Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1979 Page: 4 of 12
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lading swimming, <
would like to add hang-gliding, mountain chr
md k)
lavorlte thing about her Senior year u "knowing th,
what
owing that I have the
if school including swimming, tennis, and horseback riding,
limb-
1 eta's
re the
tiler II and a half years behind 1116" and that what she will re-
nte n iher most ab.ui school arc her friends and the good times
she has had. After graduation, Patricia plans to live In Green-
ville and take a 2-year secretarial course at Eastfteld College.
Alter that she will go lo Executive Secretarial School in Dallas
to prepare for a career as a court reporter. —keporied
— Photo Contributed
SEMI OP .POTUGHT '79— Mike Bnggs, the s.« of Mr. A Mrs.
John A. Briggs from Bear Creek Estates, has been at Rains
High school lor two years. He has participated in programs
such as farm Power Mechanics and Diesel Repair. Mike's favor-
ite hobby is racing motorcycles. He has been interested In mo-
torcycles for 6 years. When asked what he would remember
most ab.iut his Senior year, he said that the parties will be the
most exciting part of the year. Mike's future plans include
moving to Tylet and having a part-time gib while in colleg
His goal lv to be a store manager for a fashion store and he
warns lo work this summer as a concrete pouier. Mike likes fo
have fun and would like lo be remembered as a fun guy. Hu
favorite teachers are Mr. Bryant and Mrs. Groves. —Reported
--Photo Contributed
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RAINS COUNTY
HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
County Judge Loyd McKinney
has announced (he official ap-
pointment «>f member* to the
Kauis County Historical Com-
mission.
The county commission Is
the agency cliarged with the
responsibility of surveying,
marking and preserving the
county's heritage, and is to
be engaged iu numerous ac-
tivities and pi jects recom-
mended by the Commissioner*'
Court and tin Texas Historical
RITES FOR
K H GOODWIN
QUINLAN —Kcnn.th
Herbert Goodwin. 67, of
lane Oak died Thursday in
a ’ Dallas huapUal after a
short Illness
funeral services were
held at II a m. i at
Lybrand Funeral Hunt*
Chapel here with Dale
Brown officiating Burial
followed at Hooker Ridge
Cemetery Ixtne Dak
Born April 5, 1612,
Goodwin was a retired
stonemason
Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs Beverly
Aaliiia anH M iw 1 .surma*
FNIOR v POT LIGHT *79—senior Patricia Ann flatter Is the old-
t daughter of Mr. A Mrs. Billy Matter of Alba. Patricia u 17
yean old arid was bun in Greenville. She has gune to tcbool
here all of he; lift* and is active in such organizations as CCA
and I HA and in Library science, 'the also has interests outside
J twin
>* roeday she would like t> add hang-f
ing, sky Jiving, water skiing and kyaklug to the list. Patricia's
ar is "knot
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT *79—Jeff TomerllO, son 'f Mr, A Mrs.
>tanley E. Tomerlln of Lake Tawakoni, u an active senior at
HiL
bio. He
e \
that's what he's played the longest. He's active in the Spanish
lgh School. He moved here seven years ag<
ware, Ghle•, He has participated in f»*'tball fot thr
baseball for three years.
from Deia-
patei
iseball is his favorite sport I
: years
i bacau
Club, where he is the president, the science Club as vice-
president, the PC A, and the I cltorman's Club, He was voted
"f riendliest" by his senior class and is the A-B Honor Roll.
Jeff's plans after graduati<« are to work until be u ready to g
to college.--Reported, Photo Contributed
rcspofisi
Judge
-.ENIrkf SPITI LIGHT *79~Carol Junes, daughter of Mr. A Mu.
Alvin Jones of Emity, has attended Ram* County School* lor 12
years. She has been active in many organization* sucli a* the
FCA, Letierrnan’s Club, Science Club, and Spanish Cl h.
