Bluegrass

100th birthday approaches for ‘greatest generation’ member

by | Sep 20, 2018 | Latest

In the last century, multiple history-making events have occurred including the birth of Joyce Cagle.

Born Sept. 28, 1918 in Decatur to Byrtie and Dud Roark, Joyce will soon join the ranks of centenarians throughout the U.S.

Joyce, mother of Farmersville resident Billie Goldstein, will celebrate with her family at three different events in her honor at Villa Asuncion in Princeton where she resides.

Throughout the course of Joyce’s lifetime, she has witnessed events many only read about in history books. The Great Depression, Prohibition, World War II, Equal Rights Amendment, Amelia Earhart’s first solo flight across the Atlantic, Pearl Harbor, wars, inventions, the first man on the moon and so much more.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the Sept. 20 issue or subscribe online.

Collin FP Summer/Fall 2026 registration

0 Comments

FISD Grad

Related News

Body cameras enhance training

Body cameras enhance training

A NCTCOG recruit wears a body cam. Courtesy photo The North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy is expanding its use of technology to better prepare future law enforcement officers by incorporating Motorola Solutions V700 body cameras into...

read more
Commissioners consider $820M bond package

Commissioners consider $820M bond package

Collin County commissioners on Monday received a report outlining a possible bond issue election that could appear on the November ballot. The county could seek $820 million in bonds to fund several projects, including  a major expansion of the county jail, which...

read more
Applications for holiday assistance now open

Applications for holiday assistance now open

The 2 Fishes Project is now accepting applications for families in need of Christmas gift assistance.  Courtesy photo While many North Texans are planning Fourth of July cookouts and looking forward to fireworks, Danielle Girdano is already thinking about Christmas....

read more
Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...

read more
Subscribe 300x250 - Love