Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 44, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 31, 1998 Page: 13 of 34
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Society needs to change
views of perfect model
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By Lconor Sauccda
- This morning I was listening and
watching the news and heard some-
thing that, personally, I know is
tree - that America is getting fat-
ter, that a higher percent of adults
■e Cuter than last year.
I know that I make that percent,
but I have tried every (Bet available.
There is no real time for exercising
when you have a heavy schedule.
The level of stress is higher. As
time goes by, there is more requited
of women.
I know all this sounds like ex-
cuses, but we need to change what
society views as the “perfect”
model Society needs to change to a
more reasonable and possible size.
You don’t have to be pencil thin to
be beautiful, ad yes, I’m talking
about physical appearance. (We all
know you can be beautiful inside.)
For now, I accept the way I look
and make the best of it
What do you think?
Happy birthday to Christopher
Lima, May 29; Jessica Marie
Gomer, May 27; Adrian Lucas,
May 30, Cecilio Venega, May 25,
and Vanessa Rodriguez, May 31.
Livingston DRT Chapter
attends annual convention
LIVINGSTON - Members of the
Daughters of the Republic of
Texas, John Floyd Gilbert Chapter,
Livingston, attended the 107th An-
nual Convention of the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas held May
21-23 at the Fredonia Hotel and
Convention Center in Nacogdoches.
The John Floyd Gilbert Chapter
was one of the host chapters for the
convention.
Registration for the convention
commenced Wednesday afternoon
and continued through Saturday.
Marilyn Camper, president of the
John Floyd Gilbert Chapter, Liv-
ingston, was in charge of the regis-
tration of 500 members and guests.
Camper and her committee were
recognized several times during the
convention for their outstanding
job.
Formal opening ceremonies of
the convention were held Thursday
night at the Convention Center.
The ceremonies opened with a mu-
flag, followed by assembly singing
of the “Star Spangled Banner” and
“Texas Our Texas.” Welcome to the
Convention was given by Willie
Earl Tindall, the convention chair-
man. Jeanette Fdger made the pres-
entation of the District Gold and
Silver Award of Merit. The speaker
for'the evening was Joe Ellis Eric-
son, Professor Emeritus of Stephen
F. Austin University and a member
of the Sons of the Republic of
Texas. Dr. Ericson gave an account
of the Battle of San Jacinto from
the Texas Army side and from the
Mexican Army side.
Opening ceremonies were fol-
lowed by a reception in the Banita
Ballroom honoring President-
General Walthall.
The opening Business Session of
the convention began on Friday
morning, beginning with the Call
to Order, Invocation and Pledges to
the United States and Texas flags.
A partial report of the Credentials
sical prelude and assembly call. A Committee was presented by Mary
processional followed to the tune of Walker, followed by a report of foe
“Will You Come to the Bower” convention rules and a report of the
introducing past presidents of DRT, Program Committee. Convention
foe board of management, and foe committees were introduced. Re-
presidents of District IV chapters ports of officers-general, commit-
who were hosts for foe convention, tees and recommendations and rati-
Camper represented the John Floyd fication of actions by the board of
Gilbert Chapter, Livingston. management regarding state-owned
t Presentation' "of the Colors was properties were followed by a report. Teacher Award to Cathy Glass Har-
followed by the Call to Order by of the By-Laws Committee, foe t bour, Wobcfcow Wllscirt School,
Tookie Dempsey Walthall, presi- consideration of amendments, and Dayton; the Outstanding 7th Grade
dent-general. The Invocation was reports of standing committees and
given by Chaplain-General Marie special committees.
Offennan. Betty Burr led the Pledge A Friday luncheon was hosted by
of Allegiance to foe United States foe Charles G. Davenport Chapter,
flag, and Billie Averitte led foe Tyler, the Fort Houston Chapter,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Palestine; and the David Crockett
Chapter, CrocketL
A Memorial Service commemo-
rating DRT members who passed
away during the last year was held
at foe First United Methodist
Church Sanctuary, Nacogdoches.
On Friday night an Historical
Evening and Dinner was held at the
Fredonia Hotel. A Call to Order
was followed by the Invocation,
Pledges to the United States and
Texas flags, and the singing of
“Texas Our Texas.” Members and
guests were urged to wear formal a
historical garb. Host chapters were
Ezekiel Cullen, San Augustine;
Halfway Inn, Chireno; and William
Carroll Crawford, Center. The
speaker for the evening was Nancy
Kenmotsu, supervisor of archeo-
logical studies, Texas Department
of Transportation, El Camino Real
Project, who gave an interesting
talk and presented slides relating to
the El Camino Real.
