Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1989 Page: 3 of 24
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Oscar Goforth
Dies Sunday
In Wichita Falls
In other business the group
scheduled general clean-up of
the two concession stands at
the football field for Thursday,
Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. A business
session will also be held.
twelve grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
Waggoner Oklahoma. He was
a retired cafe owner and mem-
ber of the First Presbyterian
Church, of Electra. He was a
Survivors include two step
sons, Dan Goodloe of Jefferson
Texas and Derrell Goodloe of
Houston, Texas; three step
concession stand; Donna Brock-
riede and Wendy Flores, north
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Bodies, Masket Temple Shrine,
Past President of AARP in
Electra.
Survivors include one daugh-
ter, Billie Rhea Hamilton of
Bonham, Texas; four sons, Tom
of Texarkana, James of Al-
Bill Collins
Bill Collins
Dies Aug. 8
In Texarkana
Funeral Services for Della
Goodloe, 80, were held from the
Methodist Church on Wednes-
day, August 9, at 2 p.m. with
Rev. Johnnie W. Haney officiat-
Seminar
Is Slated
At Chamber
A Customer Development Sem-
Catholic Church.
He and Lorene Hartmangru-
ber were married Jan. 20, 1948,
in Electra.
Survivors include his wife;
three daughters, Karen Hurley,
Kathy Via and Darlene Wilson,
all of Wichita Falls; two "Sons,
Michael L. and Jimmy D.,
both of Wichita Falls; three
brothers, James and Earl, both
of Wichita Falls, and Henry of
Graham; 10 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
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Club on Monday night, Aug. 14,
to make plans for the coming
year.
The salad supper will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Electra
Community Center preceding
the Tiger varsity game with the
Paducah Dragons. This is the
first home game for the Tigers
on the 1989 schedule.
Tickets will go on sale Mon-
day, Aug. 21, by band students
for the supper. Tickets are $2.00
for a small plate, $4.00 for a
large plate and $4.50 for carry-
out plates.
A wide variety of salads will
be available as well as pinto
beans. Parents of students in
the Electra band provide the
salads for the annual event.
BOB MOORE INS.
AGENCY
the Adjutant General of iexas,
on behalf of Gov. William
P. Clements, Jr. On hand for
the promotion ceremonies were
his wife Joyce, and his two
daughters.
Myers is active in Paris
where he is a member of the
Lions Club and other civic
organizations.
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’ concession stand on Thursday
night. Patty Kay Bruce will
head the telephone committee.
Various other activities were
discussed for the coming year.
All band parents and others
interested in boosting the band
are encouraged to participate in
the organization.
Chapel in Wichita Falls at 4
p.m. Graveside services were
held at South Heights Cemetery Peggy Brown of Fort Worth,
" • Texas; fourteen grandchildren
Bill Collins, 80, died August
8,in Texarkana Texas.
Funeral Services were held at
10 a.m. Thursday August 10
from Hampton Vaughn Funeral daughters, Billie Reeves of
Chapel in Wichita Falls at 4 Wichita Falls, Texas, Martha
Bradford of Lincoln Neb., and
Mabry.
Myers, district engineer for
the State Department of High-
, • ways and Public Transporta-
tion at Paris, enlisted in the
Texas National Guard in 1947.
He served in a number of com-
mand and staff position and re-
tired from active guard duty
as commander of the 49 th Ar-
mored Division Artillery. A salad supper was [
A graduate of Electra High for Friday, Sept. 15, when
School in 1948, Myers also members of the Band Boosters
Officers for the organization
include Harry McAlister, pres-
ident; Brenda Sawyer, secre-
tary, and Kaye McAlister, trea-
surer. Appointments made at
the Monday meeting include Ida
ina^willbe heldI "at" Electra Lcviston, in charge of the south
Chamber of Commerce in two
sessions beginning Thursday
August 17.
___ _ Second session will be Thurs-
•' and traditional folk dancing and day, Aug. 31 in the Chamber,
song.
"Join Us For Family Dining”
McHugh’s Restaurant
Hwy. 25 at Bryan Street
Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Thurs.,Eri., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone 2010 for Carry-Outs
in Sapulpa Oklahoma. ‘
_ He was born July 24, 1909 in and 25 great grandchildren.
The family requested memo-
rials be made to the First United
Methodist Church or to your fa-
vorite charity.
Funeral Rites
Are Conducted
Graveside
Services Held
For Hattie Rowe
Graveside Services for Hattie
Rowe, 82, were held Sunday
August 13 at 3 p.m. from
Electra Memorial Park under
the direction of Totten-Day
Funeral Home. Rev. Charles
Nichols officiated.
She was born May 14, 1907
in San Saba County, Texas to
Henry and Mattie Cable. She member of Electra Lodge No.
was married to G.C. Rowe on
October 20, 1928 in Electra,
Texas. She had lived in Electra
for over 60 years.
