The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, August 26, 1994 Page: 4 of 4
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4-THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Tsxas, Friday, August 26,1994
Community News
Reports From Our Area Correspondents
SULPHUR BLUFF
By Mary Vance
Sulphur Bluff Bapiist Church is being worked
on. inside and out. New pews and carpeting are on
order and expected soon and the bricking is being
repaired. The church is has ing good attendance and
the community can be very proud of it.
The Methodist chureh is increasing in attendance,
for which everyone is grateful.
Back in the Methodist church Sunday after an
absence were Nola Hare of Sulphur Springs, a for-
mer resident, and Laneva Skeen of Nelta. a former
graduate of the local school. It is always good to
see and hear from all former residents still holding
local interests. Carlos Parales was able to be back
in the youth class. Our youth are devoted learners
and w orkers
Nathan Conder. grandson of Archie and Hazel
Huie enjoyed a two-week stay with them during
summer vacation. He spent his time working and
playing
The work involved helping paint the house. The
play was fishing in various locations, including
Cooper Lake
Joe Don and Janiece Joslin are hosting the Beck-
ers farm Wisconsin, friends they have visited in the
past, who were at one time local residents. They
came Sunday and will visit until Friday.
School got off to a new start Monday. A number
of faculty changes have occurred. James Morton
has advanced to superintendent, and Steven Brown
stepped up to principal. New coaches are Tim Lane
and Marsha Fielden Armstrong, the high school
girls volleyball coach. Coach John McNeille is the
new agriculture teacher, and Caron Horton has
replaced Julie Dale.
Enrollment was down as school opened, with
212 listed. Kindergarten had an enrollment of only
three students. The school's loss of 14 graduates
has definitely been felt.
The newly retired superintendent w ill be missed,
for he had spent most of his school years as both
student and superintendent, with business teacher
sandwiched in between the two. He is still acting as
an advisor w hen requested.
The community is proud of the school and the
successful records logged.
Evelyn Ault was back in the Baptist church Sun-
day after an extended absence.
The Vances enjoy her visits as she spoils us when
she comes with treats that we enjoy with her. She
had lunch with us Sunday after church, and also
present were daughter. Jane Hill and husband Cam.
w ith their daughter and family, Juliana. Mark and
Paige Elizabeth Hymer
Rex Acker had as guests for the weekend John
Durham and John. Elaine and Sarah Acker, who
came Friday night to their local property and left
Saturday afternoon.
Dreunella Young has spent time visiting her son
and w ife. Buddy and Alice in Lewisville. She and
Buddy spent time visiting and exploring sights and
sounds.
They both enjoyed their excursions while Alice
was working. Buddy scheduled his work allowing
time with his mother.
As backward glances evolve, let's see what the
vear 1907 produces:
"Sulphur Bluff. Texas. June 5. 1907 - The
W.O.W. unveiling Sunday was a grand success. A
large crowd was in attendance and splendid order
and attention prevailed. Music was furnished by the
Sulphur Bluff Band. Miss Sadie Miller recited the
poem. Why Should the Spirit of Mortals be
ProudA splendid and inspiring talk was made by
Dr. F A. White. Several visiting Woodmen were
present Brame Stevenson and Homer Cameron of
Tarrant were among the visitors and rendered assis-
tance to the band.
J.W St. Clair received a letter from Mount Ver-
non this week w hich has aroused his curiosity very
much. It was addressed with a typewriter and con-
tained a SI bill and a slip of paper, also typewritten,
with the following words: 'Stolen money; forgive
the thief and he will not do so again.' Mr. St. Clair
says he had freely forgiven whoever he may be.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike O’Marrow of Fabius visited
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancock Sunday.
C.A. Posey and daughter. Miss Deborah, went to
Sulphur Springs Sunday. Miss Deborah left on the
early morning train for Denton to attend the sum-
mer normal.
C.E. Hargrave made a business trip to Sulphur
Springs Sunday evening, returning Monday.
The teachers of our school for the coming year
have all been employed and will be as follows: Pro-
fessor J.W. Arnold of Sulphur Springs, principal;
Miss Myrtle Day of Sulphur Bluff, intermediate;
Miss Ruth Hall of Duncan. I T., primary. We think
the trustees have made a wise selection and we are
in hopes we shall have a good school next term.
F.W. Patterson, of this place, last week passed
successfully an examination before the District
Board of Pharmacy at Greenville, which enables
him to work anywhere in the state as a registered
pharmacist."
REILLY SPRINGS
By Ellie Swindell
Margie Peek and Katie Oakley were in Tyler on
business last week.
