Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 83, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 17, 1993 Page: 13 of 52
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LIVING
Powder Puff game scheduled for Lion Stadium
LIVINGSTON - Girls on the
field, Guys on the chccrlcading
squad, and Parents refereeing?
What Is This?
To begin an activity-filled
Homecoming week the junior class
of 1993-94 is sponsoring a Powder
Puff football game, Monday, Oc-
tober 23, at 7 p.m. in Lion Stadium.
The game between the junior and
senior girls is one of many
fundraisers for the Junior/Senior
Prom of 1994.
"People always say that actions
speak louder than words, and the
Junior’s words are strong, but their
actions are stronger. The seniors
talk their noise, but they don’t
know how to back it up and the
Juniors are going to show them
how to play some real football," ac-
cording to Missy Price, Junior class
president.
The admission for adults is S3,
and student admission is SI .50. The
concession stand will be open so
plan on having supper at the ^ame.
Programs arc going to be on sale
for 25 cents and consist of a roster
of the players, chccrlcading squad,
and referees. Also the parents are
going to sell T-shirts for S10 to
help raise money for the Junior
class.
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ENGAGED - Sandy Marleen Frye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmy M. Frye of Livingston, granddaughter of Mildred Frye
of Splendora is engaged to wed, Robert Daniel (Danny) Col-
lins, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins of Goodrich, grandson
of Annice Collins of Goodrich. The ceremony is to take place
on May 14.
Yearbook sales underway
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LIVINGSTON - Preparation of
the 1993-1994 Cubs Pride Year-
book is well under way. Yearbook
sale dates arc set for October 20
and 21 and again on November 4
and 5.
The yearbook staff will be in the
Livingston Junior High School
cafeteria during lunch (10:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.) on those dates to
take orders.
The cost is $14 for advance or-
ders, plus an extra $2 for optional
name engraving.
The yearbooks will be in short
supply upon arrival in May and will
be sold on a first come, first serve
basis for $17 at that time.
Friends, parents, grandparents
and students are urged to place
their orders now. \
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ENGAGED - Tory Ann Parks of Conroe, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Larry Parks of Clute, granddaughter of Nora Holder
of Livingston, is engaged to wed Leslie Cornell Stone of
Huntsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stone of Houston on
October 23 at Chapel wood United Methodist in Lake Jackson
at 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Robert Joiner officiating.
THEN AND NOW - Curtis
and Cecile Nelson celebrated
their 61 anniversary on Oc-
tober 15. The Nelson’s grew
up together in Providence and
have lived in Polk County 70
years. The couple were
married in First Baptist
Church in Livingston with
pastor Bio. Wadsworth of-
ficiating.
Hometown Spirit Award Given To Lawrence Oliver
Lawrence Oliver was bom December 2, 1949 in Temple, Texas. He is the eldest
son of the late A.B. Oliver and Laura Oliver. He has three sisters and three brothers.
He grew up on a farm just out of Troy, Texas. He attended school at Troy and
graduated from Troy High School in 1968. Being raised on a farm, Lawrence began
raising animals at an early age. His father also did custom farm work and custom
hay baling each summer. From the time that Lawrence was just a small boy he
enjoyed working with his father each day, taking great pleasure in helping and pleasing
his dad. These opportunities along with his FFA activities in high school taug t
him responsibility and dedication especially of the agricultural life.
Lawrence attended,Temple Junior College where he attained his Associate degree
in 1970. He then transferred to Sam Houston State University, majonng in Agricultural
Education. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in December 1972.
While attending SHSU, LSwrence met Debbie Edge from Biytowfi, and fl»y were
married July 21,1973. They made their home in Normangee, Texas whwe La^rence
got his first teaching assignment in the Spring of 1973. Debbre commuted to SHSU
and received her Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Degree in Elementary Educauon in
1975
Debbie s parents, Bill and Charlotte (Laird) Edge, had a weekend home at Crystal
Lakes Subdivision of Livingston. All of Charlottes family were from the Center
Grove community in Polk County. Lawrence and Debbie liked visiting in Livingston
and the people of Polk County. It was in June 1975 that they were visiung in Livingston,
checking out the possible teaching positions available, when Lawrence^ mention
their visit to Kenneth Yarbrough. Lawrence decided to go to work for Feeders Supply
and did so in June 1975. Debbie got her teaching job at Big Sandy Elementary
m wi hu»9f 1976, that a bundle of joy was born tothe Olivers, Kelly Dawn
Oliver. She has since been a joy to their lives, filling it with all kinds of acuvities
^Af^Sing at Feeder's Supply for seven years, the Ag Science job came open
at Big Sandy. Lawrence decided to get back into teaching and accepted the Ag teaching
j°Vofking with the FFA students at Big Sandy has brought many wonderful memories
to Lawrence and he enjoys being able to help develop leadership and responsibility
in his students. Working with the FFA program has brought many rewarding
opportunities. Lawrence presently serves as President and Treasurer of the Sam Hous-
tonDisirict FFA Teacher’s Association and works closely with all distnctlfunctions.
Lawrence also helped start the Big Sandy 4-H program and enjoys helping the
younger students get started with their projects. He was recognized for his efforts
in helping Polk County 4-H at the Polk County 4-H banquet.
As Kelly grew and became interested in riding horses, Lawrence and Debbie became
active in the Polk County Youth Rodeo Association. Working with this association,
Lawrence has served as President four years, is on the Board of Directors, ^P***"11*
serves as Vice President of the PCYRA. He was honored by receiving the PCYRA
Distinguished Service buckle in 1992. He is also serving as YRA director from Polk
Lawrence is an active member of the Livingston Church of Christ.
LAWRENCE OLIVER
First State Rank of Livingston
P.O. Box 1277 • Livingston, Texas 77351-1277
[409) 327-5211
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 83, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 17, 1993, newspaper, October 17, 1993; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth798197/m1/13/?q=%22~1~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.