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documentary on '30s radio personality
Parks Johnson pioneered
the man-on-the-street and
audience-participation style
of radio programming that
became so popular across
the nation in the 1930s.
Johnson began his VOX POP
(which means "voice of the
people") at Houston's KTRH
radio station in 1932. Three
years later, the program was
picked up by the national
NBC radio network, taking
the Johnsons to NewYork
City.
Using early recordings of
the show as well as photo-
graphs, the documentary
traces the history of VOX
POP, including some original
recordings of the program.
Nine interviews were com-
pleted around the country
with people associated
with the show or with early
radio; four of the interviews
took place at the Library of
American Broadcasting in
Maryland. Excerpts from a
rescued 1958 interview with
Parks and his wife Louise is
also featured in the program.
After his success in radio,
Johnson moved to Wim-
berley where he and his
wife Louise spent the next
20 years working with the
Wimberley community. Their
son, Bill Johnson, and his
wife, M.E, still reside at the
family's Sabino Ranch; Bill is
among those who were inter-
viewed for the documentary.
Directed by Richard Kidd,
the film was produced by
HCHC chairperson Kate
Johnson, who said she was
first drawn to the project
because she was fascinated
by Bill Johnson's treasure
chest of his father's memo-
rabilia. Bill has many of his
father's recordings, clippings,
notebooks and photos, along
with his own memories of
growing up in NewYork dur-
ing the Vox Pop days.
In addition to using the
information Bill Johnson
provided, Kidd and Kate
Johnson conducted research
for the documentary at the
COURTESY PHOTO
The Hays County Historical Commission will screen its newest documen-
tary, Vox Pop: The Story of Parks Johnson, at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at
the Old Kyle City Hall, 101 Burleson Street in Kyle. The public is invited to
the event, which will be free of charge.
Library of American Broad- terviewed family friend and
casting at the University of former Wimberley resident,
Maryland, which houses Louise Denham.
more than 200 LP recordings DVD copies of the program
of Vox Pop and serves as its will be available for purchase
historian. They also traveled at the screening, and refresh-
to Vermont, where they in- ments will also be provided.
memorial
a season
Vbyterans Day was observed :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
the Uhland commtmity
flying the United States
flag at many homes and busi-
nesses. Mayor Daniel Heide-
man placed flags on the graves
of the many military personal
in the Uhland Live Oak Cem-
etery, Several flags representing
branches of the military were they have done and are doing.
received and will be placed on Thanks.
the memorywall in the Uhland ...
Community Center. Several
more pictures and information Gravesite services for Mar-
about former residents of the shall Fuchs were held Saturday
community and Armed Forces morning in the Uhland Live Oak
were received and will be added Cemete~ Visitation and lunch
to the wall. It is hoped there will was held in St. John Lutheran
be more coming. If you have Rec. Center. Members of St.
no picture ofyour loved one John Lutheran Church, friends
in uniform, please send any and relatives furnished the food.
picture you may have; even a Alarge crowd paid their re-
group picture will be used to spects to the family of Marshall.
make a picture of the individual. ...
There are no words adequate
to express our thanks to all our The public is invited to attend
military personnel for what a Christmas concert at St. John
Lutheran Church of Uhland on
Sunday, December 4. A light
meal will be served at 11:30 a.m.
followed by the free concert at 1
p.m. You are also welcome to at-
tend morning worship services
at 10:30 a.m.
Weekend visitor of Hulda
Wlsian was her daughter Shirley
Grooves of Midland. Along with
vis'lting they also took a drive to
Bastrop.
Speaking of visiting, coming
to visit with Raymond at the
rehab center in Kyle were Jean
Gallaher, Annie Schultz, Lois
Daugherty. and Mike, Debbie,
Cooper and Raney Moore. Also
Dennis, Kim, Kassie, Hanna
and Maddy Heideman, Chloe
Schultz and Karen Gallaher.
They came on different days.
Thanks to all includingAdelene
Wisian and Clarence Heide-'
man.
