Down Memory Lane
A brief look back into the events that took place in 1976
by Bette Jones

Are you feeling a little nostalgic about the good old days? We, here at The Statesman have gone into our archives and decided to give you some "old" news from the past. We have taken excerpts from editions beginning with 1976, the year the paper began.

If you were a child in the BISD in first grade 1976, we may just print your letter to Santa. In later years we printed New Year's Resolutions from 3rd and 4th graders. Do you remember if Santa brought all you asked for? Do you remember the good things you resolved to do? In the community news columns, written at first by Mrs. Eva Tompkins and Miss Elsie Stuart, you might see who visited you, who was in the hospital, who had the first mess of poke salit in the spring, etc. Much good information!

We hope you enjoy this column and welcome your comments.

Statesman Begins Publication Wednesday, February 18, 1976

The Chandler and Brownsboro Statesman recorded number one with this edition. The Statesman will be a weekly edition which will be mailed free to every home in the Chandler, Brownsboro and Edom areas.

The first edition is a culmination of several weeks of work and planning, and it is hoped that the community will be pleased with the efforts put forth to bring you local hometown and county news.

Editor of The Statesman is Roger Perry. Perry is a 1973 graduate of East Texas State University, receiving a BBA with his major emphasis in accounting. Perry is married and currently resides east of Athens.

Due to a number of circumstances, The Statesman does not have an office available for our clients at the present time, but hopefully in the near future one will be available and the public will be made aware of it at that time.

Due to there not being an office at present, it is necessary that all news, classified advertisements and correspondence be mailed to: The Chandler & Brownsboro Statesman, General Delivery, either to Chandler or Brownsboro. As soon as boxes become available, the public will be made aware of more specific addresses.

"During the first few weeks, we ask the citizens to bear with us until a working solution can be formulated and disseminated to you for added convenience," Perry said.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 1976

Bearettes Lose in Regional Finals, 45-40

The Bearettes were stopped on the way to State Tournament by the Comanche Maidens last Saturday in the Regional Finals at Denton. The Bearettes had beaten Prairieland the day before to take a spot in the finals. The Bearettes defeated the Patriots 42-32 in the first round.

Jo Ann Jackson was leading scorer with 27 points; Lynetta Volentine scored 12 and Tina Dingler 3.

Jo Ann Jackson was the leading scorer against Comanche with 26 and Ula Cofer came from the bench to make 14. Comanche led the entire way and took the game, earning the right to represent Region II in the State Tournament.

Bears Finish Season with Fine Record

The Varsity Brownsboro Bears finished the district play last week with an impressive 62-45 win over Malakoff.

The Bears finished the season with a 16-10 record and finished the district race with a 10-2 record. The Bears were second in the district race.

In the win over Malakoff, Doug Feagin topped all scorers with a 20-point production.

The overall boy's basketball record (7th through varsity) for the year was 70 wins and 24 losses.

4th Files for School Board

J.P. Parker is the fourth person to file for one of the upcoming vacancies on the Brownsboro School Board along with Billy Dingler, Tommy Williams, and Preston Gamble.

Three trustees will be elected with the three candidates receiving the most votes being seated to the board.

Chandler Election Set

An election has been set by the Chandler City Council to elect three councilmen. Councilmen whose terms expire are R.W. Bean, Coy Ellis, and J.R. Lockwood.

The election will be held Saturday, April 3, 1976 at the City Hall.

From Colonial Food Center's Grand Opening (in Chandler) ad: Crisco shortening, 3-lb can, 99- cents; 32 oz. jar Miracle Whip, 89- cents; Shurfresh 1/2 gal. ice cream, 48-cents; Shurfresh bread, four 1- 1/2 lb. loaves, $1.00; Peter Pan peanut butter, 18-oz. jar, 79-cents, and many other bargains.

Thought: One good thing about silence is that it can't be repeated.

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 1976:

New Post Office - The Brownsboro post office is now in a new building. It is located just west of the old post office on Hwy. 31. The move was made last Thursday. Before the building was remodeled it was a recreation center for students.

