The Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1979 Page: 1 of 10
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62nd YEAR “SHORT GRASS RANCHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” ONE SECTION » PAGES ARCHER CITY, TEXAS 76351 THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1979 ISSUE 3
Dr. Jackson To Open
Office In A.C.
Stranger In Town
7r. Shelton Jackson, cur-
„.Jntly of Anniston, Ala-
bama, will be moving to
Archer City next month to
provide general medical ser-
vices to the residents of
Archer County. Dr. Jackson
and his wife, Sarah, have
tentatively scheduled a pre-
planning visit for the
week-end of February 10,
and they hope to return here
on February 24. Dr. Jackson
will begin his practice as
soon as he receives his
Texas license and that
paperwork should be com-
pleted by the end of
February.
Dr. Jackson’s office will be
located in the clinic at the
Archer County Hospital.
Hospital Administrator Win-
dell McCord reports that the
office and the clinic are in
the process of being refur-
bished and refurnished and
will be ready for occupancy
by mid-February.
Coers Resigns Head
Coaching Position
Water Superintendent
Suspended
In a called session of the
Holliday City Council on
January 13 (Saturday),
Water Superintendent Ja-
mes Sellers, was suspended
for what city officials called
failure to follow the guide-
lines laid down by the Coun-
cil. All members except
Councilman Fred Maier
were present for the
meeting.
Elvin Hoover was given the
position of superintendent at
a salary of $700 per month.
The following Monday the
council met and employed
former city employee Timmy
Teafatiller to work with
Hoover and maintenance
man Pete Snyder.
Mayor pro tern Jim Virdell
presided at the Monday
Historical
Commission
Elects Officers
,ie Archer County
Tiistorical Commission, in
the annual reorganizationa!
meeting held Wednesday,
named new sub-committee
members and re-elected
officers.
Jack Loftin was renamed
chairman, with W.E. Stegall
as vice chairman and Mrs.
Jack Robertson, secretary.
Members appointed to sub-
committees were Preserva-
tion and Recording-O.V.
Hampton, Mary Wilmut,
Victor Morbitzer and Mrs.
I.A. Smith. Appreciation
and Publicity-Mrs. J.E.^
White, Mrs. Jack Robertson'
and Raymond Meurer.
Finance-Alfred Berend and
County Judge Bill Holder.
Markers and Research-
W.F.. Stegall, Bill Spradlin
and Mrs. White.
Loftin will serve as
ex-officio chairman of all
committees.
session in the absence of
Mayor Ben Ezzell. Council-
man Fred Maier was also
absent.
The council approved a
request from city patrolman
Don Pennington for a list of
items to be purchased for
the city patrol car.
The council also set April 7
for the annual election to
name city officials. Council-
man whose terms are
expiring are Melvin Bills,
place #1; Jim Virdell, place
#3; Mary Denney, place #4;
and Fred Maier, place #5.
City Secretary Evon Carter
reported the city’s sales tax
rebate for this month was
$2,114.41 compared to $1,
529.00 for the same period
last year.
Archer City High School
Head football Coach Bob
Coers turned in a letter of
resignation to Superinten-
dent Don Shearmire last
Thursday, which is to be
passed on to the school
board at its next regular
meeting. The letter states
that Coers does not wish
another contract as head
football coach for the
1979-1980 school year and
resigns his position effective
at the end of this school
year. Coach Coers stated
Monday afternoon that he
“has no definite plans for
next year,” but he does
"plan to stay in coaching.”
When questioned about the
matter Tuesday, Superin-
tendent Shearmire replied
that the letter will be pre-
sented to the Archer City
School Board at its regular
meeting of February 12.
Contracts of all other
coaches and the principals
will also be discussed at this
meeting.
Coen becomes the second
coach to resign this year.
Assistant Coach Ronnie Kar-
cher’s resignation became
effective last Monday, and
he has assumed his new
teaching duties in Wheeler.
Texas.
Justin Wilson to Speak
1979 C of C
Banquet Tickets
On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for
the Archer County Chamber
of Commerce 1979 Banquet.
Guest speaker for the April
21 banquet will be the inter-
nationally known comedian
Justin Wilson. Admission
price for the tickets are
$7.50 each, and they may be
purchased at the Chamber
office or from any Archer
County C of C Director.
State Rep. Finnell Named To
Appropriations Committee
State Rep. Charles Finnell
of Holliday was named to
the powerfiil House Appro-
priations Committee last
week by Speaker of the
House Bill Clayton.
Finnell was also named
Vice-Chairman of the Trans-
portation Committee for
appropriative matters.
The Appropriations Com-
mittee has jurisdiction over
the allocation of funds from
the state treasury, and thus
affects every state agency
and all the people of Texas.
“I for one will be
supporting those csse.< <al
state agencies which do
supply first-class services to
the people 1 represent,”
Finnell said.
