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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOutstanding Woman of the Year Of Brazos County JUtfitfi- ~cft[if( - 1976 1(ay'Don - 1977 Jane 'Wolfe. 1978 (jreta 5l.. J'ry;oce[[ - 1979 'Eana M. Smitfi- . 1980 CaroCyn L. 'JULffino - 1981 Candicfa J. Lutes - 1982 'Erma J'aye Jefferson - 1983 Cruz !/qlmirez - 1984 J'eCice.S. 'l\fein . 1985 Lee CargilC. 1986 Me[[Pruitt -1987 Linda Smitfi- 5l.s6erry . 1988 Leonore 'lULsse[[ - 1989 5l.nn Co66 'Wiatt. 1990 J'Corence ow. Low - 1991 :Frances :}-{enry . 1992 Luncheon May 28,1992 honoring Frances Henry as the Outstanding Woman of Brazos County for 1992 Welcome and Introduction of Head Table.................................................Patricia Haensly President, American Association of University Women Introduction of Steering Committee and Past Recipients .... ... ... .......... '" ... .......... ... ........ ... ............. ............. ... .... Carol Wagner 1992 Award Coordinator Invocation.... ... ..... ................ ... ... ............. ... .......... ... ". .......... ........... ..... .......Monta Kennady 1991 Award Coordinator Presentation of Nominees .. .......... ........ ... ........ ..... ........ ... .., .......... ... ............. Connie Salinas Bryan-College Station Eagle E. Hubbard Kennady III Arts Council of Brazos Valley Commendation ........................................................Judge R.I. Holmgreen. Brazos County Mayor Lany Ringer, College SraJion Mayor Marvin Tate, Bryan Presentation of 1992 Award.....................................................................Florence W. I...ow 1991 RecipienJ Acceptance of Award ............ ... ................ ..... .............. ............. ... .......... ... .... Frances Henry 1992 RecipienJ Our congratulations are extended to the 1992 nominees: Barbara L. Dever Linda Parrish Jacquelynn N. Thurston Thelma Bisor Johnson Suzanne Norris Phelps Janie M. Velasquez Josephine Shafer Johnston Nancy Sawtelle Barbara B.W. Walker Margaret Sue O'Quinn Becky Juenke Slovak Sponsors of the 1992 Outstanding Woman of Brazos County Award: AmericanAssociation of University Women (Bryan-College Station Branch). Arts Council of Brazos Valley. Bethune Women's Club, Brazos Valley Business and Professional Women, Brazos Valley Home Economics Association, Bryan-College Station Business and Professional Women. College Station Kiwanis Club, 'magination Station, League of Women Voters. Begun in 1976 by Phi Delta Gamma to recognize the accomplishments of young women in the area, this award was extended in 1978 to all women and is now presented by a coalition of organizations cooperating to honor the recipient and all nominees. Nominations are accepted from both individuals and organizations. A steering committee. composed of representatives of the sponsoring organizations, plans the recognition event and selects an anonymous panel of judges from throughout the community. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Thanks to Engineering & Office Supply for purchase of the award plaque; Bryan-College Station Eaglefor publicity and ticket distribution; KBTX-1V for ticket distribution; TOPS Printing for providing programs; Phil Gales. Briarcrest Country Club, for arrangements: menu preparation, food selection and flowers; special appreciation to Carol Suter, TAEX, for nutritional selection and menu analysis. Frances Henry has been named this year's Outstanding Woman 01 Brazos County. Retired dietitian Frances Henry has been named 1992 Outstanding Woman of Brazos County. In nominating her, the Brazos Valley Home Economics Association called Henry "the Ideal woman," clinching the highly coveted award for Henry. The annual prize Is awarded by a coalition of local service and civic organizations. "I feel stuplfied," Henry said within minutes of learning about the honor. "It's a wonderful kind of recognition." , Henry, 72, was chosen from a field of 12 nominees. This marks the second year that, a nominee submitted by the Brazos Valley Home Economics Asso- ciation was selected. In her letter of nomination, association selection committee chairwoman Caro1B. Suter listed Henry's accompllshments as a wife, parent, professional and service volunteer. ' "The values that Frances holds and the concerns for her fellow men and women have enabled her to become the kind of person to whom most people By ANTON RIECHER Eagle staff writer , would' aspire to emulate if possible, said., );;.., '. ' J '"," Suter wrote. Florence Low, , the 1991 Outstanllng Henry's accompllshments Include be. Woman of Brazos'County, said wooing coming the first private practice dletl. the honor offered her the opportunity to tlan In Bryan.College Station. She or. do even more volunteer work. . \ " ganlzed the Brazos Valley Diabetes As. "I received offers from organizatbns soclatlon and serves as a eon .sultant to to work with them on projects," 'fw many nutrition programs such as Bra. said. "People have referred to the a Tard zos Valley Community Action, Feeding all year. It certainly introduces our the Elderly and Meals on Wheels. talents to the community." , She is also a IS.year volunteer with Carol Wagner, coordinator forYthls the American Cancer Society. year's award, said the five-member Henry, a 1941 graduate of the Unl. judges panel Includes the previous verslty of Missouri, operated the pilot year's winner and four anonynlous rep- 'program of Missouri's hot schoo11unch resentatlves of volunteer service groups program while still a junior In college. and the business, education and rell- J The 12th through 17th editions of the gious communltlesit I Who's Who of American Women llsts This year marks ,the 17th anniversary Henry's name. for the outstanding woman award, she In recent years, Henry has, shared her said. Henry was 'also the home econom'l love of American history by touring Ics association's nominee In 1985 and local schools In 1600 and 1700 period coso 1988. ' turne to describe to students what life In Other nominees for this year's award colonial America was 1lke. In the last Include: three years, she designed and dlstrlb. . Becky Juenke Slovak. Slovak is presl. uted 36,000 bookmarks bearing historic dent of the Family Outreach of Bryan- slogans to Brazos Valley students. College Station, a United Way agency "For everything I've done, I've been . that uses volunteers to counsel families repaid In many subtle ways," Henry to prevent child abuse. She Is also the .:". ...:..---- outgoing chairwoman for the Christian "Service Commission at SI.' Thomas 'Aquinas Churc~ '\ .t: \ ,'e I - - Frances Henry tops 12 nominees for Outstanding Womarl, , I _.. - -.. of Brazos County :>... ", charter member and president- elect of the Brazos Valley Busi. ness and Professional Women's Club. Also vice president of the Bryan.College Station Sister Cit- ies Association. try. .Thelma Blsor Johnson. Johnson is president of the Pleasant Grove Church Missionary Society for eight years. She is also the longest serving active foster parent In Brazos County and serves as vice president of the Brazos County. Foster Parent Association. . Barbara L. Dever. Dever Is a ,'Y,!lt~ A ,"'<' '~"""" All waru ,~-~".K, ,'f'~,~ ',",'""",, --',,',' '1~'~:_'*""'i\,>:,~ ~" From ",:E,'1'v~ ~L.' _ .'.,~, ,;..t;/i)~~.':..-t;q, ~~iIk ~4~ _ ~ ~ .Margaret SUB D'Qulnn. O'Qulnn Is co- director of Still Cr~ek Boy'. Ranch, which provides residential care chil- <iren from age eight to 18. .Jacquelynn N. Thurston. Thurston Is chairwoman of the membership com. mlttee of the Association of Texas Professional Educators. She is also a committee chairwoman with the St. Thomas Aquinas Church and the Bra- zos Weavers & Spinners Guild. .Janle M. Velasquez. Velasquez Is di. rector of volunteer services and public Information officer for the Mental Health-Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley. She was recently ap- pointed to the special ad hoc committee on Texas Mental Health-Mental Retar. dation volunteer services. , .Josephlne Sheler Johnston. Johnston Is Involved with the Literacy Volunteers of America, Sabine Oaks Retli'ement Home, Sherwood Health Care Home. Meals on Wheels and the Church Pan- ~~_~;a, -..., r- iNancy Sawtelle. Sawtelle is vice I president of the Bryan-College Station Chapter of the American 1 Business Women's Association. A I volunteer with the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, the Brazos Valley A&M Club, the Interna- tional Association, of Business Communicators and chairwoman '. ot the Planning and Zoning Commissi'!.n for the city of Col- lege Station. , .Suzanne Norris Phelps. Phelps Is j chairman of the annual Bryan , school district blood drive, mem~ ber of the Brazos County Welfare , Board and United Way leader for i the Bryan school district. " . Linda Parrish. Parrish ,serves on the mV-AIDS advisory com. mittee of the Brazos Valley Com- munity ,Action Agency, the OP- 'TIONS board for pregnant and 'parenting teens in the Bryan school district and guest fund ;. raising host for KAMU. Pre- I vious1y served on the board of Geranium Junction. - - \ - _ _ _ - ~,.t~l rf~J'-:"- ~-' .Barbara B.W. Walker. Walker Is Ticketiare alsoavallab1e from program coordinator and youth KBTX-TV. resource chairperson for the ." MliY 22 Is the ticket deadline. "Pleasant Grove Baptist"Church. ,,:.