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Wednesday, April 24, 1985
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Couple identifies rodent as nutria
“I've never sew anything like it in
my life,’’ said Paul Pilgrim as he
displayed the large rat-like animal
Pilgrim, a resident of the Purves
Community, had accidently hit and
killed die animal Wednesday night
about halfway between Alexander
and his home. He said when he first
saw it in the headlights of his car he
thought it was a dog. Pilgrim
estimated the weight of the rodent at
about 25 pounds.
Using an encyclopedia, Pilgrim
and his wife, Ola Faye, identified the
rodent as a nutria.
According to the encyclopedia,
nutrias are native to South America.
They were introduced into many
parts of Europe and North America
to be raised for their fur, but most
commercial attempts have not been
profitable
Nutrias live along the banks of
lakes, marshes, ponds and rivers.
They are excellent swimmers and
reed chiefly on water plants.
Mrs. Payne
finds 5'
rattlesnack
Mrs. J. D. Payne of Cottonwood
found an unwanted pet in her flowerb-
ed this past week.
The unwanted pet was a five foot
rattlesnake which had nine rattles
and a button. *
Mrs. Payne said she knew for five
days there was a snake in her flower
bed, but when she had someone
around to help kill it they were unable
to find it. The snake was finally
dispatched the fifth day after she
discovered it.
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Your Chamber
It Looks Like A Big Rat!-01a Faye and Paul Pilgrim of the Purves Com-
munity display a nutria Pilgrim accidently hit with his car April 17. Pilgrim
said the nutria weighed about 25 pounds and he hit it about halfway between
Alexander and his home.
(Progress Staff Photo)
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Begins
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will open
Monday, April 29.
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Dues Iucrease
Positive response in the form of in-
creased dues receipts this month in-
dicates that you support the effort of
your Chamber administration and
the many projects we, as an organixa-
tion, have undertaken.
We decided last fall that Dublin
need a fully organized Chamber and
that’s what we did. Early this year
the need for a full time Qiamber
operation became apparent and so we
did that, too. Now we recognize that
Chamber support and member par-
ticipation are essential if our com-
munity is to grow and prosper and,
that’s happening, too.
Every Chamber member should
take pride in the progress we have
made and should feel excited about
the realization of your Chamber as,
truly, a community asset.
Planning and Development Group on
the Move
Last Friday, the PAD committee
met to review alternative plans for
proceeding with a strategy for the
development of business growth.
By Jim Brewer
Much was gained from an informal
presentation by Dr. DeHay of TSU
regarding the initial planning for
such a project
dr. DeHay confirmed that the first
order of business must be the
preparation of a community assess-
ment. With complete data cm the
nature and characteristics of the
varied segments of our community
and its economy, a definitive strategy
can then be developed, identifying
specific ways to diversify our
economy through competing for
selective types and sizes of business
ventures.
One of the more exciting aspects of
Dr. DeHay’s remarks was the fact
that he has the contacts and
resources to bring our planning and
development group together with
businesses looking for sites for
relocation or expansion. This can be
done when we have developed a com-
prehensive assessment of the assets
and liabilities of our community.
We can expect a more detailed
report of the activities of this group in
our next meeting.
Obituaries
Lieu vs. Rotary
In what promises to be a battle to
the finish, our two civic clubs will
square off in a golf match in May at
PAR Country Club. As usual, this
time honored rivalry is taken very
seriously. Rumor has it that the Lions
have come up with a team that has
begun practicing 5 days a week. Also
it has been heard that Rotary is try-
ing to redruit new members for their
club from the University of Houston
and SMU golf teams.
Whatever happens, you can be sure
that Pat Leatherwood and Larry
Walker will have video tapes of the
actioh.
Watch for more details about thia.
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Regular Meeting this Monday,
April 29, same time (7:00 p.m.), same
place (Family Center, First United
Methodist Church.)
When’s the last time you attended a
hot, steaming Chamber meeting?
Well pardner, that’s been too long!
Come on out!
Golden Age
Manor
There have been a number of van-
dalism cases this week. Minor
damage, but very harrassing to the
home owners and individuals
involved.
. Small grass fires this week. The
grass is getting very dry; so everyone
needs to be extra careful.
Friday-Report of stolen 1-ton
pickup truck, taken from East Black-
jack area. Reports of tires being
stolen from vehicles. Some have had
tires and wheels taken.
Rural wrecks
total 28
for March
The Texas Highway Patrol in-
vestigated 28 rural traffic accidents
in Erath County during March, accor-
ding to Sergeant Harpole, supervisor
for this Highway Patrol Sergeant
Area.
These accidents resulted in two
deaths and 13 injuries.
The total rural traffic accidents for
Erath County for this year is 63,
which have resulted in two deaths
and 39 injuries.
The 22 counties which comprise
Highway Patrol District 6A have had
a total of 1,467 rural traffic accidents
this year which have resulted in 53
deaths and 921 injuries. This com-
pares to 1,335 accidents, 35 deaths
and 799 injuries reported during this
same period last year.
