed Robinson of
Nacogdoches; sister-in-law, Bernice
Littlo of Livingston; brother-in-law,
Alton Dowdy of Port Arthur; sister-
in-law, Stella Gay of Livingston;
sister-in-law, Ruby Gay of Liv-
ingston; brother-in-law, James L.
Gay of Baytown; sister-in-law,
Helen Gay Cox of Livingston;
brother-in-law, Louis Gay of Liv-
ingston; sister-in-law, Alma Under-
wood of Conroe; nine grand-
children; and eight great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mike Gay, Jerry
Gay, Neai Gay, James Moore, John
Page and Mike Stanley.
Cochran Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 103, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1985, newspaper, December 26, 1985; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth781283/m1/6/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.