Here I am again "a daylate
and a dollar short," well maybe
a few more, in wishing Hanna
Heideman a"Happy Birthday"
on Nov. 14. Hope you had a
happy day.
On November 19, Herbert
Schwertfiger of Temple will cel-
ebrate his 90th birthday. Herbert
and Patfline moved to Temple
from Lockhart. We wish him a
happy and healthy bhthday.
ooo
Gary Elweli of San Marcos
passed away after a lengthy
battle with cancer. Funeral ser-
vices were held at the Ebenezer
Lutheran Church in Maxwell
on Nov. 15. Graveside services
followed at Uhland Live Oak
Cemetery. Sympathy is extend-
ed to the family.
LACKEY
Edward
(Eddie) H.
Lackey,
59, passed
away on
Friday; No-
vember 4,
2011 at his
residence
in Nie-
derwald,
Texas, sur-
rounded by loved ones.
Eddie was born in Austin,
Texas on December 22, 1951
to Virgil Leroy and HazelViola
Lackey. He spent his youth
between Texas and California
settling his adult years around
the Austin area. He is preceded
in death by both parents and
brothersVirgil and Johnny
Lackey.
He is survived by his wife,
Christine Harris Lackey.
daughter and son -in-law Tina
and Tim Pena and grand-
children Hunter and Hayden
Pena of Austin, sister and
brother-in-law Brenda and
Percy Heaslet of Marble Falls,
Texas brother Tommy Lackey
of Bridgeport, Texas, nieces
Cathy Heaslet, of Marble Falls,
Sherry Smith of Albuquerque,
New Mexico and TriciaWacker
of Denver, Colorado along
with aunts, cousins and nu-
merous other nieces, nephews
and extended family members
which loved him dearly.
Prior to Eddie's career in
road and utility construc-
tion, he was a carpenter and
loved building things with his
hands. He began his career
in road and utility construc-
tion in the early 1980s, being
employed for 22-plus years
with Ned Ross Company as a
Project Manager resulting in
his handiwork and expertise
becoming major roads and
City Improvement Projects
within the infrastructure
design of Austin. He changed
his employer in April of 2002
to partner with and launch
John Thames Excavating,
based in Buda, Texas where
he was employed at the time
he lost his battle with lung
cancer. Eddie was an expert in
his field, knowing all angles of
the construction industry. He
wore many hats in his profes-
sion, earning great respect and
admiration for his knowledge,
years of experience and com-
mon horse sense. His legacy
can be seen in various projects
around Hays, Travis and Wfl-
liamson counties.
Eddie grew up hunting and
experiencing the great out-
doors which he loved. He was
an excellent marksman and
enjoyed the challenge. His love
for the animal kingdom was
enormous as he had a natu-
ral magnetism with the wild
critters. He sought pleasure
in water sports, motorcycles,
fishing, boating and relaxing
at the lake or ocean. He was a
world traveler with his favorite
destinations being an island
where he could scuba or snor-
kel. A true rare breed of a man.
A celebration of Eddie's life
be held on Saturday, De-
cember 17, 2011 at the Ruby
Ranch Lodge in Buda, Texas
beginning at 10 a.m. For any-
one wishing to honor Eddie's
life, the family asks donations
to be made to CTMC Hospice
Care in San Marcus, Texas or
the World Wildlife Fund in lieu
of flowers.
SPIVEY
Mary
K. New-
Spivey was
born on
August 26,
1930 and
passed
away on
November
14, 2011 at
her home
in Kyle.
She retired from Sweet Clean-
ers after more than 30 years of
service.
She is survived by her
mother, Mable New; brother,
James Edgar New; sister,
Beverly Oliver; four sons and
their wives, William T. Spivey
and Helen; John W. Spivey and
Sherra, Mike Spivey and Con-
nie, and Brett A. Spivey and
Linda; all of the grandchildren
and great-grandchildren Hill
miss their "Memaw". Nieces,
nephews, and other family
members also survive her.
She was preceded in death
by her father, Talmadge Edgar
New; brother, Talmadge Eu-
gene New and sister, Mattie O.
