The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1978 Page: 2 of 10
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I THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO. M*****. T.»«. Frld.,. F^^r, 10.1*7..
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people today
Engagement announced
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Attlesey of Route I, Yantis, announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Linda
Lee to Chuck Fails. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fails of
Route 5, Sulphur Springs, the couple plan to be married Friday,
March 31, in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Christian Church,
Sulphur Springs. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited
to attend the ceremony.
Marriage planned
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Glossup of Route 3, Sulphur Springs, an-
nounce the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter Sherri to Larry Spradlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Spradlin of Route 2, Garland. The couple plan a March 23 wed-
ding in the Posey Baptist Church.
Local NSDAR Group Meets
The Captain David Philips
chapter, NSDAR, held its an-
nual business meeting Jan. 28
at 3 p.m. in fellowship hall
of first Christian Church with
Mrs. Kenneth Brice, regent,
presiding.
In file absence of the chap-
lain, Mrs. Elvis Adams, Miss
Virginia Clifton gave an in-
spiring devotional on a theme
AKT Looks
At Hobbies
Alpha Kappa Tan social sor-
ority met Monday night in the
home of Nancy Rowell in
Como. The meeting was called
fo order by President Yvonne
Glenn with aO members re-
peating the opening ritual.
Plans were made to meet
at the Country Club to discuss
decorations for toe Valentine
Ball Various committees
being appointed to obtain nec-
essary Hems for decorating.
An interesting program on
different hobbies was given
by Nancy Rowell Each mem-
ber discussed her bobby and
explained the interest it brings
into ber life.
lbs meeting was adjourned
Rowell, Merlene Lohr,
i Irvin, Patsy Evans,
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of use of time. She explained
that there is no time in which
one may not know and extend
to others the love of God.
Mrs. Fred Moelk acted as
secretary in the absence of
Mrs. Bert Campbell.
Mrs. W. S. Long gave the
treasurer’s report showing a
balance on hand of $420.84.
Among the many items of
business discussed members
learned that a box of clothing
is being prepared to be sent
to one of the DAR-sponsored
schools, Tomasse, and that
toe chapter will be one of four
hostess chapters for the state
conference, NSDAR, to be
held at the Sheraton Hotel in
Dallas March 9.
Following toe meeting mem-
bers were invited to the re-
freshment table by hostesses
Mrs. Brice and Mrs. Brice 0.
Taylor, where a variety of
finger foods, hot tea and cof-
fee woe served. Red, white
and blue candles and a clus-
ter of U. S. flags decorated the
white linen-laid table.
Those attending other than
Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Taylor, Ms.
Moelk, Mrs. Long and Mss
Clifton were Mines. L. F.
Bridges Jr, Duke McKinney,
H. C. Sims, S. E. Aiguier,
A. D. Nance, Tom Worsham,
Ben Johnson, W. A. McDowell
and Mabie Chapman
Joe Woosley, executive edi-
ot of toe Sulphur Springs Daily
News-Telegram, was the an-
nounced speaker for the chap-
ter’s February meeting to be
Hin toe home of Mr.JHI.
Mrs. A. D. Nance. CWwe-
tesses with Mrs. Nance are
Mrs. L. F Bridges Jr, and
Mrs. Ben Dikiy.
Waverlys
Look at
Astrology
The Woman’s Building on
College Street was toe set-
ting Friday, Jan. 27 for the
2 p.m. meeting of the Waver-
ly Club. Following roll call
by president Mrs. Brace
Cherry, secretary Mrs. Joe P.
Ward read the minutes of the
Nov. 11 meeting.
Mrs. F. G. Rogers, first vice
president, introduced Mrs.
Charles Kibart who /presented
a detailed progi?m on “As-
trology." She led toe group
to see what is implied by
omission in the many fore-
casts and the combination of
humor and facts.
During the business sessions
the resignation of Mrs. Jim
Morgan was accepted with
regret of Mrs. Mayo Vick was
elected as a new member. A
report on the club’s financial
situation was given by treas-
urer, Mrs. Dan E. Bonner.
The Waverly dub will be
host for the Woman’s Forum
luncheon Feb. 8. They will
present Miss Helen Poe, as
the guest artist dub mem-
plan to hold a guest luncheon
at 12:30 Feb. 17 at toe Wbm-
an’s Building.
Mrs. John J. Morris and
Mrs. Henry McCorkle served
refreshments following the
business session.