Finnell explained that "in a
time when tax relief is a
major concern to the people
of our district, it is signifi-
cant to remember that this
committee (Appropriations)
decides where state funds
are spent, and where state
funds can be saved.”
The appointment of Finnell
to the Appropriations Com-
mittee marks the first time
in more than a decade that
the people of this district
have had a voice on this
influential committee.
Finnell was "very pleased”
with his reappointment to
the Transportation Com-
mittee. which has jurisdic-
tion over all private and
public vehicles, the Texas
Highway Department, the
Texas Railroad Commission,
and the Texas Department
of Public Safety.
This 16-foot tall white stranger showed np la Archer City last Thnrsdsy. He reportedly had lit-
tle to say and disappeared as suddenly as he had appeared.
Holder Announces
Appointment Of
Historical Commission
Sheriff’s 1978 Report
12 Named To All-District
Band
County Judge Bill Holder
has announced the official
appointment of members to
the Archer County Historical
Commission.
The county commission is
the agency charged with itie
responsibility of surveying,
marking and preserving the
county’s heritage, and is to
be engaged in numerous
activities and projects re-
commended by the Com-
missioners Court and the
Texas Historical Commis-
sion.
Jack Loftin of Archer City
will be chairman of the
group. Other members are
W.E. Stegall, Bill Spradlin,
Mrs. Jack Robertson, Mrs.
Callie smith, Miss Mary
Wilmut. Mildred White,
Alfred Berend, O.V. Hamp-
ton, Danny Clack, Raymond
Meurer, and Victor Mor-
bitzer.
Judge Holder pointed
addition to the activities out-
lined in the statute, the
county commission is to
develop local history as a
scholarly resource as well as
a tourist attraction. He fur-
ther stated that Archer
County has a unique
heritage of which every
citizen should be justly
proud and called on all citi-
zens to support the goals
and objectives of the county
historical commission.
Winter Solitude
Archer City band students par-
ticipated in district band com-
that the 64th Legislature petition in Iowa Park on Satur-
amended the statute which day, Jan. 13. Twelve members
authorizes the appointment were named to the all-district
of county historical com- band which will perform a con-
missions and in so doing, cert this Saturday in Wilbarger
broadened the scope of acti- Auditorium in Vernon. Those
vities and responsibilities of members and their positions are:
the group. Donna Martin, 2nd chair
Judge Holder stated that in clarinet; Brenda Martin, 6th
chair clarinet; Penny McCown,
14th chair clarinet; Denise Kile,
4th chair bass clarinet; Lisa
Rucker, 8th chair flute; Ellen
Loftin, 3th chair alto saxaphone;
and Lydia Barton, 4th chair alto
saxaphone.
Also selected were Herby Vic-
tory, 7th chair coronet; Byron
Schlomach, 12th chair coronet;
Shannon Alsup, 2nd chair oboe;
Mark Jumpaer, baritone horn;
and Jimmy McCram, tympani.
Gary Beall and Andrea
Linscott were selected as alter-
nate in trombone and baritone
sax respectively.
Kevin McCown was selected as
7th chair trombone in the Jr.
High Band.
AC
Commissioners
Meet
The Archer County Commis-
sioners Court handled mainly
routine business matters at its
regularly scheduled meeting at
the courthouse in Archer City
last Monday. Bob Robison and
Ewald Schreiber appeared before
the court to request the purchase
of a siren for the new county fire
truck. The court approved the
purchase of a S284 siren and also
approved payment to Murphy
Bros. Chevrolet for their low bid
on the new unit in the amount of
S9.2I4.39 ... 16.000 from the
General Fund and $3,214.59
from the Revenue Sharing Fund.
In other action the court ap-
proved the audit of Archer
County Funds as presented by
Travis Lee for the period begin-
ning 10-1-77 and ending 9-30-78.
They also approved cer-
tificates of cancellation and cor-
rection in tax assessments and
approved an order to advertise
for a depository for all county
and school funds for Feb. 12.
1978.
Five Archer
County Youths
Take Top Honors
Five youth took top honors
in the Archer County 4-H
Food Show on Saturday,
January 13. Winners earned
first-place awards in two
divisions, junior and senior,
which each includes 4
classes.
First place winner in the
senior division is Regina
Wolf of Windthorst, main
dish.
First place winners in the
junior division are Tammy
Preacher, Main dish; Robin
Essler, side dish; Brenda
Zotz, breads and desserts;
Sandy Schroeder, snacks
and beverages. Ail these
winners are from Wind-
thorst.
Other blue ribbon winners
were Joel Hoffman, Amy
Hoffman, Kim Wolf, Cecelia
Vieth and Melissa Oster-
mann, all of Windthorst.
Red ribbon winners were
Jennifer Hoffman, Deann
Wolf and Ann Roewe.
The 4-H Food Show is
sponsored by the Texas
Agricultural Extension Ser-
vice and the Morrison
Milling Company of Denton,
Texas.
