The Penny Record (Bridge City, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 4, 1996 Page: 4 of 32
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Clinton to let up. But we’re not buying. Saddam win stay In the
news ’til Nov. 5.*’w**‘w*Well, how did you like the
conventions? Not bad. Didn’t change much. I had Clinton at 11
points ahead, and I still believe he’s in that same
>06. They made it to the state chanpionship game.
Arthur News picked the Cards to finish last this year.
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pot they are in the thick of things at season’s end. That means
: they would have to end up m the top three.
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Grand Opening of Orange Appliance and Automotive Center at
402 Green Avenue.•-•■•••-•■Flowers Nursery. 480 E.
Roundbunch, is selling cushion mums. 6" pots, 5 for $7.50.
Magnolia trees 4*5 feet, $5. Caladiums. 25 cents
each.•■•■•■•■•■Eunice Rubel has returned from Piedras
Negras. Mexico, where she underwent treatment for arthritis
with the controversial drug DMSO.**-ot^«-You know where
Judge Claude Is, don’t you?
in Orange while serving. LBJ made several as a
senator.wwww*judge Pat Clark’s son-in-law, Bruce Aven,
lowest, that V the economy stayed high and inflation low that he
would be re-elected in *96. I was called nuts over that one.
Now don't forget, I was probably the only person in the country
to predict the exact score In last years Super Bowl. (You’re
thinking, "Why isn't he rich?") Wed, what I’m getting ready to
" predict will make you say, "That fellow’s really nutsr
V The Bridge City Cardinal football team hasn’t had a winning
season in 20 years, and won only two games last season. They
« find themselves in a district that now has two members from 5A-
Vkfor and Port Neches-Groves, who has 43 seniors returning.
They are also in a district with powerful West Orange-Stark and
s* Little Cypress-Mauriceville who has lost Just one game while
160116th Street - Orange * 883-2198
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AM I NUTS OR WHAT?
Sometimes I would be better off leaving we* enough alone: but
then, that's not my nature. I’ve learned to trust my instincts.
They have served me wel
Remember after the 1994 national elections, I predicted Newt
Gingrich would self-destruct and be a burden to his patty by the
time the presidents race comas around in *96? I also predicted
al the same time that Rush Limbaugh's popularity and influence
would diminish because of the constant negative approach he
uses. I said he wouldn’t be the political force he was in the
circus at Angie's Nads. A little juggling. Does anyone know
where * unicycle Is available in order to expand tho
A FEW HAPPENINGS
President Bush screwed up when he didn't let Stormin'
Norman turn Saddam over to the undertaker. Two years ago he
ht in Orange County will be the most exciting In
end a high school football game. You’ll be
This is truly football country.
' By the way, bring your ticket stub to Dairy Queen in Bridge
City and get a free ice cream sundae. Good within 24 hours
after th^game^ « r <•
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The other media picked them near the bottom of the eight-
member district. I'm picking them to be In the top half. If
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Didn’t get around much the past week. Didn't pick up on
much. Hope you enjoy this issue. Look our ads over. Lots of
great bargains. Take care and God bless.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
DR. ROBERT and DORACE INGRAM, a great couple, will
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 7 with a family
gathering at their home. The INGRAM'S have one child,
BETSY JOHNSON. Also celebrating 50 years Saturday Sept. 6
with a reception at Someplace Special are LORENE and RAY
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suggest we put up a big sign on 1-10 saying, "Welcome to
Orange County Where the Sun Rises en Texas and the Stars
Shine First," and 1st their names and pictures.
No other small county In the U.S. can claim so many pro
athletes Did you know that three Orange Countlans went on to
become starters for the Dallas Cowboys? Rocky Colvin, Joe
Bob Isbell and now, Kevin Smith. There have been plenty who
played in the pros. Andre Robertson made it In the World
Series for the New York Yankees.
Good schools, good coaching, good students and great
parents are what I think is the reason so many go off and do
good.
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ou need some,
Dunn will have
r i fund-raiser next Saturday, Sept. 6, at the BD. Community
'Center. Zone Jones and Swing West will entertain, and B-B-Q
links wiN be served. It begins at 630 in the evening. Only a $4
donation.
LOTS OF WORK
We hope you enjoy the football issue. In keeping up with our
tradition of being unpredictable, you will notice we highlighted
linemen instead of the weekly stars on the cover. Thanks to aN
the advertisers, especially those who called and wanted to
participate. If you get the chance, thank them. They make It ‘
possfole for us to come free of charge to you.