Award presentations were made
by Dr. Jane Knapik, historian-
general, to Shirley Stephens Mar-
tin, winner of the Mamie Wynne
Cox Award, and to Julia Ann
Woods, winner of the Clara Dris-
coll and Texas Sesquicentennial
Fellowship Award.
Helen Kelso presented the Out-
standing 7th Grade Texas History
“DON’T DRINK THE WATER” - Kimberly Butts (Susan Hollander), Imelda Gulley (Mario* '
Hollander), and Dr. Mike Shukan (Waller Hollander) confront Joe Gulley III (Axel MaM^
when he tells them they cannot leave the U.S. Embassy where they are stranded in an Iron Cuf^
tain country. The scene is from the Piney Woods Players production of “Don’t Drink The Wa- ^f
ter,” scheduled far June 11, 12 and 13, at the Livingston High School Auditorium. Tickets Ml'
$4 each and can be purchased at all throe local banks, the Chamber of Commerce, and at the.
FEASTEX BAZAAR COMING UP -- Si Joseph’s Catholic Church, Livingston, is busily
Texas History Essay Award to Jared
Downs and foe 4th Grade Texas
History Essay Award to Stacy Ni-
cole Moore, who was present with
her family. Moore read her essay on
the Mier Expedition. Benediction
followed by the chaplain-general.
The business meeting ended on
Saturday morning with a Resolu-
tions Committee report along with
an invitation to the 1999 Conven-
tion which will be held in Waco.
There followed the Old Stone
Fbrt Luncheon hosted by the Mary
Hall Mantooth Chapter, Lufkin; the
John Floyd Gilbert Chapter, Liv-
ingston; rod foe William Roark
Chapter, Alto. The Call to Older
and Invocation were delivered by
Gladys May of the John Floyd Gil-
bert Chapter, Livingston. The
speaker, LeVon Tindall, retiring
president-general, Sons of foe Re-
public of Texas, was introduced by
Willie Earl Tindall. Awards were
presented and prizes and announce-
REGISTRATION DESK - The 107th Annual Convention of m^J^n^e;fviwnrinn w*.
the Daughters of the Republic of Texas was co£Sfo£ foe John Floyd
the Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center in Nacogdoches. Gilbert Chapter of the Daughters of
The John Floyd Gilbert Chapter, Livingston, was one of the the Republic of Texas were Marilyn
host chapters for the convention. Registration for the event camper, Banksie Bryan, Beckie
commenced Wednesday afternoon and continued through Sat- Wilson, Fay Kelly, Jean Kalina,
urday. Marilyn Camper, president of the John Floyd Gilbert Gladys May with husband Clifford
Chapter, was in charge of the registration of 500 members and May, Frances Camp, Bobbye Wade
guests Camper and her committee arc pictured: (seated, 1-r) and JoAnne Westmoreland.
Beck* mZ, Ctopcr, Katie Pace; (standing, 1-r) Fay Kelly, •£+ *
Texas, John Floyd Gilbert Chapter,
Livingston, please contact: Marilyn
Camper at 409-5664148; Gladys
May at 409-3274167; or Fay Kelly
at 409-327-8139.
a raffle at 5 p.m., which will give away over $6,000 in prizes. Look for the big sign downtown
near the courthouse. There wifi be plenty of free parking!
Jean Kalina.
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HISTORICAL EVENING AND DINNER - On Friday night
of the 107th Annual Convention of the DRT, an Historical Eve-
ning and Dinner was held at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdo-
ches. Attending from the John Floyd Gilbert Chapter, Living-
ston, arc (1-r) Fay Kelly, Marilyn Camper, Banksie Bryan,
Gladys May and her husband Clifford, Jean Kalina and Beckie
Wilson.
Fun Camp
to be held
LIVINGSTON - First Baptist
Church of Providence will hold a
“Fun Camp” from 9 a.m. to noon
June 24, for ages five through 13.
There will be high energy games
(Children will get wet!), and Bible
study. Children should wear shorts
and t-shirts, no swimsuits please
unless covered by shorts and t-
shirts.
To get to First Baptist Church of
Providence turn right on Providence
Road, off Hwy. 146. The church is
approximately one mile down foe
road. Call 409-327-5395 for more
information.
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 44, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 31, 1998, newspaper, May 31, 1998; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth789401/m1/13/?rotate=90: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.