~SliiJnsorlng organlzatlom for Boardme.mber of the North Bryan". this;year's awards are the local C~mmumty Center, the J,l.oys and branch of the AmerlcanAssocla- GIr!s Clubs of Amerlca and tlori of Unlverslty~ Women, the Project MAIN of Brazos Valley Arts Council of Brazos Valley the Community Action. Bethune Women's Club, Br~os A luncheon to present the Valley Business and Professional award will be held at noon May 28 Women, Brazos Valley Homel at the Brtarcrest County Club. Economics Association, Bryan. Tickets are $14 each and are College Station Business & available through the Bryan- Professional Women, the COllege, College Station Eagle telephone Station Kiwanis Club, 'maglna- reservation service or at the tlon Station and the League of newspaper's reception desk. Women Voters. I ~ I I .~ WOMA'N Of Brazos County 203 Emberglow Circle College Station, TX 77840 26 April 1992 Mrs. Frances Henry 1202 Caudill College Station, TX 77840 Dear Frances: Congratulations on being chosen the 1992 Outstanding Woman of Brazos County. Because of the quality of nominees, such as yourself, the selection process was extremely difficult this year. A panel of anonymous judges representing the various segments of our community has carefully reviewed the nominations and has selected you as the 1992 recipient. This is the 17th year of the Outstanding Woman of Brazos County Award. It is presented by a coalition of nine civic and service organizations. The award annually recognizes individuals who are making significant contributions to our communities and to our county. You have indeed excelled in such contributions and are a most deserving recipient. You and the other nominees will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, May 28, at the Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan. The luncheon will begin at 12 Noon and you will sit at the head table with a guest of your choice. Both of your luncheon tickets are complimentary. Should you desire additional tickets for guests, they will be available from the Bryan-College Station Eagle and KBTX-TV or from any of the sponsoring organizations of the coalition. They are priced at $14 each. Specific seat reservations will not be made, so try to arrive early if you wish to seat a large group. The program for the luncheon will include brief remarks by Florence Low, last year's recipient, who will then present you with a plaque. You may also say a few words if you wish. The Bryan-College Station Eagle and KBTX-TV are generously cooperating to provide media coverage for this award. The Eagle will contact you about an interview and publicity photographs. They will be developing news releases utilizing information provided on the nomination forms. They may contact you should they have questions or need additional information. We anticipate the media release concerning the nominees in early May. Thank you for your cooperation in this endeavor to recognize outstanding women in our area, especially you. Please contact me if I can assist YOll in any way. Sincerely, ~J~ Carol Wagner, Coordinator 1992 OWBC Award Steering Committee . . . --- .d &. J .;>lll,~._.........'.......r.:w.. ..i .,~_~...,,,,, ~,<L,IOl;._._"""" Bryan-College Station Eagle Sunday, May 17, 1992 Page D3 --- - .,. --- ...- - - Outstanding Woman: Award luncheon set May 28 _ "':. Friday Is the deadllne to buy tickets for the luncheon honorlng Frances Henry, the Outstanding Woman of Brazos County, and the other 11 nominees for the award. The luncheon will be held at noon May 28 at the Brlarcrest Country Club. Tickets are $14 each and are available at KBTX-TV, 4141 E. 29th St., and at the Bryan-College Station Eagle, , 1729 Brlarcrest Drive. Tickets also are aval1able by mall at P.O. Box 5795, College Station 77844-5795. Besides Henry, the luncheon will recognize the accomplish- ments of Barbara L. Dever, The- lma Boor Johnson, Josephine Shafer Johnston, Shafer John- ston, Margaret Sue O'Qulnn, Linda Parrish, Suzanne Norris Phelps, Nancy Sawtelle, Becky Juenke Slovak, Jacque1ynn N. Thurston, Janie' M. Velasquez and Barbara B.W. Walker. The award Is given annually by a group of community organlza. tlons coordinated by the local branch of the. American Associa- tion of University Women. For more information, call Carol Wagner at 846-7077. -- ~ ---.-'-->- f --- ,~. JUST SAY "/SAW IT IN THE PRESS!" " Thursday, June 4, 1992, The Press, Page 3A Woman of the Year Frances Henry was named Outstanding Woman of Brazos County for 1992 by the American Association of University Women Bryan-College Station Branch. Presenting the award is 1991 recipient Florence W. Low. - -- - - ---- 11..... _ . . . ~~..- Thursday, June 18, 1992, The Press, Page 7 A IT IN TIlE PRESS!" Photos by Mark Beal Reading is _Fundamental Storyteller Frances Henry (above) tells a group at the Girls Club of Brazos County about black women in history as part of a program sponsored by RIF (Reading is Fundamental). Below, Girls Club assistant director Pam Walker, left, and RIF representative Susie Velasco distribute free books to the girls. -- - ~~--- PI - ~ .- 10J o filt - ~ ::: o .- - ~ ~ ':t '+-t ':t .~ ~ Q ....... Q e) ~l.O ~~ ~~ .~ ....-l ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~ '+-t ~ .,z- ~ ~ 6 Ql.O ....-l ':t ~ ~ '+-t ~ ~ := ~ l~.:..t o - -0 ~ -0 ,.. ~ J:; ~ ::: ~ ~ ~ \l\ ~ ...I:"" ~ - ~ 10J .- ....... .- - ,.. ~ .... \l\ .- ...I:"" ~ ....... o ::: o .- ...... .- ::: en o .... ~ ,.. I ~'I I ~ I ....... o PI' ~ -0 ~ " \l\ .- .,z- ...... ::: ~ J:l .- ~ I, , I I ~I I ~I ~ .1 ~~ 2,y ~ w " READ IN G. 000 KS ~ KINe.,S uS TO(,.,t1\1t'R.. ~ WOMA'N Of Brazos County 203 Emberglow Circle College Station, TX 77840 26 April 1992 Mrs. Frances Henry 1202 Caudill College Station, TX 77840 Dear Frances: Congratulations on being chosen the 1992 Outstanding Woman of Brazos County. Because of the quality of nomiuees, such as yourself, the selection process was extremely difficult this year. A panel of anonymous judges representing the various segments of our community has carefully reviewed the nominations and has selected you as the 1992 recipient. This is the 17th year of the Outstanding Woman of Brazos County Award. It is presented by a coalition of nine civic and service organizations. The award annually recognizes individuals who are making significant contributions to our communities and to our county. You have indeed excelled in such contributions and are a most deserving recipient. You and the other nominees will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, May 28, at the Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan. The luncheon will begin at 12 Noon and you will sit at the head table with a guest of your choice. Both of your luncheon tickets are complimentary. Should you desire additional tickets for guests, they will be available from the Bryan-College Station Eagle and KBTX-TV or from any of the sponsoriug organizations of the coalition. They are priced at $14 each. Specific seat reservations will not be made, so try to arrive early if you wish to seat a large group. The program for the luncheon will include brief remarks by Florence Low, last year's recipient, who will then present you with a plaque. You may also say a few words if you wish. The Bryan-College Station Eagle and KBTX- TV are generonsly cooperating to provide media coverage for this award. The Eagle will contact you abont an interview and publicity photographs. They will be developing news releases utilizing information provided on the nomination forms. They may contact you should they have questions or need additional information. We anticipate the media release concerning the nominees in early May. Thank you for your cooperation in this endeavor to recognize outstanding women in our area, especially you. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way. Sincerely, ~~ Carol Wagner, Coordinator 1992 OWBC Award Steering Committee OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF BRAZOS COUNTY AWARD 1992 NOMINATION FORM ." .~ ~:-_-~~~-=.,-::-. Oua!~;:. WOMAN 01 Brazos Counf)' Nominee's Name Frances Henry . Telephone (409) 693-1984 Addr~ 1202 Caudill, College Station, Texas Have you informed candidate of this nomination? YES -X. NO _ Nominating Organization (if applicable) Brazos Valley Home Economics Association Nominator's Name Carol B. Suter Telephone 776 4348 Addr~ 311/ Camelot Dr., Bryan, Texas GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION Each ooalition organization has a represea.tative on the stecring commiuee. 'Fhe Steering committee will select rIVe a.nonymous judges., who will be instructed. to weigh the criteria (or selection in the CoUowmg manner: 40% community contributions 40% occupational achievements 20% Nominator's statement on why nominee is outstanding.. Commnnily activities, contribntions, and awards (40%) 15 yr. volunteer Am. Cancer Soc. Area II Patient Servo Chm,; Diat. Chm Patient Serv; Unit Pre.. (87-89), SecYi Lay dir. Diat 19 (89-90). Write column {or Golden Eagle (11/89-3/92); recipient oCTx Div Media 10/91, (only non profeuional journalist out of 21 awards. Recipient Qualitv of Life &: Sword of Life Awards; Many ACS Committees. Designed &: distributed 36000 Historic bookmarks to ::t:.ldents in the Br~os Valley (BV) '91. Dressed in colonial dretltl told stories about colonial times using sides, dolls and other items for show and tell to 3000 students (9/91-3/92). Created approximately 20 Word find Puzzles about Historic People and events + puzzles on ecology &: conservation. Schools in BV were given copies for them to coy and give to IItudents. Participate in Historic Flag Shows with Heroes of '76 in 25 shows in '91 at schools, civic meetingB, dubs etc. Member A&:M Meth. Church, Flower Chm 30 yean (58-88), 5S teacher (58-70), now teach SS at church and Crestview Ret. Community, planned menus &: purchased food for church suppers eft served on Evangelism eft other committees. Life Member UMW. Dir. United Way (75-78). Brazos Hist. Comm. (70-88). Secy Br~o8 Co. Bicentennial Committee (75-77). KAMU Telethon '90. Republican Telethon, worked as election clerk. Chm CS Recreation Council Age Group Swimming Program (65-69). Pres. CS Band Boosters (65-67). Cub Scout Den Mother (58-66). Volunteer BV Rehab Center (58-70). Chap DAR Regent, Treasurer, Sate Organizing Secy (Organized IS Chap in 3 yr). Reactivated local OAR Chap (71). Chap Pres St. Chaplain USDI8112. St. Regent, Chap Regent, Natl Chm DAC. Chap Pra, St Chm, NatI Committee member CDXVIIC, Prea. Campus Study Club. Member Eastern Star (26 yr). Helped establish Gabbard Park. Compiled several genealogy books. Married <49 yrs. 3 aons. 2 grandchildren. Occnpational achievements and awards (ma1 inclnde bnsiness, professional, bom~~,lring and/or primary ..