TERRAL ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT- We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday and I would like to send out a big “THANKS” to the Terral Fire Department for hiding the eggs, the First Baptist Church GA’s for stuffing the 1600 eggs and purchasing the candy, those who donated candy, those who donated their time to help in any way with our egg hunt. Please know how very much you are appreciated. Thank you Jan Campsey and Mary Alice Kunkel for taking my place while I was on vacation. I love and appreaciate you both.

TERRAL CEMETERY DINNER- The Terral Cemetery Association will have a fund raising dinner on Sunday April 15th at the Terral Community Center. Turkey, dressing with all the trimmings and dessert will be served. Cost for the dinner are as follows: Adults $8.00 and kids 10 and under 7 $6.00. Carry outs will be available by calling 580-467-7230. All proceeds go to support the Terral Cemetery Association for the upkeep.

CITY WIDE CLEAN UP- The Town of Terral will have a City Wide Clean Up on April 20-21st., Friday and Saturday. Roll offs will be placed on the corner of E. Apache & N. Fourth on Friday Morning April 20th. Anyone who pays a trash bill monthly is welcome to use the roll offs. Let’s take pride in our town and use this time to clean up.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- Aceyn James Williams and Ambree Jeanene Williams turned “8” on March 26th. Hope Morgan turned “10” on MArch 27th. Jowana Bussey Duff celebrated on April 1st.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY- Brandon and LaChasley Sandfur celebrated 8 years on May 30th.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST- Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Flor

ita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Robert Harnois, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Taner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed and our military stationed around the world. May God keep you in his loving care.

Terral News and Happenings

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Shirley Gambill

March 30, 2018

QUOTE OF THE DAY – To serve oneself os pleasure, to serve OTHERS is joy,” -Sri Amma BHagavan.

TERRAL ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 31st at the Terral Indians Baseball Field at 12:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. There will be three groups: Walking to three, four to six and seven to nine years old. Make plans to come enjoy the fun. Prizes will be given to the most eggs in each category and eggs will be marked for prizes. The Terral Volunteer Fire Department will be hiding the eggs for us again this year. Hope to see you there!

CITY WIDE CLEAN-UP – The town of Terral will have a city wide Clean-up on April 20-21st., Friday and Saturday . Roll offs will be placed on the corner of E. Apache & N. Fourth on Friday Morning April 20th. Anyone who pays a trash bill monthly is welcome to use the rolls-offs. Let’s take pride in our town and use this time to clean up.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST- Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Bayslinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal , Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Florita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Robert Harois, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, MAnuel Villarreal, Shana Reed and our military stationed around the world.

Terral News and Happenings Nov 7 2019

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Shirley Gambill

November 8, 2019

Quote of the Day– We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. Maya Angelou

Public Notice– Due to Veteran’s Day falling on our regular scheduled meeting date, the Town of Terral Regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00pm. at the Terral City Hall. City Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Special thanks to all of our veterans “Thank you for your service.”

Terral First Baptist GA’s– We are now studying the New Testament books of the Bible. Results from our Halloween Costume Contest on Wednesday October 30, 2019 was most scary was Jasmarie Cruz. The costume for non-scary went to December Harper. Congratulations to you both, you looked great. Our upcoming events are a Craft show on December 7th from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. and bingo will start at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Snack bar will be provided.

Craft Show– The Terral First Baptist Church Girls in Action Group will be having a Craft Show on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. To reserve your table call Shirley at 580-437-2337. Tables are $10.00 each. We will also have our annual bingo starting at 5:00p.m. Cost of bingo is $1.00 per game or a one-time pay of $25.00 for the night. Baked goods and a Snack Bar will be provided. All proceeds go to the Girls in Action for crafts and outings. Thanks in advance for your support.

FBS Girls in Action Mission Work– The GA’s will be decorating trees for the residents at the Westbrook Care Center in Waurika and will be delivering them on December the 6th. We will also do Christmas gifts for the Grace Center in Nocona, Texas before December the 18th.

Happy Birthday to you– Happy Belated Birthday to Santos Castilla celebrated “71” years on November the 3rd.

Happy Anniversary– Valton & Shirley will celebrate “46” years of wedded bliss on November 8th.

Community Prayer List– Teresa Sexton, A.R. and Martha Jane Goates, Wayne Wyler, Pat Bussey, Tony Rodriguez, Scotty Day, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, SR., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shawna Reed, Hardy Johnson and our military stationed around the world- Kurtis Morgan & Chris Cox. Our prayer is for God to Keep you in his loving care.

Terral News and Happenings March 22 2018

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Shirley Gambill

March 22, 2018

QUOTE OF THE DAY – No one has ever become poor by giving. Anne Frank

TERRAL ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday,

March 31st at the Terral Indians Baseball Field at 12:00 p.m. noon. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. There will be three groups: Walking to three, four to six and seven to nine years old. Make plans to come enjoy the fun. Prizes will be given to the most eggs in each category and eggs will be marked for prizes. The Terral Volunteer Fire Department will be hiding the eggs for us again this year. Hope to see ya there!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU – Valton Gambill will celebrate on the 18th. Robert Reed will have cake on the 20th. Clinton Smith will blow out candles on the 22nd.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY – Clayton and Addison will celebrate on the 25th.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST – Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day,

Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Florita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Robert Harnois, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Tanner,

Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed and our military stationed around the world. May God Keep you in His loving care.