Klelber.
The family received friends
on Tuesday, November 15,
2011 at Harrell Funeral Home
in Kyle. A graveside service was
held onWednesday morning,
November 16, 2011 at Live Oak
Cemetery in Manchaca.
MARTINEZ
Paul Mendez Martinez, 65,
of Austin, formerly of Seguin,
passed away on Friday, No-
vember 4, 2011.
He was born in Luling,
Texas on May 18, 1946. He was
formerly of Seguin and was a
retired machinist who worked
at Conetrol Scope Mounts for
15 years.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Aurora Martinez,
and father, Pablo Martinez.
He is survived by his
mother, Tomasa Martinez;
sons, Moses Fernandez Mar-
tinez, Paul Martinez III and
wife, Julia, Anthony Martinez
and Rene Martinez; daugh-
ters, Venus Martinez, Cynthia
Renue and husband, Buddy
and Marilyn Fernandez Mar-
tinez; brothers, Raul Martinez
and wife, Guadalupe Marti-
nez, Thomas Martinez and
wife, Mary; sisters, Mary Natal
and Guadalupe Natal, Mag-
gie Luna and husband, Adam,
Florine M. Linthicum, Louisa
Gonzales and husband, An-
thony, 25 grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren, and nu-
merous nieces, nephews and
other family members.
The Rosary was recited on
November 9, 2011. Mass was
held November 10, 2011 at St.
Anthony Catholic Church in
Kyle and interment followed
at San Juan Cemetery #2 in
Prairie Lea.
DOWNS
Velma B. Downs, age 83,
of Manchaca passed away,
November 9, 2011. She was
preceded in death by her hus-
band, Senter Downs; sister,
Rita Meeks; and brother, John
Monaghan, Jr.
She is survived by her sons,
Thomas Downs and wife De-
nise, Michael Downs and wife
Sara; brother, Jim Monaghan;
grandchildren, Kim Lucas,
Wen@ Downs, Josh and John
Carroll; three great-grandchil-
dren; nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was
held Sunday, November 13,
2011 at Live Oak Cemetery,
Manchaca. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions can
be made to a charity of your
choice. Memorials and guest-
book online at www.wcfish.
com
• November 16, 2011
Rodriguez
and Linck
to wed
M~nTd Mrs. John
Cynthia
Rodriguez of Buda
announce the engage-
ment of their son,
Andrew "AJ" Rodri-
guez to Anna Noelle
Linck, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
and Shawna Linck of
Oklahoma City.
Andrew is the
grandson of Mr. Onesimo "Teet" Rodrigu~
Rodriguez of Buda, and Genevieve Warv¢
dote Warwick of Austin.
Anna is the granddaughter of Mr. and )
L'mck of Kemah, TX and Mr. and Mrs. R(
Spake of The Villages, FL.
Andrew is a 2006 graduate of Jack C. t
2011 graduate of Texas A&M at Galvesto:
Studies. Anna will graduate from Texas A
December majoring in Marine Biology.
The couple will marry January 7,201
Catholic Church in Galveston.
~z and the late Virginia
ck and the late Thee-
ks. Ed and Bernice
ger and Marjorie
[ays High School and a
I majoring in Maritime
kM at Galveston this
at St. Patrick's
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United in
marriage
Saturday,
Nov. 19,
2011
Adthmy Hilton sends a "big
ankyou" to all who
onated to the Hays
County Food Drive so far.
Curbside pick up on Sunday
brought in 141 cans.
Through Saturday, No-
vember 19, please donate
cans at either of the drop-off
locations located at each
entrance at the information
signs. They look like trash-
cans. Amy picks up daily and
challenges each household
to donate a minimum of six
CanS.
NancyWaddell sends
word from Midland that she's
thankflfl for no traffic and no
humidity and being less than
3.5 hours from Ruidoso. She
and Rick have survived three
dust storms. She adds, "The
people are so nice (no of-
fense to Mountain City- after
all, that is home), I miss you
all. Hope all of my birdies are
well at Kyle Elementary."
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