The Dublin Shamrock News (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 27, 1977 Page: 2 of 12
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PAGE 2 THE DUBLIN SHAMROCK NEWS - MARCH 27.
Published every Sunday
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127 N.P«trick Dublin, Texas 76446 P. O. Box 419
Published by Central Texas Publishing Corp.
Bill Lee, President, 127 N. Patrick St. Dublin, TX 76446
Bill Lee . .........................Managing Editor
Wadfur Lee......................Business Manager
Frances Turney......................Womens News
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AN EDITORIAL
The Erath County Livestock Show and Sale held
Monday March 21, brought much excitement,
contentment, and disappointment to young 4-Hers
and FFAers. Many had their first experience at
winning while others had to come to grips with
something that we all must face at one time or
another-losing. Surely, both experiences are
necessary for the full growth and development of all
young men and women.
It’s not easy to be a winner in the Erath Co. show.
Many observers, including one of the judges, stated
that many of the animals exhibited Monday were of
as good quality as could be found in any Texas show.
Exhibitors learned that while showmanship was an art
everyone needed to exhibit the finest qualities of
their animals, luck also plays a part. They learned
that you can have an animal that has too much finish,
not enough Finish, too much bone, not enough bone,
too much muscle, not enough muscle, and on and on
and on. If your animal had what that particular judge
liked you were not only knowledgeable but probably
lucky as well. Cases in point are animals that didn’t
place very high in the various local shows but did very
well in the “big show” under a different judge. It’s a
matter of opinion, and as one of the very capable
judges stated to the young exhibitors, “this is the way
I see them'today.”
We are proud of ALL the exhibitors! They have
demonstrated know-how, skill, determination and
most importantly, responsibility. Some have learned
what it is to achieve a goal. And some have learned
how io accept what was inevitable for almost half of
them-dei eat. But in our eyes all exhibitors have won
because they are better individuals today as a result
of then experience.
Congratulations to all of you!
No show could be successful without the
leadership of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers and
County Agents. And, surely, Erath County tot the
finest in the state. A tip of the hat and a big “Thank
You” is due Danny Prater, Weldon Whitehead, and
Mrs. Marsha Stabel for their untiring efforts, sincere
devotion and dedication. How fortunate we parents
are to have such capable leaders directing the efforts
of our children.
This expression of congratulations and
appreciation would be incomplete without mention
of the many persons that made the sale the best ever.
Too numerous to name here, the buyers of the
animals and those that worked tirelessly to make it
possible have won a place in the hearts of children
and parents throughout this fine county.
We salute all of you!
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor:
For many years Dublin has been the fairest little
city in the land to me. It is a sparkling jewel with
many hidden virtues. My whole world and that of my
family has revolved around its generous, honest,
down-to-earth people.
The activities of this past week popped another
button off my vest. After the marvelous St. Patrick’s
Day celebration, 1 am convinced more than ever that
Dublin is a great town with unlimited potential and a
bright future.
We should proudly take our hats off to three
energetic, dynamic young men, Dr. Ronnie Huse,
David Cleveland, and Fred Dove, who dreamed
dreams, saw visions, and put those dreams into
reality. As a result of the shrewd planning and hard
work of Ronnie, David, Fred and their many buddies,
we are a happier, prouder, and more ambitious town
since the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Thanks, Ronnie and David, for reminding us what
fine community we have here and what a great future
is in store for us if we continue working together for
Dublin and this area.
Sincerely,
Bill Gaines
Continued from Page 1
Blood Drive
American Cancer Society
portion of the blood drive
is. to establish a blood
bafnk with the Carter
Blood Center for cancer
patients in Erath County.
All blood given
i 30 to the American
r Society part of the
will be held in a
► for one year
Center
to be used by Erath
County cancer patients.
To avoi<' waiting,
prospective Hood donors
are asker. to make
appoint Vents in
Stephenvilie by calling
968-8755 and in Dublin
by calling 445-3301.
Mrs. W.O. Trogdo’i is
president of t’* F rath
Unit of . .vican
Cancwr Society.
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Stock Auction Sales Total $67,000
Total livestock auction
sales came to
approximately $67,000, a
new record for the county
show, according to
officials. A list of buyers
at the sale follow:
Bob Traweek
Weldon Shafer
Joseph D. Kennedy >
Mann’s 7-11
Dublin National Bank
Henderson Sales Co.
Dublin Zero Locker
Dr. Harlan Raley
Page Harrell
C. E. Leatherwood
Dick Spencer ‘
Dr. W. H. Stephen
Golden Age Manor
Coy Wall
Dr. Clay Salyer
Payne Auto - Hardware
Roberson Shoe Shop
Dublin Progress
Pratt T. V.