I estimate there Is between three and four hundred youngsters'
pictures In the Issue. Thanks particularly to Gunn's Studto. 50
years from now copies of this paper wM stB be around, put away
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING
JAMES DANHEIM, BROOKE WILSON, HEATHER
GRANGER, BRENDA LAWSON, TERRELL STEWART,
RONNIE BULLION, KENNY BRONES, and RHONDA
LoBLANC.
doubie-A.*-«-«-*-*-Rosalie and Pat celebrate their wedding
anniversary. "Rosey* is a great gal. But then. Judge Pat takes
good care of her. Rosalie Is doing fine after having knee
Turning Back tho Hands of Timo
20 Years Ago-1976
Managers at the Weingarten’s stores are Archie DeVaudrulel,
Second and Turret; D.G. Hicks, McArthur Circle; Gary Freeman,
Northway; and Glenn Frazier, Vidor.w-w-wwwThe Bennie
Johnson home at 701 Cypress Avenue which was built in 1890,
will be designated as a historical landmark Friday, Sept. 3. The
house was built by Emmett Buehler and has been completely
restored. Mrs. Core M. Tilley will introduce guests. The Rev.
Ben Giilipsle will give the invocation. Mayor Paul Hale will
dedicate the markerww-v-w-w-After 65 years, tho Orange
newsstand Is going out of business.•••‘•‘•■Ann Rowley and
Beverly Dailey returned from a trip to Maui, Hawaii, where Ann’s
brother-in-law Jack Rowley opened the Sunset Hotel on the
island.wwwwwDick Adams has purchased Green’s Paint
Company on Park. Mr. Green is retiring.w-ww-ww-Attentlon;
Former State Rep/Former DA Louis Dugas has a completely
new hairdo-the "Frizzles." He joins the Rev. Bo Lewis and
Buzzy Gunn In the elite group. Lou says his secretary likes it,
and she doesn't like anything.•■•■•■•••-HiLo Auto Supply
opens on 16th Street.•■•■•■•■•■Dan and Pat Morrow have
opened the Tackle Box at 1490 Texas Avenue in Bridge
Clty.wwwww-Runnels Tire Co. at 701 Simmons is having a big
sale.•■•••■•■•■Bridge City Fire Department honors retiring
member Harrison Land. Mayor Wood recognized the 18-year
fireman by naming Saturday the 4th his day in the city. Others
honored were Leroy Breaux, David Benton, George Cappel,
Richard Soloman and Eston Hawthorne.•■•• •■•■Donald
Landry is up and about after having surgery.•■••■•-•■Abert
Gore Arid Glenn Pearson will serve as co-chairmen for this
year's Bridge City Day. Tim and Ann Lieby will be in charge of
the street dance.*e**»i 976 Malibu 4-door sedan, loaded,
at Harmpn Chevrolet only $4673.**wwwRon’s Photography
W you sqy? In 1965, Bridge City was picked to win is located at Northway.wrwwv-Sabine Lake fishermen are
having a ball right now. Good catches of redfish, speckled trout,
drum, sheepshead, gafftop catfish, flounder and other varieties.
Wpllace Harris and Don Kachtik tore them up last
weekend.*-***‘*Democrat Women hold meeting Sept. 2 In
128th district courtroom in suppport of the Carter-Mondale ticket,
plus local democrats.w-ww-wwThe top country single this
week: "(I’m A) Stand By My Woman Man" by Ronnie Milsap.
Ipp rock: "Don’t Go Breakin' My Heart" by Elton John and KiKi
pee. Top LP album: "Frampton Comes Alive" by Peter
Frampton. Easy listening: "Shower the People,* Sweet Baby
season, I’m going to put my money on veteran coach Les
Johnson, a superb coaching staff, and tho most dedlcated-to-
; remtog bunch of youngsters I've ever seen. A winning season
ly must win six games. If youll give me some odds, IT
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the 270 needed for victory. Popular vote is not the important
Uctor; ho could get 45% of popular vote and still win big. Clinton
rate 97 solid votes; Dole, 39. There are 227 leaning to CBnton,
and 90 loaning to Dole, with 88 votes a toss-up. •^•^•Texas
to leaning to Dole, but Clinton Is making inroads and, according
io Garry Mauro, promises an all-out effort in Texas. Rumors
have It that the president will visit Beaumont. And Lufkin. Anda
long-shot, Orange County In mid-October. If he does, ho wM
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Turkel, Arlene. The Penny Record (Bridge City, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 4, 1996, newspaper, September 4, 1996; Bridge City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1177325/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .