The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 15, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 8, 1977 Page: 4 of 10
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A $900 million "com-
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constant Harping about “doing
„ one’s thing," his repetition of
the word “fantastic," and his
preoccupation with his hair-
piece, witty putdowns on sen-
timentality, and the in-ness of
Hill concluded:
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out through the aides of the
shade as well as out the top and
bottom produce more useful
light than lamps with opaque
shades.
Deans' Lists include students
who had at least a 3.25 grade -
point average (better than a
straight B average). Students
listed on the President’s Honor
Roll also are considered to be
part of the Dean's List in their
respective colleges of the
university.
Listed on the Deans' Lists'
from Mineola were Connie L.
his garments.
Magdaline rose in a striped
hot air balloon and drifted with
the trade winds to- a lonely
jewel of an island lost in the
Great Sea of Tranquility. There
she dwelt with sunlit brown
natives with white teeth who
danced childlike to the music of
ballroom waltzes, read bitter-
sweet romantic novels, and al-
ternated between heroic battle
and declarations of love for all
living things
Magdaline lives there still.
When and if you are ever lost at
sea and should chance upon the
island of Makebelieve, look for
her there on the beach with her
lovely pale face turned toward
the tropical moon, listening to
the music of Glenn Miller’s Big
Band and waiting for the
Master Director to yell "Cut!"
......AG Opinions
The Department of Public
Welfare may require coun-
ties to collect a $20 applica-
tion fee from non-welfare
recipients for child support
services, Atty. Gen. John
Hill held.
In other recent opinions.
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at least five years old can be
destroyed after they have
been duplicated and notice
given the state librarian.
Deputy sheriffs may be
appointed to patrol an an-
nual celebration only if they
meet requirements as peace
officers.
The legislature cannot
delegate its power to estab-
lish maximum loan in-
terests rates to an adminis-
trative agency.
Short: Snorts_____
Value of Texas construc-
tion authorizations declined
during April from the re-
cord level of March.
Action of the dimmer reduces
the light level when higher
amounts -are not needed by
damping down the flow of
power to the fixture, thus
to life in prison for murder State Representative Bill Hol- garner the Governor's signa-
lowell of Grand Saline, created ture.. “The State pays for
Amendments on Ballot
Half a dozen proposed
constitutionalamendments- —
will be on the ballot next
November and nine morein
1978.
To be voted on this year
are amendments to allow
judges to deny bail to repeat
felons, permit tax relief for
historic buildings and sites,
enlarge the Court of Crimi-
. nal Appeals, permit use of.
eleetronig banking systems, ,
expand Jydicial Qualifica-
tions Commission powers
and authorize another $200
million to finance low-
interest veterans land-
loans.
the amount of light for seeing
■ tasks is not important and
I where replacement is incon-
venient, say in a closet or front
Crime Inereasing
One in five Texas adults
responding to a survey said
they had been victims of
crimes, and one in 15 were
victims of violence.
Texas Department of Pub-
lic Safety released the fig-
ures as the result of a "crime -
trend survey" which also
disclosed fear of crime Ts
widespread.
Thirty-nine per cent of
prior crime victims said
they expect to be victims a
second time, and 14 percent
who have escaped don’t fig-
ure their luck will hold out.
The survey indicated
most of the crimes involved
property offenses, while vio-
lence declined slightly.
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got a new trial because
jurors were not informed on the office of Criminal District prosecution in almost all of the
circumstantial evidence Attorney and abolished the counties in Texas, and I wished
laws.___ . office of County Attorney, with__to see Wood County treated ss
pay raises, never got s di-
rect vote in either house.
Briscoe said he will call a
special session next month
if legislative leaders can
show him evidence a major-
. ity of lawmakers are now
ready to face up to education
finance issues.
........A medical malpractice
• bill squeezed through the
session, on closing night.
Doctors didn’t like it, but
some spokesmen for Texas
Medical Association con-
. ceded it was better than no-
thing.
In spite of failures, the
legislature did manage to
pass a sweeping variety of
bills.
Representative Bill Hollowell Tyler witnesned
Heft] of Grand Saline and Sena-
Courts Speak___________
Texas Court of Criminal
Appeals up-held the death
penalty assessed a Fort
Worth man in the 1975
murder of a grocery clerk.
At.the same time, a Cor-
■Highlights
। ASidelights
by Lyndes WHsma
bulb, since it will shed more (8) Plan your lighting care-
light without drawing any more fully. Good planning means the
electricity. most efficient combination of
(2) About long-life bulbs . .. light sources, equipment de-
The light output is less than the signed to use that light source
glow of a standard bulb. They best, and proper placement of
will' last longer than the the equipment. The closer the
standard bulb (2500 hours or light source can be to the work
ET Dean’s List
A total of 1,215 undergra-
duate students have been
named to the President's Honor
and Deans’ Lists for the 1977
spring semester at East Texas
State University, Commerce.
The President's Honor Roll
includes students who compiled
a 4.0 (straight A) grade point
average for the semester. The
mrsiconaPedthangong2s
often. Use them in areas where
his service to the company, hospital but who eeat her best the use of dimmers can be an
Bruer’s fellow employees trem wishes to the retiree. excellent aesthetic advantage,
the warehouse also gited him
Magdaline Makebelieve was No longer did unrequited
somewhat out of step with the love pine away to dust in lonely
times. The increasing frankness boudoir. The innocence of Little
The high court directed a an effective date of Sept. 1, other counties," he said. He had
new trial in a Harris County 1977. State Senator Peyton previously passed bills to
workmen's compensation McKnight of Tyler, a Wood create the office of Criminal
case where a lawyer com- County native, sponsored the District Attorney in Kaufman
pared the suit to famous bill in the Senate and guided it and Van Zandt Counties, the
state scandals. to passage in the upper house of other two counties he repre-
Third Court of Civil Ap- the Legislature. sents in the Legislature.
peals upheld a district court According to Rep. Hollowell, Hollowell said he favored
finding that The University the prosecuting officer will prohibition of private practive
of Texas student newspaper become a State official on the by a Criminal District Attorney
should be allowed to en- effective date of the change- on a statewide basis, and that
dorse political candidates. over, and the State will assume he has worked toward this. He
A teen-aged girl con- the major burden oLpaying for considers H.B. 145 a step in this
victed of burglary won a the cost of prosecution in Wood direction.
Wood County Gets
District Attorney On
September 1,1977
Following signing of H.B. 146 County.
by the. Governor, the office of After January 1, 1978, the
County Attorney will be abol- Criminal District Attorney and
ished in Wood County effective his assistants will be prohibited
September 1, 1977, at which from practicing law; their time,
time the present prosecuting then, will all be available for
officer will become the Criminal prosecution of criminal cases.
District Attorney for Wood Rep. Hollowell said that he
County. was happy to see the bill pass
The House Bill, authored by through the. Legislature and
Receiving certificates on
completion of the course were
Mesdames Betty Huggins,
Rosie Sanders, and Avis
Melvin, activity director of
Hillview Nursing Home.
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much success since its organiz- policy, but the only policy. Time T , R. • + WHITT
ation a little over a month ago. to money. Make your own word ISPPu WIIU
The citizens of Yantis were as good as your bond. Reckon I .
hosts to a meeting of the the hours of the day as so many Ladies Hlosts
Association last Friday. Some dollars, the minutes as so many .
39 peace officers were present cents. Live within your income. At Hillview Party
including FBI agents and Texas Ninety nine may say no, the J
Rangers other yes. Take off your coat; The WMU Night Prayer Full
Other East Texas lawmen, don't be afraid of manual labor. Group from the First Baptist Gley
learning of the success in Wood America is big enough for all. Church of Mineola sponsored a and
County, are considering form- Keep out of politics unless you party at the Hillview Nursing South Johnson Street,
ing similar Peace Officer are sure to win. You are not Home at 3 p.m. Monday, May Other Wood Countians who
Aesnriatinns sure to win, so look out.” 23. Honorees for the occasion made Deans' Lists for the
MN There will be more excerpts were Mrs. Louise Kelley and spring semester were Donald
Lions Ed Jewett and Jack from the 1917 Mineola editor Frank Kelley, Jr., residents of Wilson of Hawkins; Patrick D.