Xi Nu lota
Meeting Held
The XI Nu Iota Chapter,
Beta Sigma Phi, met in the
home of Mrs. Ed Wood for its
regular meeting and cultural
program on Jan. 24 with Mrs.
Elmer Harris, presiding.
Communications was read
from the International Office
of Beta Sigma Phi which in-
formed the members that the
sorority cookbook for 1978 wlil
feature dishes from foreip
countries and urged each one
to submit their favorite reci-
pes to be considered for pub-
lication.
Service chairman Mrs. Jack
Seawright, reported by letter
on the success of Project
Christmas Card and asked
that the contributions be made
in her absence to representa-
tives of the Opportunity Cen-
ter, recipient of proceeds from
the project. Mrs. Jim Brace
.and Mrs. M. E. Winton were
appointed to make to? pre-
sentation.
Mrs. Harris adjourned toe
business meeting and Mrs.
Joe Hudson followed with the
cultural program on William
James, Part 2. Mrs. Charles
Husbands then revieved the
chapter members on the Beta
sigma Phi ten command-
ments.
Following the closing ritual
and mizpah, all enjoyed the
planned social for January,
“a birthday party.”
Secret sister gag gifts wore
exchanged and birthday cake
and punch was served by the
hostess and social chairman,
Mrs. Jim Bruce, to Mrs. Clurin
Perkins, Mrs. Earl Ray Glenn,
Mrs. Donnie Sheer and others.
Mrs. Joe Hudson won toe
door prize.
HELEN POE
Traveler-Author
Headlines Forum
An afternoon of varied en-
tertainment is planned for
Woman’s Forum members
Wednesday when the Waverly
Club will present Miss Helen
Poe of Dallas, noted and
popular world traveler, author
and lecturer, as guest speak-
er for the February meeting.
The luncheon will begin at
12:30 p.m. in the Bettie Fos-
cue auditorium of the Wom-
an’s Building on College
Street.
Miss Poe brings to her M-
diencCS a fresh look at the
constantly changing worlj.
She possesses a highly impres-
sive travel background. In
toe past 15 years she has
made more than a dozen trips
Light Green
Thumb Topic
For Meeting
The Lena Day Garden Chib
met recently in the home of
club president Patsy Wor-
sham. A program on “plants
for the light green thumb’’
was presented by Ann Wil-
liamson. The program was
taken from the book “Start-
ing from Scratch” by John
Whilman.
At the conclusion of the
meeting refreshments were
served to Mrs. Bill Jack Hath-
cox, Mrs. Dan Bonner, Mrs.
Jim Massey, Mrs. Buel Berry,
Mrs. Byrd Longino Jr., Mrs.
Hugh J. McClendon, Mrs.
Aaron Massingill, Mrs. Ken-
neth McKenzie, Mrs. Charles
Gilreath, Mrs. Phil Sartin,
Mrs. Joe Gober, Mrs. Jim
Johnson, Mrs. Clem Clement,
Mrs. Joseph Longino, lira. Joe
Williamson, Mrs. Tom Frank
Worsham Jr., and new mem-
ber, Mrs. Maurice Attlesey.
throughout the Soviet world,
including travel for eight days
on the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
She visits the Orient regularly
seeing the unusual and re-
mote, as well as its great
capitols. Recently she was
in the first group of tourists
to Mainland China, and also
has been one of the relatively
few to visit remote Mongolia.
She has repeatedly visited
Mexico, Central and South
America and has sailed the
South Pacific. " *
The developing continent of
Africa has been a source of
cortimiedfl travel interest to
her, and sne has logged more
than 50 trips to Europe.
No superficial sightseer, she
gains insight into the coun-
tries she visits and challenges
her audiences into deeper
thinking on world problems
as they relate to the United
States. Miss Poe possesses
the unique gift of making her
travels and experiences come
alive to her audiences.
Not limited to lecturing on
travel alone, she reviews the
current literary scene and the
performing arts. She is also
much sought-after as an inspir-
ational speaker for church
and civic groups.
Miss Poe is credited with a
number of travef articles and
has' co-authored a successful
book on travel in Iron Curtain
countries.
As a descendant of Pre-Rev-
olutionary settlers in North
Carolina, Tennessee and the
Ohio Valley, she has a sharp
awareness of the pride and
privilege inherent in being
American, and the responsi-
bility incumbent on those who
bear this nation’s heritage.