Ruby Francis Craddock
Ruby Francis Craddock, 80, of Dublin died Febuary 26 at the Dublin
Medical Center.
Services were held at the First Baptist Church in Dublin on Feburary 28 at
3 pm with Bro. Bill Campell officiating and Ron Lightfoot assisting. Burial
was in the Round Grove Cemetery.
Bom on Jan. 30,1905 in Highland Community, she married Bill Craddock
on Sept. 20,1924 in Erath county. A housewife she was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Dublin and a life long resident of Erath county.
Survivers include one daughter, Wilda Nabors of Kerens; a sister, Mrs.
Jessie Rippetoe of Dublin and a brother, J.L. Corbell also of Dublin; seven
grandchildren and right great grandchildren.
Audrey Martin Robbins
Audrey Martin Robbins, 54, of Blanket died in his home April 21,1985.
Services were held April 22, at 10 am in the Harrell Memorial Chapel with
Gerald Freeman officiating. Burial was in the New Dublin Cementery.
Bom July 13,1930 near Santa Anna, he married Jean Whitfield on Nov. 4,
1976 in Odessa. He was a self employed rancher and horse breeder. He was a
veteran of the Korean war, serving In the Air Force.
Survivers include his wife, Jean of Blanket; two sons, Walter of Odessa
and Martin of Coleman; two daughters, Donna Saylor of Midland, Joey
Barlow of Levelland; a son-in-law Glen Reid of Odessa; nine grand children
and one brother, Billy Ray Robbins of Midland.
Charlie Harrison Bear
Charlie Harrison Bear, 78, of Dublin died April 16,1985 in the Dublin Nurs-
ing Center.
Services were held April 18, at 10 am in the Harrell Memorial Chapel with
Jones Hodge officiating. Burial was in the Erath Garden of Memories.
Bom August 20,1906 in Comanche, he married Lois Lane on January 17,
1930 in Comanche. He was a retired farmer.
Survivers include his wife, Lois of Dublin; a son, Wayne also of Dublin;
five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Authur Bear of
Comanche; a sister, Della Keating also of Comanche
Lots of buzzing and planning is go-
ing on for Nurses and Nursing Home
Week.
If you have extra love and time to
share, this is the perfect time to share
it with the lovely people in the nursing
home.
The residents will be traveling to
the Dublin Senior Citizens Wednes-
day the 24th and join them with their
fun and their meal. We are looking
forward to it.
The residents had a treat last week.
A man named Smith was traveling
through Dublin and stopped by the
Nursing Home and held a musical. No
one knew him and he said he probably
would never be back through again.
He just wanted to share his love and
music with us. Since we can’t thank
the man personally, we thank God for
him.
Friday we had arnther treat. A
pastor came by and held Bible study
with us. Again, no one knew him, but
we enjoyed it and would like to invite
him back.
We also want to thank the members
of the Lone Star Band for joining in on
Sing-A-Long. If you ever want to hear
some good singing, come visit us on
Friday at 2 p.m. and meet the special
people that are singing.
We will be celebrating our monthly
birthday party the 29th at 2 p.m. Bir-
thdays in April are Jewell Knox, Allie
Maxwell, Lena Sayler, Evelyn
Stephens, Mamie Wood, Mae
Westbrook and Frank Umberson.
Come by and help us celebrate. It will
be sponsored by McDonalds.
Albert Cain signed up last week for
individual volunteering. We welcome
yon and thank you for your love and
time!
We are glad to say that everyone is
home and well, but we send our get
well wishes for those who are sick.
As you may know, the 24th is
Secretaries Day. We want to send out
our thanks and appreciation to all
secretaries. We don’t know what we
would do without you.
Well, thanks again. Come see us.
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April 10 three Fort Worth residents police called for assistance when they
were arrested in Comanche County crossed the county line,
and were held on several charges, in- Dublin police caught up with tlx
eluding possession of stolen money three suspects close to the county line
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reported stolen.
In the course of the investigation by
the Dublin Police Department,
Highway Patrol and Comanche Coun-
ty Sheriff, the officers recovered
blank money orders, a controlled
substance and a gun.
Sammy Oliver, 38, was charged
with possession of stolen money
orders. His bond was set at $100,000
and he was held in Comanche County
Jail until April 11 when he waa
transferred to Tarrant County Jail In
Fort Worth. Oliver was wanted in
Fort Worth on a March 1963 charge of
attempted murder. He was denied
bond on the attempted murder
charge.
Barbara Bullard, 37, was changed
with possession of stolen money
orders, weapon possession and
possession of a controlled substance.
Her bond was set at $17,000
Raymond Bullard, 53, was charged
with possession of stolen money
orders and possession of a controlled
substance. His bond was set at
$106,000.
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The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 48, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 24, 1985, newspaper, April 24, 1985; Dublin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth778853/m1/2/: accessed July 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dublin Public Library.