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Minutes
March 11, 1996
The March 11 , 1996 meeting of the Euless Historical Preservation
Committee was called to order at 10:05 A.M. by Chairperson Diana
Crawford.
Members Present
Diana Crawford, Willie Mae McCormick, Vada Johnson, Weldon
Cannon, Geri Donworth, Mazie Eden, Nina Winters, Iva Nail , Robert
Nail, Betty Fuller and Helen Payton
Staff Present
Parks and Leisure Services Manager Julia Wakeley and Services
Projects Supervisor Ray McDonald
Guest Present
Troy Fuller
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of February 12, 1996 meeting were approved after
correction to show Julia Wakeley reserving a van for trip to
Copeland House and Brett Price is contact person at Taco Bell.
I. Old Business
A. Member Reports
1 . Weldon Cannon reported that he had joined the Bedford
Historical Foundation. Jan Rowe of Bedford Foundation is
interested in meeting with the Euless Committee to exchange
information and would like for the Euless Committee to visit
the restored Bedford School. She is also interested in
meeting to exchange ideas on money making projects.
Weldon Cannon also reported that in 1931, Jewel C. Posey
worked on her thesis at SMU. She went to 135 houses in the
Euless area (like a census) and wrote information on all the
people. Her thesis is in the library at SMU. Weldon
visited with Ms. Posey in Abilene where she now resides.
2. Nina Winters has made arrangements to visit Copeland House
at 125 SW Dallas in Grand Prairie at 10: 30 A.M. April 8.
After touring Copeland House, arrangements have been made to
tour Heritage House, 3025 O'Connor in Irving. Diana will
make arrangements for a lunch stop in Irving. Committee
will meet at 9:45 A.M. .
3 . Betty Fuller reported she has edited the oral history for
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Willie Byers. Helen Payton has picture of Willie Byers to
be placed with oral history.
B. Fuller House
1 . Ray McDonald reported contractors ready to start work on
cornice. Billy Byers (out of town) has samples of Lexan
Windows.
2. Jean Whitener was unable to attend meeting, but called to
give the name of fence company to contact for bids on fence
and ornamental rail for porch: Ornamental Iron, Kelly Evans
(817)560-3281.
3 . Iva nail has purchased a light fixture for Fuller House.
Fixture purchased at "Old Home Supply" for $125.00.
4. Iva Nail reported Joe Cannon has antiques he will donate to
be placed in Fuller House.
5 . Additional names need to be added to Fuller House sign:
Troy Fuller
Veda Boswell
C. Historical Marker Update
1. Letter from Egina Reyes Teva, Historical Commission, stating
that application for Adam Euless marker has been received.
Application will be reviewed and evaluated in order
received. Currently there is a three to four month wait
between time received and evaluated. Suggest that marker
dedication not be completed until marker is received.
D. Arbor Daze
1. Geri Donworth has contacted Brett Price at Taco Bell . Taco
Bell will furnish food for booth at Arbor Daze. Prices for
food will be same as last year with 5% to Taco Bell for
expenses. Geri will cover in writing.
2 . Other discussion regarding Arbor Daze:
Need larger signs for booth
Need sign with Taco Bell logo
Sign-up sheet for workers
Selling of note cards at City Souvenir Booth
III. New Business
1. Mary Ann Willis from California wants copies of information
on Audie Murphy Arena. Diana will send information and
pictures.
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2 . Nina Winters is starting a cemetery data base.
3 . Vada Johnson reported that St. John's Baptist Church in
Mosier Valley will be celebrating 120 years the first Sunday
in June.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M. .
Respectfully submitted by
Helen Payton
Euless Historical Preservation Committee