Most of you remember that Norma was the museum director at the Court House on the Square twenty or so years ago. I served on the Denton County Historical Commission during Norma’s tenure as museum director.

Norma and I had a good visit. She recalled some of the events that she had directed while working as director of the museum. She also told me that she was keeping up with me through the "Talk From Under the Tipi," and that she enjoys reading about what the Cherokees of Denton County are doing.

She said that she had a student from North Texas University that was a Cherokee and was doing a fine job as her secretary in the museum. She also commented that she was aware that Indians were living in Denton County after 1840.

Norma also reminded me of the time that I was one of the judges in an assorted Indian tribal and art display that was exhibited by all of the different schools of Denton County.

While I am on the subject of Indians, I want to mention that the Northern Towns District of the Texas Cherokee Women’s Society is going to sponsor a hot dog and chili sale and a garage sale on Main Street in downtown Aubrey on September 13. Vera Parkhill is in charge of the ladies group and says that all proceeds from this sale will be used to purchase shoes and coats for needy children.

The Northern Towns District has been sponsoring the children’s shoe and coat program for a number of years.

In addition, Dwayne Carroll also reports that the Chiefs from several districts from all over the United States are having a council meeting at the Cagle Hill Farm on the first Saturday of October, which coincides with the Annual Peanut Festival.

Our Texas Chief will be one of the grand marshals in the Peanut Festival parade. While our chief is in the parade, the other chiefs will be taking a few hours break from their council meeting and will also participate in the parade with the Cherokee women.

Dwayne says that the council meeting of the chiefs seems to be shaping up very well and could be an informative and educational event for all who attend.