Vera Harrington and John McNeil were in Com
merce Saturday afternoon to attend the wedding of
John Thomas McNeil Jr. and Kari Sue Johnson in
the First United Methodist Church. The couple will
make their home in Sulphur Bluff, where he is on
the school faculty.
Paul Hudson continues to improve at his home
following a few weeks of illness.
Polly McKay was in Sulphur Springs Monday to
visit Onrl Attlesby, a patient at Memorial Hospital.
Luvena Owens. Jamie McLarry and Melissa
McLarry and son. Jordan were in Houston a few
days last week to visit Barbara and Leldon McKin-
ney and son. David.
Dan Weir, the associate pastor of the Hopkins
County Cooperative Parish, has resigned and left
Sunday for Jackson. Miss., w here he will be attend-
ing law school.
George and Ann Minyard spent the weekend at
their condo on Lake Palestine.
The ladies of the Reilly Springs United
Methodist Church are hosting a bridal shower for
Kelli Bums Sartin Sunday afternoon, Aug. 28. from
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Ruby and Cyril Swindell returned Tuesday from
Dallas, where they visited their son. Bill Swindell.
Gary and Myra Burns and Kelli Sartin were in
McKinney Saturday afternoon to attend a birthday
party honoring one of Gary's nieces.
Margaret and Murrell Carlisle of Sulphur Springs
visited with John D. and Polly McKay Sunday
afternoon.
Jo and Robert Wallace spent last weekend at
Lake Tawakoni.
4-H officers
Officers for 1994-95 of the Dike 4-H Club include, top to bottom: Jason
Neal, first vice president; G.G. Sanderfer, second vice president; Jay
McClung, third vice president; Alicia Morgan, secretary, K£lli Cooper,
parliamentarian; and Jon Neal, treasurer. Cooper, Morgan and Sharee
Tuhb are council delegates. Not pictured are Tfibb, president, and Mallo-
ry Morton and Amanda Thompson, reporters.
Police searching for rape suspect
By BRUCE ALSOBROOK
Police are asking for help from the
public in identifying a suspect
believed to have kidnapped and raped
a 16-year-old Winnsboro girl Friday
evening.
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Don-
nie Lewis said a white male reported-
ly forced the girl into his truck, drove
her to a location outside of Sulphur
Springs and sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as being in
his 30s, about six feet tall with brown
hair, possibly wearing glasses. He
was wearing black or dark pants, a
blue T-shirt and white tennis shoes.
The pickup is a 1980s model white,
full-sized Ford pickup, with a white
camper shell with windows.
The word "Ford”, is written on the
back tailgate in white letters. The
vehicle’s dashboard is brown with
cracks in it. and there were several
beer cans in the floorboard of the
pickup.
“This is the best description we
have at this time," Lewis said Mon-
day morning.
Det. Jay Owens is expected to meet
with the victim and try to develop a
composite sketch of the suspect.
“TTiis vehicle could be parked any-
where from out in Hopkins County all
the way down to Wood County, down
to Yantis or any of those places.”
Lewis said. “Or it could be from the
Como area, back to Winnsboro.
“From the statements she’s giving
— and you can tell pretty much when
these things are made up and when
they're not — we're looking at actual
aggravated sexual assault and kidnap-
ping." Lewis said. “She was too upset
to be making this up."
The girl, who had left her Winns-
boro home Friday morning, walked
part of the way to Sulphur Springs
before someone gave her a ride into
the city.
“She was telling us she had run
away from home that morning,"
Lewis said.
She was later dropped off. and was
walking south near the intersection of
State Highways 154 and II about
4:45 p.m. Friday when the suspect
pulled alongside her.
“He asked her if she needed a
ride." Lewis said. “She said. No.' he
got out of the pickup he was driving
and grabbed her by the arm, making
her get into the truck."
According to reports, he then told
the girl to lay down in the seat and
close her eyes, and drove to a road in
the country near SH 154 south of the
city.
“She’s not familiar with the area, so
we’re having some problem getting
the exact road.” Lewis said.
On the way to the location, the man
told the girl he knew where she lived
and threatened her parents.
“After arriving at the scene, they
got out of the pickup truck, and this is
when she said the sexual assault
occurred,” Lewis said.
Yantis cheerleaders
The Yantis Varsity and Junior High Cheerleaders attended summer camp
at Paris Junior College July 22-26. The varsity squad received three blue
superior ribbons, two red excellent ribbons and received the spirit stick
one time. The junior high squad received one blue superior ribbon, two
red excellent ribbons, two white outstanding ribbons and received the
spirit stick two times. Varsity cheerleader Carrie Mays was selected to
compete as an All-Star Cheerleader and won a trophy. Pictured are (back
row) junior high - Melissa Hurst, Kim McConnell, Melissa Evans and
Erica Frasier, captain; (middle row) high school - Cindy Roberts, Melanie
Evans, Keisha Chamness, Amelia Wilkins, co-captain and Carrie Mays,
captain; (front row) Allison Earhart, Tyra Gilbreath, mascot and Christy
Friddle. Not pictured is Amanda Beck.