Survivors include her hus-
band, G.C. Rowe of Elec-
tra; two sons, Dale Rowe of
Frederick, Oklahoma and Don
Rowe, of Electra; two daugh- burquoke, New Mexico, Ronald
of Altus Oklahoma and Ken-
neth Henry of Crowley Texas; Goforth, 62, who died Sunday
Spring Texas; 20 grandchildren were held at 10 ami. Wednesday
and 11 great grandchildren. ‘ ‘
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She was born April 25, 1909
in Hardeman Co. Texas to
George and Clara Burgi. She
was a member of the First
United Methodist Church and
was a member of the VFW
ladies auxiliary.
Grayeside Services for Gladys
715 Carroll, 87; were, conducted
j Friday August 11, at 11:00 a.m.
from Rose Hill Cemetery .with •
Jr Dr. - Alton Fannin, officiating
under the direction of Totten-
Day Funeral Home.
She was born June 13, 1902
in Gordon, Texas, to G.G. and
Beatrice Pierce. She had lived
in Electra about 5 years. She
was formerly of the Ardmore
Oklahoma area. She was a
member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother,
M.L. Pierce of Electra, Texas.
University and the University
of Texas at Austin. He grad-
uated from numerous military
(honorary) rank of brigadier schools and courses during his
general in ceremonies at Camp Guard career.
Myers was presented with his
new rank of on-star general by
' Maj. Gen. William C. Wilson,
A full lineup of Texas-style
entertainment, rich in heritage,
culture, and small-town charm,
is found in the latest “Texas
Events Calendar”, just re-
leased by the State Department
of Highways and Public Trans-
portation.
The information-packed cal-
endar, covering the months
of September, October, and
November, lists more than
1,000 ways Texans have fun in
fall.
Highlighted are a variety
of ethnic celebrations where
Texans share their traditions,
crafts, music, dance, and foods.
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Texas Events Calendar
Is “Full Of Information”
Headed For The
Last Roundup?
Even a classic can turn Into an oldy. And when
that happens, you heed help fast.
Make a U-turn Into our bank and talk to us about
a car loan. Our rates are very competitive and
you're better off negotiating for the lowest car
price, then talking to us about the type of loan you
need. Remember, shake, rattle, and roll Is great
for dancing, but not for driving!
Sept. 15 Salad Supper
Planned By Boosters
A salad supper was planned
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evening, and mean a great deal
to these shut-ins. This would be
a good project for a group who
could share the time. If you can
or come by
Fall” harvest festivals pay
tribute to Texas favorites with
rice, spinach, pecan, and yam-
pie cookoffs. And peaceful
communities kick up their heels
for a wide array of zany contests
and events.
Packed with county fairs
and rodeos, dazzling extrava-
ganzas, and dozens of musi-
cal and theatrical events, the
fall “Texas Events Calendar”
tells the where and when of
it all. Free individual copies
may be picked up at any of
the 12 Texas Tourist Bureaus.
Or write “Texas Events Calen-
dar”, P. O. Box 5064, Austin,
Latin-flavored fiestas honor Me* tx> 78763.
ican Independent Day with
lively mariachis, colorful folk-
loricos and spicy Hispanic spe-
cialties. German-style family
entertainment offers visitors a
delightful experience with mu-
sic. dancing, and great quan-
tities of taste- tempting Ger-
man foods. And Czech Texans
invite all to “Czech it out” as
they stage exhilarating festiv-
. ities with happy polka music
ters, Joyce Gee and Sharon
Borton both of Electra; One sis-
ter, Mollie Wilson of Electra; one sister, Dortha Henry of Big in a Wichita Falls hospital,
twelve grandchildren and seven Snrinn Texas: 20 erandchildren were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday
from Our Lady Queen of Peace
Catholic Church, Wichita Falls.
The Rev. William Winaski,
pastor, officiated. Burial was
in Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Electra, under direction of
Hampton-Vaughn Funeral Home
Wichita Falls. Rosary was at 8
p.m. Tuesday from the funeral
home.
Goforth was born July 1,
1927, in Kamay, and had been
a resident of this area all
do this please call or come by lirc; » retirei;
and talk to me. independent truck owner and
operator, and was a member
We wish a very Happy Birth- of Our Lady Queen of Peace
day to the following people -
who have birthdays in Au-
gust: Thelma Springer, Rachael
Former Electron Promoted In Rank
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Camp Mabry, Austin, Tx.. .Te holds degrees from Texas A&M
Army National Guard retired
colonel Bobby L. Myers was re-
cently promoted to the brevet
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Promoted—Former Electran Bobby L. Myers, center, Texas Army National Guard
retired colonel, was recently promoted to the honorary rank of brigadier general.
(Courtesy photo.)
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Nursing Center News
By Jaxcine Orr
Residents and staff of Electra have no families to visit. These
Nursing Center wish to extend visits may be made either day or
their heartfelt sympathy to the
families of Mrs. Lucile Wright,,
Mrs. Stella Gibson, Mrs. Hattie
Rowe and Ms. Gladys Carroll.
We will miss these ladies a great
deal.
We wish to express our
sincere thanks to Mrs. Barker
for the patio furniture. We
appreciate your thoughtfulness.
We need volunteers to spend Deiss, Jancy Jones, Viola Grib-
some time with our residents ble, Pearl Letcher and Velma
just visiting with those who Wright.
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Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1989, newspaper, August 17, 1989; Electra, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1234134/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Electra Public Library.