The Bi-Stone Weekly Review (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1977 Page: 2 of 8
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BiStone Weekly Review
PAGE 2 • THURSDAY. MAY IS. 1917
Combined with The Coolidge Herald
and The Wortham Journal
Published By
The News Publishing Company. Inc.
Mexia, Texas
H»bbie Oliphant -Editor
Every Thursday In Mexia, Tekas 76667
Subscription Rate
In Limestone and Adjoining Counties $4.00 Per Year. All
Other Subscriptions, $6 00 Per Year. Mail Subscriptions to
PO Box 431. Mexia, Texas 76667
Any erroneous reflection upon the character, reputation, or
standing of any firm, individual or corporation will be gladly
corrected upon it being called' to the attention of the
publishers.
! Personals J
Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J.W.
Lott Sunday were Mrs. Christine
Keel, Mrs. Nola Klein and
Michelle of Lubbock, Mr. and
Mrs. Dean Benedict and Sheila of
Athens.
The Wortham Journal
(Carried In The Bi-Stone Weekly Review As A Supplement)
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Isbell
have returned from a trip to
Marble Falls where they visited
with relatives.
Former Worthamite Honored as
one of Top 10 in American
Public Works
Henry E. Drumwright, been trained in the Police
Director, Building Services, for Academy and the custodial
the City of DaUas, and Wortham personnel in the Department s
native, has been named as one of own Custodial Training
the Top Ten Public Works Men- Academy, which he established.
of-the-Year for 1877. Less than Along with training, energy
200 public works officials have conservation has been an ab-
been so honored since the in- »rbing interest and major ac-
ception of the National Public complishment. His publication of
Works Week program in I960. A “Design Standards for Main-
special recognition ceremony, tenance and Energy Con-
honoring Mr. Drumwright will be servation” and establishment of
arranged during the week of May «n "energy conservation team”
22-26. reduced electric consumption by
Selection is made from scores » percent and earned the city an
of nominees, as representatives official commendation by the
of the finest in public works. Federal Energy Administrator.
Judges state their work reflects Under Drumwright’s guidance
the highest standards of Dallas is pioneering in
professional conduct; their automation of building
achievements are characterised operations, computerized in-
by the wise use of manpower and ventories and designing and
funds. reprofitting for use of solar
Henry E. Drumwright’s 31 energy,
year career with the City of Henry Drumwright will be
Dallas has been characterised by remembered as the son of the
the City Manager as *•»« Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Drum-
"distinguished by aggressive wright of Wortham,
target-oriented and innovative — ...., , .
Out off Town Guests
for Floy Lamb
Memorial Services
Out of town guests for
and Mrs. Martin Dillman, Mike memorial services for Floy
Dillman and Gayla King, Mr. and Bounds Lamb were Mrs. Thelma
Mrs. Aubrey Parker, all of Weaver, Mrs. Mildred Reese,
Houston, Mrs. Mary Nell Shetter Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cole, Mrs.
of Deer Park. The girls all Katharine Blackstock and Mrs.
prepared a wonderful dinner and Tricia Jacob, all of Houston; Mr.
Visitors in the home of Mrs.
Vera Bilton Sunday to celebrate
Mother's Day with her were Mr.
all enjoyed being together.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Isbell of
Las Vegas, New Mexico visited
during the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Barney Isbell.
Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Laningham of Tularie, California
visited this week with Mr. and
Mrs. W.M. Johnson and Mr. and
Mrs. Alton Frost.
Neil Bounds, Midland; Mr. and
Mrs. H P. McLaughlin, Temple;
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mayo and
Mrs. Mary J. Hill, Overton; Mr.
and Mrs. W.C. Broyles and Mrs.
Albert Mcllveen, Fairfield;
Judge and Mrs. Paul Peurifoy,
Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Garretson, and Mr. and Mrs.
Jack White, Mexia.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker
visited with Mrs. Maude Walker
in Conroe on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Allen and
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Craig
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ken-
neth Craig and sons in
Daingerfield during the weekend.
