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Section A Page 3 Houston, March 14, 1996 Deaths High School, she lived at Crestline, Cahf. Mrs. Buckles was a long-time member of the Vale Seventh-Day Ad vcntist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay; a sister, Mary Collins and an infant brothcr. Bobby.

Surviving arc her children, Tom Buckles. Mary Ann Buckles, Beverly Buckles, Bob Buckles and Patricia Buckles; her brothers and sisters, Nell Paul. Wayne Williamson, Fern Helton and Dean Williamson; and four grandchildren. Services were March 14 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at Vale, with burial at the Valley View Cemetery at Vale under the direction of Licnkacmper Chapel of Ontario, Ore. Rebecca McKee Rebecca Elizabeth McKee, 88.

daughter of George Washington Decs and Francis Jane Jolly Decs, was bom March 28, 1907, at Houston. She died March 6, 1996, at Texas County Memorial Hospital at Houston. She had lived most of her life in and around the Houston and Bucyrus areas. She worked at the laundry at Fort Leonard Wood for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1972; and by two granddaughters.

Surviving arc two sons, Ulus F. McKcc of Roby and George E. McKee of Success; three daughters, Lorene Button of Florence, Freda Carter and Judy Brcedlove of Bucyrus; 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six stcp-grand-children and 17 step-great-grandchildren. Services were March 8 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Earl Campbell officiating.

Burial was in the Hickory Ridge Cemetery. Jewell Ruckles Jewell Ellen Williamson Buckles, 68, daughter of John and Ruth Williamson, was bom Feb, 4, 1928, near Upton. She died March 9, 1996. at Conroe, Texas, from complications following a serious illness. A 1945 graduate of Houston Mark Wilson Mark Miichell Wilson, 80.

son of Elmer Weber and Frances Emma Mitchell Wilson, was bom June 20, 1915, at Licking. He died March 6, 1996, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. He graduated from Licking High School in 1934 and migrated to California. He married Lorraine D. "Susie" Porath July 12, 1938.

They had three children. Mr. Wilson worked for McDowell -Douglas in Long Beach. for five years before joining the U.S. Navy to serve during World War II.

He worked in the oil fields at Signal Hills, for 30 years before returning to Missouri and retiring west of Houston. Surviving are his wife, Susie of the home; his daughters, Emma Rose Dane and Phyllis Jeane Runyan of Bellflowcr, and one son. Mark Thomas Wilson of Long Beach, four brothers, Esty, Howard Woodrow "Shorty" and Eugene King "Bill" of California; and one sister, Betty Ray Bradrcica of California; three grandsons and three great-grandchildren. The body was cremated and buried at the Boone Creek Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. A memorial service is planned for later.

Older Workers Week Raymond Kramm, a Green Thumb worker, with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, on the job. Older workers are being recognized nationwide. Employee Recognized During Older Worker Week The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is honoring one of its employees as pari of National Employ Older Workers Week. Raymond Kramm of Houston has worked for the department since May 1995. Kramm worked at a plant that closed and began working for the Green Thumb program, which employs persons 55 years of age or older.

He worked at Houston Head Stan, where he did janitorial and cleaning work. He aJso helped supervise children. Upon completing a class with Oirk Action Inc. in general occupational and life skills, he was re ferred to the parks and recreation department, where he has been an asset, said director Bill Gray. Kramm has worked on community service projects, runs the Little League concession stand, helps with the various programs, assists with day camp and cleans the dance hall used by the "Beat Patrol." Buchanan Captures GOP County Caucus Young Authors Announced For Ray'ville Raymondville R-7 School has announced the local Youth Authors Festival winners.

Children in grades one through six wrote books. Books were judged according to a number of criteria including originality and writing style. Two children from each grade level were chosen to participate in the Tri-County Council of the International Reading Association Fair May 4 at the Plato Schools. Chosen to attend the spring event from the first grade were Nicholas French and Joseph Bressie; second grade: Chad Elledge and Katie Jo Swan; third grade. Summer Wildhaber and Chad Lewis; fourth grade, Bcthannic Borcl and Cody Nickels; fifth grade, Benjamin Daniels and Megan Borcl; and six grade, Traci Buchholz and Ryan Wilson.

