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course. Several of the passengers insisted I take money in
order that I buy sandwiches and cold drinks from the train
"butch," when he came into the car with his wares. I took the
money. I bought refreshments until the money was gone.
We were going to war. These Americans wanted to help! All
of us were pleased to have this kindness--as well as the
cold drinks.
I served in WWII for almost five years and in the
Korean incident for almost six years. Maybe something I
participated in should occupy first thought by me. But my
first remembrance for these times is the feeling evidenced
by so many of the passengers--Americans reaching out,
helping other Americans with love and support.
--- Marolf P. Gregory.
News from the Chapters
Paul Carrington
On May 29, 1993, Zachary Taylor and Mark Hammerly
received the SAR Heroism Medal for their achievements in
rescuing two people from drowning in the Frio River, which
was on a rampage; Houston Police Chief Sam Nuchia was
presented the Law Enforcement Medal; Rice University
graduate student Thomas J. Little received the newly
created George Brandau Award for Outstanding Scholarship
of the Revolutionary Period; and Compatriot Alan Henshaw
was given the SAR Flag Display Award in recognition of his
leadership in the Chapter's "Project Flagpole" which cul-
minated in a gift to the City of Houston of a 60' flag pole and
18' American flag. Tom Little spoke of the change that
came about in South Carolina during the Revolutionary
War. Prior to the War, South Carolina was known as the
residence of many wealthy people who maintained an
opulent life style with little consideration for their fellow man.
After the Revolution, there was a moral reawakening among
the people of South Carolina, and they cherished and
nurtured the virtues of patriotism, duty, and love of freedom,
independence and country. The cause: the American
Revolution called forth the best qualities of the colonists.
Edmund rerrell
On June 3, 1993, President Delbert Taylor presented a
$50.00 savings bond to Rusty Wendt for his winning entry in
the Grade School poster contest. Future projects include a
Flag Certificate and an Outstanding Citizenship Certificate
to a deserving person or organization. The Chapter's Robert
King Scholarship Fund continues to grow. Vice President
Robert Coker gave a talk about the proposed District split
and new chapters. New members include Compatriot John
Clarence Taylor, father of President Delbert Taylor, and
Richard Lawrence Taylor, son of President Taylor. Chapter
member Thomas L. Johnson was recognized by the
Grayson County Red Cross and received their "Volunteer of
the Year Award."Mesquite
The Mesquite Patriot, the Chapter's very professional
publication, was a tremendous success and will be pub-
lished bi-monthly. An unusual feature of the newsletter is its
listing of the upcoming birthdays of its members and a
thumb-nail sketch of several members in each issue. A
Constitution Week joint meeting with the DAR is planned for
September. In May, Compatriot Jim Looney, President of
the Dallas Chapter and a dual member of the Mesquite
Chapter, was awarded the Silver Good Citizenship Medal
for his devotion to the Mesquite Chapter. On December 16,
1993, TXSSAR President Del Fowler will speak on "The
Siege and Surrender of Yorktown."
Canadian River Valley
The Canadian River Valley Chapter officers were in-
stalled on June 6, 1993. Ceremonies were held at the First
Presbyterian Church, Canadian, Texas. The proud installa-
tion team consisted of Col. Del M. Fowler, TXXSAR Presi-
dent, Col. Joe M. Hill, Jr., Past TXSSAR President, Kenneth
Sloan, Vice President-Dist II, Frank Gibson, TXSSAR
Sec/Treas, Wilbur Strong, TXSSAR Organizing Secretary,
and Dr. T. David Yeilding, NSSAR Trustee. New Chapter
officers are Sid Parnell, President, Charles McDaniel, Vice
President, John Ramp, Secretary, Tim Alexander, Treas-
urer, and Mike Bake, Chaplin. We are especially proud of
this new chapter and look forward to its contributions to our
Society.
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Canadian River Valley President Sid Pannell presents Mary
Ruth Maples the Martha Washington Medal for her assist-
ance in establishing the Chapter. Mary Ruth is wife of
Panhandle-Plains Chapter President Glenn Maples.
Independence
Jeff Carrol gave a talk in April on an unusual topic:
"Sons of Two Revolutions." Carrol writes and produces a
daily radio program entitled "Legendary Texas" which is
broadcast by 60 radio stations in Texas. He told of several
patriots who participated in both the American and the-
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