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Hfl Rains Cnnnrg Leader Tuesday, October io, 2006
50 Years Ago
This Week
Gleanings from the Rains County Leader archives
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LOOKING BACK
Friday, October 12, 1956
Jackie Huddleton American Fanner - Jackie Huddleston, son
of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Huddleston of the Bright Star community, will
receive the Future Farmers of America’s highest award at the Na-
tional FFA Convention on October 16th in Kansas City, Missouri.
Huddleston will leave Dallas Sunday, October 15, for the National
Convention and wi|l return on the 18th to Dallas to exhibit his Milk-
ing Shorthorn cattle at the State Fair.
He is one of seventy Future Farmers from Texas who will receive
the American Farmer Degree at the convention. Only two percent
of the Texas members are eligible to receive this degree each year.
Jackie was awarded his Lone Star Farmer degree last year at the
State FFA Convention in Houston where he was chosen the out-
standing dairy farmer in the Texas FFA.
To be eligible for the American Farmer Degree, a member must
have earned the state’s highest degree, that of a Lone Star Farmer,
and have earned one thousand dollars from his farming program.
He must also show outstanding leadership in Future Farmer work.
Jackie has earned well over the minimum for this degree. He has
developed an outstanding string of Milking Shorthorn cattle as well
as Duroc swine.
The National Future Farmers Association will award Huddleston
one hundred dollars along with a fifty dollar award from the Texas
FFA.
Wildcats Stung by Ladonia Rattlers 12-7 Friday Night - The
Emory Wildcats were stung by the Ladonia Rattlers in a game
played Friday night in the Acorn Bowl, to a tune of 12 to 7.
Johnny Braley scored both of the Rattlers’ touchdowns on plunges
of eight yards and two yards.
The Rattlers' first touchdown was scored in the first quarter on
a 45-yard drive. Their second score was in the second quarter on a
long drive scrambling through right guard. Extra point was lost on
both touchdowns.
The Wildcats came out clawing for the second half and held the
Rattlers to only one first down.
The Wildcats covered 55 yards for their touchdown in the third
quarter with Jack Fudge carrying the ball on a bootleg play around
left end. Charles Lynch made the extra point.
Standouts for Emory were Harl Hass, Wayne Clifton, Jack Fudge
and Charles Lynch.
The Wildcats go to Plano Friday night for their first conference
game of the season.
Social Security Returns - Farmers are no longer required to file
Social Security returns on a quarterly basis, according to Mr. J. D.
Lankford, Jr., Administrative Officer of the Tyler office.
During 1955 farmers were required to file a quarterly Social Se-
curity return with the District Director of Internal Revenue. Due to a
change in procedure, farmers now file one return in January cover-
ing all taxable wages paid to farm employees during the preceding
calendar year.
A farmer must file a Social Security return during the year when
he quits farming before the end of the year and has paid taxable
wages during the year.
Farmers to Meet October 17th - The Farmers Truck Growers
Association will hold a meeting Wednesday night, October 17th, at
7:30 o’clock in the courthouse. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss
problems dealing with the public scales. Fred Holmes, president of
the growers association, urges all members and other interested per-
sons to attend the meeting.
Miss Bloodsworth, Mr. Lanham to Wed Saturday Evening
- Mr. and Mrs. Van Bloodsworth are announcing the engagement
and approaching marriage of their daughter. Miss Aleta Fay Bloods-
worth, to Mr. William Bryant Lanham, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.
E. Lanham. The wedding will take place in the Emory Methodist
Church at seven o’clock Saturday the 13th. The Rev. Buddie Mat-
thews of Chandler will read the marriage vows. Friends are invited to
attend the ceremony. A reception will be held immediately following
the marriage in the church parlor.
Aleta bloodsworth Honored with Party - Jack Fudge enter-
tained in tn^ home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Humphrey,
last Wednesday evening with a steak dinner honoring Miss Aleta
Bloodsworth and Bryant Lanham, who Will be married Saturday
night, October 13th.
Another party given in honor of the couple was held last week in
the Homemaking cottage with Miss Bloodsworth’s classmates being
the hostesses. A two-tiered cake was iced in blue and held a minia-
ture bride and groom as decoration.
TEL Sunday School Class Party Held Tuesday Night - The
T.E.L. Sunday School class of the Emory Baptist Church met in
regular session in the Educational Building of the church Ttiesday
evening at 7:30 o’clock, with Mrs. D. E. Yandell, president, presid-
ing. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Fif-
teen members answered to roll call with scripture verses. Mrs. Cleo
Plunk brought a very inspiring devotional on “Faith.”
The Hallowe’en thought was carried out in some of the games
and refreshments. Each member was greeted by “Mr. Spook” as they
entered a room to place their gifts, which had been brought for the
nursery of the church.
After the business of the meeting had been disposed of, games
were enjoyed, after which a refreshment plate consisting of ginger-
bread topped with cream, and coffee with little Jack-o-lantems and
candies as plate favors were served by the hostesses, Mesdames I. N.
Matthes and G. H. Panter.
SEEN - Garth Looney in town Monday... Mrs. Lizzie Tuttle,
Mrs. D. C. Stracener and Mrs. John Kearney in town to get a sack
of sweet potatoes Monday... Billy Frank Daugherty taking Wally
McCollum for a ride on his horse... Emmett Manley of Greenville in
town Monday and buying coffee for friends... Jude Shiflet and Paz
Peeples ball-gaming and Jude saying he had made a trip to Dallas to
see a game this season... Hugh Daugherty offering eggs for sale... the
ball fans increasing in the World Series.