Guest author June Rae Wood will address children, parents and sponsors at the Plato festival. At A Glance Agenda district convention in Cape Girardeau where they will begin working on the party platform and where one presidential elector and three delegates and alternates to the national convention will be selected. They will also attend the state convenuon May 17-18. Strong organizational machinery in place by supporters of Pat Buchanan, the presidential candidate on the Republican Ticket, helped capture a top spot in a Republican caucus in Texas County on Saturday. Russell Koch, party chairman, said Buchanan captured the five delegate slots available.

The first-stage strength was apparent throughout the state. The meetings were the first stop in a process that eventually will lead to selection of 36 delegates to the GOP national convenuon. In a straw vote at the county meeting. Dole appeared to have the second highest backing of those attending the meeting at the Texas County Courthouse. Delegates are not legally bound to support the same candidate at an April 13 district mceung.

Strong Dole showing could change the tide. Longtime Republican observers said the room was packed with people who had never attended a county caucus and who have never been involved with the work of the county Republican Central Committee. Sixty-eight registered for the mceung. Delegates selected will attend the For the Democrats in Texas County, the job was easier. President Clinton is the only Democrat seeking the job.

County Democrats held their caucus last week. Deputies Investigate Mailbox Vandalism Edgar Springs, on charges of driving while suspended. Johnny W. Garrison, 36, of Licking, on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and wearing no seat belt. Knstina L.

Williams, 30, of Norwood, on charges of DWI. Joseph E. Barnes, 33, of Licking, on charges of DWI, improper turn and wearing no seat bell. Revival Planned Ozark Baptist Church, cast of Houston on Highway 17, will hold a revival at 7 p.m. March 17-20.

Dr. Roger Goodwin, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grandview, is the evangelist Raymondville Village Council meeting is 7 o'clock tonight (Thursday) at the Texas County Bank community room in Raymondville. American Legion Post 41 anniversary poUuck awards dinner is 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the American Legion Hall on South Sam Houston Blvd. WIC Nutrition Program voucher pick up and immunization clinic arc 8 a.m.

to 5:45 p.m. Monday, March 18. at the Texas County Health Department in the Health Building on First Street in Houston. Call 417-967-4269 for an appointment. Texas County Democratic Women's meeting is 6:30 p.m.

Monday March 18, at Ranay's Cafe. Highways 63 and 32, Licking, across from Friend Lumber Co. Texas County Sheltered Workshop board meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, March 18. at the workshop building at U.S.

63 and Highway Houston. Texas County Health Board meeting is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at tlis Health Building on First Street in Houston. American Legion Post 890 arid Auxiliary potluck supper and meeting arc 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Texas County Bank community room in Raymondville Texas County Habitation Services board meeting is 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19, at the the workshop at Highway and U.S. 63, Houston. Texas County chapter of Compassionate Friends meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the United Methodist Church in Houston. Raymondville PTO meeting is 7 p.m.

Tuesday. March 19, in the school cafeteria. The program will be on nutrition. Mary S. Chapter, Order of Eastern Star meeting is 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19, at the Masonic Hall on Doolcy Street in Houston. Fraternal Order of Eagles 3911 Auxiliary meeting is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. at the aerie south of Houston on U.S. 63.

W1C Nutrition Program sign up is 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Texas County Health Department in the Health Building on First Street in Houston. Call 417-967-4269 for an appointment. Raymondville While Bonnie Lou Brown was in Jefferson City last week, she visited with Don and Ellen Jean Smith, and her aunt.

Pearl Banks. George and Alice Jell of Licking visited recently with Melba and Darel Baker. Jean and Judson Adams of Summersvillc visited Sunday with the Bakers. Dennis and Leasa Evans and sons, Zack and Ben, Neosho, visted over the weekend with her parents, Nolan and Carmcliia Howerton. Annette Brown, Columbia, visited Tuesday evening with her parents, Lloyd and Bonnie Lou Brown.