Attention Students: Time to Apply for Terral Alumni Scholarships!

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Karen Gunter

April 26, 2019

It is time to apply for Terral Alumni Scholarships.

The Deadline is May 3, 2019, and the application must be postmarked on or before that date to be considered.

The Following are eligible to apply: Have graduated from Ryan High School, Are attending or will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning full time, 12 hours per semester, Reside in the Terral, Oklahoma School District.

Terral Alumni Association does not discriminate in its scholarship program on the basis of race.

The Committee will be making the final decision for the scholarships in May. The Applicant receiving this scholarship must be enrolled and confirmed by the institution’s registrar before the check is mailed directly to the institution in the fall and spring. If you have not received a scholarship application in the mail and are interested in applying, please contact Karen Gunter, 580-437-2347.

Terral News and Happenings November 29 2018

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Shirley Gambill

November 30, 2018

QUOTE OF THE DAY – “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving,”-Robert Lewis Stevenson.

TERRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – The Terral Volunteer Department – is having a Toy and Food Drive for Christmas. Donation boxes are located at the Terral City Hall. The Drive will begin on November 1st through December 15th. All donations will be given to those in need in Terral at Christmastime. For more information, you may call 437-2337.

CRAFT SHOW & BINGO – The FBC Girls in Action will be holding a Craft Show and Bingo on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Terral Community Center. The Craft Show will be from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. Come on out and select some unique gifts for Christmas. Gift Wrapping will be available. Bingo will start at 3:00 p.m. Tables will reserve for $10.00 each. If you would like to reserve a table call Shirley at 437-2337 or 437-2545 after 5:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the FBC Girls in Action for activities, crafts, and outings for the group. Hope to see ya there!

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN- Santa will arrive in Terral, OK on Saturday, December 22 at the Terral Volunteer Fire Department around 3:00 pm. Immediately following will be singing around the Christmas Tree. Coffee, Hot Cocoa, and Cookies will be available at City Hall for those who participate. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this annual event. Donation of cookies will be appreciated. For more info, you may contact City Hall at 580-437-2337

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST – A.R. and Martha Jane Goates, Wayne Wyler, Amy Alsup, Pat Bussey, Tony Rodriquez, Carrie Villarreal, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Esther Grimes, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T. K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shawna Reed, Hardy Johnson and our military stationed around the world.

May God Keep you in His loving care.

Terral News and Happenings

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Shirley Gambill

November 16, 2018

QUOTE OF THE DAY – “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Pablo Picasso.

I would like to take the time to say “Thanks” for all the prayers, cards, and phone calls while I was home after back surgery. “Thank You” to Sue McKinley for doing my office duties while I was out of the office. A special “Thanks” to Mary Alice Kunkel for teaching my GA Class on Wednesday nights at the church. GA’s your notes and drawings were so very uplifting and I really enjoyed them. While I am not 100% as of yet, I am on the road to recovery. I could not have done this without my best friend and partner in life, my husband, Valton Gambill. I want you to know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me. Thank you all – Shirley Gambill.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GA’s -Thanks to all who came out on Saturday and supported our Bingo and fundraising efforts.

If you missed it, you will have a second chance on Dec. 1 to play Bingo again at 3:00 p.m. Come and join us!

TERRAL SCHOOL EVENTS – Thanksgiving Break will be Nov. 19-23. School resumes on Nov. 26th. Nov. 26 we will have a game at Wichita Falls Christian at 4:00 p.m. there.

TERRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – The Terral Volunteer Fire Department is having a Toy and Food Drive for Christmas. Donation boxes are located at the Terral City Hall. The Drive will begin on November 1st through Dec. 15th.

All donations will be given to those in need in Terral at Christmastime. For more information, you may call 580-437-2337.

CRAFT SHOW & BINGO – The FBC Girls in Action will be holding a Craft Show and Bingo on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Terral Community Center. The Craft Show will be from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. Come on out and select some unique gifts for Christmas. Gift Wrapping will be available. Bingo will start at 3:00 p.m. Tables will reserve for $10.00 each. If you would like to reserve a table call Shirley at 437-2337 or 437i-2545 after 5:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the FBC Girls in Action for activities, crafts, and outings for the group. Hope to see ya there!

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST – A.R. and Martha Jane Goates, Wayne Wyler, Amy Alsup, Pat Bussey, Tony Rodriguez, Carried Villarreal, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Daly, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Esther Grimes, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shawna Reed, Hardy Johnson, and our military stationed around the world. May God Keep you in His loving care.

Blevins Produce in Terral Continue Tradition

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Curtis Plant

August 2, 2019

The Blevins Produce stand in Terral is winding down the season.

For various reasons the crops didn’t produce as many canteloupe and watermelon as in previous seasons.

That being said, the quality of the melons was as good as ever.

“The demand was as good as it was last year,” Charles Blevins said.

