Friday, May 10, 2024
Coryell Museum
By Jann Dworsky
212th article Coryell County News January 10 and 14, 1969
One article in the newspaper stated below:
“Groundwork begins for H.E.B. grocery store. H.E.B. Construction Company moved in heavy equipment this week to begin groundwork for a new Food Center in Gatesville. Construction Superintendent J.H. McDaniels estimated construction would be completed on the new store in about four months.”
Now I had an older friend that after the store was built would say to my aunt, “Callie Mae, I was going to the H.E. Butts store, and I wonder if you need anything.” She did this on purpose, every time, because she knew my aunt would laugh. I did, too. Before you complain to me about my bad language, I need to tell you this is really the full name of all H.E.B. stores.
Another headline stated, “Stork Derby contest winner to be announced Monday.” In the paper this was the headline.
“James Kevin Morgan is ‘Mr. 1969 of Coryell County.’ The proud parents of this bouncing baby boy are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morgan of 111 North 27th Street, Gatesville, Texas. Mr. Morgan is employed by Black’s Grocery in Gatesville and Mrs. Morgan has been a bookkeeper for White Auto Store in Gatesville, but for the time being will just be a mother and housewife.”
Kevin makes us newspaper grandparents to 33, and we at the news wish him all the blessings and a rich full life. If one of Kevin’s parents, or a representative, will come by the News office, they can pick up a letter of introduction and a list of people who welcome Kevin with a gift.
There is nothing exclusive in the “Baby’s Club” and all merchants are invited to join in to welcome the first baby of each year. We run a small ad twice for each merchant and they give the first baby of the year a present. Of course, in case of multiple births, the gifts would be matched, even quadruplets, or quintuplets. Who knows, it might happen. So far, our winners have all been one Mr. or Miss since the contest was begun in 1937.”
Another article stated the following:
“Mitchell Spurs are Exhibited at the Optimist Meeting. Mr. Lloyd Mitchell exhibited his famous spur collection at the Monday evening meeting of the Optimist Club at the Chateau Ville Restaurant. He exhibited only a small portion of his immense collection, which is rated by many as the largest spur collection in the world.”
Coryell Museum has been grateful to receive this fine collection of spurs from his family. Come to the museum and see part of this amazing collection. We have two rooms packed with spurs and a total of 24,400 square feet of other exhibit space showing Coryell County from 1854 forward. Lloyd Mitchell coached many kids in Gatesville and taught many of us American History. Come in and tell us your memories of him.
Coryell Museum and Historical Center is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We have a Gift Shop of items unique to Coryell, especially dozens of books by Coryell County writers including Cotton Davidson, and a “Coryell County Scrapbook” by Mildred Mears.
Come in anytime during business hours or call ahead for your school kids, reunion, or family groups to have a special tour. Call 254-865-5007.