Study Club Meets
The Wortham Study Club met
Wednesday, May 4, 1977 in the
M.C. Strange Cojmunity Center
with Mrs. Lydia K. Lane and
Mrs. Claude Jenkins as co-
hostesses. Following a brief
business session, Mrs. Paul
Funeral Services held
for J.H. (Bo) Conn
Funeral services for Julius
Hayden (Bo) Conn of Marlin
were held at the Walker Funeral
Home Chapel on Saturday, May 7
at 1 p.m. Mr. Conn passed away
May 5, Thursday, at the Wor-
tham Hospital. He was born
February 21, 1914 in Wortham
and had lived in Marlin the past
25 years. He was a retired truck
driver and a Baptist.
Rev. Glen Latimer officiated at
the services with burial at the
Wortham Cemetery. Pallbearers
were W.O. Richardson, Crockett
Erskene, Dr. Norman Ghbriel,
Jerry Dobbins, Bruce Dobbins
and T.H. Lawson.
Survivors include his father,
J.J. Conn of Mexia; his wife,
Mrs. Vanola Conn of Marlin; one
daughter, Mrs. Glenda Gabriel of
Ennis; a niece, Mrs. Ann Hunt of
Mesquite; four grandchildren; a
uncle, Sam Conn of Mexia and an
aunt, Mrs. Bill Lawson of Mexia.
WHIiitf Workers Auxiliary
Meets
On Tuesday, April 26th The
Willing Workers of the Wortham
and family of Tyler joined them
to celebrate on Saturday the
birthdays of Troy Allen Craig,
Leonard Cooper Craig and An-
nette Craig. Sunday they
presented Mrs. Leonard E. Oaig
a silver coffee service for
Mother’s Day.
responses to the mangement of a
rapidly changing municipal
services environment.” This
might be expected of a Texas
A&M graduate who served as a
Submarine Service officer in
W W. II and is now a Captain,
USNK, retired.
Drumwright entered city
service in 1946 as Chief of In-
ction Services in the Public
Funeral Services held
for M.S. Bounds
Funeral services were held
Saturday, May 7 at 4 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church
for Mr. Marion Sylvanus (Venus)
Bounds, who passed away here
Recent visitors in the home of
Mrs. Noble Tyner were Mr. and
Mrs. Joe K. Tyner, Ken and Keith
and friends, Denise Tyson, all of
Freeport.
jipcction Services in the Public nounas, wno passed away here
Health Dept., moving jn 1957 to oh Thursday, May 3. Mr. Bounds
lhtuPM*\*#«*»»c 'Worts *» W JWP.Dpc T7. W79 a*d had
AssS. Director. When two com
ixmcnls of that department ware
been a life-long resident of
Wortham. He was a retired
spun off in 1972 he became farmer and rancher and a
Director of the new Dept, of
Building Services, having full
responsibility for (Unctions he
already handled in the parent
department
member of the First United
Methodist Church.
Rev. W.C. Crawford officiated
at the services with burial at the
His responsibilities encompass Wortham Cemetery. Pallbearers
supervision of design and con- were Dean Eckhardt, Allen
siriKiion of all city buildings Bounds, Mike McLelland, E.A.
except water and park facilities, Strange, Jr., Johnny T. Bounds,
maintenance and operation of 237 and Gaskill Moody,
city buildings. providing
janitorial services for 80 of them survivors include one
and security forces for 25. Ad- daughter Mrg j P (01ena)
ministering an $8 million annual B|ack „f Wortham; three
budget. Ins staff includes brother8i WE. Bounds. B.F.
20 licensed professional Bounds and Oliver Bounds all of
ixigineers and architects, 100 Wortham; two grandsons, John
preventive maintenance per- Marion Black of San Antonio and
sonnel. 221 custodial james Allen Black of Wortham
professionals, and 100 trained and six grea, grarofchndren.
securitv offW-ers The latter have
Mr. and Mrs. James Goolsby
were in Fort Worth Monday to
see Jim Rodgers play in a
baseball game and to visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rodgers
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beirponch
of Waco visited Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. Roy Kelling. *
Henry Grizzard of Houston
visited with Mrs. Jess Bell during
the weekend.
D. Wilson, who presented an Lutimer and the residents of the
rJS5re™ ng PI°?r*Jn ent,t,ed’ home honored Rev. W.C.
