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Beloved BC coach ‘Chief’ Wilson dies Gabriel Pruett For The Record
H.W. “Chief” Wilson, the state championship coach of the Bridge City Cardinals, died at the age of 85 Monday in College Station. Wilson and the Cardinals won the 3A state championship in 1966, a year after being defeated in the title game. Bridge City defeated McKinney, 30-6, in 1966 to win the Cardinals only football state
Bridge City Cardinal Head Coach ‘Chief’ Wilson from a 1966 team photo.
Wilson’s coaching career began back in 1952 under Bum Phillips at Nederland High
Free school supplies distributed Aug. 17 The Orange County Christian community has teamed up to distribute school supplies on a first come, first serve basis at the from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Orange Lions City Park. In case of rain the WOS Middle School will host the event. In addition to the free school supplies, students and their families will be treated to free food, entertainment, haircuts, socks, underwear, free or low cost vaccinations, and more. Local businesses or organizations that would like to help support the children of Orange County can write a check to OCS (Orange Christian Services) with a note in the memo line for “Back to School Orange”. Please mail checks to Orange Christian Services, Back to School Orange, 2518 W Park Ave, Orange, Texas 77630 For more information please look us up on the web at www.backtoschoolorange.com or their Facebook at backtoschoolorange.
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H.W. ‘Chief’ Wilson is seen in this newspaper scan with high school All-American runningback Steve Worster after the Bridge City Cardinals won the state championship in 1966.
championship in school history. The Cardinals went 13-1 in 1966 and Bridge City’s only loss was against Nederland. Bridge City was 11-2-1 in 1965 and lost to Brownwood in the title game, 14-0. Wilson coached the Cardi-
nals from 1962 until 1973 and his best years were lumped together with three-time allstate running back Steve Worster. Worster went on to star at the University of Texas after rushing for nearly 5,500 yards while at Bridge City.
O’field centennial celebration nears
Penny Leleux
For The Record
Oil was found in the Orange Oil Field at 8:05 p.m., Aug. 17, 1913. The Orange Oil Field Centennial Celebration will begin at 3 p.m., Aug. 17 with the opening of the Orangefield Cormier Museum. A dedication ceremony for the State Historical Marker commemorating old Orangefield will be held at 5 p.m. Barbecue dinners will be available for $8. Live music begins after the dedication ceremony. Britt Godwin and BB & Company will start playing at 7 p.m. Children should come dressed for play because there will be plenty of activities for them, including water slides, a petting zoo and an obstacle course. Snow cones and popcorn will also be offered. At dark, weather permitting, there will be a fireworks show. “Come help us celebrate and
A wooden derrick replica of the first oil well has been built on the Orangefield Cormier Museum grounds.
see all of the new displays that we have added,” said Harvey Wilson of the Orangefield Cormier Museum Committee. According to Wilson, the first attempt to drill for oil
School. Phillips, a native of Orange, went on to coach in the college level and also coached the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints in the NFL. His son Wade Phillips is currently the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans. Wilson stayed on with the Bulldogs through 1957. That year was the first time Wilson would taste a state championship as Nederland won the 4A crown under Emmitt McKenzie. Wilson and Phillips’ paths crossed again in 1958 as both coached in Jacksonville while
in 1959 Wilson followed Phillips to coach in Amarillo. Longtime Bridge City coach and educator Troy Woodall got his start under Wilson in 1964. Woodall stayed with the Cardinals until his retirement in 2004. “I was only 22 years old when I started out and I guarantee you I was more scared of Coach Wilson than any of the players were in the early years,” Woodall said. “I have always been Coach Wilson’s biggest fan. He gave me my first job and I was always apCOACH Page 3A
Bobcat Wall of Honor Orangefield seeks to restore athletic heritage
Penny Leleux
For The Record
The Orangefield Athletic Department is asking for the community’s help to rebuild its “Wall of Honor” that will celebrate the accomplishments of their athletes, past and present. “We’re just trying to bring back a little tradition and show our current athletes what our former athletes have accomplished,” said Josh Smalley, athletic director at Orangefield. “Right now we don’t have anything to show that.” Smalley said a fire in the 90’s destroyed the memorabilia they previously had. They are seeking photos for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level. “I’ve had a lot of people step up and try to help me contact some people.” “I’ve got 10 to 12 pictures right now. I’d like to have as many as we can get.” He said he’s counting on media getting the word out to help get pictures in. “We’re going to find a spot in the field house to put all the guys,” said Smalley. The Girls’ Wall of Honor will be in the new gymnasium. “The girls don’t really come in here that much; it’s more
Coach Josh Smalley, Orangefield athletic director shows off a few of the pictures that have been submitted for display on the Athletic “Wall of Honor.”
of a football field house than anything. They spend most of their time in the gym.” “Ron Linscomb was inducted into the University of North Texas Hall of Honor,” said Smalley. Linscomb was a long jumper for Orangefield In the 50s or 60s. “He called and we had a
good conversation about what he did in Orangefield and how proud he was that he was going to be on the wall. It’s good. I’m excited for those guys, excited for our kids too, because right BOBCAT WALL Page 3A
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Andrews murder trial underway in county Debby Schamber For The Record
The trial of Julia Andrews, 59, of Vidor, who is accused of murdering 42-year-old Randy Peddy began on Monday in the 260th District Court with Judge Buddie Hahn presiding. Deputy Greg Harbison, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office was the first to take the stand. He testified he was called out at 8:40 p.m. in November 2012 to the 1400 block of Terry Road in Vidor. When he arrived he was told by Andrews, Peddy was intoxicated
and he was about to lay down. She also told Harbison, “Everything was OK.” Harbison stated he reANDREWS turned to the residence about 9:40 p.m. on a disturbance call where he found Peddy deceased laying by the driveway in a fetal position. “She told me she had shot him,” he said. He added, Andrews also repeatedly told him, “she was sorry.”
According to court testimony, Andrews also told the officer she and Peddy had gotten into an altercation after he threw foundation blocks on her 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier causing the front,rear and driver’s side windows to be smashed. State exhibits entered into evidence were pictures which showed redness on her face, neck, and shoulder. Also admitted was a photo of her arm which showed abrasions. However, a mug shot taken a few hours later does not show the red marks. Texas Ranger Bobby Smith
was the next to take the stand. After Andrews was transported to the OCSO, Smith met with her and took a videotaped statement. At first, Andrews sobbed while she gave the statement. Then she gained her composure as she told of the events which unfolded over the course of the day. Andrews stated on the day of the incident, Peddy had come to her house earlier on the premise of repairing her muffler on her car. She had discovered he was drinking vodka when a bottle fell out of his pocket. From experience,
she said she knew that was not a good thing and took him to his father’s house. Peddy returned later in the day still intoxicated. At first he was visting with other family members. But, he approached her when he wanted to talk about his relationship with her daughter. She didn’t think that was a good idea and told him no. Later, court testimony would reveal, Andrews had been involved with Peddy in a relationship. When the pair were together, they were said ANDREWS Page 3A
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