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MEMBER
1990
TEXAS PRESS
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County News
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1990
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Sheriff To Vigorous
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fend His Innocence In Assault Case
"Sheriff Pippin is prepared to vigor-
ously defend his innonence!" stated
Rosendo Rodriquez, Jr. of WichitaFalls
Monday aftmoon. Rodriquez is repre-
senting Archer County Sheriff P. L.
Pippin who was arrested at the sheriffs
% office in Archer City Friday morning
and charged with sexual assault.
According to District Attorney Jack
McGaughey, Pippin was arrested by
District Attorney Investigator Paul
Smith and Texas Ranger Bill Gerth at
9:30 a.m. and arraigned before Justice of
the Peace of Precinct 1 Harold "Pee
Wee" Hutson.
The alleged offense (that by force and
without consent of the adult female,
Pippin engaged in sexual intercourse
i with her) occurred July 3 at a rural
Archer County residence. McGaughey
said that the woman is 38 and now lives
in Austin. "The comp^m. wa» leterred
to us by Travis County (Austin) authori-
ties about a month ago after the alleged
victim moved to Travis County,"
McGaughey said. "Since that time
Smith has been working on the case."
The case was filed under the name "Jane
Doe" to protect the identity of the al-
leged victim.
Pippin was free on $10,000 bond and is
maintaining his duties as sheriff. At the
advice of his attorney, he is not com-
menting on the charges.
McGaughey has also filed an applica-
tion in district court to have Pippin per-
manently removed from office. The ap-
plication also asks that Pippin be tempo-
rarily removed from office pending a
final hearing on the original request.
The 97th District (Archer ,Clay, and
Montague counties) Attorney was
quoted in a Saturday morning news ac-
count of the incident as basing his peti-
tion to have Pippin removed from office
on two things : "One is the felony of-
fense of sexual assault The second is
that he committed the felony offense of
violation of the civil rights of prisoner
James Glen Wilsford by causing him
bodily injury."
McGaughey stressed Monday that
both of the felony offenses involving
Pippin are "alleged". He also reiterated
that a felony conviction automatically
removes a public official from office.
The civil rights case concerning Wils-
ford (who alleged thatPippin struck him
in the face while he was handcuffed and
being booked into the Archer County
Jail in January on a driving while intoxi-
cated charge) was presented to a grand
jury in February, but Pippin was no
billed.
The application for removal from of-
fice is a civil rather than criminal pro-
ceeding. Judge R. Jeffery Walker of
Fort Worth, presiding judge of the 8th
Administrative Distirct, appointed for-
mer 90th District (Young and Stephens
counties)Judge R. E. Thornton of Olney
as a special judge to rule on the applica-
tion.
Rodriquez stated Monday that Pippin
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had been informed of the application of
removal from office by Judge Thornton
and has until November 12 to file a
written reply. "We know that the reply
date is November 12, but we are not sure
as to the date of the hearing itself," he
said.
McGaughey stated Monday that he in-
tends to present the sexaul assault case
tothenextgrandjury which is scheduled
for November 5.
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Schreiber Receives Gold Star Award
County Honors 4-H Members
The Archer Activity Center was
filled Monday for the annual Archer 4-
H Clubs to recognize outstanding
members and name Jo Beth Schreiber
as the Gold Star Recipient.
The Megargel 4-H Club and leaders
were hosts for the evening. The meal
was sponsored by the traditional
firms, J-A-C Electric Co-op; First
State Bank and TU Electric.
The 1989 Gold Star winners, Dan
Haile and Stephanie Veitenheimer pre-
sided at the dinner and Veitenheimer
welcomed the guests. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Johnna
McAnally and Jennifer Parkey led the
4-Hplege.
Todd Henry introduced special
guests. Other introductions were made
by Jo Beth Schreiber, Bradley Veiten-
heimer, Melanie Lindeman and Nathan
Haile.
Stephanie Veitenheimer, a 1990
State 4-H Dairy Conference Winner
told of the trip to Wisconsin to attend
the National Dairy Conference.
Emily Kulhanek, Megargel 4-H
member, introduced the county 4-H
council; Bradley Veitenheimer, Todd
Henry, Stephanie Veitenheimer and
Nathan Haile.
Extension agents, Marvin Henry
and Kathryn Carnes presented the high-
est award in 4-H, The Gold Star, to Jo
Beth Schreiber, daughter of Loyd and
Rita Schreiber of Scotland.