~olanlcer =ponsibiIities) (40%) BS 1941 U oCMO Grad lt~dieslA STATE U &: TAMUj Member of Americ~ Dietetic Auoc:. (ADA), TDA, METDA.Pres (81-82), Secy, many committees. State'Pres. Consultant Nutritionist Grp oC ADA, Member BVHEA 3.f yra. Pres. CE seminara (15 hrs/yr). Priv. Practice Consultant Dietitian (78-89) Indiv. Diet Counseling, 1st Priv. Practice Dietitian in B/CS. CONSULTANT: BY Community Action, Feeding the Elderly, Meals on Wheels + Inellv. Diet Counseling (Bryan, College Station, Madisonville, Centerville,.&: Buffalo, TX); Adult Day Care Bryan.&: Hearne; Worked with Mothers o!MaInouriahed Children - Day Care Centers: MHMR, working with clients in Residential Facility, Sheltered workllhop using Behavior Modification to help control weight + menu planning for residential Facility. Sherwood Health Care Facility, Geriatric Center, Hennesey Nursing Home, Giddings, TX: TAMU Hospj Blinn ColJege Nursing Students (Basic Diet Instruction) 1992: FULL TIME: St. Joseph Hosp, Humana Hosp (hsisted student dietitians in areas of community dietetics). Organized BV Diabetes Assoc. Volunteer diet counseling for Cancer Patients. Guest Lecturer TAMU (86-89). Listed in Who's Who of SW 17th Ed., &: in 12th thru 17th Ed. of Who's Who in Am. Women. BVHEA Nominee Cor Outstanding Woman oC BruOl Co. (85 .&: 88). Runner up Cor Distinguished Dietitian of the year for TDA, '87. ('39) as a Jr. in college operate~ the Pilot Program Cor NYA Hot School Lunch for State of MO ('41) Co. School Lunch Superv. ('<42" Admin Dietitian 1000 bed State TB Hosp. (<43-.(5) Mgr Defense Plant Cafeteria. (Fed 3000 people/day.) (<45-<46 Asst. Dir of resident Halls, U oCMO, Veterans Call1!!teria, 500 people three timeS/day). Wh1 do yoo fed that this cmdicbte Is outstanding? (20%) Frances Henry has chosen to spend her time in a manner that, to many, personifies the ideal woman. We all have the same amount of time and have possibilities for achieving excellence, but one of the main differences in what is accomplished in life is how we choose to spend our time. From an early age Frances learned from her mother how to manage time and how to accomplish the myriad number of activities which are to her credit. First of all has Frances chosen to be a very loving and devoted wife and mother of three children and two grandchildren. She has also managed to have a very successful and impressive professional career as well as a remarkable one of community service. Even though she is retired, she has the support and encouragement of her husband to continue to generously give of herself and her time in service to her church, her community, state, and nation as well as to the international community. The above summaries only briefly reflect some of such accomplishments. The values that Frances holds and the concerns for her fellow men and women have enabled her to become the kind of person to whom most people would aspire to emulate if at all possible. Frances Henry is truly worthy of the award of Outstanding woman of Brazos County! r 1004 S. Dexter College Station, Texas 77840 March 16, 1992 Steering Committee Outstanding Woman of Brazos County Award for 1992 Gentlemen: Frances Shock Henry has been involved with the affairs of the community from the time she arrived in'College Station in 1958 with her husband and three young sons. Throughout the years her interests in or activities on behalf of the welfare of others has not diminished. Frances whole-heartedly supported her three sons and their friends in their involvement with school activities, as well as with scouting,swimming and band. When the boys no longer needed so much of her time and energies, she resummed her in- terest in foods and nutrition by attending refresher courses at Iowa State University and Texas A&M University. She then established a private practice as a Registered Dietition. ,Even though Mrs. Henry was actively involved with a private practice as a dietition for various institutions in the Brazos Valley, she found the time to support her church, the community, and her husband in his professional and volunteer activities. Throughout the years, Mrs. Henry has given freely her time and talents as a volunteer to assist those in need of assistance with their diet problems in group sessions or in private. . In addition to her professionally related activities, Frances has avidly pursued an interest in genealogy and the various genealogical organizations. She continuously offers her know- ledge and expertise to others in pursuit of their ancestors. Frances has held leadership positions in all the organizations to which she belongs on the local, regional and national levels and has received special recognition from many of these volun- teer organizations for her dedication, creative ideas and projects. I whole-heartedly recommend Frances Shock Henry for the Woman of the Year Award for Brazos County for 1992 because of her dedication and service as a wife, a mother, a professional dietition, and as a volunteer who gives unsparingly of herself for others. SinCerelY'~ ~/A . . ~~ Helen S. Hawkins (Mrs. , , ~} Leslie V.) To: The Judging Committee for Outstanding Woman of Brazos County My acquaintance with Frances Henry began 20-25 years ago through hered- itary societies. This lady continually amazes me with her ability to rapidly analyze a problem situation and present multiple alternative solutions. Equally impressive is the energy she devotes to each pursuit and the proficiency she achieves. She strives for successful conclusion of the project, not individual recognition. When notice of individual contribution is made, she is quick to share credit. Her interests are greatly diversified, but each has a place in her ba 1 anced personal i ty . r Frances' service has placed her in the top office of each of the hereditary groups that are active in her locality. In most she has gone on to state office and national office. Under her leadership as State Organizing Secretary for Daughters of the American Revolution 15 new DAR chapters were established. She reacti vated Brazos de Di os Soci ety, a fa lteri ng Chi 1 dren of the Ameri can Revol- ution chapter and gave support to the .Junior President as counterpart Senior President. (Each of the Junior Officers, aged up to 18, has a corresponding Senior Officer for guidance.) In National Society United States Daughters of 1812 she has served as State Chaplain. Her state offices in Daughters of the American Colonists culminated in State Regent. She has also held several National Chairmanships (currently National Chairman Microfilm) and is the Treasurer of the DAC National Society State Regents' Club. I personally know of one National Officer (group unnamed) who came to Frances to ask guidance for the Officer's term. The new officer was in panic, overwhelmed when she fully realized what she had committed herself to. Frances had done the work on state level, so she prepared and explained implementation of an overall plan for the three year term. Result was a National Officer honored at the end of her term for her excellent performance! This was told to me by that very grateful Officer in Washington. In National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century where she is on a National Committee, Frances has reached a new plateau of cooperation among the local hereditary societies. Using NSCDXVIIC sponsored October Colonial --.- .. ". ", ". -.---.- ---.--_.~-- ,,', Heritage Month she coordinated two OAR Chapters, the 1812 Chapter, and the OAC Chapter (who all have Colonial History recognition programs) with extra- ordinary results. Bookmarks with a short fact of Colonial History were prepared by Frances. 1991 was the third and biggest year with 36,000 bookmarks donated to schools. Unselfishly, she made the patterns for the bookmarks available. In addition, Frances dressed in Colonial costume and told stories of this time period to approximately 3,000 elementary students. She also arranged for the "Heroes of '76" (National Sojourners, Inc.- a group of men in Colonial costume) to give flag programs to approximately 2,500 school children. She loves children and wants children to appreciate their heritage. Her patriotic word puzzles have been published nationally. Frances Henry knows how to work with people and be sensitive to their opinions. She can be effective and still not infringe on fragile egos. Unselfish, willing to share her experience if asked, encouraging the newer members to become more involved, an excellent listener, very strong leader and guide, an unceasing well of energy- all this is Frances Henry. With great pleasure I recommend Martha Frances Shock Henry to the Judging Committee for consideration as Outstanding Woman of Brazos County. "'(:r./kZ:ci;-'<{~.d'pj\h~'J(> Mrs. Robert R. Truitt 901 Oakmont Lane N. Fort Worth, Texas 76112 "...i Nomination of Martha Frances Shock Henry as the Outstanding Woman of Brazos County. 