Youngblood along with Chris- next week. the home, and Mrs. Bertha Ware, Quitman; and Mary Lee l
topher Broom flew in Jewett's Charles, a guest, sister-in-law Beard, Laura Brown, Norma L. '
nlaae to Kerrville last Sunday " of Mrs. Kelley and a member of Hamrick, William T. Herlocker,
where Christopher was enroll the WMU. Amanda Metcalf, Leigh E. I
ed in the Lions Club Crippled Look Who’s New! Each of the honorees cele- Prestidge, Joy M. Stewart,
Children’s Camp. "* brate birthdays in May. Gary Wayne Woodie, and
Christopher will be at the Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lamb of Introductions were made, James Randal Wren, ah of
ramp through June 18; and Conroe are proud parents of a and a trio composed of Mmes. Winnsboro. i
then on June 19, John Adam six pound, 9%-ounce daughter, Patricia McClenny, Jean Mabe Named to the President's
Russell will attend the camp Amanda Oletha, born May 24. and Jackie Steward, accom- List were Melinda Lingo Cain .
MW Maternal grandparents are Mr. • panied on the piano by Mrs. of Quitman and Karen Leah
Pat Reeves, Fantta Lanier and Mrs. James Haley of Min- Judy Braley, sang for the Allison, Lea P. Beard, Mike l , ■ ,
and Fran Lwwwb, afi owners sola; paternal grandparents are residents. McAdoo, Barbara Allen Ro- “D BILL" SIGNED-State torPeyten
ofthe Americana Gallery, are Mr. adn Mrs. Bill Lamb of Cake and punch were served mack.and Lila Fay Sparkman,
reminding local artists that Conroe.
AUSTIN — Legislators
barely got out of town before
Gov. Dolph Briscoe served
notice they will probably
have to come back to work
in mid-July.
A special session was
virtually mandated by fail-
ure on closing night of the
regular 140-day meeting to
come to grips with the hot
issued of school finance.
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Kmightwasthe Senate spemsse.
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Senior Citizen Information Office
Moves To New Location in Tyler
and the uninhibited discussions Women, the mystery of femi-
about the birds and the bees ninity, the search for perfection
were abominable to her. When — their bones lay picked dean
saving electricity. And there’s a man first cursed on TV she in the heat o{ the midday sun of
bomn bulta wffl last tonger. kne? the 1970’. - ;
too coming to an end. It seemed to Magdaline in
The Monitor editor realizes June 15 is the deadline to enroll (5) Keep fixtures and bulbs ' The days when movie cam- her anguish that dreams had
more and more as the days pass in the workshop to be p]pan an<1 jn working order Ymi eras switched from their real been trampled underfoot by an
that it truly is later than he presented by Dr. Julius Zsohar ,re ta blackened bnlb subjects, Romeo and Juliet, at invading horde of infidels, her
thinks. Taking a picture of Bill of Dallas. sheds less light than a new one the height of their amorous storybook castles were in ruins.
Bruner on his last day of work Enrollment must be at least Did you know it draws the adventures and recorded the The gates of Hell and the lid of
at Benham & Co. on Tuesday, 20, it was stated. An inter- same amount of electricity as a ecstasy ot lightning flashing Pandora’s box were wide open
. May 31, jogged his memory of nationally renowned artist. Dr. new bulb? To gain maximum across the sky or storm-tossed with no one to dose them.
hitching rides home with A Zsohar will conduct a four day light output, change blackened ocean waves beating against a "Enough, is. enough," she
Bruner when he worked in the workshop June 24-27; Born in liLs before thev burn out rocky shore were dead and cried t heranalyzer whom she
early 1980's for a local grocery Hungary, Dr. Zsohar'operates Keep fiscutes, shades, and re- dying. ‘ 9* 'had gtowni weary df with his
and was in charge of making his own school and, gallery in » . > — " i
home deliveries of groceries. It Dallas, those interested in
does nt really senmithattlong attending theworkshopeshpuld Three Mineola Ladies Earn
ago, and we re sure mat me contact me Americana Gallery
grocery store job was about the at 1225 N. Pacific. _ , _ r , , A ..c.
first one for Bill... but he’s still mm Provider Training Certificates
as nice a person, even though Mrs. Eula Walker and Miss ... , 7 . .. . L:
his hair’s not as dark and he’s a Lois Ballard have a 1917 issue Three. Mineolans recently May 24through sponsorship of
few pounds heavier. of the Mineola Monitor. Called a p pleted a Provider Training Pans Junior College.