Her world outlook has given
her a deep insight and intense
concern for the present day
United States.
Grays Saluted
A large crowd attended an
appreciation dinner held for
Harrison W. Grays, County
Extension Agent, Saturday,
Jan; 28, at 7:30 pm. in the
Woman’s Building., j\
Rev. D.L. Ellison delivered
toe invocation. Mrs. Harovel G.
Wheat recited a “Tribute To
Her Dad.” John Harris served
as master of ceremonies.
Grays showed a slide
presentation of “The Holy
Land.”
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas made
special presentations to Grays.
A surprise of the evening
came when County Judge LE.
Goldsmith presented a plaque
to Grays and stated he was
making him “Judge For A
Day,” Wednesday, Feb. 1,
without legal action.
Mrs. Jjianita Clayton
provided a medley of in-
strumental songs during the
meal. Ushers ware Mines. John
Harris, James Moore, J.D.
Franklin, and Miss Dial.
Wall and table decorations
were done by Mmes. Rosie V.
Rutherford, Vida Alsobrooks
and Freddie Alsobrooks. Place
cards were made by Mrs; Inex
Askew. Programs prepared by
Mrs. Durwayne Irvin.
Registration was manned by
Mmes. Iantha Garrett, Undine
Pogue and Mack E. Johnson.
Delicious meal was catered by
Mrs. Doris Ashby and her
assistants.
The steering committee was
composed of: John Harris,
chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth
Thomas, vice chairman;
Tommy Watson, Mrs. Vida
Alsobrook, co-chairman;
Clifton Peoples, Mr. and Mrs.
Zebedee Franklin, Mmes.
Theresa Session, Undine Pogue,
Elvira Spigner, Archie Davis,
Inex Askew, Willie M. Harris,
O.G. Wright, Iantha Garrett,
Rev. Harold Wright, G.C.
Washington, Mack E. Johnson,
Mmes. Rosa V. Rutherford,
Valeria William, Durwayne
Irving and Lou Ivy T. Johnson,
County Extension Agent.
Arts Contest
Winners Named
Plants Topic
for Newcomers
The Sulphur Springs New-
comers Club met Tuesday,
Jan. 17, in the community
room of the City National
Bank.
Marilyn Powers, program
chairman, introduced guest
speaker Don Hicks of Hick’s
Nursery. Hicks presented an
informative program on “in-
door plants.” All present
participated in a small plant
exchange.
A short business meeting
was conducted by president
Anne Holloway, Suzanne Ste-
phens, secretary, read the
minutes from the previous
meeting. A discussion of New-
comers Card Fling Night,
which will be held Feb. 28 at
Saint James Catholic Church
at 7:30 p.m.
The next meeting of the club
will be Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
in the community room of the
Sulphur Springs State Bank.
Hostess Julie Cement, Joan
Mohnssen and Anne Holloway
served refreshments to Liz
Horn, Nancy Cox, Mary Patt-
berg, Susan Gore, Nancy
Rooks, Julie Cement, Pat
Johnson, Linda Carrier, Dar-
la Fry, Sharolyn Poe, Karen
Eitelman, Janette Pledger,
Susan Mallette, Star Zech,
Charlotte Zahn, Gloria Price,
Charlotte Holland, Kay Em-
mons, Jane West, Jonna Stubb,
Marilyn Powers, Katie Meier,
Suzanne Stephens, Anne Hol-
loway and Joan Mohnssen.
Study Club
Meeting Held
On Jan. 28, the Dial Study
Cub met with Mrs. Marsha
Motes serving as hostess. Ute
meeting was called to order
by president Mrs. Karen
Kelty. Mrs. Linda Eddins in-
troaucea ms. tssrosrs joom,
Director of Field Placement
and Assistant Professor of So-
ciology at East Texas State
University. Ms. Jones pre-
sented an informative pro-
gram on her personal experi-
ences in social service work.
She particularly emphasised
her work with mentally re-
tarded, foster and native
American children,
During the business meeting
which followed, Mrs. Kelty
thanked Mrs. Eddins for pre-
siding in ber absence at the
last meeting. The club voted
to donate #0 to the newly es-
tablished City Parks and Rec-
reation Department for the
eradication of sand burrs at
Cty Park.
Before adjourning for re-
freshments, Mrs. Kelty ap-
pointed a nominating commit-
tee of Mrs Sandra Baucom,
Mrs. Linda Eddins, Mrs Anne
Willmann and Mrs. Kelty to
present a slate of 1978-79 of-
ficers to the club at the Fab.