1992 Frances Henry's activities, interests and compassion include the areas of College Station, Bryan, and towns of the Brazos Valley. In 1991-92 Frances designed and had printed 36,000 bookmarks for schools and libraries. She enlisted the cooperation of local patriotic societies: DAR, USD 1812, Daughters of the American Colonists, and Colonial Dames XVII Century who participated in publicizing and distributing the bookmarks. Frances also developed a series of puzzles with appropriate subject matter to pinpoint the history of our country. As a followup, Frances visited the local schools and told stories about Colonial Days, to more than 3,000 students in 1991-92. Frances is a member of the above The Magna Charta Dames and Order of descendants in the United States. listed patriotic societies, the Crown of Charlemagne, Her professional career has encompassed her practice as a registered and licensed Dietitian. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri in 1941. She put her new knowledge to work in the organization of the first hot School Lunch program in Missouri. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association. When the family moved to College Station, she continued her Career in a volunteer capacity when she assisted teaching the cooks who ran the kitchen of The Day Care Centers under the direction of the Government Day Care Center Program. Later she returned to her professional career establishing the first private practice in the area. Her work drew attention to the need for balanced meals for the elderly. She was active with the MHMR, Dilly Shaw Sheltered workshop facility, and gave guidance for developing menus for women in the Mary Lake Residential Facility. Although retired she continues to do volunteer counseling for cancer patients and lectures on good nutrition. She has been a member of the Brazos Valley Home Economics Association for 34 years. In addition to the above work in dietetics. She was a consultant for Sherwood Health Care Facility, TAMU Health Care Facility, St. Joseph Hospital and Humana Hospital. As a volunteer at the hospitals she assisted with training Student Dietitians in community dietetics. Frances is still active in this field, and continues to write a monthly newsletter to Units of District 19, of Area II of the Texas Division of the American Cancer Society. She contributes articles to The Golden Eagle concerning cancer, and she was the recipient of the Texas Division media award in recognition of her contribution. During the schoo 1 Mother, 1958-1964, and 1965-67. years of her children was President of the she was a Cub Band Boosters Scout Club, The Henry Family joined the A&M Methodist Church in 1957, and Frances continues to serve as a class teacher at the church and Crestview Retirement Community, plans menus for' Church Suppers, and served as church Flower Chairman 1958-1988. Among other groups to which she has continued to lend her assistance are the United Way, College Station, the Brazos County Historical Commission, Campus Study Club, Republican Women, and several genealogical Societies. Frances is an ardent student of genea logy, having compi led two volumes of Records in her family history. The list and who seeks details of her many activities would take would lead one to wonder when she sleeps. to be of service in this world. more space to She is a person Frances and Keith have three sons and two grandchildren. Keith has retired from Texas A&M University, as Professor Emeritus of Meteorology and is a retired Lt. Col. USAF. He is a long standing member of the National Sojourners, Inc. The Brazos Valley Chapter #378 of National Sojourners is a patriotic organization. The showcase of this organization are men dressed in colonial uniforms who are called Heroes of '76. Wives of members of the Heroes are called Campfollowers. The SuI Ross Camp of Heroes presents flag shows to schoo Is, clubs, C1V1C events, fairs and other gatherings. Dressed in Colonial costume they travel as far as 100 miles distance. You guessed it, Frances is a Campfollower, and participates in the Flag shows, dressed in Colonial costume. This has become very popular and well received group whose motto is "Proudly Serving the Cause of Patriotism." You will see them in action on July 4, at the Heritage Park in East Bryan, an event they always attend. Numerous awards and honors have been bestowed on Frances Henry. She is listed in Who's Who in American Women, volume 12-17 editions. I whole-heartedly endorse Frances Henry for this honor. To Whom it may concern: ~/f c:---e~ J-c.. :t.-0 C'-~ C~_ Mrs. Emmette Wallace Phone 823-0615 JJoan lfIohll~1l Regent 'QLe.cr Ilk JEIillita ([~apt.cr ([oll.cg.c~tation, 'QJ.cxaz Chapter/State by ~a1J 12, 2005 Date 1flrttttt.ez Name of Woman Honored Presented to WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT FOR CERTIFI tl)" " . . . ....'.~,., 1- .-. ~ -, .0 _ - .~_ , - ". .... , , , . ''f!''_ . THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE 1!laugbters of tbe ~merican ~ebolution CATE OF AWARD October 14, 1974 The Honorable Brazos County Bryan, Texas Cormnissioners Courthouse 77801 Court / Dear Judge Vance: The temporary committee of the Bicentennial Committee of Brazos County met and nominated the following individuals to serve as the Executive Committee, Bicentennial Committee of Brazos County. We hereby submit these names for your approva 1. The persons lis ted have been contacted and have accepted the honor and respon- sibility of serving our community in this important undertaking. The committee was selected from the various areas, urban and rural, ethnic groups and both sexes. In College position. mends that Station to Station one person, a Black, was selected, but cannot accept the An alternate black '\-Jas not selected; therefore, the committee recom- the Executive Committee be allowed to select a black from College fill this position. Two eleventh grade students, one from Bryan and one from College Station are to be selected and added to the committee. As graduating seniors in 1976, they will represent the schools. These representatives are being selected at this time. Their names will be submitted after their selection has been made. It is recommended that a desk, telephone, and space be furnished by the County for use of the committee and consideration be given for at least a part time executive secretary to answer the correspondence that the committee will receive and perform other duties that will be necessary for a working committee. As 1976 approaches, we feel a full time secretary will be imperative. The temp- orary commi ttee feels that the financial responsibility should be shared by Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County. The temporary committee was honored and privileged to be chosen for the respon- sibility of choosing the Brazos County Bicentennial Executive Committee. d22/i;Z: - Walter Carl ~:-'~~ Chairman, Temporary Bicentennial Committee At tac hmen t WCJ: nr , r 41_'. '. "..., .,,~..:., .: '...... .- . ~. THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE 1lBaugbter!i of tbe ~merican 3aebolution F/CATE OF AWARD CERTI FOR WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT Presented to lRranc.es Name of ~a1r 12, 2005 Date Woman Honored by 'lfia :milIita (!l~ctpter (!lulkge~tatiun, 'Q[exaz Chapter/State -- ~- 3]uan Juwell 'Q[eer Regent r ... . - . &, . -t- : ". . . i!' . .. :202 Caua.ill ~ -. "'t t' "",c_~ege ...... a lon, 77840 ~. - 2' . 974 .....c... .J., J... Tx. r_ - . :e=--=-=- ::::--....-~- """"'C:'~_..._- ..:...~-:.:::" :"":..:: -=-e;=-~ =~~t -~x~s ~:=- - . ,:)....,... --. J_~ .....__. : .3~~ ~: =~a::e~e ea~~ c: ~s ~c he:p in t~e plans ~~ ce:eD~a~~c~ o~ ~~ ~c~t~ls 2OOt~ 3irthday in :9~6---~~ 3~~e~~e~~~a:. " c-- --Q-" ~ --- ----e--<,..,~ "e~e-~nS ~ay Oc"'o""r 20- 19"'4 ","", ~ o.J_~__4- .......: ...._.=::. 't......~. :,., ~~ ~ ... OJ.... , f. :trcuEh ~~ese 20: ~ears ~en a~d wo~en bave fought to prc~ect ~he =~eedc=s se~ ~o~th in our ~onstitution. Fly yo~= f:ag as a ~~anE of sayi~ thar~ you to the Veterans 0: a:: JrE w~o h~ve fou5~t for our great ' co~~try. :~: yc~~ flag ~ecau5e ycu are proui to be c...r.. .n.::e:rJ..c~. r,e have t~..e greatesi; :cun:..:-:.- iz:. -:be ~orld. Rekindle the spirit 0: our :crefat~e=s ~ho in 1776 made the Jeclaratio~ of ~~di~e~a.ence ana. established the United . ~tates of ~~erica. Each i~dividual and orgart1zation warkin; tCbe~te= can crea~e g grand and woncerf~l cele~ration ~G cele~r~~e the g~eat~ess of our Country. The hmeric~ ~evo:utio~ ~ice~te~nial Co~~ission sets forth the t~e~ of Heritage 76; ~estival USA; and Horizor.s 76. :he success of the celebration depends on all of us. Sincerely, '. Mrs. ~alter Za Eer~y &to .~~ . . . --~- ----,.- ___u_ ._____ -~- ~ - .~ .------- -- -- --~ ~-- -----. '~uo .1~^ ItJ.tel'e'_~t' Bicentenni:a_ Ce_ebration .. .. - _D 1!1Il111v'"0 l"ufI." '!'I~IIlN !ill,IIII'IIM M1J\lt 1I1O I1tJiroTy II 'If' MWr 111111, "' ~ Illl' I .- ud"llll IIWWt W IIIVI ~111!