Jay Watson
Dublin Insur^nce^Agency
Dublin Young Fjrfners
Dublin Hospital
Vernon Gibson
McFarland Grocery
Woldert Peanut Go.
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co.
J. R. B. Grocery
Taylor-Harbin
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Spurger Body Shop
Dublin Mobil Service Center
Dairy Queen Dublin
Poston Feed Store
Stephen’s Studio
Dr. Ronnie Huse
Brown Tire Co.
Shamrock News
Weather.
Highland low temp's
and rainfall amount
for bublin ^pd area
for* past seven days:
Fri ,-75,52;Sat.-68,
40;Sun.-70,42;/V on.
63,34;T ues.-66,35,
frost;Wed,-64,41 ;
Thurs.-64,50,.02,
Dear Editor:
The recent controversy
which has arisened
concerning the ineligibility
of high school varsity
basketball players to
participate in the Dublin
Church League due to
rules and regulations
governing such activity by
the University
Interscholastic League
(UIL) is appalling. I am
insensed by the existence
of such regulations which
practically “enslave” our
high school student
athletes to the will and
pleasures of the UIL. The
UIL with its rules
prohibiting high school
students who participate
in varsity sports from
participation in church
athletic activities, summer
leagues, and various
athletic camps is in gross
violation of the
constitutionally
guaranteed rights of these
young people and their
families. The UIL has no
constitutional right to
dictate the lives of our
students attending our
public schools in Texas.
Our youth are being
denied the right to use
their own free time as they
choose, a supposed right
guaranteed by the UIL and
the public school, as well
as the United States
Constitution.
Furthermore, the actions
of the UIL to penalize
youth participating in
church sponsored athletic
activities is in gross
violation of the guaranteed
separation of Church and
State. Their actions are
further guilty of creating a
monopoly upon high
school student athletes by
suppressing competition
through outside
organizations, leagues, and
camps from further
enveloping the skills and
talents of our young.
This situation is a major
reason why Texas high
school athletes, in such
sports as basketball, come
up so short in
development when
measured against athletes
in say, California, where
such added opportunities
are available.
Why ^should an
organization like the UIL
Continued from Page 1
’ Elector
council seat, has lived in
Erath County for 25 years.
A retired rancher, he
moved to Dublin in 1962.
He has/ identified with
many civic and service
activities and plays the
role of Santa Claus to
i Dublin and area
youngsters each year.
M.C. Gunter, seeking
the council seat in Ward 4,
is a native of Tennessee.
He retired from the
construction business and
moved to Dublin in 1973.
A resident of 500 S.
Norton Street, Gqnter was
bom and reared on a farm.
A candidate for city
council, Ward 4, Mrs.
Helen Welch is a native of
Dublin and a graduate of
Dublin High School. She
served on the city council
from 1970 to 1972. An
assistant dietician at the
Dublin Hospital, Mrs.
Welch has done volunteer
work for civic and service
organizations.
Dr. Joe Pate, school
board candidate, is a
native of Dublin and a
graduate of Dublin High
School. He graduated from
Texas Wesleyan College,
Fort Worth, and the
University of Texas
Medical School in
Galveston. He has
practiced medicine in
Dublin for six years and
was chosen citizen of the
year by the chamber of
commerce in 1973. He has
been president of the
Tri-County Medical Assn,
and the Cancer Society. A
member of the Episcopal
Church, Dr. Pate is a
member of the church
vestry and the father of
three children. He is chief
of staff at the local
hospital.
Seeking re-election to
the school board, Alvin
Reeves is a native of Erath
County. He graduated
from DeLeon High School
and took several sphcreT ■
>M M '
courses at Ranger Junior
College. He served in the ,
Air Force for four years
and currently worlds for
Erath County precinct 1.
Rikvds is completing one
three-year term on the
board.
Dr. Dennis Reed is
running for the Ward 1
council seaj. A native of
Crosby County (Ralls), he
is a graduate of Denton
High School and received
his B.S. and Doctorate
degrees from Texas A&M
University. A resident of
Dublin since 1975, Dr.
Reed has been reporter for
the Dublin Young Farmers
and is currently serving as
president of the
organization. He is
executive vice president of
the Erath Humane
Society, a member of the
West Texas Cross Timbers
Veterinary Medical Assn.,
the Texas Veterinary
Medical Assn., and the
American Veterinary
Medical Assn. Dr. Reed
also is a counselor for the
Royal Ambassadors of the
First Baptist Church.
W.T. Culpepper is a
native of Mississippi and
has been living here for 10
years. He is a retired
building contractor. He
and his wife, Betty
Culpepper, own and
operate Betty’s Shoe Store
and Western Togs.
Willard Mann, school
board candidate who is
filling out the unexpired
term of Wyette Jumey, is
a native of Nolan County.
