April 24, 2006
April 24, 2006
1. W. L. Echols was MHS Principal. He married Evelyn Newman, the daughter of Louis Newman and wife Millie Shaffner Newman. Mr. Echols is deceased. Evelyn lives in Port Arthur, Texas. (Thanks go out to Louise Mitcham Allen, formerly of Milano, for this information).
2. Mrs. Bob B. Covey was the class sponsor. Former student Marjorie Elam Bailey remembers her as the best Engish teacher she knew--at any level.
3. Ellen Westbrook was MHS mathematics teacher. She did not marry.
4. J. B. Swindoll was MHS Spanish and history teacher.
5. Bob B. Covey was MHS Superintendent. After teaching in Milano, Mr. and Mrs. Covey moved to the Hill Country of Texas.
6. James Luther Walker was the son of Thornton Elisha Walker and Elizabeth Lodema "Lizzie" Morgan Walker. Luther was an Army veteran of World War II, spending over three years in Europe. Except for this military service, Luther lived in or near Milano all of his life. In 1947 Luther married Florence Joy Rice and they had two children: James David Walker and Stephen Wyatt "Steve" Walker. Luther died on November 22, 2001. A lifelong rancher, Luther was for many years proprietor of Walker's Grocery and Service Station in Milano. He served as Milano city councilman, Milano school trustee, and Milano First Baptist Church deacon. He had one grandson--Sam Wyatt Walker (Steve's son).
7. Ransom Reuben "Cap" Fussell was the son of John and Ruth Deen Fussell. Cap was an Army veteran of World War II. He served overseas and spent much of his time there in Italy. Upon his return to the U.S., Cap became a professional chef. He married Tena Trippodo of Dickenson, Texas. They had two children, John and Mary. After many years of service at the V.A. Hospital in Houston, Texas, Cap was transfered to New Orleans, Louisiana. There he became a "head chef". He lived in New Orleans until his retirement in 1973. Cap then returned to Milano, Texas. He passed away on February 17, 1976. (SOURCE: Mary Fussell Daleo and Johnny Fussell)
8. Jessie Raye Diver was the daughter of Ephraim Diver and Jessie Edna Price Diver. She married Lee C. Keen in 1939. They had two sons: Wayman Keen and Nolan Keen. Jessie Raye died on March 31, 1996. She was a life-long resident of Milam County and a 41-year Milano resident. She was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church. She was a good cook and enjoyed crochet, quilting, and fishing. (SOURCE: Obituary)
9. Lottie Pearl Diver was the daugher of Robert and Pearl Diver. Lottie Pearl's nickname was "Toots." She married John Bankston, who was the older brother of her classmate Marcus Bankston. Toots and John had two sons: Gary Bankston and John Bankston. Toots died on November 22, 1983. Much of this information was provided by Lottie Pearl's son Gary.
10. Lorene Ashley is the daughter of Monroe Ashley and wife Mary Reese Ashley. Lorene married R. M. Conner. She has lived in Huntsville, Texas since 1952. Lorene is retired from the Walker County tax office, where she worked for many years and served as chief deputy. She has two children: Robert Eugene "Bobby" Conner, and Beverly Ann Conner Niederhofer, who both also live in Huntsville. Lorene also has four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
11. Marcus Bankston was the son of Claude and Jessie Hensley Bankston. Marcus married classmate Effie Bess Pierce. They had a daughter: Linda Bankston. Marcus was killed in an automobile accident.
12. Marjorie Elam is the daughter of Joel Henry Elam and Louella Newton Elam. After graduating from Baylor University, Marjorie taught school in Milano. In 1940 she married Dr. Joe Weldon Bailey, who was a Baptist minister. Their four children are Roger William Bailey, Lou Beth Bailey Birdwell, Mary Jane Bailey Morgan, and Joe Weldon Bailey II. Marjorie lives in Milano.
13. Loyas Touchstone was the daughter of Isaac and Bertie Touchstone.
14. Effie Bess Pierce was the daughter of Charlie and Lizzie Dismore Pierce. Effie Bess married classmate Marcus Bankston. They had a daughter: Linda Bankston. Effie Bess died in or around the year 2002.
15. Emie Kathryn Luce was the daughter of Robert Lee "Bob" Luce and wife Maud Nichols Luce. Emie Kathryn married Barclay Jeter. They had a daugher, Kathy Jeter, who married Alan Johnston. Emie Kathryn enjoyed bowling. She also enjoyed raising cattle on her Milano and Hoyte farms. A long-time resident of Rockdale, Texas, Emie Kathryn died on December 22, 2003.
16. Clyde Stewart was the son of James Andrew and Inez Stewart.
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