"When you believe in things
That you don't understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain't the way."
Stevie Wonder, "Superstition"
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John Boles of Greenville, Texas, was made for Hollywood. At six feet tall, his good looks and refined voice brought him starring roles in dozens of films and Broadway musicals. Most were romantic or wholesome stories, including three with child actress Shirley Temple. But the one that made him most famous is the science fiction thriller Frankenstein (1931).
It's almost ironic Boles is best remembered for his supporting role as Victor Moritz in the original Frankenstein. I wonder why fear has such a grip on the American imagination — especially when it's not real.
In this issue we share a book of poetry by Judy Gottesman, who struggled with real fear during her lifetime but overcame it through writing. County Line is proud to share her story and the stories of many others.
Get to know more artists, writers, and musicians from the region in County Line Magazine. Our new section called Upper East Side Texans is a great resource. Use our Events and Destination Guides to discover the region's great experiences and venues. — Lisa Tang
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Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, Texas, started out more than 70 years ago as a family farm where nearby residents bought fresh turkeys. Today, it is a premium smoked meats mail-order enterprise and on-site family fun experience. Visitors shop for meats, cheeses, and unique gift items, take in spectacular views, feed live farm animals, and eat some of the best barbecue around.
Robbie Shoults and his family are continuing a legacy started by his great-grandfather, who bought more than 2,000 acres of land in the Bear Bottom area of East Texas, 10 miles from Marshall. There he grew cotton and corn to make a living off the land. Click the headline link above to read the story by Tracy Torma in County Line.
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Former County Line Magazine contributor Judy Gottesman died early this year after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Her husband Jeff began the grieving process. Past the funeral and weeks of condolences from friends and family, his time grew quiet and he began thinking of ways to memorialize his Judy.
As Jeff moved through his grief, he began sharing more of Judy’s poems every now and then on his social media. He then spent weeks gathering her poems and letters and photographs. Jeff had beautiful photos of Judy that paired well with her words. All of these components came together for Fear, Hope, Love: A Poetic Journey, The Writings of Judy Gottesman that Jeff self published just a few weeks ago. Follow the headline link above to read more in County Line.
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John Boles, a matinee idol spanning silent films and “talkies,” was born October 28, 1895, in Greenville, Texas. He played opposite Barbara Stanwyck in Stella Dallas (1937), Rosalind Russell in Craig's Wife (1936), and Shirley Temple in Curley Top (1935), Littlest Rebel (1935), and Stand Up and Cheer (1934). He is best known for his role in the 1931 film Frankenstein as Victor Moritz, Dr. Henry Frankenstein’s dear friend. Read more about his fascinating life in County Line.
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Food blogger Katie-Rose Watson shares 70 of her best recipes in the new cookbook, The Rose Table. The gorgeous photographs of prepared recipes and lavish table settings will tempt anyone to try the recipes at home and invite others to enjoy them.
Watson makes the recipes easy to follow with QR code links to demonstration videos. Follow the headline link above to find out more about this new foodie resource in County Line.
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HOW TO REACH US
County Line Magazine, PO Box 608, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Office: (903) 963-1101 Text: (903) 312-9556
info@countylinemagazine.com
www.countylinemagazine.com
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