The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 202, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 1997 Page: 2 of 4
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Hopkins County Area Newspapers and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Hopkins County Genealogical Society.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
2 — THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, March 7,1997
5VRIETY
CLUBNews
Waveriy Club
The Waverly Club met at the Wom-
an's Building on Friday. Feb 14. lor
their annual Valentine s Day Lun-
cheon and program I he room was
beautifully decorated in a Valentine
theme ot red and white. Nancy Fer-
guson, club president, called the
meeting to order and welcomed all
members and guests and then a deli
cious meal was served
Alter the meal. Mis Ferguson
introduced Carolyn C litton and Mel
Barber, who were providing the pro-
gram Carolyn Clifton has been
singing and dancing professionally
for the past three years in Branson,
Mo. She has performed on the "Ken
ny Rogers Showboat Belle," "Dtno s
Christmas Spectacular" and many
others. Most recently she was in the
Shop Tabuchi show She is going to
Pigeon Forge, Penn., where she will
be in the "Number One Show in the
Smokies at the Music Mansion The-
ater This is an elaborate production
by Dolly Parton
Mel Barber is from Kansas City
and has been performing since he was
15 years old. During his career so far.
he has performed at Opryland USA.
where ins show was rated the No. 2
theme park show in America. He has
been in Branson where he performed
with Carolyn in Silver Dollar City s
show of the year The Echo Hollow
Jubilee." He has also appeared on the
“Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville, Tenn.
He is going to Pigeon Forge, Tenn..
where he will be appearing with Dol-
ly Partori's brother. Randy, in “Dolly-
wood."
Their program consisted of some
country and western songs. Carolyn
sang a medley of songs by Patsy
Cline and Mel did some Hank
Williams Sr They completed their
program with duets of love songs
appropriate for Valentine s Day. The
program was thoroughly enjoyed by
all present.
Members present were Nancy Fer-
guson. Mary Davis. Lou Cherry, Rita
Adams. Kay Clifton. Fran Black-
burne. Susan Brewer. Sally Wolff. Pat
Johnson, Kathryn James. Laura Jones.
Inez McCorkle. Nell Jones. Martha
Spencer. Ruth Gillis. Victoria Payne.
Sarah Massey. June McGrede. Kitty
St Claire. Rosemary Bailey, Gladys
Ward, Evelyn Bagwell. Merle High-
field. Billie Mae Phillips, Billie Grace
Reynolds. Elizabeth Young, Deborah
Balkcom. Grace Murphy, Mary
Flenor, Florrie McDowell, Doris
Moon. Nell Crowson. Jane Cowley
and Laurine Garrison.
The following guests attended.
Juanita Wallace. Jerry Terrell. Lois
Crofford. Jo Marie Bush. Jane
McClure. Esther Cunningham. May
Hinshaw. Rebecca McDowell. Rose
Enlow, Mary Lou Ramey. Christine
McCorkle. Jodi Skidmore. Claudia
Tyler. Mars Jane Chapman. Mary Jo
Wood. Svhle McClendon, Ann
Sewell. Margaret Jennings. Elaine
Ashcroft. Mary Lynne Jolley. Jewell
Wagner. Julie Long. Linda Blount.
Lois Roberts. Marquanta Bone. Jerry
Hill, Sharon Ricketson. Ha/el
Massey. Lois Freeman. Dorothy Cox.
Lovice Hall and Betty Warren
Daughters of the
American Revolution
On Feb 14. the C aptain David
Philips Chapter of the National Soci-
ety of the Daughters ot the American
Revolution celebrated its 25th
anniversary with a luncheon at the
Woman's Building featuring Mrs.
William Leroy Stegall, state regent
from San Antonio as the keynote
speaker. Dr. Das id Hardage gave the
invocation. Dr Frances Davis gave a
tribute to the late Mrs Sidney Brice,
who organized the chapter-It is tor
her ancestor lot whon the chapter is
named. Mrs. Florene Adams gave the
history of the chapter Mrs Jo Ann
Browning presented Mr Frat Davis
with a DAR Community Service
Medal and Award for his work in
genealogy. The President Generals
Message was also delivered. Mrs.
