Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 14

HOOD COUNTY NEWS, GRANBURY. TEXAS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1984 7B Poets Corner 1 1. Myrtle Burton P.O. Box 879 Granbury, Tx 76048 Samers have made my year I'm sure God will bless throughout the years.

Organized in May 1983, the "Granbury Sams" is a recreational vehicle travel club. To be a member, one must have some type of camping vehicle and be a member of the humble way Thanks for the many, you help each day Surely goodness and mercy shall follow you each day. I still haven't said what I really want to say so I'll just close this and say Thank God for you each day. by Charles E. Winters Sr.

Tolar Thanks For The Many Thanksgiving has come and Christmas is just a peak away so, it seems to me that it is time to say how much I appreciate each of you each day. Your thoughtfulness and caring during the year and your help, visits and calls Howard Willingham, Mae and Olan Curlee. These are truly Good Sambas-sadors for all the Lake Granbury area, because they answer quesv tions and, spread the good word every where they1 travel. Say "hello" next time you see a Good Sam or Samantha, and you will-probably get a great big smile in return. McQuone, Barbara And Ray Murphy, Annabel and, Coleman Newman, Nila and Alton Parker, Geneva and Bailey Rankin, Mary Sue and Randle Rash, Johnnie and Bob Richards, Lorene and Earl Rucker, Earlene and Lester Phillips, Jackie and Woody Sims, Helen and Ray Sparkman, Miriam and Harold Stace, Willena and Daryl Tucker, Earlene and Raymond Weatherly, Polly" and you It's strange in a way that I came this way for I feel at home in a very special way and I know God dwells in the hearts and minds of each of you day.v So, I just want to say, in my own International Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club based in Augura, Calif.

The name Sam" is a derivative of the Biblical Good Samaritan and the club pledge reads; "I will stop and give aid to fellow campers where safety and traffic conditions permit. I will not attempt to stop and give aid on turnpikes, freeways or expressways but instead will give three short blasts on my horn to indicate that I am reporting a breakdown to the nearest patrol, toll gate, or police department. If I am broken down on the expressway, I will raise the hood of my vehicle and or display other distress devices, to indicate I am in need of assistance and stay with the vehicle until help arrives. I will keep my recreational vehicle in safe condition at all times and give special attention to brakes, tires and running lights. I will drive within jthe law and with consideration for others.

I will watch following traffice and pull off the road as soon as possible whenever I am causing a slowdown. I agree to observe and cause to be observed all posted rules and regulations for the betterment of the enjoyment of outdoor recreational facilities. I will leave my campsite in better condition than I found it. I will try to wear a smile (like Good Sam's) and promote the objectives of Good Sam whenever I meet other RV owners" The clubs, numbering about 130 in Texas alone, are dedicated to monthly camping meetings of members and guests, usually within 100 miles of the members homes. One of these meetings will consist of a long trip planned sand voted on by the membership.

Twice each year, spring and fall a state Samboree is held, and all members may attend. Once each year, a National Samboree is held. It was in Bozeman, Montana for 1984 and will be in Greenville Miss, in 1985. Members wear colorful vests (Granbury Sams are red) covered with patches, earned by attendance at various functions and for contributions to special causes. A prized patch is the.

"Caravan Patch" earned by traveling in a caravan of RVs to a state or national meeting or a special event such as a guided tour. Granbury Sams membership is limited to 40 rigs, having 35 at present. They are: Myrtle and Bill Burton, Mary and Bill Buxton, Doc Buxton, Peggy Biggs, Leta and Earl DeMouy, Mary and Jimmie Dixon, Frankie and Clyde Decard, Virgina and John Fletcher, Mary and Dean Forth, Wanda and Jack Hogan, Vickie and Durward Homer, Alma and Bill Holland, Peggy and Wilton Humphreys, Mary and Jay Jenkins, Evelyn and Curtis Key, Ethel and Edward Lane, Earlene ad E.T. Mackey, Maidel and Buck McCullough, Ellen and Howard Share your life with us! We'd like to know about your club meetings, weddings, family reunions, and other events important to you. Call us at 573-1177 HOODComnrimrs cgsss Evl cDDDOff GDGDDH the regular selling price the regular selling price I 8BGIE) BK 2gggg I 10V0 I I DIGS the regular selling price the regular selling price, ANOTHER TERRIFIC WMTO SAVE ATSAFEWAYI Merchandising availability will vary between stores WMt KJpptot test sorry nincimk CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES' Hkiiway 144 at the entrance of Rock Harbor Estates.

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