A five-year 4-H member, Jo Beth is
involved in projects in poultry, food
nutrition and clothing. She is treasurer
of her local club and attends Wind-
thorst High School, where she is on
the honor roll and has been selected
for Who's Who Among American
High School Students. She is in
volleyball, track, basketball, and is a
cheerleader and on the student council.
A member of St. Boniface Catholic
Church, Jo Beth is in the youth organ-
ization and serves as treasurer. She is
a lector, usher and server at her
church. She will be honored at the
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Jo Beth Schreiber
District 4-H Awards Banquet to be
held in Vernon on November 19.
Other awards were presented to 4-H
members for their Record books.
These were: sheep-Todd Henry and
Kristi Martin; poultry-Jo Beth Schrei-
ber; foods and nutrition-Traci Berend
and Carrie Vieth; swine-Dan Haile,
Nathan Haile, Luke Haile and Jessica
Moer; dairy-Bradley Veitenheimer; and I
dairy conference-Stephanie Veitenhei- § 1
mer.
Project completion certificates went j ^ ^
to Abigail Fullerton for swine and to
Tracie Veitenheimer, Shane Calhoun,
Joel Wallace, Kelly Matlock, Whitney
Bumam, Kristy Krahl, Michelle Col-
gan, Johnna McAnally, Robin Cart-
wright, Kim Zotz, Carrie Vieth, Abi-
gail Fullerton, Emily Kulhanek, Mel-
anie Lindeman, Stacie Shawver, Jo
Beth Schreiber and Amanda Zotz for
clothing.
Food and nutrition awards went to
Stephanie Veitenheimer, Jo Beth
Schreiber, Erin Berend, Tracie Veiten-
heimer, Jessica Moer, Jody Oster-
mann, Sandi Vieth, Amy Pennartz and
Susan Schroeder.
Adult leaders Joyce Moer and Max-
ine Veitenheimer presented special
recognition to agents Marvin Henry
and Kathryn Carnes. . . tu w:ii nn;rp on front porches by 9 a.m. or food
Michelle Colgan led the benediction ty ^ , . . may be placed in boxes at designated
with the 4-H prayer. week 10 make this years food dove a Canned rotatoes and
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Holliday
Band
Receives
Division I
Rating
The Holliday High School band re-
ceived a Division I rating at the UIL
District Marching Contest at Memorial
Stadium in Wichita Falls Saturday.
Archer City received a Division II, and
Windthorst received a Division III.
Holliday and Archer City competed in
Class 2A. Henrietta, Olney, Electra,
and Jacksboro also received Division I’s
with Henrietta and Olney advancing to
the regional competition Novemvber 3.
Seymour and Quanah also received Di-
vision II ratings.
Windthorst competed in Class 1A
which saw Paducah and Petrolia ad-
vancing to regionals. Munday and
Throckmorton received I's; Knox City,
a II; Muenster, a III; and Crowell a IV.
Archer City’s Rebecca Rickett re-
ceived a Dvision I rating in twirling.
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Come if you dare to the Haunted House! These spooky characters
are AC Wildcat Band students welcoming everyone to their Hall-
oween Carnival on Saturday, October 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. The
carnival will take place in Archer Livestock Barn, adjacent to
the Activity Building. Hamburgers will be for sale and there
will be a variety of booths with several specializing in fun and
prizes for elementary and pre-school age children. The Band ex-
tends a special invitation to Senior Citizens to have supper,
play bingo and fellowship with the younger crowd. Plan to treat
the family to hamburgers and an evening of Halloween fun with
the Band.
A C Food Drive Underway
Holliday Receives Water Rate
Increase From Wichita Falls
In the regular meeting Monday, Oc-
tober 15, of the Holliday City Coun-
cil, the board was asked to approve a
fractional rate increase in the price of
water sold the city by Wichita Falls.
The increase comes every three years
and was .7981 per 100 cubic feet of
water and will have no effect on the
individual customers in town.
Council members were reminded
that as water cusurpers, the city was
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huge success. Archer City Boy Scouts
of America, Troop 126, under direc-
tion of Don Jensen distributed food
bags to area residents last Saturday.
On Saturday, October 27, the scouts
will canvas the town picking up sacks
and boxes from local merchants and
food donated by area school children.
Bags containing cans should be placed
allowed to use the Wichita Falls land-
fill, at a reduced rate.
In other action, concerning Ordi-
nance 90-9, procedure was established
to close out delinquent water accounts
on the next billing cycle.
Bids for the sale of Lots 7 and 8, , - ,.