Alma Owen ga\e the National
Defense report Pictures were made
by Mr James Hulen and Clyde
Browning.
Those in attendance were Florene
Adams. JoBeth Levine. Clyde
Browning. Dr David Hardage. Mrs.
Kathleen Hardage, Mrs. William Ste-
gall. Mr. William Stegall. Mrs.
Richatd Poffenberger. Ginny Poffen-
berger. Jocelyn Campbell. Carmen
Cummins. Sir Frat Davis. Dr
Frances Davis. Mrs. Laurine Garri-
son. Mr Thel Garrison. Annie Lou
Dickerson. Billie M Evans. Sharon
Harmon. Josephine Holmes. Alleen
Hulen. Dorothy Hurst. V’aleta Jobe.
Florrie McDowell. Lynna Miller. Mr
Dale Miller. Alma Owen. Rita
Adams, Nancy Ferguson. Evelyn
Bagwell, Lela Radney. Billiefae Sell-
ers. Orena Speed, Chloe Spencer. Sue
Stewart. Emma Gay Vititow. Judy
Gilreath, Nancy Reeves. Carol Ann
Russell-Broadus. Barbara Russell.
Natalie Russell and Jo Ann Brown-
Delta Kappa Gamma
The Kappa Omicron Chapter of
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Interna-
tional had a Valentine Banquet at the
Woman's Building on Monday night,'"'
Feb 10. A brief business meeting was
conducted by Mary Jane Willis, pres-
ident. The reading of the minutes and
the treasurer's report were dispensed
of.
Catherine Ferguson gave the medi-
tation before dinner. Approximately
32 members and guests were enter-
tained during dinner with vocal selec-
tions by Carol Allen, Sulphur Springs
High School choir teacher.
Hostesses were Jean Bell, chairper-
son, Cathy Bonner. Lou Jane Bran-
denburgh. Barbara Caldwell, Dorothy
Nichols and Ruth Sheer.
The next meeting will be a regular
meeting on April 21, in First United
Methodist Church Family Life Cen-
ter.
The Kappa Omicron Chapter of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Interna-
tional met for a regular meeting on
Monday. Nov. 18. in First United
Methodist Church Family Life Cen-
ter. The meeting was called to order
by the president, Mary Jane Willis.
Membership chairperson Judy Tip-
ping called roll. The 19 members pre-
sent were Florene Adams, Paula
Altenbaumer, Nancy Barton.%ean
Bell, Cathy Bonner, Barbara Cald-
well. Laurine Garrison, Carol Gee,
Gail Herman. Kay Holle, Frances
Klein. Annie Perry, Billie Phillips,
Judv Ramey, Ruth Sheer. Debbie
Stump. Medena Thurman, Judy Tip-
ping and Mary Jane Willis. Recording
secretary Annie Perry read minutes of
the Oct. 21. which were approved.
Treasurer Nancy Barton gave the
treasurer's report.
Due to the absence of correspond-
ing secretary Peggy Pullen. Ms. Bar-
ion read correspondence from Mari
Ivn Coghum.
Scholarship information was given
by Ms. Willis,
Achievement awards chairperson
Kay Holle asked members to let her
know of any member achievements.
The yearbook committee was recog-
nized Frances Klein, yearbook com-
mittee chairperson was honored. Ms.
Klein was congratulated for being
nominated in Who's Who for Ameri-
can Teachers
There was no unfinished business.
In new business, a motion to accept
with regret Marilyn Cogburns
request lor resignation was made by
Laurine Garrison Billie Phillips sec-
onded the motion. Motion carried.
