Looking Back

10 Years Ago
During a routine discussion on the monthly finance reports at the Northeast Texas Community College board meeting that was held on Jan. 27, board member Chuck Johns shared his concerns about the debt of the athletic program. Mr. Johns said he did not like to raise the college’s tuition and fees so expenditures could go toward the baseball program. Rather the program to pay its own way.
Local residents Ned Muse and Michele Ragsdale took home Man and Woman of the Year awards from the annual Camp County Chamber of Commerce banquet.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Northeast Texas Community College on Jan. 27 to start part of Phase 1 of the 2002 bond election. To many this celebration was known as “The Miracle on 1735.”
20 Years Ago
Bill Jones elected president of local AARP Chapter. Floyd Scott is vice president.
Judy Jackson receives 10-year service pin from Northeast Texas Community College. She was the first employee hired at the college.
30 Years Ago
Tri-County Community College trustees sworn in. Camp County trustees are James R. Whatley and the Rev. Sam Jones.
Billy Butler and Mark Cooper receive football scholarships to Southern Arkansas University.
Pittsburg schools report 304 absences due to influenza outbreak.
40 Years Ago
Ann McConnell wins first place in the Texas railroad contest and receives a prize of $250.
Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Whatley Sr. observe their golden wedding anniversary.
Junior High Band students receive all district honors.
50 Years Ago
Carolyn Heath goes to the All-State band clinic.
Jacqueline Thornton was Homemaker of Tomorrow winner.
Jimmy Davis was in a serious accident in Winnsboro.
Janie Johns installed as Worthy Advisor to Assembly.
 

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