Hunt Co., TX - News: Celeste Thursday Club, 1961 ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Celeste Trees, Celeste Thursday Club, 1961 Our town has neither Turtle Creek nor Azalea Trail; yet, it does have a trail that has some beauty and interest. It is the US Highway 69 Street through town. Entering the town from the north, the view is not unlike the painting "Avenue of Trees." Large trees at almost all homes make this inviting entry. At this season the delicate greens contrast wit the white bark o the sycamore and the darks of the elm and Hackberry. Red buds appear in just the right places to add vivid color. Several homes have the little flowering plant, thrift, which gives a lift to spirit these early spring days. Last week a mention was made here about the large trees at the west end of the business street. Their history has partially come to light. The large American Elm on the south side is a commemorative monument to a resident, Mrs. G. B. Norris, wife of Dr. G. B. Norris. The Thursday Club planted four American Elm in a row on that side of the street in honor of their then past presidents. The ladies honored were in addition to Mrs. Norris were Mrs. J. R. Eastwood, Mrs. Leon Puckett, and Mrs. Albert Norris. Only the one large tree mentioned grew, as it should. The small one just west of the Norris’ tree is for Mrs. J. R. Eastwood. It hasn’t flourished nor grown—certainly not typical of the very active life of the lady for whom the tree was planted. The other two trees didn’t survive—victims of droughts no doubt. The two past presidents, Mmes. Puckett and Norris are still active in club and church work, in their respective homes, Dallas and Celeste. No date is available as the time of these plantings. The large cottonwood tree next to the old phone office needs its history reviewed and its sponsor identified. (March 24, 1961, The Celeste Courier)