The move was handled by the very capable hands of Mrs. Virginia Chapman. She is the Postmaster and has worked for the Postal Service in Brownsboro for 18 years. She began as a substitute clerk in July 1957 while she was also working in her father's pharmacy. The now Holiman's Store, owned and operated by Mr. Chapman, used to be divided into two stores, Holiman's Store and Holiman's Pharmacy.

Mrs. Chapman was born and raised in Brownsboro where she married her husband 33 years ago.

In December of 1971 Mrs. Chapman was appointed Postmaster, a position which she has held ever since.

Rites Held for Corbett Ellis

Corbett Ellis, 81, of Chandler died Monday afternoon in an Athens hospital after a long illness.

His funeral took place at 3 p.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church of Chandler with the Rev. Larry Sykora and the Rev. Ted Jones officiating.

Burial was in Chandler Cemetery under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home of Tyler.

WEDNESDAY, March 10, 1976

From the Brownsboro News column written by Miss Elsie Stuart:

Roni Michelle and Shawn Michael McLean, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie McLean and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. McLean and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jones of Ben Wheeler were dedicated in Holy Baptism at the United Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Rev. Billie Thomas officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pugh of Quitman were recent visitors in the home of his mother, Mrs. Verna Pugh.

Aaron Tompkins attended the Houston Livestock Show, where he participated in the FFA dairy cow judging.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Love of Garland were weekend guests of the Stuarts

From the Chandler News column written by Mrs. Eva Tompkins:

Truman Mizzles presented a program on tire building at the meeting of the Chandler Lions Club last Tuesday evening at the Ox Bow Restaurant. Mr. Mizzles, public relations representative for Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, showed a film on "How to Build Tires," and discussed pertinent facts. Mr. Shaw, from the quality control division, discussed design. Both men emphasized characteristics to look for in tires.. Ford Egbert presided at the dinner meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Benson and Charles and Catherine of Fort Worth spent last weekend with her mother, Mrs. Ross Tompkins.

The mobile home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peden of Van was destroyed by fire last week. The family lost all clothing and household possessions. They are former Chandler residents when he was serving as city policeman. Several have indicated a desire to give a gift or donation, and David Allison has charge of collections and will take any gifts you desire to give.

Mrs. Earnest Allison was a pa- tient in Glenwood Hospital for several days.

WEDNESDAY, March 17, 1976

Melissa Crawford is Spelling Bee Winner

Melissa Crawford edged out Kellye Clements for the honor of representing her school in the county spelling bee on March 17.

A fifth grader at Brownsboro Elementary, Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Crawford of Route 1, Brownsboro.

Bobby Teague, Brownsboro principal, said that students in the fifth and sixth grades participated in the school-wide spelling bee that is sponsored by The Dallas Morning News. Melissa won the title of best speller after she emerged the winner in a spell-down with the top 20 spellers.

Brownsboro 2nd in Judging Contest

Livestock Judging: The team of Jim Epperson, Junior Lewis, Tony Mayfield, and Bobby Richards won 2nd place in the livestock competition at the Sandy Land District Judging Contest.

Land Judging: J.B. Mathis, David Holt, Kevin Bran, Ricky Dunklin, and Ricky Cotten comprised the team which took 2nd place in the Land Competition at the Sandy Land Judging Contest held last week.

From the Chandler News column written by Mrs. Eva Tompkins:

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cade returned from Houston after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price and Cheryl.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Copeland and Jeff spent last weekend in Fort Worth with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Copeland and family.

Mrs. Sam May, Mrs. C.A. Pinkerton, and Mrs. C.A. Cade visited Mrs. Fonzie Kidd in Winona last Thursday; the latter was sick a few days.

Mrs. Henry Cade was taken from Glenview Nursing Home last Saturday to Medical Center Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Coy Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver, and Ricky Carver spent last weekend in Houston.

From Brownsboro News column, written by Miss Elsie Stuart:

Jack Horton was speaker at the United Methodist Church on Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fitzgerald, Nan and Joey were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Tompkins in Kingsville.

Weldon Featherston is a patient at the Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hudnall announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary to Eugene Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davidson. The wedding will take place at the Assembly of God Church on Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

B.L. Semmes was sick at his home here last week with the flu.