{' "OI}VlOlISly I'll II N m'c hettel' t1I1U1 UUIl'I'Ii )111'- rino slJid. "But they me 1111 try- ing to du SOlllcUling,," It is eHsicr to get cOllllllunity involvement in smaller cities than larger, bul the larger towns have Ihe advantage 01 big city governments that can get behind the projects. Part of the goal 01 the nation- ~l bicentennial commission is to attract foreign visitors to the United States for the celebra- tion, VlII\I'N', I~U'I II II 'we (',:( '01'1 I' ~rl I'H II UII 'l'^(il' :m 1111111 : )1 I MlurlC'll" 1'1Ul.!.1 ur lu lilt' 1111'('11(1'1 Slow starl, a survey Shows. '" /III!; "Jo:S'I'IV AI. USA, kwoy ","I Tile l'Ily 1111 '''"'y '""1"1'"' Ilerol'!' Ihis yellr, ollly 12 pmJeels "esl~II'''' [or 10lld.,1 ''''"''I<'er 1I1Hllywllll ",IIl"<<,"'I1"lel"'"lIh'"11111'!' Texas elties lIad been deslgnll' visltlltiOIl; 11I111 1I0dlClns '7li, '"1111" II II, I "II11,'Io')!:J!l .Ilils IIIId ..pluy~ lion "Ilieentennial Connnu- projects 10 provide lor Ihe Olh"r 10' I,'s '"'ve 11111111.'11' 1'01111111'10 wllh I,,'rlot! 1'011, oitles" and some state ollieials lulure. out hll'elltellnllll "",dills lII,d stllml'S, 'I'h,' _J'~'liloll' wOl'I'ied that the celebration "A 101 of Ule programs in- slllmps In retllrll lor do""Uons, Conl'ord I",((fl' rl'''lJ/"liiTml would be a lIop, clude projects cities were plan- .--Odessa, -whil'h..tJu:...lllIUollllCilltii1ilCiI-ror-next_Arril wfll- But as 1971i approaches, ning anyway and are not l1eing bicentennial organization says hnve liOO I'oslumed plll'- more and more communities incorporated into the bicenten- has the most extensive pro~' ticipants. are swinging into action and nial programt" said Texas Bi: gram in the COlUltry, has a plan . . now thenwnber 01 "Bicen- Centennial Conunission (TBC) .tImt alreaily IS in lull swing.-, In Some commUnIltes, lestl- tennial Communities" has official Steve Parrino. r fllles wh.eh are held annually ballooned to 62. "The money for these was' Will be expanded WIth a bleen- To gain such endorsements, already there - things like, l:nnIaI theme, ~uch as the the cities organize cormnittees civic centers. For example, I Com~l County Fall' and Wurst- representative 01 the there is a hike and bike trail in.1 fest m New Braunlels. popuiation and set up Austm and the Alamo Plaza: Development in San Antonio'/I But in a lot of eases the bil'entennial has been an in~ );J Fiddler fests in Galesville a"dlIiree other cities will be expanded, as will the World's Largest Fish Fry at Borger, l" .' I~" '"1:1 ()llltl'.A'1 vUIlI" NtHI!) Iltl I', II I" Ii, Wlllt' 101.1J1 (I- . f'llllIIVl. 111111111'1 1111I114," SUlI MIlIC'UI'I11rlO ellUl' 11'l'f\1C;IT WI fl,'"",. ~" II ,'. " l~ w lII'llv Ill' (llI'l'c' 1I11l IUlIll I 1If' <'t'I/'bI'Hthlll III, '711.111 le,'ls I I .','1 . ,'1111 SIn II ft(~1 "4,''''H '/Ill- Inll,', '('X/IN I I' C AN HI '11II1~ Y 1 I - Gf1974 -aBC\ l"ED SCHOOl OPD;S -lEe ~ \'aJIe, :.0 utilize - --. ~,..:i in 1974. -!'Y. loeated at 3800 Q ~OilIe walls, open 'm~. Ji-YIED FOR B.H.s. - -' ~.... were held this '. --..... Camoos. Plans include ...... ___-million dol1ar centers ~~~ 'floe tWo buildings to - - -.~ and Food Sciences , .., 80iI ~ Crop Sciences and .~ L .. TAKES O\"ER III ~.. 00'_e': the Bryan-College - ~ - --~ :>"" transfer ambulance .- - ...do !. 1974. Sherrill began - .. . .....,., b:!/ ~ homes felt it was --~ i -~~, for them to ~ - ..-.. ambulance service. 'lMli:"1IE\.1\ OF MEDICI:\'E APPOINTED !k- ~ A. ~ former associate dean of -~ i- -_,;,.,. W2s named Dean of Medicine 4Th-, Ai}ll~y during Octoer of 1974. Be ~ ~.~_MU"s neW' medical education b~ f : .:-~ "ith Ba:rlor <;Ollege of -'""" tk Vete-ans Admuustration, and &.t ~ W';;i;e Clinic. ~1\lAl. COIDITITEEAPPOINTED ~ ~ ~tennial Executive Committee 8!S -:-:- - ;<eO in October to pI,,? an~ develop ....." ;0;- B:-az<>S County which WIll reflect .. ~, American Revolution Bicentennial l .. ~'s theme. Claude Davis was named L,' -: M;g-oeI Orozco, vice-chainnan, and Iks.. 1i2ke- K.. Henry, secrtary. l .::. 0;: f. -~ ._"- Local Hopes for 1975 The staff of the Pictorial Press wishes the following for our community during 1975: o A strong and viable local economy o Cooperation between Bryan and College Station especially in matters of common concern o An increase in citizen participation in local government o Street improvement and increased- recreational facilities for citizens of all ages O. Successful completion of civic programs undertaken by local clubs o An extra measure of wisdom and patience for our elected officials in the coming year o Concern on the part of all citizens for the old, poor and sick of our community - 0 Improved medical facilities And our New Year's Resolution: a bigger and better Pictorial Press to bring you the best in local news coverage. " HAPP~ NEW YEAR I :':L:.. ~---" 'I ~ 'III' , , J I I I \ \ I ,,'" ! I RESERVISTS MOVE BICEN'TENNIAL BELL SFC David Koch Assists in Transfer }~. Bryan In Transferring . , THE OLD BELL, according . . "TH[S PROJECT IS one of to Capt. Phillips, L, part of a several planned [or the planned Bicentennial project to Bicentennial observation that locate and identIfy all bells In the 420lh will be involved in," the Bryan-College Station Capt. Phillips noted. area. Capt. Donald Garrett, a "The Bicentenial Committee consulting engineer in civilian tentatively plans to locate all life" headed, the seven.man bells in churches and other detail involved in the project. locations," Capt. Phillips Cap!. 'Garrett noted that the explained, "and to gather' as 600-pound bell will be hung on a much historical data about stand, yet to be fashioned, and them ~s possihle. displayed In front of the "The results of the research Library building. will be compiled and pUblished "The bell was cast by the as a Bicentennial Project. We McShane Bell Foundry Co'. in are also studying, the 1905," Capt. Garrett saId. possibility of setllng aside "Markings on the brass bell several 'festival' days when all indicate that .it was cast at the bells will be rung at the Baltimore, Md." . same time." he added. He added that other m. THE ARMY RESERVE'S scriptions on the bell read Community Month, held In "City of Bryan, 1905." April of each year; this year -- ~. +~ marks the 67th annIversary of the founding of the Anny Reserve by Congress. The month also marks the 200th anniversary of the citizen-soldier tradition from which the Army Reserve traces its origin:History shows ,that it was on an April day 200 years ago that the citizen- soldier of Lexington, MassachUlletts, responded to the call to anns against the approachlnR British, Assist Be Reserves II .- l'" ~. <I II I Bryan.College Station, Texas Reservists in the Bryan- based 420th Engineer Brigade joined with a Bryan outdoor advertising firm Saturday to transfer the 'old City Hall bell from the Police Station roof to the Bryan City Library lawu. The project, part of the unit's Community Month activities, was suggested recently by Claude Davis, chairman of the !pBryan-College Station Bicentennial Committee. c Capt. Chris Phillips, in- formation officer, in the 42Qth and member of the Bicen- tennial Committee, said that Hazel Richardson, librarian at the City Library, 'approached Davis with the suggestlon that the bell be moved to a more prominent position. I' \ t ....l..._ nu'll ~" "".~. The Eagle I - ~ I ~ BRazos COUnTY BiCenTennial celeBRaTIOn BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE- CHAI RMAN: Claude Davis VICE CHAIRMAN: Miguel Orozco SECRETARY: Mrs. Walter K. Henry FINANCE CHAIRMAN: Sam Sharp NEWSLETTER: Mrs. Joseph C. Brusse COORDINATOR WITH SCHOOLS: W.D. Dunn COORDINATOR WITH TAMU: Dr. Alvin A. Price HOR IZONS '76: D.A. Anderson FESTIVAL USA: Col. Walter H. Parsons, Jr. HERITAGE '76: Mrs. Hazel Richardson Address: P.O. Box 1776, Bryan, Texas 77801 Telephone: The Courthouse. 822-7373. Bicentennial Desk. BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER JANUARY 1976 Citizens of a:"azos County can be very proud of the large number of organizations and individuals carrying on activities to celebrate our nation's birthday. The Committee believes that you will be interested in the magnitude of these activities and interested in seeing what other organizations are doing. You will find a list of the projects in Brazos County that have come to the attention of the Committee. To these organizations we express our admiration and appreciation of the community unity resulting from participation in Bicentennial events. If your organization is not represented here and desires to I;)e listed in future pUblications and in the records of the Committee please write PO Box 1776. Bryan, Tx. 77801. call the Courthouse Bicentennial Desk, 822-7373. or come in person to a meeting of the Committee in the District Courtroom. Meeting times are either first Monday. Tuesday. or Wednesday of the month. Check the local media for specific dates. More than 40 events and 90 special projects are listed elsewhere in this newsletter. BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77801 THIRD CLASS .-..:- --~ -~----:.. ~ ~ BRazos ~ COUnTY BlCemennlal celeBRaTIOn BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE- CHAI RMAN: Claude Davis VICE CHAIRMAN: Miguel Orozco SECRETARY: Mrs. Walter K. Henry FINANCE CHAIRMAN: Sam Sharp NEWSLETTER: Mrs. Joseph C. Brusse COORDINATOR WITH SCHOOLS: W.D. Dunn COORDINATOR WITH TAMU: Dr. Alvin A. Price HOR IZONS '76: D.A. Anderson FESTIVAL USA: Col. Walter H. Parsons, Jr. HERITAGE '76: Mrs. Hazel Richardson Address: P,O. Box 1776, Bryan, Texas 77801 Telephone: The Courthouse. 