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The Saga of the Plastic Glasses

The Saga of the Plastic Glasses

We have several items in our house that have become legendary in the family. Even some controversy over such items has been known to occur. One of those items is a set of plastic glasses— yes, you read that right— plastic glasses! The whole family loved those glasses, but my husband hated them. He always washed the dishes, and hated that the glasses held water in their bottoms when washed in the dishwasher. He was even known to hide them behind the other glasses, hoping no one would find them, but they always did! On one occasion, after my husband had passed away, everyone began to hunt for the beloved plastic glasses. But to everyone’s dismay, they were not to be found. We looked everywhere, and decided that the “keeper” of the glasses had finally done away with them, never to be seen again. We laughed with disbelief.

Looking Back to 1972

Looking Back to 1972

The spring and summer of 1972 promised a full slate of events - from politics to rodeo - for Olney residents. Democratic and Republican party primaries happened on Saturday, May 6. A day earlier, a public reception for Gov. Preston Smith was to be held at Olney Recreation Association to say “thank you” to the Governor for Olney’s participation in the Small Community Development Program. A full slate of 72 teams were entered in the annual Olney Partnership Golf Tournament at the Olney Recreation Association, according to tournament director Al Myers. Regular quarterly visit of the Red River Red Cross Bloodmobile was set for May 4 with a quota of 70 pints. Cherrye Edwards was named Miss Olney for 1972 at the annual Miss Olney Pageant sponsored by the Olney Jaycees. Jill Kunkel was named first runner-up and Rocki Holder, second runner-up. Preschool round-up for parents and would-be first-graders was set for the elementary school auditorium. Little League boys and their managers were to meet at the First Baptist Church parking lot in uniform for the Little League opening parade.

Chamber networking night

Chamber networking night

The Olney Chamber of Commerce [OCC] hosted a networking night on Aug. 4 at Hometown Coffee & Tea on Main Street in Olney. OCC director Deidre Brown and board members host regular networking nights as a way for Chamber members to socialize and discuss business.

Blackwood Quartet to play free concert at First Baptist Church

Blackwood Quartet to play free concert at First Baptist Church

The community is invited to enjoy a free gospel concert by the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the First Baptist Church of Olney. Mark Blackwood and the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet perform around the world, and the original group’s name is legendary in gospel circles. The quartet was formed in 1934 in the hills of Choctaw County, Mississippi. They played at camp meetings and other church events throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Inthe 1940s, they moved to Iowa, where they had a live broadcast on the radio. In1954, they won first place and a recording contract on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts on CBS. The same year, the group lost two members in a plane crash near Clanton, Alabama. They were the first gospel group to sell over 1 million records. They have won eight Grammuys amd 27 Dove Awards and have been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame.

Local author touts science  book at school board

Local author touts science book at school board

Local author Zachary Schertz has penned a science manual for teachers that contests some aspects of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, and he offered it to the Olney Independent School District’s board of trustees at a recent meeting. Mr. Schertz, 31, grew up in College Station and earned his bachelor’s degree in religious and theological studies from St. Edward’s University in Austin. He works at Stewarts Food Store in Olney, and has written several drafts of his textbook, “Operation: Battleground,” which is available on Amazon.com. The OISD trustees said they would consider his suggestion that “Operation: Battleground” be used to supplement lessons about Darwin’s theory. The Enterprise caught up with Mr. Schertz to get more details about “Operation: Battleground” and his other works.

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