Showing at the Rains Theatre: “The Treasure of Pancho Villa”
in Technicolor starring Rory Calhoun and Shelly Winters.
ALL THINGS HISTORICAL
\ WEEKLY LOOK AT KAS I TEXAS HISTORY FROM
mi: E Vs! I TEXAS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
WILLIAM MARSH RICE
By Archie P. McDonald
Everyone loves a murder mys-
tery, especially if the murder hap-
pened a long time ago and did not
involve someone they know. The
story of William Marsh Rice’s
demise is such a case, especially
since I am a beneficiary of his
will. Let me explain.
William Marsh Rice was bom
in Springfield, Massachusetts in
1816. Rice revealed shrewd busi-
ness acumen, even as a youth.
He moved to Houston, Texas, in
1837, fleeing the Panic of 1837
and seeking his fortune in the
Republic of Texas.
Rice began his business career
in Texas selling liquor in the bar
of the Milam Hotel in Houston,
but soon became a merchant,
an importer-exporter, railroader,
promoter and investor, cotton
ginner and shipper, landowner
-just about anything that turned
a buck.
Although Rice owned slaves,
he favored the Union side in the
Civil War. He left Houston for
Matamoras during the conflict
- still in the cotton trade - but
moved to New Jersey afterwards
and finally to New York City
before the century ended, though
he retained investments in Hous-
ton, which eventually included
the Rice Hotel. Along the way
Rice amassed a fortune that
exceeded $3 million.
Rice was married twice, but
childless, so he left the bulk of
his estate to establish The Wil-
liam Marsh Rice Institute “for
the advancement of literature,
science, and art.” The Institute
was supposed to be located in
New Jersey and reserved for
white males, who attended with-
out tuition.
Rice was murdered by his
valet, Charles Jones, and an
attorney, Albert T. Patrick. Pat-
rick forged papers to gain control
of the estate and the butler did
the deed and expected to profit as
a beneficiary of Rice’s will.
Houston associates, especially
James Baker, successfully fought
Patrick and gained control of the
estate. The governors of the Rice
Institute broke the will to locate
the institution in Houston, nearer
its assets than New Jersey; later
courts decided to adjust the will
to admit women, then African
Americans, to change its name
to Rice University, and finally to
charge tuition.
Here is how I, even I, became
a beneficiary of William Marsh
Rice’s will. In 1958, someone
made a mistake and admitted
me to the Institute’s graduate
program. Greatest educational
bargain imaginable. I paid a $75
“registration fee” - not tuition
- and that included passes to
athletic competitions, campus
newspaper subscription, and 1
don't know what all. That hardly
would pay for a single hour of
instruction today.
This column is provided as a pub-
lic service by the East Texas Histori-
cal Association. Archie P. McDonald is
director of the Association and author of
more than 20 books on Texas.
***
Old age is like a plane flying
through a storm: Once you’re
aboard, there’s nothing you can
do.
Golda Meir
Photo courtesy of Renee Shields
ERIE L. TAYLOR and Bonnie R. Williams going to the Prairie View
A&M football game in 1956 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
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Family Violence - It has no place in our
Family, Neighborhood or Community
Family violence happens in all segments of our population. There are no age, economic, racial, or social barriers
to violence. Family violence can often be a deadly family secret. Although the majority of adult victims are
female, males are also battered. Do you know how to support a family member or friend experiencing violence?
Get educated
• Learn what family violence is and how it harms children and
families.
• Seek information from your local family violence center and
other resources.
• Assess your behaviors and relationships. Is there something
you could change to benefit your children, family, and your-
self?
Be a positive role model and teacher with your
children
• Teach your children that bullying and violence are not accept-
able.
• Practice positive discipline that excludes hitting and negative
verbal messages.
• Model for your children how to express anger and resolve
problems without using violence.
• Treat children and others with respect and dignity.
• Seek help when having family or personal problems. Everyone
needs help sometime.
Be a good friend and neighbor
• Immediately call 911 if family violence is occurring.
• Help child and adult victims make a safety plan.
• Listen.
• Help find resources to deal with the family violence and nega-
tive family life.
• Assess what help you may personally be able to offer.
• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) is the National Domestic Violence
Hotline (ndvh.org). Callers can receive crisis intervention as-
sistance and information about local resources for women’s
shelters, social services, legal assistance, and other pro-
grams. The hotline is open 24 hours with English and
Spanish-speaking attendants. Interpreters are available to
translate another 139 languages.
• 1-800-98-YOUTH is the Texas Youth Hotline. This 24-hour
hotline provides prevention services for youths and their
families.
Advocate for safe and healthy families in your
neighborhood and community
• Support programs that teach children and youth the social
skills they need for healthy, nonviolent relationships.
• Advocate for more organized after-school programs that
offer children and youth the opportunities to have healthy,
interpersonal relationships and constructive activities.
• Support your community’s family violence prevention and
intervention programs.
• Support your local family violence centers and their pro-
grams. Learn their needs and how you can donate your time
and resources. •
• Get involved with the annual October domestic violence
awareness activities in your community.
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Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 10, 2006, newspaper, October 10, 2006; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth766801/m1/16/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rains County Library.