9 meeting.
Present at the recent meet-
ing were Mmes. Sandra Bau-
com, Jo Beth Brewer, Linda
Burgin, Lou Ellen Crooner,
Linda Eddins, Suzie Enlow,
Nona Gober, Linda Johnson,
Karen Kelty, Kay McOooi,
Linda Moore, Marsha Motes,
Nancy Rooks, Mary Jane
Teetes and Anne Willmann.
Winners in this year’s local
competition of the National
PTA Cultural Arts Contest have
been announced.
Ribbons were awarded to
first and second place finishers
in two categories, grades 1-3
and grades 4-6.
Winners and their schools
included:
Travis Elementary: 1st —
Brian Dodd and Bill Sewell;
2nd — Chuck Spencer and Mike
Phillips.
Lamar Elementary: 1st —
Tina Payne and Laura Lun-
dgren; tod — Chris Connally
and Kristine Kinsola.
Houston Elementary: 1st —
Sandy Woodard and Kristy
Wilson; 2nd — Anthony Bray
and Kara Underwood; April
Johnson received a ribbon for
her kindergarden entry.
Bowie Elementary: 1st —
Clay Johnson and Nikki Cook;
2nd — Phillip Zahn and Amy
Byers.
Austin Elementary: 1st —
Daniel Morris and Michelle
Mitchell; 2nd — Nicole Harred
and Wende Gibbs.
Douglas School; Sixth Grade:
1st - Sue Herman and 2nd —
Trey Elliott.
First place contest winners
will move on to District com-
petition. District wiimers’ work
will be displayed at toe Spring
PTA Conference in Kilgore in
April.
Judges for this year’s contest
were Miss Annie Mae
Whisenant and Mrs. Mary
Estes. The Cultural Arts
chairman was Rose Mary
Morris, aided by represen-
tatives from each school — Pat
Harred, Austin; Jill Helm,
Bowie; Donna Clemmons,
Travis; Ruthmary Hall,
Lamar; Paula Rorie, Houston;
and Sarah RagsdlQ, Douglas.
Beardens Celebrate
Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L.
Bearden celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary Jan. 8
in their borne in Brashear.
Bro. Jimmy Tarrant officiated
at the double-ring ceremony
which highlighted the occa-
sion. It was followed by the
traditional cake cutting.
Hosting the event were the
children, grandchildren and a
great-granddaughter of the
couple—Mr. and Mrs. Glen
George, Clint, Cherrie and Roy
of Brashear; Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Berden, Jim and Tanya
of Plano, Mr. and Mrs. Jun-
ior Bearden, Mr. and Mrs
Randy Koon and Mr. and Mrs
David Rabun and Amy of
Brashear. Grandchildren and
Miss Jeanne Green comprised
the houseparty.
One hundred and sixty at-
tended the gala event Out
of town guest sincluded Clar-
ence Finch and Jeanne Green
of Plano; Bro. and Mrs. Lay
of N e va d a; Mrs. Martha
Qttalls, Mrs. Norma Gilbreath
of Josephine; Bro. and Mrs.
Jimmy Tarrant, Jeff and Cin-
dy of Campbell; Mr. and Mrs.
Allen TUlly, Mrs Terry Em-
ery and son of Talco; Mrs.
Lela Bishop and Rhonda of
Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Bearden, Mike and Billy of
Euless; Mr. and Mrs Manless
Bearden of Caddo Mills; Mr.
and Mrs Eugene Bearden of
Celeste; Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Panova of Campbell; Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Chapin of Green-
ville; and Mr. and Mrs Rich-
ard Moody of Arlington.
Local guests were Annie
Ben George, Albert Hatbcoat,
Gene and Susan Brewer. T. L.
Petty, Diana Whittle and Tam-
my, Brenda Dodd, Wanda Ma-
lone and LaTresa, Florence
Elliott, Jess and Pearl Wood,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith,
Shirley Knight and Julie. Dah-
lia Dtcken, Annie and Lowel
Ragan, Mr. and Mrs. Free-
man Johnson, Franklin and
Virgia, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Ethridge, Mr and Mrs. Junior
Mlllsap and Regina;
Mr. and Mrs. Lany Vaughn.