When asked about her favorite acnvlty. Gat'd replied that the
ipcnt most of her rime doing whatever school actlslty Is g ing
on. She has participated in m'>it of the RHs athletic programs
and attended the Regional meet at ArlingMn in tennis last year.
She said that the part of her senior year that she will remember
most is being a Varsity Cheerleader. After graduation. Car 1
plans on working as a secretary,--Reported, Phot" Contributed
TEL CLASS HOLDS MEETING
Commissi**).
Mrs. Valeris Grove* of Em-
ory will bt* chairman of the
group. Other member* are
.
Edith Varnon, Mr*. Ilubye Me
Keown and Mr*. Addine
Thomas.
Judge McKinney panted *»ut
that the 64th Legislature
amended the statute which au-
thorize* the appointment of
county historical comnnttiun*
and in *•■ doing, hr adened
the scope of activities and
*uibllitici of the group.
Ige McKinney stated that
in addition to the activities
outlined io the statute, the
county commission is t de-
velop heal history as a schol-
arly resource as well as a
tourlat attraction. He further
stated tha' Kami County has a
imque heritage 1 which
every citizen sh. uld bt justly
proud and called n all citi-
zens to supp*t the g als and
objectives f the county his-
torical commissi *1.
JOE B. ELLIOTT
FUNERAL HELD
LONE 0AK-Fun*r»l
Service. for Joe Benton
Elliott. 67, of Lone Oak
were at 2 p m. Saturday
at thr Itmterf M-thorllxt
Church here, the Revs Pitta
Davis Francis Sale and
Moms Mohon officiating
Burnt i i; wed at 1 me
Oak Camete.-v
Elliott died Wednesday
afternoon at Its home
fbllowing a sudden illness
He was bum at Lone Oak.
Dec 6. 1*11, tla son of
Richard and Ida Polk
Elliott He married Kaye
Hogue on Oct 11 1*46 A
retired carpenter Elliott
was also a US Army
veteran of World War 11
Survivors include hu wife
by group prayer led by Mrs.
yllts Fmig.
The T.E.L. Class of Emory
Baptist Church met Tuesday
evening with a theme of
"Things Fresh and New. " Be-
cause of Illness and bereave-
ments, attendance was low,
but fifteen ladies answered
roll call with a Scripture verse
expressing fhe thought, "Be-
ginning. "
Meeting was called to order
by new president, Mrs. Geneva
Jenkins, and class s>mg was led
by Mrs. Betty Bryan, followed
by gr
Phyll
During the business meeting
the class agreed to begin a
new kitchen fund for purchase
of dinner plates, cups and
saucersi each person or family
may contribute at their own
convenience to Sec. Mrs,
Mary Rlrby, Clas. also agreed
to continue ihc flower calen-
dar through 1979. A new cal-
endar will be placed in the
vestibule of the church.
The devotional was brought
b\ Mrs. AUenc Norths utt en-
titled “New Beginnings" with
wa m thoughts ,xt forgetting
what is past, living our best
each day, and striving to be
more Chrlst-like with each
Closing prayer was led by
Mrs. Betty Brian.
Most delicious cold refresh-
ments were served on a table
i pink
flowers, tall pink candles and
crystalware by hist cases Mrs.
Myrtle Yandctl and Mrs, Mary
Ki'by.
—Riposted
Mr. A Mrs. W. J. Wheatley
were In West Texas last week
lo attend the funeral ol a
relative.
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CHAPEL
Midday school 9 a. m.
Worship service ''l,n
in a. m.
7 p. m.
Sunday evening
Wed. Women's
Bible uidy
Thurs. evening
E scry one is wdcrir.
PAs I OR JLM BURGESS
Ph xic 473-.T238
Res. 47D-339R
on* ton. B*nU
>f Cal
one daughter landa Denny
of Amarillo, two brothers.