He graduated from
Sweetwater High School.
A resident of Dublin for
the past eight years, Mann
is a past president and vice
president of the local
chamber of commerce and
a past president of the
Dublin Athletic Boosters
Club. A member of the
First Baptist Church, he
owns and operates Mann’s
Convenience and Drive-in
stores.
Seeking a second term
on the council, O.L.
Smallwood is a native of
Waco. He has been a
resident of Dublin since
1915 and has served as
treasurer of the Odd
Fellows Lodge for 30
years. Smallwood was
elected to the council in
1975.
be permitted to use our
taxed supported public
schools to further their
own selfish ends? Why
shouldn’t our students be
permitted every
opportunity available to
further thdr development
and athlA skills? Why
must T,|kas colleges
import so many
out-of-state athletes in an
effort to become
competitive with such
basketball powers as the
PAC-8, Big Ten, ACC, and
such independents as
Notre Dame? And one
step further, why is the
student athlete the only
one so restricted, as I
don’t believe that band
members are so regulated?
Such leagues as the
Dublin Church Athletic
League have been created
for the purpose of
stimulating better
i nter-church cooperation,
fellowship, and to provide
healthy activities for
youth and adults alike.
Why should these efforts
be suppressed and
hampered by rules and
regulations enforced by
the UIL, thus crippling
these efforts to counter
the growing influences of
prime, drugs, alcohol, and
idle time upon our youth.
If you share any or all
of these concerns thus
stated, then I urge you to
help me and others to
fight these regulations
enforced by the UIL. Help
us-help your children-to
be rid of this
“enslavement”. Let us
stop talking and now take
actions to return to our
students their
constitutionally
guaranteed rights to
govern their own destinies.
Pastor Marc R. Tinstman
First Christian Church
Dublin, Texas
Dr. Sakdisri Songyoth
Sunset Cafe
Dr. Crabtree
Dr. Joe J. Pate
Duncan Drug
Higginbotham Bros.
Hardin Ford
Herman’s Cleaners
Little Laundry
Scott T. V.
Dublin Peanut Co-op
Gaines Oil Co.
Russell Gift Shop
Letter to the Editor
by Rita Billingsley and Stormy Armstrong
In response to the editor’s view on the Equal
Rights Amendment, we would like to correct some
misguided notions on the subject. The Texas
congressmen attempting to recall the ratification of
this amendment (which Texas voters approved in
1972) are not merely#“conservative,” but evidently,
insecure. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the
U.S. Constitution reads: “Equality of rights under the
law shall not be denied or abridged on the account of
sex.” Only males afraid to compete with females on
an equal footing, need contest this amendment. The
“conservative” Texas lawmakers, which include Tom
Creighton, state that they fear if the ERA becomes an
amendment to our U.S. Constitution, the U.S.
Supreme Court would be the sole interpreters of this
law. We trust them to interpret-all other federal
laws-why should this be different? Is this a cop out?
Would we be better off, leaving interpretation to
individual states? Some states could have no such
amendment; others could have totally ineffective
Senior Citizens will have
their pot luck dinner at
noon Monday, March 28
in Perry Hall.
A special program on
health care and equipment
beneficial to senior
citizens will be presented.
A program of slides
followed by a question
and answer period will be
brought by a group of
registered nurses.
All local physicans and
surgeons are especially
urged to attend.
You
deserve
thatqood
feeling of
security
amendments. Should some persons be guaranteed j
equal rights and others, guaranteed discrimination? ^ ■.
In regard to the stateirient that women could ^
possibly face being drafted into the armed * 1
services-Congress already has the right to draft
women. In fact, prior to the end of World War II, a
number of bills were introduced to Congress to draft
women, and they would have been drafted had the
war not ended quickly.
The idea that the ERA will bring about unisex
restrooms is totally absurd. The case of Griswold vs.
Connecticut, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court,
affirmed that the people of the U.S. are guaranteed
the right to privacy by the Constitution.
How does one see tlie connection between equal
rights for all pefsdris and the extinction of
mot her-daughter or father-son affairs, and the
termination of dress and hair regulations? Probably,
this will be left the domain of the local school
districts, as it is today.
A few of the organizations which oppose the ERA
are: the Communist Party, U.S.A., the John Birch
Society, and the Ku Klux Klan. Even well-meaning
but misled individuals and groups oppose the ERA
for many of the reasons listed in last week’s editorial.
Hopefully, in enlightening these people as to the
truth about the ERA, all persons, regardless of sex,
will be guaranteed the rights which should be
inherent to all.
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Lee, Bill. The Dublin Shamrock News (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 27, 1977, newspaper, March 27, 1977; Dublin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth778245/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dublin Public Library.