Commentary

50 Years Ago

Week of Feb. 26, 1970

Bob Harris won the Many Bass Club monthly tournament by landing two fish weighing in at 5 lbs. 15 oz. and 5 lbs. 7 oz.

The Zwolle Future Business Leaders of America did well at the Central District meeting. Patti Hayes won superior at the 15 ^th Annual Meeting and the Parliamentary Team won superior. The team was composed on Genevieve Armstrong, Mary Sue Sepulvado, Mary Bison, Joyce Armstrong and Bettie McDonald. The school ranked third place and won a trophy. Clark Sauls rated superior in the Mr. FBLA event and Gary Craig and Clark Sauls won excellent in spelling.

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January was sooooo long, and February has just scooted by!! And now, March is ready to come into our lives. At the end of March, we will have already used up 1/4 ^th of 2020. Can you believe it??

March usually comes in like a lion (cold weather of winter is still around) and goes out like a lamb (ahhh Spring—warmer weather!).

I am anxious for Spring this year. It seems like we have had too many rainy and dreary days since January 1. People have been sick all winter long and are just tired of illnesses.

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50 Years Ago

Week of Feb. 12, 1970

Duchess Margaret Fraser, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Swepson Fraser of Many, represented Sabine Parish at the Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Ball in Shreveport.

The Many Lions Club donated $150 to the Sabine Association for Retarded citizens.

U.S. Representative Speedy O. Long of Louisiana’s 8^th Congressional District was the guest speaker at the Many Lions Club.

Robert Gentry, editor of The Sabine Index wanted to buy arrowheads and other Indian artifacts. He was also interested in old items and old string instruments.

The Sabine Index was selling Lifetime plaques. The plaques protect pictures, diplomas, birth announcements and awards. The plaques protect the documents, making them safe from moisture, yellowing and stains, and are guaranteed for life.

Valentine’s Day is almost here. Fellas, have you selected something for your sweetheart?

Valentine gifts have been out in the shelves of area businesses since Christmas!! However, I can bet that the fellas haven’t made their selections yet.

Jewelry, chocolates, perfume, flowers, a gift card and of course, a Valentine card are favorite gifts. Some celebrate their love with a dinner out; others prefer a romantic dinner at home.

It really doesn’t matter what your loved one receives…..it is the thought that counts.

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50 Years Ago Week of February 5, 1970

A collection of the country’s top black bass tournament fishermen agreed that Toledo Bend Lake would be the hottest fishing spot.

Hobo Day was slated by the Many High Band. In order to raise funds, the band was renting out members for odd jobs.

The Zwolle High School twirlers won 35 medals and three trophies at two contests recently. The competitions were held in Zwolle and in Hallsville, Texas. Head Twirler Junie Havard won eight medals, followed by Pam Patton with seven medals and two trophies; Karen Walsh, seven medals; Neva Loring, three medals and one trophy; and Eva O’Leary, four medals.

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I opened a bedside table drawer recently and out came hundreds of memories. Although I was busy writing, I took an hour or so and pulled the items out and looked at each one.

First of all, there were packages of school pictures of Davy and Paul. I looked at them all, remembering my little boys as they grew up.

Then I found packages of baseball pictures…..and I reminisced about all the teams we played on and the traveling we did. Hubby dear would go one way with Davy and Paul and I would travel the other way. Those were the crazy years when we met each other coming and going. However, they were good years, when the boys were active and we (the parents who followed the team) yelled and cheered. (And ate pizza after the games!!)