Lynda Lou (Lane) Paschal (1942 - 2021)

Ancestors

Biography

Horse

Lynda was born on 6 Jan 1942 in the Rutherford County Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that opened on May 2, 1927. The fifty (50)-bed hospital cost $200,000 and was a gift to Rutherford County from the Commonwealth Fund of New York City to provide a modern building with up-to-date equipment. ^[1]

She was delivered by Dr. John Cason who played on the local baseball team with her dad.

She was the first and only daughter of Avent and Eunice Norris-Lane.

Goat

Lynda grew up in the Blackman community in Rutherford, Tennessee, originally living on the Armstrong Revolutionary War Land Tract that her ancestors had purchased and passed down through the generations with Lynda owning her share until her death. They later moved to Sonnie Boy Batey’s house were she admired their garden.

12 May 1943: Linda Lou Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avent Lane, is ill with pneumonia.

Browns Chapel

Pictured here at the Brown Chapel Methodist Church with her brother and friends. Children of some of the original members of the Browns Chapel Methodist Church, they are in the front yard of the Chapel where there was an osage orange tree. Boys would put the tree’s hedge apples under the back tires of the cars so the unsuspecting elders would back over them, spinning out their tires. Lynda later read Ferrol Sams’ account and it reminded her of her childhood.

Prom

A 1950’s Central High School Prom in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where Lynda often danced with her brother-Buster. Prom, short for “promenade,” was originally an event for college students in the northeast that had its roots in debutante balls. ^[2]

Mid State College Degree.

Upon graduating from Murfreesboro, Tennessee Central High School in June 1959, Lynda began her studies at Middle Tennessee State College and graduated two years before the college became the University-MTSU. Lynda focused on Home Economics and student taught at Cannon, Tennessee High School where she claimed they had the best biscuits and molasses.

“Opening on September 11, 1911, with a two-year program for training teachers, Middle Tennessee State Normal School evolved into a four-year teachers college (Middle Tennessee State Teachers College) in 1925, and the degree program changed to four years leading to a bachelor of science degree. In 1943, the General Assembly designated the institution a state college. This new status marked a sharp departure from the founding purpose and opened the way for expanding curricular offerings and programs. In 1965, the institution was advanced to university status.”^[3]

Vows

Paschal, Lane Vows Said ^[4]

Murfreesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Avent Lane announces the marriage of their daughter Lynda Lu to Glen Gray Paschal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G. Paschal of Readyville.

The marriage took place June 23 in Atlanta.

Mrs. Paschal is a graduate of Central High School, Murfreesboro where she is a member of the Thespian Society and the Sub-Debs Club. She is now a student at Middle Tennessee State College.

Mr. Paschal is a graduate of Woodbury High School and attended Middle Tennessee State College. He is presently employed as a resident engineer with the Tennessee State Highway Department.

The couple will make their home in McMinnville, Tenn.

Gift Tea

MRS. PASCHAL HONORED—Miss Paula Moore, Mrs. Clarence Paschal, Mrs. Linda Lane Paschal, Mrs. Avent Lane and Miss Carlene Etter are shown at the tea given by Misses Moore and Etter, honoring Mrs. Linda Paschal. —Delbridge Photo

Mrs Paschal, recent bride, is honored. Miss Paula Moore and Miss Carlene Etter entertained at a gift tea recently, at the Home Living Center on North Tennessee boulevard, honoring Mrs. Linda Lane Paschal.

Approximately 50 guests called and presented a collection of gifts to the honor guest.

For the occasion, the serving table was centered with a three-tiered, white wedding cake. At either side, silver candelabra encircled with yellow and white blossoms held whit tapers.

Petit fours, spiced nuts, mints, and an assortment of tea sandwiches were served. Flowers and decorations used throughout the house carried out a green and yellow motif.

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As an Aunt, she swapped summers with her sister-in-law’s. She used cereal to teach commitment to one’s choices to her niece. ^[5] The summer of zucchini instilled her nephew’s love for the vegetable while another nephew enjoyed chocolate malt shakes till he could drink no more.

Tennis Champs

Stuart Heights Community Club Salutes Tennis Champs. The Stuart Heights Community Club slauted its tennis winners Monday afternoon at the club’s tennis courts. Amount those honored were, left to right, John Hansel, junior singles; Glen Paschal and Lynda Paschal, mixed doubles; and Frank Pitner and Don Vance, men’s doubles. Pete Wilkerson, who won the men’s singles, was unable to be pictured. (Staff Photo by Alan Vandergriff)

Library Card

CHALK IT UP to peer pressure, blame it on —- but whatever you do, congratulate the students at White Oak Elementary School. Through an ingenious campaign to promote library cards, librarian Lynda Paschal has gotten cards for everyone —- the students, the teachers, the bus drivers, the custodians, the cafeteria workers and the special education teachers. Well over 400 cards have been issued. Thanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of librarian Lynda Paschal, everyone at White Oak Elementsry School has a new library card. From left are Tequilla Ward, David Najera, Justin Guedron, Principal Sandra Clark and librarian Lynda Paschal. (Staff photo by Tim Barber)

Thrasher Elementary: Rain Deer Antlers with Staff. ^[6] Rain Deer Program. ^[7] Luncheon. ^[8] Luncheon. ^[9] Downtown. ^[10] Lodge. ^[11] Teachers’ photos. ^[12]

