Current Events in Post, Texas

August 28, 2001
Historical Marker Dedication for Garza County Courthouse:  Link to Historical Markers. 

September 15, 2001
Alvin G. Davis collection opens at Garza County Historical Museum.  Story in Arts-History Newsletter.   "Possibly no single individual has ever contributed a much as Alvin to the carrying on of our great Cowboy heritage.  Davis served as chairman, president or administrator of 18 national organizations connected with cowboy culture, including the American Jr. Rodeo Association, National Western Artists Association, American Chuck Wagon Association, International Western Music Association,  National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, American Cowboy Cultural Association, Western-English Retailers of America and National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration.  The recipient of dozens of awards from local, state, regional, national and international organizations, Davis has helped start more than 20 cowboy culture events across the United States.  When asked of his experiences, Davis says, "I've been to a couple of goat ropeings and a county fair or two."  Davis is a favorite son with roots in the ranching of Garza County.

Traditional "Founder's Day" in Post highlighted Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys at the annual dance.  Along with the dinner and dance, the city was alive with downtown vendors, a "Kingsford Shootout" for all Back Yard Cooks sponsored by Kingsford Charcoal and Charcoal Starters, the annual "Quilt Show" at the Algerita Arts Center. 

Obituaries:
Katherine Trammel:  April 28, 1916 to Sept. 5, 2001, her entire life spent in Garza County, born in the Old Post Sanitarium, lived in the same building as a bride, worked there during WW II, a pioneer that will be missed. 

LeRoy McCrary:  Feb. 21, 1908 - Sept. 17, 2001.   1st baby born in Garza County after it was organized:  Submitted the name "Antelopes" for Post School mascot.  Retired from Santa Fe Railroad in 1973.   Helped create  and develop  the Garza Theatre with son,  Will McCrary in 1985. Awarded his 60 year pin from Post Masonic Lodge.

Cornelio Siprano Saldivar:  Sept. 14, 1928 - Sept. 16, 2001.  Worked for Santa Fe,  Postex Mills, and Wilson School district.   

John Louis Sutton Sr:  May 16, 1943 - Sept. 17, 2001.  Oil field positions in Kermit, 18 yrs. Sutton Welding in Kermit, 10 yrs. WWII Vet: Member VFW,  American Legion, Kermit Lions Club.

Marion Wheatley::  Jan. 14, 1921 - Sept. 30, 2001:  Parents: Boone & Eula Evan:  Taught in Post ISD, retired in 1986:  Husband: Henry Wheatley:  Active in United Methodist Church, Amity & Garden Clubs: Former Caprock Cultural Association Board member, 

Charles 'Bill' Duncan:  Feb. 5, 1947-Oct. 6, 2001:  Parents: Henry & Marion Wheatley:  TxTech grad:  A clinical psychologist, currently a caseworker for Child Protective Service

Rebecca Foster-Manry:  Aug. 9, 1948-Oct. 1, 2001:  Social worker for State of Texas & mechanical draftsman.  Services held with her Aunt: Marion Wheatly and her cousin, Bill Duncan.  

Sherry Jo Short:  Mar. 7, 1946-Sept. 26, 2001:  Husband: Silas Short of Throckmorton, Tx:  Church of Christ member and vocalist with the Meistersingers, Capella and Lubbock Christian Alumni Hallelujah Choruses..

Ruby Young:  April 29. 1930 - Oct. 1, 2001:  Parents: T.A. Pierce and Lema Curb:  PHA grad, worked for Frito-Lay 20 yrs. retired in 1985.  Member of Sunset Church of Christ, Sheriffs Auxiliary, and enjoyed doll making. 

Ruth Hall: July 4. 1915-Oct. 1, 2001:  Husband "Buddy" Hall and son Joe of Graham: TT grad, Delta Kappa Gamma member and school teacher in Southland ISD until retirement.  Member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church: moved to Post from Pleasant Valley community in 1988.