822-7373. Bicentennial Desk. BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER JANUARY 1976 Citizens of B;"azos County can be very proud of the large number of organizations and individuals carrying on activities to celebrate our nation's birthday. The Committee believes that you will be interested in the magnitude of these activities and interested in seeing what other organizations are doing. You will find a list of the projects in Brazos County that have come to the attention of the Committee. To these organizations we express our admiration and appreciation of the community unity resulting from participation in Bicentennial events. If your organization is not represented here and desires to ~e listed in future pUblications and in the records of the Committee please write PO Box 1776, Bryan, Tx. 77801. call the Courthouse Bicentennial Desk. 822.7373. or come in person to a meeting of the Committee in the District Courtroom. Meeting times are either first Monday. Tuesday. or Wednesday of the month. Check the local media for specific dates. More than 40 events and 90 special projects are listed elsewhere in this newsletter. BRAZOS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77801 THIRD CLASS --...:.... ~ -,.~- ---- - BICENTENNIAL CALENDAR 1976 January 7 - "Dawn of Freedom" Multimedia Production of history of America 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. A&M consolidated High School Auditorium. 8 - "Dawn of Freedom" 8:15 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bryan Civic Auditorium. 16 - Arbor Day Observance. 12:00 noon, Courthouse Lawn. Tree planting and Community Parti- cipation. Sponsored by the Arbor Day Committee of the HORIZONS' 76 Committee of the Brazos County Bicentennial Committee. 26 - Preview of the Art of Mime by Jayne Lansford Cooper. OPAS Guild. Bryan Public Library. 11:00a.m. 28 - Festivai USA Committee Meeting. 12:00 noon. St. Mary's Student Center. 28 & 29 - Martin Be't, Guitarist - Young Artist Series. Rudder Center. 8:00 p.m. 29 - Preview of the Art of Mime. OPAS Guild. M.S.C. TAMU Campus. 7:30 p.m. 30 - Marcel Marceau. OPAS 8:00 p.m. Rudder Center . Vienese Reception following Marcel Marceau performance. MSC Lounge. OPAS Guild February 2 - Brazos County Bicentennial Committee Meeting. 7:30. District Courtroom. - Bicentennial Buffet. MSC Ballroom. OPAS Guild. Preceding Houston Symphony and Singing Cadets Concert. 5 - "Up With People" University Variety Series, 8:00 p,m. Rudder Center. 8 - St. Mary's Parish 50th Anniversary Celebration. Red, White, and Blue Ball. 12-13-14-15 - "The Story of America" by Stephen Vincent 8enet. Stage Center. 16 - "1776". University Variety Series. Rudder Center 8:00 p.m. 19-20-21 - "The Story of America" by Stephen Vincent Benet. Stage Center. 21- Red, White and Blue Ball. Ramada Inn. Ted Hardin and Orchestra. Tickets $3.00. Sponsored by the Festival USA Committee of Brazos County Bicentennial Committee. A patriotic celebra. tion of George Washington's Birthday. March 2 - Mazowsze Polish Song & Dance Company. OPAS. 8:00 p.m. Rudder Center. 5 - Town Hall Series. G. Rollie White Coliseum. 6 - African Violet Show. American Bicentennial. Mimosa Room. College Station. 9 - Viadimir Ashkenazy. Pianist. OPAS. 8:00 p.m. Rudder Center. 16 & 17 - Armed Forces Caravan. Sponsored by Brazos County Bicentennial Committee. Manor East Mall. Admission Free. Display of American History. 22 - "100 Yankee Doodles". Children's Theater of Texas University. Arts Council. Two perfor- mances. 23 - Houston Ballet. OPAS 8:00 p.m. Rudder Cent.r. 30 - The University of Texas Wind Ensemble. Young Artist Series. Rudder Center. 8:00 p.m, April - BICS Chamber Orchestra Concert. Sponsored by T AMU MSC Students Fine Arts Committee. - St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary Follies. Benefit Equipment for Hospital. 1-2-3 - The Cat and the Canary. Stage Center. 8 - Saluda a America - Patriotic songs and drama in Spanish. Pan American Club. 7:30 p.m. Bryan High Auditorium. 8-9-10 - The Cat and the Canary. Stage Center. 17 - Town Hall Series. G. Rollie White Coliseum. 8:00 p.m, 28 - Gala Buffet and Benefit before Cleveland Symphony Concert. OPAS Guild. MSC Ballroom. - The Cleveland Orchestra. OPAS. Rudder Center. 8:00 p.m. May 1 - Poetry Contest. Bicentennial Theme. In schools in Brazos County. Bryan-College Station Poetry Society. 8 - 8ryan Knights of Columbus 60th Anniversary celebration. july - Bicentennial Art Show. Brazos Valley Art Gallery. 4 - Kemp High School Reunion. Bethune Woman's Club. - Bicentennial Celebration sponsored by the Baptist Churches of Brazos County. Celebrating '- religious freedom and heritage. Baptist Ministerial Alliance. Known name speaker and singer. - Massed choirs present "I Love America." August 14-"Spirit of 76" Texas Bowling Jamboree. BICS Men's and Women's Bowling Leagues. October 15-N.,Itional Poetry Day Dedication to the Bicentennial. November 11-American Legion Auxiliary to Post 159. Poppy sales, Benefit American Veterans. - 1 I BICENTENNIAL PROJECTS Girl Scouts are painting fireplugs In patriotic designs. The Brazos County Bicentennial Committee presented 500 copies of the Constitution of the United States of America and 1000 copies of the Declaration of Independence to persons attending the Peoples Festival!n October. The SpIrit of '76 Fife and Drum Corps, sponsored by Don Borgeson and the 420th Engineer Brigade, has appeared at Bicentennial events beginning with the Brazos County Bicentennial Designation Ceremony in May and Including appearances In Cold Springs, Crockett, Grapeland, Latexo, and Navasota. A Bicentennial Singing group will sing for organizations. Call Mrs. Ruth Krueger at 846-6896 for Information. Toastmasters Club is sponsoring Youth Debates in February. Brazos County Bicentennial Committee offiCially adopted as Brazos County Bicentennial Song "I am the Nation" as recorded by the Singing Cadets, and ifs sending a tape of the song to the Texas ARBC as a nomination for the Texas Bicentennial Song. RSVP (Retired Sernlor Volunteers Program) is manning the Bicentennial Desk at the Courthouse. RSVP is providing speakers for schools on the subject of school and family life yesteryear. HORIZONS '76 Committee will sponsor the planting of a "Moon Tree", seedling from seeds taken to the moon and back on one of the Apollo Missions. In the Brazos County Arboretum. The Oaks Garden Club has planted trees and provided $10 for a book on trees at the Bryan Library. The Beautification CommIttee of the HORIZONS '76 Committee has worked with a landscaping committee to plan the planting of more than 200 trees In Bryan and COllege Station and the City Councils of both cities are cooperatIng to maintain the trees through the perIod of establishment. The trees in the project are to be paid for by individual citizens and groups through a program of "Bicentennial Trees" headed by Mrs. Van Bavel. The Beautification Committee Is prOViding 2000 seed kits from the Texas Forestry Service to be given to students through the elementary schools of the County. This committee Is also searching for historIcal trees in the county. The Committee Is making available for programs, a film, and sl1de presentation on the importance of trees to the environment. It is developing with the aid of the Oaks Garden Club and A&M Garden Club and the Forestry Club of TAMU campus maps for all area Junior high schools showing location and identification of all trees on the campus. It is providing trees for rural communities with a plaque made by the Engineering Technology Department of TAMU for community tree planting cerem"nles. Central Underwriters Bureau is sponsoring "Johnny Horizons" Cleanup campaign materials. Zion United Church of Christ, Kurten is developing a Kurten Community Center Program. Humane Society of Brazos County plans to break gound for a new Animal Shelter. Arts Council of Brazos Valley will sponsor four Youth Symphony Concerts and a Youth Art Show In March. Environmental Action Council plans participation In the Arboretum project and the Arbor Day and Beautification projects. Association for Retarded Children plans a ball to benefit the Association projects of assistance in developing citizenship through training of mentally retarded children and adults. Wcmen's Civic League plans to participate in the Arboretum project. BICS Poetry Society has adopted its theme for the year - Freedom, Modern Americans, Famous Americans, and First Americans. Bryan Garden Club plans to assist with the Arboretum and Arbor Day. Midnight Flower Garden Club is giving arrangements to nursing homes and hospital~ and plans a Miss America Pageant with all members par- ticipating. Aux iliary to the Texas Society of Professional Engineers plans to make a collage,,depicting the past 200 years of engineering. Progressive Garden Club is helping the Arbor Day planting and the County Beautification Council. Oaks Garden Club wilt plant trees in local cemeteries in January. American Legion Auxiliary to Post 159 will asssist the Legion Post to secure a Liberty Bell to be displayed at the Legion Home. Altrusa Club will provIde grooming kits to special teenage classes at Travis School and provide other community service. Home Demonstration Club will develop the Steep Hollow Community Center. The Woman's Club will hold a Bicentennial Style Show to benefit community services of the club. Bethune Women's Club will provide scholarships and community support. Evening Study Club will assist the Arbor Day and other Bicentennial committees. Community House, Inc. will make a quilt displaying national and state monuments and display it in a place for public viewing. Community House Girls Club will write a history of the Community House. Campus Study Club has completed a wall hanging stitchery featuring the flags of the 50 states of the United States of America, arranged in the order in which the state was admitted to the Union, which will