President Willis announced that
there had been a request to have a
Christmas party. A progressive dinper
was discussed Consensus of mem-
bers present was not enough interest
due to time constraints
Ms Willis led the discussion
regarding donations to be given to a
service organization Baby food, dia-
pers and baby formula are always
needed Debbie Stump made a
motion to bring canned goods and/or
money to the January meeting. These
donations will be given to the Food
Pantry. Nancy Barton seconded the Patsy Bradford and the KSST staff,
motion, which earned
Ms. Willis thanked Judy Ramey
and Debbie Stump for providing us
with newsletters.
Paula Altenbaumer. program chair-
person. introduced Vatra Solomon
from Senator Bill Ratliffs office. Ms
Solomon's program was on upcoming
legislation and what may happen to
teachers in the next Legislative ses-
sion. She discussed funding and
teacher salaries She has concern that
teachers are divided due to so many
teacher organizations Alternative
education will be dealt with exten-
sively She encouraged us to send in
writing any concern we have For the
first ume since the Cm! War. Repub-
licans hav e a majority in the Senate
When the legislative session is
over. 5000 bills w ill hav e been intro-
duced From 1000 to 12tX) bills will
be passed.
Hostesses for the meeting were
Judy Wilson, chairperson. Gail Her-
man, Evelyn Kattes. Judy Ramey.
Debbie Stump. Medena Thurman and
Gina Wilder
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Xi Nu Iota
The Xi Nu lota Chapter of Beta
Sigma Phi sorority met Tuesday, Feb.
25. in the home of Betty Husbands.
The meeting w as called to order by
President Betty Husbands and the role
call was answered by 14 members.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved and a treasurer s
report was given. New and old busi-
ness was discussed.
.Announcements were made
reminding all of the trip to Dallas tor
the Bnush Isles" dinner at El Centro
College on Thursday. Feb. 27. We
will meet at the parking lot by Sears
and leave at 4:30 p.m. Our reserva-
tions are for 6:30 p.m. Also, we were
reminded of the all-night party on
March 7. at the home of Colleen
Fbnes
An account of the Valentine Ball
was reported by members who
attended and by all accounts it was a
big success.
An interesting program was given
bv Shirlev Burney on the topic “The
Optimist Is Wrong in His Thinking
and Attitude As Often As the Pes-
simist." General discussion followed
on that subject. The meeting was
adjourned and refreshments were
served by the hostess Betty Husbands
and co-hostess Colleen Hines. Mem-
bers attending were Ethel Winton,
20th Century Club
LaVeme Battle presided at the
February meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club in the home of Delma
Record. Eleven members answered
roll call with their respective subjects.
The president welcomed one new
m™^roS hi keeping w,.h 2' 5^3 toSnS. Uene Hants. Colleen
nor, Ann Richards. Ms. Cecile
Richards is coming into her own
limelight in her interest with educa-
tion. She organized the Texas Free-
dom Network as an umbrella for par-
ents educators, clergy. Democrats,
Republicans and Independents to
have a say in the education of our
young people.
and Jan Schallenkamp.
Xi Nu Iota met at the home of Ilene
Harris on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Co-host-
ess for the meeting was Bennie Fet-
ting. The meeting was called to order
by President Betty Husbands, and 14
members answered the roll call. The
minutes of the last meeting were read
Delicious refreshments were served ^ approved and a treasurer's report
to the following: Geneva Basye. LaV- was glven
erne Battle, Ruth Cross, Pat Higgins,
Donnie Junell, Peggy Ketron, Bessie
Mercer, Laura Tarrant, Mary Warren,
Wanda Williams and Delma Record.
Hopkins County
Genealogical Society
The Hopkins County Genealogical
Society met Thursday, Feb. 20, in the
library at 212 Main Street. John Sell-
ers, president, called the meeting to
order at 7 p.m.
Dorothy Phillips, recording secre-
tary. read the minutes. They were
approved as read. Ovelle Cagle gave
the treasurer's report. It will be filed.
Velda Price gave the librarian's
report.
It was reported that there are now
203 paid memberships in the society
as of Feb. 20.
Pam White, corresponding secre-
tary. read a thank-you note that had
been received from Patty Easterday.