With wife Ruth out of school historical issue, the paper was Program course for volunteers Mrs. Virginia Brown, coor
for the summer, after posting compiled by W. S. Davis, Julian and nursing home personnel. dinator of special programs,
grades and completing year- Smith and J. W. Browne. withgthe course conducted at adultsand continuing education
end reports at Yantis High, we Mrs. Walker said the paper Mt. Pleasan on May 10 and at Paris Junior College, was in
wonderoi BUl .nd Ruth Wil belongedtMrs.J!L.Bllard, ' c ,
have any opportunities to get who passed the old paper on to Dance Students prThdcoursfnas deignen.t9
better acquainted with grand- her granddaughter, Mrs. Vina pravid#utainingsneperien,es
children in the next few weeks? Mae Fletcher of Golden. When Tft (ye R e,;+a1 an introd' 4 8 . whichsn
MM , Mrs. Fletcher died last year, 10 wle -cuta, able_volunteers.to.recognize
The newly organized Wood her husband gave the old Darlene • Presswoo’s School andreacproductiveltonends
County Peace Officers As newspaper to her aunts, Mrs. of Dance and Twirl will present expressed by elderly residents,
sociation has received strong Walker and Miss Ballard, its annual recital Friday even-
support from the county and Both Mrs. Walker and Miss ing, June 10, starting at 7:30-
local cities in its effort to Ballard left Mineola in 1918 the Multipurpose Room of
organize and train special going to Washington, D. C., Mineola High School.
protective TACT teams. where they were civil service The theme for the recital is
The Wood County Commis- workers until retirement. They “Color Me Happy." Scenes re
sioners Court and the cities of moved back to Mineola in 1975. present various stages of a
Mineola, Hawkins, and Winns- The editors of the 1917 paper gir’s life, from toys and dolls to
boro have all given $1000 each, were not ashamed to pass out phones and cars. “The recital
and Alba has given $600. advice. On page one they will bring an array of surprises
Mineola Police Chief Joe offered the following suggest- for those attending," says Mrs.
Bevill said some $5,000 is ions, which are just as good Presswood.
needed to buy needed equip- today as then: Area towns to be repre-
ment for the teams which are to “You want good advice? Rise sented by performers include
be trained as special citizens early, be abstemious. Be frugal. Mineola, Grand Saline, Van,
protective teams designed to Attend to your own business and Quitman. Awards will be
prevent riots and the taking of and never trust it to another, presented by school instructor
hostages. Be not afraid to work, and Darlene Presswood following
The TACT teams are to be diligently, too, with yqur own the recital’s finale,
trained by representatives of hands. Treat everyone with Mrs. Presswood and her as-
Dallas Police Department at no civility and respect. Good sistant, Donny Pyron, along
charge. A special four day manners insure success. Ac- with parents of the students,
course is planned to start June complish what you undertake, are extending an invitation to
28 and be held in Quitman. Never be mean — rather give all who would like to attend.
The Wood County Peace than take the odd shillings. There is no admission charge.
Officers Association has had Honesty is not only the best
E hall. Summing up, you’ll contri
sumaammaxmmamamaagusmang (3) Three-way bulbs provide bute to energy conservation
LEMENT PARTY at n a is* smksr fw9* V—wd a choice of lighting levels: High and save money at the same
B A Ce., lac., on Tuenday hints that they would be willing for seeing tasks; medium, for time if you use light only w here
C, May 31, marked the to sample He cooking eflorts less demanding activities; and and when you need it
w on the job for M with the giftt). There was a Low, for safety. You must re-
■/who reffifod1 from the Tfestive coho from WBwwm’a member to use the 3 settings ad
ay on that date. Bruner, Bakery for the affair, too. Un- member to use the three set-
right is this Moniton able to attend were Bruner's tings as needed. Don’t leave the
receivedcongratuation wife, Ruth, who was finishing lamp on its high setting after
bass" Tom Bonhosa, who up the 1976-77 school year at you finish reading.
tad him with a watch Yantis High Schnoll and Mrs. (4) Install dimmers. In di-
ha company hl honor of T. W. Benham, who was in the ning, living, and sleeping areas
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Forest Hills Neighborhood son, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg.
