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NOVEMBER 13, 1995
The November 13 , 1995 meeting of the Euless Historical
Preservation Committee was called to order at 10:10 AM by
Chairperson Diana Crawford.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Bill Byers, Diana Crawford, Mazie Eden, Betty Fuller, Evelyn
Himes, Vada Johnson, Willie Mae McCormick, Iva Nail, Robert Nail,
Helen Payton, Jean Whitener and Nina Winters.
STAFF PRESENT
Bo Bass, Joe Hennig, Keven Mercer, Ray McDonald and Julia
Wakeley.
GUESTS PRESENT
Charles Miller (City Council) , Mrs. Rose Miller, and Dr. George
Green.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the October 10, 1995 meeting were approved.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Oral Histories - Nina Winters submitted 3 transcribed
copies of the cassette taped oral history of Willie
Byers. She recommended that genealogy data sheets be
completed on the oral history subject. Diana Crawford
requested a list of names of completed and prospective
interviewees for the December meeting.
B. Adam Euless Marker - Bo Bass and Kevin Mercer reviewed
the site plan, location map and cost estimates for the
Adam Euless Marker. The total cost estimate is $3300.00.
Bill Byers made the motion, seconded by Nina Winters that
the committee accept the design plan and location for the
Adam Euless Marker which would include lighting in the
area at the estimated cost of $3300.00. The motion
passed unanimously.
The application for the historical marker will be
submitted to the Texas Historical Commission in Austin
later in November.
C. Fuller House Update:
1. Terry Boaz completed work on the back porch, roof
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eaves etc.
2. Jim Bob Jones will begin bricklaying November 13 with
job completion in 1-2 weeks.
3 . Roof construction is scheduled to begin November 20.
4. Mr. Story, the electrician who volunteered free labor
fell down an elevator shaft, but still plans to
donate his services; however, there will be a delay.
5. Cornice work has not been assigned.
6. The cornerstone ceremony is scheduled to be held at
11 AM Tuesday, November 28.
Bill Byers reported that Gerald Cannon has offered to
donate an original Bear Creek Bridge plaque to the
committee. The consensus is for this to be formally
donated at a future meeting (probably Bear Creek Road
Bridge plaque. ) Julia Wakeley has the Main Street Bear
Creek Bridge Plaque in her office.
D. Fuller House Interior - Iva Nail - Helen Payton : Iva
Nail reported the following donations for the interior of
the Fuller House.
1. Breakfront donated by the estate of the Warren Fuller
Family (Tray Fuller, 1600 Lagoana Lane, Ft. Worth,
76134 and Veta Boswell, 7249 Wabash, Dallas, 75214)
2. Original Homer and Edith Fuller dining room furniture
(table, 6 chairs, and buffet) donated by Iva Fuller
Nail and Robert Nail (purchased at Ellesians in 1934)
3 . Maple breakfast table with leaves donated by Linda
Nail Pool and Mike Pool, 3238 Ashbury, Bedford,
76021.
4. German Easter Egg ornament and vase from Trula Cannon
Phelps estate donated by Troy Fuller.
5. Lace tablecloth and plates from Warren Fuller estate
donated by Troy Fuller and Veta Boswell
Diana Crawford recommended that the Interior Decorating
subcommittee contact individuals who restore historical
homes for suggestions of sources of wall paper, hardware,
etc.
II. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. George Green reviewed his book, durst-Euless-Bedford, An
Illustrated History and sold 15 copies of his book.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11 :40 AM.
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Respectfully submitted by
Betty Fuller
Secretary
Euless Historical Preservation Committee