W°Sul 1 Am . Crawford, pastor of the First
Mrs. Wilson compared a Methodigt church with a
thaTeadTis1 capahle ^^nSuing "Umnent p«ty in the chapel of
beauty. Each woman is unique, Bev Crawford and Rev.
and the pattern of life Is not p|ayed several selec-
repetitious, but varied. The dong their fiddle and guitar
pouible combbiations are in- mm. Clyde Ward at the
finite. Mrs. Wilson stated that pjano
women can be as individualistic ^ Latimer spoke a few _
as the different words praising Rev. Crawford Gncnal Concert To Be In
and can fit situations tagettier in f(, „„ work here in b0SP81 10 De m
*£5 5“ Wortham and on behalf of Fairfield,
change with a twist and not lone everyone pre8ent expressed There will be a oosoel concert
“iX.-fL- awsrair;:
The 1976-77 cheerleaders from W.H.S. are, top row, left to right: Sherri Lane, Ruby Fleming. Second
row: Vicki Ridge, Tammy Dawson. Bottom row: Judy Calame and head cheerleader Saundra
Oliphant. These girls were elected by the student body of Wortham High School on May 3. 1977. This
summer the cheerleaders will travel to a cheerleading camp to learn new cheers and chants. They
will bring these back to us next year with plenty of spirit to back our football, basketball, and baseball
teams. These girls are looking forward to a great year at W.H.S. With these fine cheerleaders the
students and fans can look forward to a great year, too!
Brownies Entertain Mothers
thanks for services he had ren-
dered at the home.
Rev. Crawford then expressed
his thanks and regret of having to
retire, but due to ill health he was The Wortham Brownies en- and Gillary Batts, Kay and
forced to. joyed a Mother-Daughter supper Jennifer Allen. Linda and Vickie
Everyone, including residents Saturday night at the Community West, Mary and Beth Gragg,
of the home, then enjoyed punch Center. The girls prepared Bonnie and Donna Murphy, Kim
spaghetti and meat sauce, rolls Villa and her aunt, Cora Villa,
and tea for their mothers, and Sue and Vanessa Little, Judy and
served ice cream for dessert. Tammy Lansford, Billye Nell
After our meal the girls and Lisa Ryno, Patsy and Shanna
presented their mothers with Libhart, Billie and Susie McLain,
Mother’s Day gifts which the Michael and Wendy Hall,
girls had made at last week's Patricia and Tonya Willis,
and cake.
VI » wii viav -----— v»*ih wwc. IVUMC, is vnsp lino y cal , ailU Cl Ulg
Followers of Fort Worth and Stacie and Andrea Keathley, thanks to the girls for being such
others. Tickets will be $2.00 each.' Pam and Krista McLelland, Gail a fun group lo work with.
Mrs. Joann Williams and Le
Ann of Grand Prairie visited
Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Williams.
member to take a good “look at *TV*'/"““IL :*ncer Societ>r' Saturday, May meeting. Then we all enjoyed a Bennie Lee and Janette Jackson
self" Worksheets were 10 h®'P in anything when needea. l4 at 7 30 p.m. at the Fairfield program and songs which the and Zoleta and Vickie Freeman,
out to aid in this self analysis. L Hi*h Scho°l Auditorium. girls had learned. Rosie and Pam would like to
A special seaion was called _”e W.tUrt* W°r.“r*. ,XU,*ry’ The concert will feature the thank the members for their help
.ggffispar%
resignations of Mrs. BobbyD? ®X*W •w*al111 gmnwae
Wilson and Mrs. Lydia K. Lane.
Four new members were
presented and accepted for
membership into the club. They
are Mrs. J.T. Bounds, Mrs. Billy
Poindexter, Mrs. Acker Haskins,
and Mrs. Sam Craig.
NAME OF BANK: —First National Bank, Wortham, Texas
BALANCE SHEET at the close of business on _March_
.CHARTER NUMBER:
31. 1977
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Bledsoe of
Caldwell spent the weekend with
his sister, Mrs. A.R. Benton.
Wortham FFA Making
Applicants ffor State
State Degree applicants from
Camp Anderson of Houston and the Wortham FFA are making
Mrs. Ethel Anderson visited plans to attend the Area FFA
during the weekend with Mrs. Convention in Waco on May I8U1
Morgan Riley. Mrs. Anderson for an all day meeting. It is in
will be spending several weeks this meeting that they mug
with Mrs. Riley. receive approval an the Ares
- level for this State Degree.
