Dublin Shamrock News (Newspaper) - August 24, 1977, Dublin, Texas am roc Serving and Rural Erath County 4 v. 4 O I II NO. 6 AUGUST 24, 1977 PHONE 445-3306 UNVEILING COMMEMORATIVE to Mrs. Oscar Dr. O. H. and Mrs. Marilyn Frazier Over 1,000 Attend FRAZIER TRACK DEDICATED The late Oscar H. Frazier was i cited for his ability to communicate with young people and to motivate them at Thursday ceremonies in which Tarleton State University's new track was named in his who served as track coach for 40 years in addition to his teaching arid administrative died Sept. 23, 1976, just over 11 years after his retirement from a lifetime of working with young Clyde H. chairman of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and lifetime friend of the Frazier and joined in paying captain of the 1931 Tarleton track spoke on behalf of more than 40 former athletes who competed undo i the guidance of Frazier and returned to the campus to join in the salute to their former secret to his success was his unique ability to communicate with young people - and to motivate Wells caused young people to give to their work whatever it took enthusiasm energy Wells said Frazier served Tarleton and well for more than four decades in so wore many with every At various stages of his Frazier headed the agricultural engineering and animal husbandry coached the livestock judging managed the college farm and taught in addition to coaching He also served in the Texas National Guard and retired as a you get right down to I agree that comes most nearly being the one title that best describes Wells the term indicates a close relationship with young a role as counselor and He was all of we honor and memorialize Oscar we dedicate this track to the young men and women of Tarleton State now and those yet to will use the facility to strengthen their bodies and improve their talents for purposes of while countless others will undoubtedly use it simply for the fun of it and out of a desire to stay physically and mentally Wells are in keeping with Coach approach to Frazier's along with Ms Mrs. Marilyn Frazier and Dr. O. H. Wells in unveiling a commemorative plaque on the wall of tne stadium Wells described the plaque as a reminder that a truly remarkable gentleman came this way and contributed much to his and that his spirit lives More than 1,000 including the members of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University attended the dedication held in Memorial Emergency Number The new number for the Emergency Room at Dublin Hospital in 445-2300. Hospital announced today that a special line has been added at the hospital that will ring only in the Emergency years we have had only two telephone lines for the entire We have grown both in size and complexity so that two lines were not enough to assue an emergency call getting through We will still have the same two numbers we have always had but now they will ring in the administrative area instead of at the This change will also free the nurses from acting as operators so they will have more time for their primary Routine calls coming in will be switched from the administrative office to the proper Messages will be taken and delivered by administrative personnel rather than It is our purpose to improve the service we render to our Freeing ward personnel from answering the telephone should help do The new telephone book is scheduled to come out in December and will list the new number for the Emergency Until I hope all our friends will write down the new number 445-2300 for future SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN FULL SWING Dublin At Glen Rose Football Kickoff The first Varsity football game of the season will be against Glen Rose at Glen 8:00 PM S 2. Glen Rose is reportedly one of the teams picked as district with outstanding passing and large pursuing very possibly could be the best team we will play all added Coach are extremely pleased with the effort and attitude of our youngsters and appreciate all the support we have gotten up till We want to encourage everyone to continue to support these boys and make this a community effort to turn it all around this Coach Bryant urges to come out to Glen Rose and support our Lions team and cheer them on to a victorious Varsity players Darrell James Pat Larry Charles Ricky Steve Palmore and Eddie Mark Dixie Rudy David Kelly Larry Jack Johnny Jeff Russ and Russ Jerry Blake Kerry Sutton and Dennis Managers are DeWayne McCamey and Jay Teresa Lenke taking Dublin Elementary first and second graders to GAINES past chairman of the Industrial congratulates Terry new as Annette looks Foundation Reactivated After lying dormant for several the Dublin Industrial Foundation took on a new breath of life Thursday August 25 at a special meeting held in the past chairman of the stated in his opening remarks that the committee which consisted of Joe the late Bradberry and himself had assisted several local businesses in securing loans up to one PEANUT CO-OP MEET million I'm proud of this Gaines The board of which was increased from 5 to 7 was nominated by the committee and was approved by the These included Terry Annette Lyndon