Service Center, 2000 Gentry Harrison, Henderson, Martin,
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ing state agencies tojustify ferra service "oKen: service for the publie
thsir,existeneeaperi The service, which is co- will also be maintained in this
odically... Merger of nKred b the consultation same location. Persons may cal
three major state water SPon ddatin division of the 592-9920 to obtain information
agenciesintoaDepartm A Mental Health Mental Retar- on available community r
ofWate rRespure allow “ation Regional Center of East sources.
natural death act allow Texas and the East Texas According to Ms.
ingsterminallziIe lives Council of Governments, began the Information and Referral I
toto hi attheie bv operation at its new location on Service for the .Aged was I
are. not to be prolonged oy re „ 31 moved to the Gentry Parkway I
artificial methods.c-The Citizens 60 years and older offices so that more personal I
$528 million emergency „ 1-800-482-8178 without contact may be made with older I
highway funding bill.: Ercefromsa.m. to 6 p.m. East Texans. She also noted I
gubstitutionoflethaidruE8 Monday through Friday to ob that senior citizens interested I
for the electrietshirastf tain information about available to volunteer work couM contact
execution .MStegalization resources in the areas oftrens
of laetrile in cancer portation, financial benefits, number. |
treatment... A no-pain ,
spedbillbanning ns new trial after lying about . Sen. Don Adams of Jasper
ance penalties lor oo 40 new president pro tem-
miles an hour speeding vio- hrrsgttathetme°te pore of the Texas enate.
--------------------- wiitMitnii.——----—State senatorsvoted
themselves $4,900 a month ■
to hire staff members be-
tween legislative sessions.
Comptroller Bob Bullock !
reminded religious and
other non-profit, tax-
exempt organizations they
can hold one sale or auction
annually without having to
collect sales taxes. A new
law allowing the exemption
became effective May 24.
Judge Thomas H. Rout of
Houston was named by Gov.
Dolph Briscoe as judge of
the 208th district court of
- Harris County.
R. Kenneth Towery, Uni-
versity of Texas assistant to
the chancellor, has rejoined
U.S. Sen. John Tower’s staff
as state executive director.
Texas crude oil produc-
tion totaled 95.3 million
barrels in March, down
from 99 million in March
1976, the Railroad Commis-
sion reported. March allow-
able was 113.7 million bar-
rels.
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flectors dean, too. They collect
dust, and dust reduces the light
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The simple net of turning off (6) Avoid using a higher
lay except for the first and second unneeded lights saves energy, wattage bulb than recommend
lineola, Texas 75773, by Editors’ Pub- You might say, “What’s one ed. On or attached to the light
postage paid at Mineola, Texas 75773. light bulb?” Your household ing fixture you buy is the
r year in Wood and adjoining counties; day multiplied by 865 days manufacturer’s recommends
and $7.50 outside Texas. Deadline for multiplied again by every watt tion for the most efficient bulb,
ivertising rates on request saving family in the community In some cases, the label dearly
... ’Till produce a significant and states maximum wattage. This
84 E measurable savings in energy, is done for safety’s sake and/or
Enk Mb 28 Saving energy and money to meet Underwriters’ Laba
6885560 205 begins when you buy the bulb; ratories’ requirements. Follow
E E . Ek B (1) Buy the maximum light the advice given for best
E NA ' ■ for your dollar. Lumens are a results.
Eea a B measure of light output. This (7) Avoid using a higher
2 information is printed on the wattage bulb than you really
ES5 eG FGMk wrapper of all incandescent need. In a small hallway, for
Eaa84 N * - 62 Efl bulbs. Given the choice be- example, a 40- watt bulb sheds
E EE MMM tween a 60 -watt bulb producing enough light for safe passage.
tt.' Sa 0835 860 lumens and a 60-watt bulb Don't put in a 75 watt bulb. _________ ___________,
WIBBF; A S delivering 765 lumens, you’d be That is an unnecessary energy included funds for teacher
ETadmn 2 it , E wise to select the 860 lumen drain.
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