More than $4,000 was raised for the foster children of Hopkins County Friday at the “First Annual Vintage
Fashion Show, Auction and Luncheon” held at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Above, (left to right) Gina
Law, Janelle Edwards and Sharon Burney take bids on one of the unique designer fashions offered at the
event. The auction alone raised $3,000. At right, Freddie McKee models frugal fashions for the more than
250 people that attended the show. Models were challenged to visit the local Goodwill Industries store or
Clothes Hanger and put together efficient ensembles that cost less than $15.
Event raises $4,000 for Hopkins County’s foster children
By Bruce A Isobrook
Organizers of the “First Annual
Vintage Fashion Show, Auction
and Luncheon" had hoped to raise
as much as $2,000 from the event,
which was held to raise money for
clothing and school supplies for the
foster children of Hopkins County.
Imagine their surprise when
more than 250 people turned out,
and the final tally was twice the
hoped for amount — $3,000 from
the auction, $1,000 from the lun-
cheon.
“It really makes such a differ-
ence, whien a child has been placed
in foster care, to be able to have
clothes that allow them to fit in.” said
Mary S. Cable, who chaired the
fundraising project. “Self-esteem is so
important at that time."
Local artists contributed unique
fashion designs for the auction.
Artists offering their time included
Mel Panter. Jodie Skidmore. Cynthia
White, Laura Glaess, Anne WiII-
mann. Ronnie Reaves. Margaret
Irvin, Patsy Bennett, Vali Brannon,
Lil Thompson and Frank Smith.
Cable said she and others with the
Hopkins County Child Protective Ser-
vices Board were “most definitely”
pleased with the outcome of the first-
time event, and was overwhelmed by
the outpouring of community support.
If anything, there was too much sup-
port from the community — more
than 250 people showed up.
“We were just too packed." Cable
said. “But we felt like it was really
worth it. This was a real big team
effort. The people who came out and
helped were just tremendous."
In addition to the auction, a style
show provided a glimpse at ways to
look fashionable on a minimal invest-
ment. Models were challenged to visit
Goodwill Industries or Clothes Hang-
er and assemble ensembles for $15 or
less that reflect current fashion trends
and are appropriate for today's soci-
ety.
Models at the show included Jackie
Burney. Pam Kennedy. Debbie Price.
Debbie Bryan. Rhonda Shing, Pat-
sy Bolton, Freddie McKee. Mary
F. Cable. Mary Lou Ramey and
Betty Chapman.
The master of ceremonies was
Edwards, while Vicky King was at
the piano providing music for the
show and accompaniment to songs
sung by Mary F. Cable and Mary
Lou Ramey.
Cable said that the fundraiser
won’t solve all the child protective
services board's financial needs
forever, but it was a fantastic
beginning.
“I don’t know if we’ll ever have
enough, but it’s $4,000 more than
we had. and that's a great start.”
Winner with a heart
Linda Day, right, recently displayed a heart of gold after winning a giant
“Back-to-School” stocking of school supplies given aw ay in a draw ing at
The Kettle Restaurant in Sulphur Springs. Day’s daughter, who is 16, did
not need any of the supplies, so the merchandise was donated to five dif-
ferent families with children that needed the goods. Presenting the stock-
ing to Day is Jerry Davis, assistant manager of the restaurant.
Local teens warned to keep
parking lots, streets clean
Teen-agers need to be aware of
parking lots with “No Loitering"
signs because the police will be
patrolling them. Lewis warned.
“Now. it’s not that we don't know
that the kids need a place to park. We
know they 're gonna sit and talk, and
that's been going on in Sulphur
Springs since I was growing up," said
Lewis.
Less innocent activities, however,
can mean an arrest or citation.
“If an officer sees someone tossing
a bottle or drinking, it usually means
a minor in possession charge because
the teen is underage," said Lewis.
Now that school is under way. Sul-
phur Springs can expect an influx of
teens and their automobiles into area
parking lots, especially on Friday and
Saturday nights.
“Several lots are posted for no
parking or loitering and we've had
some trouble in the past with teens
trashing the lots.” Sulphur Springs
Police Chief Donnie Lewis said. “The
teens are drinking, throwing the bot-
tles up in the air or pitching them out
of the car. they bust on the lot and the
owner comes in the next day and, of
course, their lots are trashed and they
have to get those lots cleaned up."
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Keys, Clarke & Lamb, Bill. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, August 26, 1994, newspaper, August 26, 1994; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780659/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.