The Lindale Times (Lindale, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1991 Page: 2 of 22
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BACK TO THE PAST
By Dwight Hall
DWIGHT HALL
The group of Lindale citi-
zens who were the beginning of
the historical society, in fact, were
organized as a committee to over-
see and plan the 1986 Texas Ses-
quicentennial festivities in
Lindale.
They put on a grand show at
Pools Park, with all sorts of games
and activities for all ages. It as
one of the most successful events
in Lindale in quite some time.
After the sesquicentennial,
this group, of course, was out of a
job. There is no idea who first
thought of forming a local history
group. But by 1987, this group of
history-minded citizens were
holding regular meetings.
Some of the original mem-
bers were Carol Robison, Carolyn
Todd, Dennis Taylor, Bobby
Boaz, Doug McKay, Melody
Wilson, and Pat turner. And
apologies to anyone omitted. This
group was organized into the
Lindale Historical Preservation
Society., Its official name, and
immediately started makingplans
for fund raising and collecting
some of Lindale’s rich history.
During this period the olu
Rice store was acquired by the
city, and various plans were put
forth as to what to do with it. One
suggestion was a city library, but
for one reason or another these
plans never materialized.
The building was finally
leased to the Lindale Chamber of
Commerce to be used as a cham-
ber office and historical museum.
The process of restoring the build-
ing was monumental, and enough
cannot be said for the efforts put
forth by members of the chamber
and the society. Many were mem-
bers of both.
The society today is still
working toward completing the
museum, a very slow and tedious
process. The biggest problem is
not money, although this is a fac-
tor, but manpower and time.
Everyone who is a member of the
society also has other responsi-
bilities, such as work, home, and
family. This tends to put a crimp
in a lot of plans.
But even with these prob-
lems, progress is being made and
it is hoped that it will to be one of
the best museums in East Texas
by the time is is finished.
Monthly meetings are held at
the Rice Store Museum every
fourth Thursday, and anyone is
welcome to attend. If anyone has
any questions, please contact the
Lindale Historical Society, P.O.
Box 1911, Lindale, Texas 75771.
TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
from your Better Business Bureau
Advertising Terms You
Should Know
Confused by advertisements of-
fering wholesale or factory direct
merchandise? Do you know the dif-
ference between a going-out-of-busi-
ness sale and a going-out-for-busi-
ness sale? What does all this mean?
In the highly competitive retail
arena some stores use advertising
terms quite loosely to attract custom-
ers and ring up sales. The Better
Business Bureau and its members
have a long-established Code of Ad-
vertising which they believe should
be followed to prevent consumers
from being misled.
Factory direct, and wholesale
price claims are among many misused
advertising terms. The BBB has es-
tablished that merchandise advertised
as factory direct or sold through a
factory outlet should actually be
manufactured by the advertiser or in
factories it owns or controls. Also, a
wholesaler or wholesale outlet ad-
vertiser should be the one who actu-
ally owns and operates, or directly
and absolutely controls a wholesale or
distribution facility which primarily
sells products to retailers for resale.
Bankruptcy, liquidation, and
going-out-of-business sales usually
provide consumers with opportuni-
ties for big savings. The BBB and
state and local laws say these sales
should be held only if their stated or
implied reason is a fact. They should
be limited to a stated period of time
and offer only merchandise that is
affected by the emergency.
Some stores would have you be-
lieve they are going-out-of-business
over a period of many months, yet
during that time they are continually
bringing in new merchandise. Or,
after closing its doors, a store might
reopen under a different name. Both
may be unlawful practices. Another
ployisagoing-out-for-business sale
a play on words used to lure custom-
ers with the implied promise of sav-
ings. Consumers who are in doubt
should ask the store to see its license
to run a going-out-of-business sale.
OPINION
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Earl Honors Earl
Our Lindale Times Salute of
the Week (a weekly decision by
our staff) goes to Robert Coomer
following his 16th year as presi-
dent of the Lindale Summer
Baseball Program which num-
bered a record 35 teams this year.
Coomer puts in an incredible
amount of hours (doesn’t he,
Texas Trivia
Texas stretches 800 miles in
each direction.
Texas Saying
A true Texas neer, never lets
the truth stand in the way of a
good story.
Favorite Quotes
Worth Repeating
Food For Thought
There is one thing stronger
than all the armies in the world,
and that is an idea whose time
has come.
Texas Dictionary
Awl—An amber fluid used
to lubricate engines. "Polly
sure does like that Jag, but it
sure uses a lot of awl."
Salute of the Week
Karen and
each week. As if one league
wasn’t enough, he is also the
president of the Greater Wood
County Baseball Program.
Having seen first-hand how
much time and effort he puts into
this job, we say, “Hats off’ to
Robert Coomer.
Your Hometown News
Section 1, Page 2 - The Times, Thursday, August 15,1991
On My Mind
by Anita Sheppard
Publisher/Editor
In the spring of 1983, the sudden death
of Robert Collins shocked us all. He had
been the editor of the Lindale News since
the 1970’s and though a congenital illness
and then a accident had eventually confined
him to a wheelchair, thatchairneverseemed
to stop him from being where he needed to
be, whether at the news scene or on the
sports beat.
I was teaching at Lindale High School
that spring when Robert’s death rocked us
all, and two months later, I found myself
with the awesome task of filling Robert’s shoes as the new editor.
I shared with my secretary/bookkeeper a one-room office on
Main Street which contained two desks and chairs, a small drafting
table, and cumbersome shelves piled with aging newspapers and a
few supplies.
Eight years later, I find myself fulfilling a long-time dream of
owning my own newspaper in the town where “the ink got into my
blood” as they say in the newspaper business. And it is still an
awesome task to provide the style of newspaper that I feel Lindale
wants and deserves, but I am dedicated to do whatever it takes to
bring you a weekly newspaper that you will want to read and enjoy.