Amy and Kristi, Nancy Smith,
Mr and Mrs. Traett Die ken,
Mr. and Mrs. Heriot Barker.
Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Paula
and Leslie, Mr and Mrs
James Ragan, Sherry and
Shelly, Hazel Satterwhite.
Winnie Stewart, Mr and Mrs
Gar ion Carroll, Mr. and Mrs.
El wood Houstoo, Mrs Joyce
Quary, Mr. and Mrs Jimmy
Hale, Christ! and Cod, Mr
and Mrs. Leonard Watson;
Mr and Mrs. Richard Pat-
terson, Dana and Shea, Mrs
Ocie Hall, Mr and Mrs. John-
ny Ethridge. Jeffery and Brian,
Bro. and Mrs. A. E Ham-
mond, Mr. and Mrs. Gene
George, Ethel Morris, Mrs
Jerene Anderson, Mrs. Mar-
tha Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs
Lonnie Scarborough, Mr. and
Mrs Brody Koon, Mr. and
Mrs Daron Dewitt, Mrs
JoAnn Henderson and Gin-
ger, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mays,
Mr. and Mrs J. W. Garner,
Mrs Rose Mary Morris, David
and Daniel, Mr and Mrs. Clif-
ford Hays, Mr and Mrs. Jim-
mie McKinney, Mr. and Mrs
Travis Neat, Mrs June Wat-
son, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mar
tin, Mrs. Christine Bearden
and Laurie, Mr. and Mrs. Leon
Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Denver
Fisher, Mrs Pat Ethridge,
Stacy and Wendy, Jack and
Addle Bradley.
Wells-Sheffield
Vows Exchanged
Couple honored
Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Hawkins of Rout* 2, Sulphur Springs, were
honored with a surprise party and rocoption colobraitng thoir
25th wadding anniversary Jan. 14 in tha homo of Mr. and Mrs.
Myron G. Mitchell. Mrs. Mary Mitchell and Mrs. Jot Hatley,
daughter of the couple, were hostesses. Guests includedfriends
and relatives from Sulphur Springs, Dellas and Houston.
Miss Susan Wells and James
Craver Sheffield were united
in marriage Saturday, Jan. 21,
in a 8 p.m. ceremony in the
home of the bridegroom’s sis-
ter, Mrs. Preston Chaney Jr ,
in Richardson.
Guests attending the infor-
mal ceremony were Mrs. John
M Sheffield, mother of toe
bridegroom and Joel B. Shef-
field, brother of the bride-
groom, both of Sulphur
Springs; Mr. and Mrs. John
M. Sheffield of Nebraska,
brother of the bridegroom;
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pinson, sis-
ter of the bridegroom; and
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wells
of Waco, parents of the bride.
The bride is a graduate of
Midway High School and
Southwest Texas State Uni-
versity in San Marcos. She
is a member of Sigma Kappa
sorority, toe Association of
Childhood Education and was
first runner-up in the Miss
Southwestern Texas State Uni-
versity competition in 1971.
She is presently employed as
a flight attendant for South-,
west Airlines.
He is a graduate of Sulphur
Springs High School and Tex-
as A*M University of Texas
Medical Branch in Galveston.
He was a member of the pre-
medical society at AJcM and
Phi Kappa Phi honorary fra-
ternity. He is currently in
private practice in Dallas.
The couple are at home at
(833 Northridge, Dallas.
Ladies Golf
Group Meets
The Ladies Golf Association
met at the Sulphur Springs
Country Club for a bridge
luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 1.
A delicious luncheon was aerv*
ed to 22 members and throe
guests. Dining tables were
decorated with hearts and
flowers.
Following the luncheon a
business meeting was held,
which was called to outer by
president llary Cable. She
reported on the
of the 1978-79 officers, who
are president-elect, Frankie
Blackmon; vice preshtent,
Sybile McClendon; secretary,
Renee Phillips; treasurer,
Stella Snider; tandkappar.
Fan Strange; and reporter,
Nancy Myers.
Other committees were nam-
ed and programs planned for
the new year.
Door prises were won by
Grade McGrede and Frekla
Scott.
The group enjoyed games of
progressive bridge following
the adjournment of the meet-
tof-
It wss announced that Mad-
eline McGreary from the Baad
Box In Wlnneboro, will enter-
tain at the next meeting with
a style riww to be held la
Match.
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Keys, Clarke & Woosley, Joe. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1978, newspaper, February 10, 1978; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780437/m1/2/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.