be displayed in Harrington Hall on the TAMU campus. A dedication ceremony will be held early in 1976 when the hanging will be unveiled. . Brazos Valley Art Gallery will hold a special exhibit of items representative of historical heritage. During the month of July, 1976, the Gallery exhibit will be on the theme of American Bicentennial. League of Women Voters will campaign to encourage people to vote. "The Spirit of '76 is Your Right to Vote." Members will assist in reo gistering voters, distribute nonpartisan Information on candidates and issues, and publish a brochure listing Brazos Cou nty, Bryan, and College Station officials. Brazos Valley Foster Parents Association will seek to arouse public awareness and interest in foster care. The Girls Club Board will seek to demonstrate that disadvantaged youth can achieve productive involvement through study activities, creative arts, athletic teams, and participation In the Bicentennial Parade. Brazos Valley Joggers will hold a Bicentennial Run in the summer. New Light for the Blind will tape interviews with older citizens for the preservation of Oral History. Crestview Volunteers will hold benefits to purchase a whirlpool bath and lift for Crestview and work to beautify the grounds. La ViJiita Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is assisting with the publishing of "A Roster of Texas Daughter Ancestry", a tri- bute to the men and women who supported the cause of the American colonies and the Revolution, members are working on supplemental ancestral lines in order to assist prospective members to qualify for membership, and the chapter is copying Brazos County Birth Records for preservation of historic documents. William Scott Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is marking homes in the community more than 50 years old, and planting trees for beautification. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 is sponsoring the Annual Voice of Democracy Contest for Broadcast Script writing using the theme "What Our Bicentennial Heritage Means to Me". Winners will receive scholarships. Robert Henry Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas has agreed to endorse and sponsor a historical pageant of the history of Brazos County to be presented by Allen Academy students and witl assist in the state project of marking the Old River Road, a stage coach road down the Brazos River, now followed by sta~e farm to market roads and county roads In nearby counties. Brazos Area Volunteers will wear long bicentennial dresses while entertaining patients at Marlin VA Hospital and witl display Bicentennial bumper stickers. BICS Jaycee.Enes will compile a Bicentennial Cookbook. Bryan Lioness Club will compile a history of Bicentennial events in Brazos County for this historical year. The scrapbook will be given to the Bryan Public Library. BICS Officers Wives will donate toys to the Jaycee Toy Drive. ~~ - - .~~,~ ~ -/ .. TAMU Women's Social Club will compile collections of old recipes. Texas A&M Mothers Club will support the TAMU Centennial and USA Bicentennial, present scholarships, and plant red, white, and blue flowers. Civil Engineering Wives will make donations to Sheltering Arms. Statistics Wives are making quilts for needy organizations. BICS Music Teachers are sponsoring four recitals using Bicentennial theme, patriotic numbers, and American composers. EI C.ub Social plan to purchase a heart monitor for St. Joseph Hospital. Business and Professional Women had a style show of a Bicentennial theme, and gave scholarships. Pan American Round Table will sponsor a Nacha de las Americas Reception to encourage international friendship. Snook Homemakers will research the history of the community. Indonesia Club will exhibit Indonesian arts and crafts, especially the art of batik. Community Womans Club will make and display a Texas quilt including the state flower, state tree, and star within an outline of the state. Also, compiling a history of Community House and making samples of lye soap. P.E.O. Chapters BG and EQ will donate books to the library, and encourage family togetherness at an old fashioned picnic. The Reading Club of Bryan plans to plant trees in cooperation with the Bicentennial Committee. Cheer Up Club will provide useful articles and entertainment to older residents. A&M Garden Club will cooperate with other groups in landscaping and planting at the Brazos Valley MHMR Center, work at Community House Girls Club in College Station, teaching the girls horticulture and gardening, and support the Brazos County Arboretum. I Have a Dream Garden Club will give a flower arrangement each month to a hospital, nursing home, or Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center, and hold a benefit ball for the SCholarship funds. Evening Garden Club will assist in the tree planting ceremony on Arbor Day and contribute "goodies" to Sherwood Health Care Facility. African Violet Club will support TAMU African violet research, give African violet plants to shut ins, and sponsor workshops and instruc- tions in African violet culture. L.S. Rtlss Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will cooperate with the Library to collect interviews of minority groups for the Oral History project. and will tape Interviews with the two "Real Daughters" of Confederate soldiers who are members of the chapter. Womens Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church, College Station, will follow the convention wide theme of "Let Christ's Freedom Ring" for the Bicentennial year with emphasis in programs on Christian citizenship, religious freedom, personal liberty, and Baptist heritage. Church Women United will hold international friendship dinners for international students and will observe World Community Day and World Day of Prayer. Methodist Women of A&M Methodist Church will follow the theme "A Nation Yet to Be" and support various mission projects of the Meth- odist Church. St. Clair Altar Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church will h,old a Christmas Bazaar to benefit mission projects. Women of the Church of St. Thomas Episcopal Church will work on beautification of the church grounds. Extension Service Club will encourage members to display the American flag and encourage local nurserymen to stock red, white, and blue flowers for local gardeners. Expanded Nutrituion Advisory Council will sponsor a Bicentennial Food Fair in the spring to highlight National Nutrition Month. Crockett School PT A sponsored a Bicentennial Festival In November. SPECIAL PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT OF CROCKETT PTA SEASON In November the Crockett PT A under the guidance of Doris Shimshack, Roxy Pike, and W.D. Dunn, Principal of Crockett School, replaced its traditional Halloween Carnival with a Bicentennial Festival. Children and parents enjoyed booths depicting colonial crafts, games, and goodies. A beautiful quilt in patriotic design made by members of the PTA provided a centerpiece for the affair. The Festival was an educational, social, and financial success. Congratulations to Doris and Roxy for a great idea. MILITARY CARAVANS TO VISIT MANOR EAST MALL MARCH 16 -17,1976. Brazos County can be counted fortunate to be one of the cities selected on the itinerary of the Mili- tary Caravans. The U.S. Defense Department has prepared huge military vans containing displays of the history of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines from the beginnings of the American Revolution up to the present day. Entrance to the vans is free. They will be conveniently located on ~he par~jng lot of Ma~or East Mall for two days during which the public is invited to enjoy this graphic Illustration of our hentage. Arrangements for this visit are under the direction of Col. Walter Parsons, chairman of the FESTIVAL USA Committee. , .- -,--" --7. , -~ ~ HORIZONS '76 ':..... ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION, JANUARY 16 Andy Anderson Horizon '76 chairman for Brazos County announced the appointment of John Frederick as Chairman of the Arbor Day Committee. Plans are to culminate in a community tree planting ceremony on the Courthouse Lawn at noon January 16. Everyone is invited to bring his sack lunch and enjoy seeing the Official Brazos County Bicentennial tree planted there.Speakers for the occasion will be Richard Baldauf and Henry C. Dethloff, who will speak on "Trees and the Environment", Script for the program will be written by Judith Pedigo. General Chairman for arrangements is Jim Albert. Diane Smith is arranging for distri- bution of films and slides for school and public use in preparation for Arbor Day. The Texas Forestry Service is providing the tree as well as 2,000 seed kits of pine and pecan trees for use in the schools to promote understanding of the care and importance of trees. Carol Ziegler is in charge of this part of the program. Arthur Vinzant and Julia Rouse are other members of the committee. C.K. ESTEN TO LEAD RURAL COMMUNITIES IN TREE PLANTING. Communities surrounding Bryan and COllege Station are planning their own tree planting ceremonies. The committee is providing trees and a plaque for each community marking the tree as an official Bicentennial Tree. Liason bet\Neen the Arbor Day Committee and community groups is headed by C.K. Esten. Plaques were made by the Engineering Technology Department on TAMU Campus. Edith Menefee is providing Hason with the Committee on this activity. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE! Prepare your most festive patriotic outfit to celebrate George Washington's Birthday with the Brazos County Bicentennial Committee. George Washington's Birthday Red, White, and Blue Bicentennial Bali Ramada Inn February 21, 1976 B:OO - 1 :00 Ted Hardin's Band $3:00 per person Mrs. Esther Flores, Karen Rachel, Bea Link, Cynthia Link, Marie Chit\Nood, committee members, will welcome you to the ,Happy Birthday, George, Ball. Wear your colonial dress, a Red, White, and Blue tie, or your best "Bib and Tucker", Ring in the Birthday of the Father of Our Country, Col. Walter Parsons, Chairman of FESTIVAL USA reports that the $3.00 tickets are near- ly all sold. 400 is the limit, so buy your tickets early. Tickets are available at the Bicentennial desk, at the courthouse or from any of the above committee members. PLANS FOR JULY 4th TAKING SHAPE Sunday, July 4th at 6:30 p,m. in the Bryan High School Stadium activities will begin for the Bicentennial Celebration spon- sored by the Baptist Churches of Brazos County. Beginning with a Barbecue supper, the celebration designated as GOD AND COUNTRY will continue with a known name speaker and singer and conclude with a massed choir presentation of the musical "I LOVE AMERICA", The program celebrating religious Ireedom, personal liberty and religious heritage wili begin at 7:30, Tickets for the Barbecue Supper will be available through the churches and local financial institutions. Other organizations have announced plans for special July 4th celebrations. Already in the planning stages are the College Station Lions Club Fire Works Display, Kemp High School Reunion. It is hoped that the Bicentennial Committee can aid in coordinating plans so that conflicts and scheduling problems can be avoided. Contact Walter Parsons at 846-8161 to have your organization's plans included in the BICENTENNIAL CALENDAR. TAMU CENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE BEGINS FEBRUARY 2, 1976. The first day of the official observance of Texas A&M University Centennial will begin with the unveiling of a sculpture, depicting two A&M students/near the fountain at the Memorial Student Center-RudderTower Complex, a noon CENTENNIAL DINNER for prominent officials, and the Proclamation of the 100th anniversary at 2:00 p.m. at the Rudder Center Auditorium. This event is open to the public. At 8:00 p.m. the celebration will continue with a concert by the Houston Symphony and the Singing Cadets. The Singing Cadets will perform exerpts from German Operas sung in German - the first time the group has performed in German. This is an OPAS production. Tickets are now on sale at the box office. CITY OUT OF THE WILDERNESS - WASHINGTON, TO BE SHOWN MARCH 23 and 4 The official gift to the nation by the U,S, Capitol Historical Society is a fil;'" depic;ing the history and development of our nation's Capital from its inception shortly after the Revolution to the present. Through the efforts of Senator John Tower this film is being made available to the Brazos County Bicentennial Committee on March 2, 3, and 4. Showings are being arranged. Watch for times and locations in local media. MOON TREE The arboretum is to be the home of a "Moon Tree". In the near future this tree will be planted in the Arboretum in College Station. A special program will be held at the time of planting. What is a "Moon Tree"? Seeds from several species of trees were taken to the moon on the Apollo Mission XIV. This mission left Cape Kennedy January 31, 1971 and returned to earth Feb, 9,1971. Nine days and two minutes the seeds were exposed to space conditions. The seeds were planted and are now ready to be transplanted. The United States Forest Service has made a sycamore tree available to Brazos County for planting in the Arboretum. HORIZONS '76 Committee is responsible for securing the tree. Only 35 communities are receiving trees and Bryan - College Station is the only one in Texas. D.A. (Andy) Anderson, Chairman of HORIZONS '16 states that no one knows whether taking the seed into space may have caused genetic or other changes and we will have to "wait and see" how the tree grows. Watch the news media for infor- mation about the planting ceremony. - --="......,,-~ --.--.;..... -- ...- -~--~ ~-..~ ~-.;- HERITAGE '76 Oral History project under the direction of Hazel Richardson has in its files two tapes of interviews with cit- izens having special knowledge of the history of Brazos County. Mrs. Richardson has interviewed Mrs. Dona Coulter Carnes, and is working on others. These interviews will be transcribed and signed by the persons interviewed and will be available for reo searchers and compilers in the Bryan Public Library. A book using the information gained from these inter- views is planned. Assisting with the Oral History project are Amalia Herrera, Mrs. Don Angonia, and Mrs. Frances Henry, Frances Brusse and Mrs. W.A. Tarrow. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ASSISTS BICENTENNIAL EFFORTS. Mr. W.D. Dunn, principal of Crockett School and coordinator for schools on the Brazos County Bi- centennial Committee, inspired the program now carried out by R.S.V.P. members. Elder citizens have a staff of speakers who go to schools to talk about life in days gone by to inform students in classrooms about our community's past. Some of these speakers are themselves residents of nursing homes, but take their time to work with young citizens in this way. SPIRIT OF '76 FIFE AND DRUM CORPS DRAWS INVITATIONS Making its debut at the Brazos County Bicentennial Designation Ceremonies on May 4, 1975, the Spirit of '76 Fife and Drum Corps, made up of students from Bryan High School, SFA Jr. High School, and sometimes Crockett Elementary School, is sponsored by Don Borgeson and augmented by the 1776 Color Guard from the 420th Engineer Brigade. Colorfully dressed in Red, White and Blue, the Fife and Drum Corps added greatly to the spirit of Bicentennial in Brazos County. So much so that they have been invited to appear all over Texas in Designation Ceremonies. To date the group has appeared in Cold Springs, Texas, Crockett, Grapeland, and Latexo at Bicentennial Designation Ceremonies. They appeared a second time in Crockett at the dedication of the Bicentennial Headquarters there. They led the parade at the Peanut Fes- tival in Grapeland, and impressed the French consul at the special LaSalle Day ceremonies in Navasota. Congratulations, Don, on encouraging participation of our young people in this Happy Birthday cele- bration. GARDEN CLUBS INVENTORY TREES Mrs. Warren Harmon of Oaks Garden Club and members of 'A&M Garden Club are working in co. operation with the Forestry Club on T AMU camp~s to provide maps of all local junior high school cam- puses locating and identifying all trees. These will be available to the schools for classroom and field use. COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROCEEDING RAPIDLY Margaret Van Bavel announced the start of a landscaping program to be developed and supported by the city councils of both Bryan and College Station. Initial plans are for 200 trees lining major streets and pUblic lands in both cities. Citizens who purchase a tree for the project will receive a beautiful hand lettered certificate. All the cost of the trees' will be borne by citizens and groups. Maintenance of the trees after planting, as well as actual planting will be handled by the Parks' departments of the two cities. ARBORETUM - DREAM BECOMING REALITY Congratulations to Andy Anderson, chairman of Horizons '76 and Edward McWilliams and Mason Cloud co-chairman of the Arboretum Committee. Land for the Arboretum has been made available by Mr. Bill Fitch, local developer. The land which was donated to the City of College Station for park land has been designated by the City of College Station as set aside for a Brazos County Arboretum. The spot will be developed into a rustic park area where specimens of all native trees, shrubs, and plants will be planted and marked with both scientific and common names. Nature trails will be available for teaching in area schools as well as enjoyment of the public. Previously local citizens have had to travel as far as Houston to enjoy a facility of this kind. BICENTENNIAL FLAGS AVAilABLE The Brazos County Bicentennial Committee is ordering a number of 3'x5' cotton flags for use by cit- izens and organizations. If you or your organization would like to order a Bicentennial flag, please contact the Committee. Cost of the flags will be $6.50, and a firm order is nece;;sary. Other sizes and fabrics are available but single orders are more expensive so take advantage of this group order. BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED HISTORY MAKES lOCAL HISTORY LIVE. Students in Mrs. Charlene RagSdale's Advanced History are busy doing many research projects about the history of the local area. These papers are to be compiled in a book. Each student is contributing a chapter. The subjects range from interviews with J.S. Mogford about his experiences with cotton, Mrs. Mogford and Mrs. Naylor and their art work, a filmed interview with World War I veterans, midwifery, local folk music, including Mance Lipscomb. Mrs. Ragsdale was invited to take four of her students to Spring Branch High School in Houston and tell them about her methods of teaching advanced American history. She is also partiCipating in a workshop for the Kappa Delta Pi Conference in March. The class is cleaning the Boone- ville Cemetery. The Bicentennial Committee Salutes Mrs. Ragsdale and her inspirational direction in helping the stu. dents in this area learn about and preserve our history.