Whatever it takes—from school board and city council meetings
that sometimes run well into the night to early morning Chamber of
Commerce meetings, from Little League baseball to varsity football,
at Rotary and Kiwanis meetings, church news, garden club news,
weekly school activities, golf tournaments, new businesses, wed-
dings and anniversaries, from the Coronation to graduation—we will
be there for you. We will report the news which is not always popular
or pleasant, but we will never use this media vehicle to attack or
slander anyone.
Our goal .is to be a positive, upbeat newspaper that applauds its
town’s citizenry and supports its business community in every way
possible. We will take the high road with this newspaper in hopes of
appealing to a broad spectrum of our community of Lindale and
Hide-A-Way Lake.
We thank you for your overwhelming support thus far in the
beginning stages of our new venture, and we are open to feedback
and suggestions to provide even better issues as time goes on.
Strengthened by the memory of Robert Collins facing and
overcoming difficult tasks in order to get out his paper each week,
we, too, have those same convictions to serve you now and for many
years to come.
A
O
C
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF CODIA EVERETT McCLENNY
At his passing his age was fourscore.
He hanged a sign upon his door.
"I have moved from this tabernacle of clay,
To realms beyond where it's always day."
January 21, 1911 marked his birth.
June 24, 1991 he left this earth.
The scripture gives us reason to believe
God's eternal blessings he will receive.
A good honest, faithful man,
He knew the MAN. He knew the PLAN.
He set his course. He never strayed.
Hope set Where the Roses Never Fade.
Such special care he had in declining years!
His wife, Ilene, her sterling quality appears.
In love for him she sacrificed herself,
Fulfilled her vows, "In sickness and in health."
Wife, children, grandchildren, all:
Remember, he stood so tall!
Not in stature, but in faith
In our FATHER'S Amazing Grace.
And so, today, we honor our loved one.
We, too, shall see the setting sun.
Please resolve, "Wherever I trod,
Each Step I Take, I'll take with God."
June 26, 1991
Bobby Everett McClenny
His Nephew and Namesake
The Lindale Times
Your Hometown News
Published Weekly
P.O. Box 1559
Lindale, TX 75771
Anita Sheppard
Mary Ann McClenny
Michelle Sheppard
Lynda Clark
Dwight Hall
Publisher/Editor
Advertising Consultant
Office Mgr./Reporter
Typesetter
Reporter/Photographer
The Lindale Times is published weekly for $12 in
Smith, Wood, VanZandt Counties. Within Texas,
$15, outside of the state $17
The Tyler Rose, Earl Christian
Campbell, and the doctor who
delivered him and his namesake,
Dr. Earl Christian Kinzie, trav-
eled to Canton, Ohio, to the in-
duction of Campbell into the
Football Hall of Fame.
Dr. Kinzie was amazed how
he and Mavem got the royal treat-
ment in Canton as they traveled
via police escort and enjoyed the
special dinners and festivities
that surrounded the weekend of
the induction.
“I think Earl was the darling of
all of the inductees. He remem-
bered his home folks, his roots—
he remembered where he came
from and that endeared everyone
to him,” remarked the doctor. He
went on to tell of his having de-
livered six of the eleven children
of B.C. and Ann Campbell and
what a strong force their mother
was in the children’s lives, espe-
cially when B. C.’s untimely death
left a mother with so many to care
for and to keep together as a fam-
ily.
Toward a Healthy Life
BY DRS. WENDELL AND
DONNA HAND, D.O.
Swimmer's Ear -
Swimmer’s Ear, or External
Otitis, is a bacterial infection of
the ear canal. It often occurs in
the summer after frequent swim-
ming. It can also occur anytime
water becomes trapped in the ear
canal and bacteria is able to mul-
tiply. Swimmer’s Ear may be
seen in any age group. It does
occur more commonly in chil-
dren and young adults.
The most common symptom is
ear pain, usually more toward the
outside of the ear. A gentle tug on
the outer ear is often extremely
painful whereas one does not usu-
ally experience discomfort with
this maneuver in a middle ear
infection (Otitis Media). Fever is
rare unless a middle ear infection
is present as well. Pus may be
noted to drain from the ear ca-
nal—though be careful not to
confuse this with the fairly liquid
ear wax that some people pro-
duce.
Though one may have a pretty
good idea of the diagnosis from
the symptoms, it is imperative to
have a health care professional
look in the ear to confirm the
diagnosis. This is because there
are many causes of ear pain in-
cluding middle ear infections,
External Otitis
foreign bodies in the ear canal,
sinus congestion with build-up or
fluid behind the ear drum, pimples
in the ear canal, wax build-up in
the ear, and occasionally referred
pain from infected teeth and gums.
Once a proper diagnosis is made,
treatment generally consists of
antibiotic ear drops applied sev-
eral times a day. An oral antibi-
otic may be prescribed as well if
the middle ear appears to be in-
volved. If there is a lot of pus or
wax build-up, your doctor may
irrigate the ear canal in order to
remove the debris. This allows
for better penetration of the drops.
Recurrent bouts of Swimmer’s
Ear may often be prevented by
the application of OTC Drops
(eg. “Swimmer’s Ear) or a home-
made mixture of 50% vinegar
and 50% alcohol (eg. Everclear)
after swimming. These help dry
out the ear canal and restore the
normal acid-base balance. Cau-
tion: Do not use these drops if the
person is already experiencing
ear pain or if a hole in the ear
drum is suspected. Ear plugs
may also help to prevent water
from entering the ear canal while
swimming.
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Sheppard, Anita. The Lindale Times (Lindale, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1991, newspaper, August 15, 1991; Lindale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1208157/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed May 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Smith County Historical Society.