Larry Williams of Arlington Members working on the ap-
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. plication and approved at the
Pete Williams on Mother’s Day. Dist. level are: John Calame
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(For Over 30 Years)
ERNEST and HARRY
Visitors in the home of Mrs.
Opal Rogers Mother’s Day were
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Huckabee,
Pam and Kyle of Mesquite, Mrs.
Mable Lene Young of Mexia, Mr.
and Mrs. Ricky Young and Jamie
Lynn of Houston, Mr. and Mrs.
W.R. Jackson. David and Danny
of Corsicana. On Monday Mrs.
N.M Smart of Henderson and
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beard of
Mexia visited.
Attend Church
Elaine Bounds Dan Ridge, Ira
Mathison and Johnny Allen.
Tha first workman's compen-
sation insuranca law to go
into affect was passed by
Wisconsin on May 3, 19111
"The line that is straightast
offers most resistance."
Leonardo da Vinci
Ernest Tubb Opera
Cheerleaders will Sponsor a concession
stand May 12. So bring your family
and eat with us.
Hot Dogs, Sandwiches and Cokes
§
Complete Line of
Fromby’s
Refinishing Products
COME SEE OUR
LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF FISHING SUPPLIES
Wortham Bldg. A Supply
Wortham
715-3201
ISSFOWaUTION ABOVE LINE NOT TO BE PUELISMED
Statement of Resources and Liabilities
Cash and due from banks.................................
U.S. Treasury securities.......................... ........
Obligations of other U.S. Gov’t, agencies and corps................
Obligations of States and political subdivisions................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.........................
Federal Reserve stock and corporate stock...................
Trading account securities..................................
Federal funds sold and securities purchased
under agreements to resell................................
Loans, Total (excluding unearned income)...............
Less: Reserve for possible I6an losses.....................
Loans, Net....................................................
Direct lease financing..................................................
Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises
Real estate owned other than bank premises..............................
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding
Other assets....................................................
_ TOTAL ASSETS .......
Demand deposits of individuals, prtnshps . and corps.................................
Time and savings deposits of individuals.
prtnshps., and corps.....................................................
Deposits of United States Government........................................
Deposits of States and political subdivisions...................................
Deposits of foreign govts and official institutions..................................
Deposits of commercial banks.............................................
Certified and officers' checks ...............\........................
TOTAL DOMESTIC DEPOSITS
Total demand deposits..................................
Total time and savings deposits ..........................
Total deposits in foreign offices..................................
TOTAL DEPOSITS IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN OFFICES.......
Federal funds purchased and securities sold
under agreements lo repurchase ...........................
Liabilities for borrowed money.......................................
Mortgage indebtedness ......................................
Acceptances executed by or ffor account of this bank and outstanding
Other liabilities...............................................
TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures)
. Subordinated notes and debentures
Preferred stock No shares outstanding_____NONE_______ (par value)
Common stock a. No shares authorized ______600
b. No shares outstanding . 600_____ (par value)
Surplus ..................................................
Undivided profits ..................................................
Reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves
TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL.................................
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL...................
Average for 15 or 30 calendar days ending with call date
Cash and due from banks.......................................
Fed. funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
Total loans ...........................................
Time deposits of S100.000 or more m domestic offices
Total deposits..............................................
Fed. funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Ustxfibes for borrowed money
Standby letters of credit (outstanding ea of report date) .........
Time deposits of 1100,000 or more (outstanding as of report date)
Tima carMlcataa of dapostl m denominations of f100.000 or more
Olhar time dapoeits m amounte of |f00.000 or more
Thousands of dollars
THOUSANDS
672
150
~70I~
I20~
NONE
NONE
2877
NONE
110
NONE
NONE'
NONE'
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1623 '
2392
220
NONE
64
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4341
NONE
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NONE
NONE
NONE
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202
4692
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Oliphant, Robbie. The Bi-Stone Weekly Review (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1977, newspaper, May 12, 1977; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1107266/m1/2/?q=j+w+gardner&rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.