First place winners re-
ceived an award pin
furnished by Morrison Mill-
ing Company. All entrants
received a set of wooden
spoons, sponsored by Hes-
tand Bookkeeping and Tax
Service.
The five first place winners
will match their foods and
nutrition "know-how” a-
gainst that of youth from 20
surrounding counties at the
District 4-H Food Show,
Saturday, January 27 in
Sikes Senter from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Theme of this year’s
contest is "Cooking Good-
Looking Great”. Judging
focuses on knowledge of
nutrition, meal planning,
food serving and meal ser-
vice, along with the ability to
prepare food.
During 1978, a total of 401
individuals were arrested
and placed in the Archer
County Jail. This figure
includes 373 male adults, 24
female adults, and 4
juveniles (Persons under the
age of 17).
Fines and court costs
assessed by Justice of the
Peace C.D. Cox and County
Judge Bill Holder prior to
these individuals being
released from jail totaled
$38,912. This total does not
include those cases where
persons arrested were re-
leased from jail on appear-
ance from jail on appearance
bonds and were subse-
quently convicted or chang-
ed their plea to guilty or
Nolo contender and paid a
fine and court cost. During
the year, 58 of the 401
posted appearance bonds.
All dispatchers received
state jailer certification, and
4 of the 5 deputies were
likewise certified. Jailer
certification of the remaining
deputy is pending. (All
deputies are certified as
Peace Officers by the State
of Texas). Two patrol cars
purchased during 1978 were
assigned to the area deputy
in Holliday and the night
deputy in Archer City.
Archer County Law En-
forcement Officers assisted
the Graham Police Depart-
ment when that City exper-
ienced flooding last summer.
Archer County also provided
assistance in the Palo Pinto
area during a manhunt for
three Palo Pinto County Jail
escapees.
Results of an inspection
conducted in August by a
representative of the Texas
Commission on jail stan-
dards have not yet been
received. It is expected that
numerous jail modifications
will have to be made in
order to meet the State stan-
dards. Corrective action has
been delayed pending re-
ceipt of the official inspec-
tion results and expenditure
approval by the Commis-
sioner’s Court.
ON TARGET
by MMte Lobpriea
Chaparrals Club Holds
Awards Banquet
Pkoto by Doug Peters
The Holliday Chaparrals
Riding Gub held the annual
awards banquet January 13
in Wichita Falls and pre-
sented buckles and trophies
to outstanding members.
Officers re-elected were
Linda Willis, president;
Loretta Davis, secretary and
Mary Wilson, treasurer.
Ray Charboneau was elected
vice-president to replace
Mike Wilson.
Trophy winners were:
Tammy and Missy Char-
boneau, pee wee girls; Ray
Charboneau, pee wee boys;
Gina Dunca, Audrey Klin-
kerman. Kay Stevenson and
Shami Northcutt, junior
Todd Duncan, Marc Klin-
kerrnan, John Thomas and
Kevin Kuckel, Jr. boys;
Sandra Davis Wortham,
Intermediate girls; Wesley
Klinkerman, Robbey North-
cutt, Charlie and Mike Wil-
son, intermediate boys.
Curley Garner, Glen Pratt,
Ray Charboneau and Melton
Stevenson, Sr. Men; Carol
Garner, Judy Thompson,
Ann Charboneau and Carol
Finely, Sr. women. Carol
Garner woe the high point
trophy with 191 points.
The Chaparrals host a
playday each fourth Sunday
at 2 p.m. in the dub’s arena
at Stonewall Jackson Park.
The Heart at Texas
In the center of Texas is a place that 1 dearly love called Austin. I kind
of grew up with Austin since we lived only 60 miles from there and
visited it fairly often. I also lived there fourteen of the last 18 years.
Like most people, I had to drive a couple hundred miles through ice
and snow before appreciating the scenic spots that 1 saw nearly every
day for all those years.
One such tourist attraction is the Capitol. I worked within three
blocks of it for over eight years, and never really gave it much thought.
Last week rtook the time to visit it as a tourist. It really is a fantastic
piece of "granite.”
I dropped in on State Representative Charles Finnell, whose office is
on the third floor of the Capjtol. It just happens to be located across the
hall from the main control room for the House floor. They are finishing
the installation of a new computerized system for registering the votes
and flashing messages and information to the legislators and visitors. It
won’t do quite as many things as the scoreboard in the Astrodome, but
it is going to speed up the voting process and keep very close tabs on
whose voting and how.
Representative Finnell was getting ready for the session and hoping to
land a spot on the Appropriations Committee . . . which he did. That
committee is the most sought after because it it responsible for funding
all programs for the State of Texas.
Anyway, after visiting the Capital for several hours and fighting the
five o’clock traffic, I realized why I had finally decided to leave Austin.
It is just getting too big.
It is now one of those places that 1 dearly love to visit... but I’m
glad that 1 don’t live there.
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Lobpries, F. Mike. The Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1979, newspaper, January 25, 1979; Archer City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth713425/m1/1/?q=green+energy: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Archer Public Library.