The forms for the $200 scholarship
have been mailed to all the Hopkins
County schools and the scholarship
committee has been selected. They
are Sammie Petross. Lillian Thomp-
son and chairwoman. Rita Adams
They will |udge the essays lor the
1997 year
John Sellers was the speaker for the
evening His subject was “District
Court Notes." He told us of the type
of records you will find at the District
Court level and some useful tips on
how to decipher the various types of
information available. He also had a
handout sheet that lists the type of
records available and the other infor-
mation such records might lead to
His program was very interesting
and will be an immense help in the
pursuit of one’s ancestors.
Despite the stormy weather there
were 19 members present for the
meeting They were Robert Phillips,
Dorothy Phillips. Pam White. Velda
Price. Frat Davis. Lisa Gammill,
Mary Ann Thomas. G P Singleton,
John A Sellers, Jean Bell. Lavyn Sis-
co, Ovelle Cagle, Lillian Thompson,
Linda Johnson. Verdon Graves. Allen
Barker. Nora Barker. Linda Riddle
and Pat Sparks
Cash memorials for February were
made by the following individuals
toward a book or a new reader/print-
er in honor of friends and loved ones.
June C Bennett in memory of Stan-
ley Garvin. Bill and June Tuck in
memory of Stanley Garvin: Ovelle
Cagle in memory of Stanley Garvin;
Ovelle Cagle tn memory of Dennis
Schulz; June Cooper Bennett in mem-
ory of Larry Gregg Odom; Mr and
Mrs. Gerald White in memory of
Mathes, W^tbrook to wed
Lanette Lee and Bryan and Linda Mathes, all of Sulphur Springs
announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter,
Seanda Renee Mathes, to Kevin Kay Westbrook, son of Rick and Peggy
Westbrook of Sulphur Springs. The couple will wed at 2 p.m. Saturday,
May 24, in First Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to
attend.
Multi-county Extension
training held recently
was given
It was announced that the Beta Sig-
ma Phi State Convention will be held
in Houston this year. The date for that
is June 27, 28 and 29. The Valentine
Ball was discussed and plans for the
preparations for it were decided on.
Judy Rawson gave an interesting
program on "The Power of Non-Ver-
bal Communication." A general dis-
cussion on the topic followed. The
meeting was adjourned.
Attending the meeting were Ethel
Winton, Vidya Srinivasan. Ruth
Sheer. Jan Schallenkamp. Judy Raw-
son. Carolyn Rawson, Linda Power.
Dell Poskey. Betty Husbands, Colleen
Hines, Ilene Harris, Bennie Fetting,
Mary Campbell and Shirley Burney.
Two members were absent.
Tanti Club
Tanti Club met Thursday, Feb. 20,
in the Woman's Building with Jorene
Orr presiding.
The meeting opened with a prayer
Roll call and minutes were read and
approved. Several ill members were
remembered Ola Dilts, an honorary
member, was welcomed as well as
Mrs. Charlotte Marlow, a guest and
Mrs. June Gordon, wife of Pastor
Gene Gordon of First United
Methodist Church All ministers'
wives are invited
The time change of Tanti Club
meetings was tabled until the March
meeting.
The nominating committee named
the following members as new offi-
cers for 1997-98: Theresa LeSage,
president; Helen Felton, vice presi-
dent; Zelma McCullough,
secretary/reporter; Jorene Orr. trea-
surer; Jocelyn Campbell, parliamen-
tarian; and Pauline Kirkland, Forum
delegate. Dorothy Perry moved that
the slate of officers be accepted. It
was seconded by Ursula Campbell
and accepted by unanimous vote.
Pauline Kirkland introduced Mrs.
Janie Crump, who spoke with
thoughts from the book by Todd Tem-
ple. “52 Ways to Make This Your
Best Year," with suggestions such as
“look up old friends," “heal an old
wound.” “say you are sorry." “thank
a teacher," “practice smiling,"
“speak." “knock out the negative,’’
“carry on a tradition," “give flowers."