Amanda Langham visited her grandparents, Frank and Marivonne Langham, last week. The ladies went shopping in Springfield. Melba Baker accompanied several Houston Schools teachers to Sullivan Saturday as a judge in a speech and drama tournament. Bonnie Lou Brown attended the northeast suhdisirict United Methodist Women's meeting Fnday atOwensville. Chct Lewis of Salem visited during the week with Mr.

and Mrs. Darcl Baker. Lauretta Gaston, Houston, visited Wednesday afternoon with Mclba. Wednesday, March 20, in the Houston Park board meeting is 6 p.m council chambers of Houston Cily Hall. Mr.

and Mrs. Steve Collins of Houston announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Lenora, to Scott William Mesplay, son ol Donald and Frances Mesplay Of High Ridge. Collins Is a 1991 graduate of Houston High School and a 1995 graduate ot Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau. She Is employed with the American Cancer Society, St. Louis office.

Mesplay Is a 1991 graduate of Northwest High School at House Springs and a 1995 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He Is employed with Corporate Health Systems In St. Louis. A March 16 wedding Is planned at the First Free Will Baptist Church In Houston. Circuit Court Associate Judge John S.

Bccler, hcard the following in Texas County Ciruil Court on March 12: Dissolutions of marriage were granted to Cindy L. Helsley and Tracy L. Helsley, and Mcllony Sioux Sink and Monte Ray Sink HI. Corrections and Clarificiations Susan Sherce Supple, driving while intoxicated amended to excessive blood alcohol content. She was fined $300: costs $121; and received a suspended execution of jail sentence.

Texas County Fair Board meeting is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Extension office in the basement of the Texas County Courthouse in Houston. Texas County sheriffs deputies are investigating the theft of a vending machine from a Roby business. Warren Norris of Roby Auto Parts said a Coca-Cola machine was missing. Linda Gilhrcaih of Plato reported property damage and vamlalism to 14 mailboxes on Long Hollow Road at Plato.

In other matters, deputies: Arrested William T. Friend, 24, of Houston, on a DW1 charge, third offense. He posted a bond. Arrested Jason Herman, 23. of Ballwin.

on charges of driving while license suspended. He posted a SI, (XX) bond. Arrested Edward E. Burks, 24, of Springfield, on a charge on no valid license. He has not posted $1,000 bond.

Teresa Knight, 32, Springfield, was arrested on a charge of passing bad checks. She posted $5,000 bond. Arrested Lloyd H. Hcadrick, 53, of Rolla, on DWI and failing to drive on the right half of road charges. Michael D.

Sullins. 25, Licking, was arrested on a speeding charge. Stephen A. Stafford. 29.

of Mountain Grove, was arrested on a speeding charge. He posted $1,500 bond. Judcth A. Welch, 40, of Springfield, was arrested on a failing to register a motor vehicle charge. She posted a $500 bond.

Officers with the Missouri StaLe Highway Patrol made the following arrests during the past week: Kimbcrly J. Clayton, 29. of Class Plans Reunion The Houston High School class of 1981 will begin making plans for its ISth-ycar reunion at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Pizza Express on South Sam Houston Blvd. Classmates unable to attend but have ideas or address changes can call Darla Pcrryman Spencer at 417-457-6262.

Note of Appreciation We thank our friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy during the loss of our father, Doug Turpm Sr. Sincerely. Kaihy and Doug Turpin Jr. and family For Sale Bv Bid The Houston Housing A uthorty is gong to offer tothe highest bidder the IcJowtng items: 40 lolsol approximately 1 0aJuminum storm wndows each, various sizes. -6 lots of ap-1 proximately aluminum storm doors each.

Houston Herald (A 25 2760) Houston Republican (A25160) 4 lots ol aluminum window parts. 1 Ryan gas string trimmer, 0 set of curtains and traverse rods, 8 x22'. -1 set of 3' exterior Published weekly by Houston Newspapers Inc. Thanks The Texas County 4-H Council and all the 4-H clubs in Texas County thank the following businesses and individuals for their generosity in helping us provide the meal at the 19 Soils and Crops dinner. Wal-Mart, Forrest Meat Processing, Hardee's of Houston, Town Country of Houston, Ramey dairv farmers, MFA Agri Services, Darla Baney, 4-H dubs of Texas County and Anita Randall.

A special thanks to all who helped make this event profitable for our organization, the 4-H youth of Texas County, we couldn't have done this event without your metal doors. -2 wall-type rotary phones. -1 24' nlerar door w4h glass. 2 oflice chairs. 2 swivel Chairs.

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