Block 62 original townsite of HoUi- ^represented by letter, arequesto
day, were called for, but no bids had ask the 72nd Legislature to provide
wn additional fundmg for the needs of the
X ^cU members were present Sure Deparunent of Highways and
businesses. Canned potatoes and
canned fruit are the most needed items.
On Monday and Tuesday, October
29 and 30, Archer City Camp Fire
Girls under direction of Tami Crowley
and Cheryl Beesinger will work at the
thrift shop organizing cans. All food
will remain in the area and much of it
will be distributed in food baskets for
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Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Thursday for the new insurance firm of Dickey, McGann, and Rowe, Inc., on Center St. and Highway 25 in Archer C ty.
Zack Rowe, six year old son of manager Gary and Mrs. Row,e wields the scissors. Others pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Rowe (holding the ribbon), secretary Kim
Whitsitt, G. Don Rowe of Electra (father of Gary and part owner of the firm), and local members of the Archer Chamber of Commerce. .
The firm’s manager, Gary D. Rowe, is a graduate of Electra High School and Tarleton State University. He was a coach in Archer City n 1983-8 , joine
AmWest Savings in '84 as manager of the Decatur branch, and later served as branch manager in Boyd and Stephenville. He has been active m civic affairs
in all towns. His parents are G. Don and Francine Rowe of Electra.
Rhonda (Mrs. Gary D.) is a graduate of Electra High School and Tarleton State. She taught school one year at Boyd ISD and served as a financial aide at
Tarleton. i he couple has two sons, Zack, aged 6, and Lanaon, aged 3.
the holidays.
Commissioners Endorse Highway Resolution
Archer County Commissioners Public Transportation.
Judge Bill Holder presented the fact
sheet at the Monday meeting, submit-
ted by the state highway department.
Figures showed that of the 15 cent per
gallon tax collected on motor fuel,
f|jf only 9.25 went to the highway con-
struction and maintenance program.
Under state constitution, 3.75 of the
fuel tax money goes to the public
schools, and 2% goes to the Depart-
/®®|| ment of Public Safety.
1 / The state highway department ac-
countants estimate that within the
past few years only a little more than
43% of the maintenance costs has
been met through the fuel tax allot-
ment. The remaining costs which can-
not be met under the present allotment
"will affect the safety and mobility of
Texas motorists at a time the state is
f m recovering from its economic down-
% ' f turn."
\ In the resolution approved by the
' f : Commissioners Court, the legislature
» will be asked to "take action necessary
to assure sufficient funds are available
to meet the mobility needs of the peo-
ple of Texas."
In other action the court appointed
Gary Beesinger as absentee election
judge for the county. He replaces
J Marie Fleming who could not serve.
The court changed the next meeting
date to November 9, instead of Novem-
ber 12, because of the Veterans Day
holiday.
A Holliday lady appeared before the
court to ask for assistance in paying
medical bills. The court took the
matter under consideration.
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Megargel Carnival
The Megargel Halloween Carnival
will be held Friday, October 26. The
Spook Parade will begin at 6 p.m. in
the High School Auditorium. The
carnival will open at 6:30 p.m. in the
Ag Shop and the Food Booths will
open at 6:30 p.m. in the Home Ec
Cottage. The booths will have all new
games.
The Megargel Haunted House will
be open between 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, October 27 at the green
house across from the water tower.
Scotland Costume Ball
The Scotland VFD will have a
dance, Saturday night, October 27
from 8:30 to 12:30 at the K of C
Hall. This will be a "Costume Ball"
and prizes will be awarded to first,
second and third places. The band for
the dance will be Blue Haze. Cost for
the dance will be $5 per person.
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AC Jamboree Saturday
Archer City is having their monthly
Saturday night Jamboree October 27
at 6 p.m. at the Activity Center.
There will be homemade pies, sand-
wiches, cold drinks and coffee for sale.
Admission is 50 cents for adults and
25 cents for children. Door prizes will
be given.
All musicians are invited to come
and participate and the public is in-
vited to come and enjoy the good
music.
GED Classes Set For AC
Beginning next Tuesday, a GED
class will meet each Tuesday and
Thursday at the Archer City Elemen-
tary School from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.
The class, which is free, will assist
adults in preparing for the GED test.
For additional information on the
class, contact the Archer City schools
at 574-4536.
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Free.
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Lobpries, F. Mike & Lobpries, Fran. Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 25, 1990, newspaper, October 25, 1990; Archer City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth840997/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Archer Public Library.