“do kind deeds," “say ‘1 love you."’
“write down something thankful each
day up to 1.000."
Janie presented handouts on “How
to Reduce Stress." “You Choose How
The local Extension services in
Hopkins. Titus and Camp counties
recently sponsored’a multi-county
Family and Community Education
Leader Training. Hopkins County
hosted the group of 42.
County Judge Joe Minter wel-
comed the group. Janie Crump, coun-
ty Extension agent — family and con-
sumer sciences, presented the
overview of the training.
The morning workshops included:
Ron Paulson of Brookshire’s Pharma-
cy instructing on "Prescription and
Over-the-Counter Medicines." He
made an excellent presentation on the
safe use, storage and how to take
medicines. The other workshop was
“Herbs and Their Value.” This topic
was presented by Titus County agent
Huella Campbell. A variety of herbs
were on display for showing how to
grow, dry and use.
The catered lunch, which was
cooked by Camp County agricultural
agent. Dennis Smith, included grilled
chicken breasts, corn scallop casse-
role and "Grandma's green beans." A
Butterfinger cake was served for
dessert.
After the lunch break. Tina Ford.
Camp County ECS agent, gave offi-
cer training. The afternoon sessions
included Janie Crump presenting
‘Time/Stress Management" and Titus
County agricultural agent Dick
McCarver presenting “Tricks in the
Kitchen to Save Money!” He demon-
strated how buying larger cuts of bed
and cutting it into smaller cuts can
save a family money.
The club representatives will take
the information received from the
training back to their clubs and pre-
sent the programs or workshops.
Participating from Hopkins County
were Wanda Darley, Joyce Bateman.
' Gerry Burleson, Jean Lynn. Audrey
Palmer. Imogene Williams, Kathryn
Brandenburgh, Francis Avaritt. Rose-
mary Avaritt and Carolyn Stovall
GUIDELines
Dozens of details must be taken
care of before a marriage, but don't
forget to let The News-Tele gram
know about your engagement and
wedding.
Engagement and wedding
announcement forms may be picked
t The News-Telegram news-
room during business hours, 8 a m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Photographs are used with engage-
ment announcements.
Wedding announcements may be
accompanied by a photograph if it
is brought to the newspaper within
six weeks after the wedding.
Valentine royalty
Robert Wood and Merle Guary were crowned king and queen of Leisure
Lodge Nursing Home during the annual Valentine Banquet on Feb. 14.
Mr and Mrs. Cletis Speed performed the sweetheart music for the event.
Fa'ye SS amTLouisedFox Your Day Key,
in memory of Stanley Garvin; Faye to Pos.t.ve Parenting and Howto
DAR officers
n at the Woman’s Building on Feb. 14. Pictured, left to right, are
D?FrtaBces Davis, regent-elect. Mrs. William Stegall, state regent, and
VIr« In Ann Rro»"in»
Bohannon in memory of Eula Jenk-
ins; Mr and Mrs. Gerald White in
memory of Eula Jenkins; Herb and
Danna Elliott in memory of Dennis
Schultz; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold
The
Make a Coffee Filter Angel.'
program was delightful.
Ursula Campbell served a beautiful
refreshment table of hors d’oeuvres.
cookies, mints, nuts and punch to the
SCnuitz. aiiu 1VU. anu l»ns. ------— _
Bryant in memory of Stanley Garvin, guests and to members Pauline Kirtc-
We also had one cash memorial land. Theresa LeSage, Zelma McCul-
toward a new reader/printer by Bar- lough. Jorene Ott. Dorothy Perry and
hara MrCarlev in honor of Bill and Jessie Fave Walker.
Royal couple
Billy Ray Pickett and Pat English were crow ned king and queen during
the recent Valentine party at Carriage House Manor.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Keys, Scott & Lamb, Bill. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 202, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 7, 1997, newspaper, March 7, 1997; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth779816/m1/2/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.