Williard Don Lusk Randals and Leslie A total of 22 interested persons attended this reorganization Board To Meet Monday BOND ELECTION SMILING Hilda Underwoods first grade class at Dublin The Annual Stockholders Mee ing of the Dublin Peanut Coop was held Friday August 26, in the school Over 200 people were served barbecue dinner catered by of S. president of the Board of served as Master of Ceremonies for the event for which Vernon executive with Farmland was principal Also addressing the crowd was Borden Duffel of accountant for the Other Coop directors recognized during the evening's proceedings were Richard Kenneth Edwin E. Dick D. John and Earl Jacks Jr. School officials are optimistic as to the outcome of the upcoming September 24, School Bond PTA SOCIAL The Dublin PTA will have a social on September 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dublin School Mrs. Joe R. PTA president will introduce officers for this school She will also introduce the High Jr. High School and Elementary School The principals will introduce their faculty School Board members are asked to so that they may be given recognition Mrs. Larry Hospitality has planned that hors coffee and punch will be The entire public is invited to meet and become acquainted with our school's The Dublin PTA will welcome all new A Board meeting is scheduled for August 29, at 8:00 in the High The purpose of this meeting is to further details regarding the Officials look for success in this endeavor and urge community support in this much needed funding for school repairs and new The Dallas firm of Pierce represented by Dan is handling promotional aspects of this These funds are for such projects as construction of a new band hall and athletic field The Board also has it in their plans for funding of renovation of several repair of football field hallway floor replacement in the Jr. High and air conditioning of the Officials look for success in this endeavor and urge community support in this much needed funding of school Schools across the county began August 25. For the younger set there was excitement as they looked forward to new friends and new school From the older perhaps a groan or two in mock dread of 'the old Dublin schools held many According to Sam elementary the kindergarten and first grade enrollment was 51 children in each The brimming with youngsters have posed somewhat of a Usual enrollment for the first grade and kindergarten is around 40 children per Sam Wolfe indicated that the overcrowded situation would receive top High School and Jr. High School activities began well before the actual first day of Youngsters began football and Drill team practice weeks Members of the annual staff organized and began selling ads prior to the opening day of school High School opened Thursday with an assembly at 8:30 a.m. During the 45 minute in the school Coach Bryant gave a most rousing talk on school and High School Don Russell introduced all the High School club activities were given a boost this year as an activities period was added to students Between the hours of 2:00 and 2:30 each the youngsters are given the chance to relax from the study routine and enjoy the club programs Continued on Page 2 CLASS OF REUNION Dublin High School's Class of 1967 will hold its ten year reunion September 10, beginning with a get-together at Fair Park during the afternoon and climaxing with a barbecue at Worth Barbee's Lake Saturday Class members and their families and former teachers are invited to For further information contact Phyllis Morton Charles or Pam Hallmark David Works For You The jurisdiction of the extends over water and sewer utility rates in unincorporated areas of Cities retain their jurisdiction over rates within municipal limits until September 1, 1977. At that they have the option of turning that jurisdiction over to the Public Utility A city can resume its jurisdiction at any if a rate case is not pending before the once this is the city must retain jurisdiction for five years before relinquishing it The Commission additionally has exclusive original jurisdiction over all telephone and utilities in the regardless of service The Public Utility Commission does not regulate gas utilities within The Texas Railroad Commission shares this responsibility with individual The Commission also has no regulatory authority over utilities within the city or political such as municipal utility districts or political utility These utilities are regulated strictly at the local level of The Substantive Rules specifically address service standards with which utilities must Any individual served by a utility under Commission jurisdiction can contact the Consumer Affairs Section for assistance with the if the utility has been The Substantive Rules also provide specific the utility must follow regarding payment of interest on customer service late payment penalties and many other areas of concern to All customer complaints concerning a utilities quality of service or rates are automatically by the when the utility appears for a rate The entire file is forwarded to staff and Commissioners for their study and Continued on Page 2