Customer’s are never disappointed with the selection at the familiar produce stand that is located just south of Terral on Highway 81.

As in previous years Charles and Loretta as well as other family members provided fresh pickles, host sauces, and tomatoes.

Doug Gunter made the wild plum jelly, squash relish and pepper sauce. The pepper sauce was not for sissies.

Charles and Jerry Blevins have been operating the stand for many years.

During the time of this interview several stopped by to visit and many to buy fresh watermelon from the fields.

Two of the hard workers this summer were Gun Gunter and Gabbie Gunter. They enjoy their time at the produce stand. Charles and Jerry said they couldn’t make it without them.

Throughout Saturday morning as customers and friends stopped to visit, it was a reminder of a time when Terral was crowded with people during the annual Watermelon celebration that brought people from all over the country.

Charles and Jerry said they remember the parades and the crowds like it was yesterday.

It’s a part of Terral’s storied history. A memory cherished and not soon forgotten.

Perhaps that is just one of the reasons the Blevins Produce Stand continues to operate year to year.

Charles said it keeps them from being bored.

However, after spending time with them it’s easy to see that it is a long held tradition that helps keep Terral connected to its past.

It’s a tradition the community hopes they will keep for many years to come.

Terral News and Happenings June 7 2018

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Shirley Gambill

June 8, 2018

Quote of the Day- “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” John Bunyan

First Baptist Church- Vacation Bible School is set for July 16-20. Our theme this year is “GAME ON”. Buses will run nightly. We will have more information coming next week.

Terral Volunteer Fire Department- Will be selling T-Shirts until June 15th. Cost is $15.00 for regular sizes and $17.00 for 2xl to 4xl. All proceeds got to the Volunteer Fire Department. You may pick up an order form at City Hall and drop it back by City Hall and Pay for your shirts.

FBC Girls In Actions- Stay tuned for our announcement of the “POOL PARTY” plans. Coming soon! Happy Birthday To You- Bailey Wesberry celebrated “22” on the 25th, of May Noah Morales had caked on the 27th of May. Vincente Villarreal partied on the 29th of May. Happy Anniversary- Casey and Crystal Rhodes celebrated on the 24th of May. Boomer and Stephanie Celebrated “24” years on the 28th of May.

Community Prayer List- The family of Robert Harnois, Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Florita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed, Hardy Johnson and our military stationed around the world. May God Keep you in his loving care.

Blevins Brothers Continue Terral Tradition

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Curtis Plant

July 19, 2018

It’s hard to think about Terral, Oklahoma without thinking of mouth-watering watermelons.

People from all over love the watermelons grown in Jefferson County and every summer they will drive any distance to Terral just satisfy that craving.

The Blevins Brothers, Jerry and Charles, have been providing watermelon fans with what they crave for over 20 years.

Jerry and Charles grow the watermelon and canteloupe right in Terral.

However, they sell more than just watermelon and canteloupe.

Customers who stop by their shed just south of Terral on Highway 81 can find canteloupes, pickled okra, pickles, plum jelly, and salsa. Sometimes they even have tomatoes.

They sell around 1200 quarts of pickles a year. The pickles are the result of the labor of Charles and Loretta Blevins.

Some customers pick up 5 or 6 cases at a time.

A woman from Decatur picks up 10 cases per month to resell at her stand.

At one time there were watermelon patches all over southern Jefferson County.

Doug Gunter, who has been working with them since he was in high school, remembers he and his friends picking watermelons out in the heat all hours of the day and evening.

One time a crew from south Texas came up and while picking watermelons they engaged in a little contest with the south Texas boys.

The Texas crew had already been picking for a while during the season and it was still early for Doug and his friends.

The Terral boys outdid the Texas boys by loading their truck faster.

It shocked the Texas professionals that they had been outdone by some high school boys from Oklahoma.

Doug remembers the football team working during the summer and being ready for the season. Coaches would only have to practice once a day so the players could pick melons the rest of the day.

The cost of production has affected the growing of watermelons in Terral.

At one time about 75% of the people in Terral were involved in the watermelon venture.

Charles has been growing watermelons since 1969. Together he and Jerry have been growing and selling watermelons for over 20 years.

Charles got into the business because of his father-in-law.

Jerry and Charles remembers the days of the Terral Watermelon Festival. It was a popular event for 50 years.

Besides watermelons, there was usually a parade, a classic car show, live music, mule jumping contests, and a dunk tank.

Doug Gunter remembers that most the trees down by the Baptist Church in Terral had trucks under them with farmers selling watermelons.

Years ago, Doug remembered supplying Rush Springs with watermelons for their festival.

Charles said the old timers remembers putting stickers on Terral watermelons saying “Rush Springs Watermelons” then loading them on the train.

Over the years they have got to know quite a few people, many of them have become loyal customers and friends.

During our interview, people were waiting in line to pick up their load of watermelon and canteloupes.

Tonya Wickware and her son Wrangler pull up with another load fresh from the field and everyone jumps into action.

Over the years there is no telling how many melons the Blevins have sold.

It’s nice to see them carrying on the Terral Tradition—supplying the country with the best watermelons money can buy.

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