R.P "Cotton Elliott ol
Carpus Christ! and Bob
Elliott af Sulphur Springs;
three sisters. Mrs Rachel
Elliott of lame Oak. Mrs
M E Scott of Miller Grove
and Mrs Grace While 4
Amarillo four grandchildren
and many nieces nephews,
and other relatives
Funeral arrangements
wer. unde* th* direction of
Bartley s Lone Oak Funeral
Home
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RAINS COUNTY LEADER
EMORY. TEXAS, THURSDAY. JANUARY 26. 1979 ..J
GARDEN CLUB
NOTES
The Rains County Flower &
Garden Club met Monday,
Jan. 15th, ar the Ruse Com-
munity Center, Committees
were elected fort Program,
Mrs. Hazel Cooper, chairman,
Mrs. Kay dunum and Mrs.
Eloise McCollums Year Book,
Mrs. Virginia Minin, ohalr-
...... SI. 1 I .......
V
■ %
MENU *
Goodwm both of Mesquite
one sister. Mrs Lucille Day
of Dallas, and live grand-
children
Funeral arrangements
were under the direction uf
Lybrand Funeral Home uf
Quinlan
BORDER MAKES
WILDCAT TEST
IN WOOD COUNTY
HOUSTON—Border Explore-
tlm will drill a well t 12,800
feet m Wu«d County near the
town f Yami* to teit the
. mack over formati>»n.
Border Is the operator with
several paruic-rk in the N<. I
Carroll Green. The well U
located on the Sarah McDtai-
aid Survey m Wttod County,
1 here i* nearby Smackover
pioductn»n in other field* but
not curient production froiTi
the field being tested.
Border Exploration Is a new
Hour ton- bated energy com-
pany with a goal of exploring
for and developing at lea*t
and Mn, Jewell Cooper|
Telephone, Mr*. Lillie Gor-
don and Mik. Eddie Whcatly.
Mr*. Janme Shtlt»«, club
pre»ldent, and Mr*. V<*uue
Bryant and Mr*. Rubye Me
Keown went to Outty'i Nursery
in Will* Point the 18th f<*
tree* to be planted on Arbor
Day. The three black walnut
tree* could not be planted on
that day due to heavy rainfall
which will be welcomed by
the tree* after they are plant-
ed. The trees will be planted
at Senior Citizen*' Center* a*
looO A* Weather permit*, *o
ladle*, when you get that
call, put n youi glove* and
bring your shovel. If you
d<n't have a shovel, <*ie will
be furnished.
--Reported by Mr*. Mollle
Shelton
MONDAY—sal nbtaj
with gravy, whippy
vegetarian bMm, pj
r peach slice, ' ilk/f
TUESDAY— Nackraj
meat, puitr bcaaa, a,
bread.
WEDNESDAY—Ft!
buitered com, Engl
cookie* and apple.
bread.
THURSDAY—PI*
fries, vegetarian b
nilla wx'er with peat
milk, bread.
FRIDAY—Hambu
bun, ranch style be*!
ruce A tomato A i
cobbler, milk.
ny with a goal
op4ag
350 to 450 billion cubic feet
of natural gas durmg the next
five lo IS years. Border it a
unit of Coastal States Gai
Corporation.
IT S A GIRL
Augle A Dale Sumrow are
happy lo announce the birth
■I their daughter, Brandi Ra-
chelte. The little miss arriv-
ed Jam 15 ar I2|CU p. n, ui
Greenville Citizens General
H 'spiral. She weighed 6 lbs.
C ozs. and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Mr. A Mn.
Zane Prather of Greenville
and Mrs, Sumrow of Wolfe
City. Great-grandparents are
Mr. A Mrs. Clifton Prather
and Mrs. Lots Medders of
Emory, — Reported
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Mmes. Avon Rice, Edd
Fletcher, Easier Bryant,
H ward Enug, John Morrow
a'leiided the Hunt County
”50" baptist Women's Rally
held at the Reas lion Baptist
Church of Greenville leit
week.
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Becknell, Kathleen Hill. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1979, newspaper, January 25, 1979; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth846233/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rains County Library.