Art Workshop

ART WORKSHOP HELD - A "Disciplined Basic Art Education Workshop" was held at Thrasher Elementary School for Thrasher teachers. The workshop was funded by the Southeast Institute for Education in the Visual Arts. From left are, Lynda Paschal, librarian-coordinator; Kirk Wheeler, principal; Christina Campbell, art supervisor; Joy Gensheimer, coordinator; and Scott Sanders, art superior for the Chattanooga city schools. (Staff photo by Angela Lewis)

READaTHON

READING FOR A CAUSE - Librarians at four area schools encouraging students through the sixth grade to participate in the annual Multiple Sclerosis READaTHON are, from left, Kay Salling of Wallace Smith, Lois Elder of McBrien, Sylvia Adams of Senter School, and Lynda Paschal of Thrasher. (Staff photo by Scott Lee)

MS Chapter Aided By READaTHON

Students in grade one through six in the greater Chattanooga area have launched the annual READaTHON for the Southeast Tennessee - North Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The READaTHON began Thursday and will continue through Nov. 6 with students securing pledges from sponsors for each book read.

Proceeds from the event are divided with 60 percent supporting local services to individuals with the disease and 40 percent going to support reasearch at the national level.

Library Opening.

Thrasher addition Ready for use

As students arrive at Thrasher Elementary School today, they will have access to the school’s new 20,639 square foot addition.

Lynda’s Thailand December 2004 Visit:

Nolan librarian escapes tsunami devastation; By Bethany Watkins, Staff Writer; January 20, 2005 for “Your Voice on the Mountain”; Volume 12, Number 2

Thailand

The recent earthquake and tsunami in Thailand hit close to home for on educator at Nolan Elementary, prompting her student to get involved.

When Lynda Paschal landed on Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 19, the librarian had no idea the country would experience a devastating earthquake and 30-foot-high tsunami on Dec 26. Paschal’s original plans were to leave Thailand’s capital on a plane headed for the popular resort area Phuket, which was heavily battered by the tidal waves, to see the area’s famed coral reefs.

Instead of flying south, Paschal flew north to Lampang to spend Christmas with her Thai sister-in-law’s family. In addition to traveling with her sister-in-law Pook, Paschal’s husband Glen, brother Scott Lane, and nephews Shelby, Stephan and Spencer made the trip to Southeast Asia.

Although Pook’s family is Buddhist, Paschal said they insisted the Americans spend Christmas in Lampang. Pook’s aunt even decorated her house and an evergreen tree for the Christmas celebration.

Nolan Principle Kenneth Barker is glad Paschal and her family eventually decided to spend the holiday with the Thai family. “Had she of done what they originally planned, they might be looking for her in the Indian Ocean right now,” Barker said.

The next morning, as huge waves crashed into Asia and east Africa, Paschal said there was little indication any thing out of the ordinary was happening. The one clue - sudden, sharp waves in the family’s four shrimp ponds -sent a worker inside, complaining about a monster in the pond.

Contributed Photo: Nolan Elementary librarian Lynda Paschal, second from left, recently visited the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Paschal was vacationing in Thailand when the deadly earthquake and tsunami hit the country, killing thousands. Also pictured are Paschal’s husband Glen, and nephews Shelby and Spencer.

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Students get lessons on Thailand, tsunamis; by Beth Rucker, Staff Writer; Times Free Press

Tsunamis

Lynda Paschal had planned to be in Phuket, Thailand, the week of Christmas, but last minute changes took her several hundred miles inland, away from the dangers of the tsunami that struck the Thai beach Dec. 26.

Now the Nolan Elementary School librarian is using her experiences in Thailand to teach students about the people whose lives were devastated by the waves.

“Even though it’s a horrible tragedy, it’s given them an idea that globally we’re very close,” Mrs. Paschal said. “They’re very much like us.”

Students also have discussed the mechanics of tsunamis and earthquakes during science lessons.

During a library session with Sandra Allison’s fifth-grade class, Mrs. Paschal asked students if they could describe what causes tsunamis.

Staff Photo by Dan McLaughlin: Nolan Elementary School librarian Lynda Paschal points out Phuket, Thailand, an area hit hard by the recent tsunami, to Sherry Johnston’s third-grade class on Thursday.

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Nolan Students Raise $4,430 For Tsunami Relief; Wednesday, January 26, 2005 ^[13]

Nolan Tsunami Relief

Principal Kenneth Barker is at the rear with librarian Lynda Paschal and Bryan Starnes. Front, Sara Clay and Khyati Somayaji. Click to enlarge. - photo by Nolan Elementary

When staff and students of Nolan Elementary learned that their librarian, Mrs. Lynda Paschal, was vacationing in Thailand when the disaster of the tsunami took place, the Nolan family felt their own great wave, a wave of fear. Through many phone calls to her family, it was learned that she was safe and had been in a different area, away from the greatest disaster.

When Mrs. Paschal returned, she shared several stories of the devastation she saw inflicted upon the families of South Asia.

Since two of Nolan Elementary's character traits are caring and self-discipline, the school quickly set up a Tsunami Relief Fund. During this one-week fund drive, the students donated money from their birthday and ice cream money, as well as allowances, to help the children of South Asia.

A container - handpainted by art teacher Kathy Nolan to represent the world - was displayed in the front lobby so that all teachers, parents, and visitors to the school could take part.

Kenneth Barker, the principal, was elated when donations totaled $4,430.

The money was donated by check to Save the Children.

Officials said, "It is the Nolan family’s hope that this small, heart-felt gift will help the families who are suffering from this terrible event."

Nolan Library Class

Nolan Elementary works hard to educate mountain students

Photo by Karin Glenden: Nolan Elementary’s principal, Ken Barker, stands by the “sword in the stone” at school’s entrance.

Lynda pictured with her library class.

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Ceregene Double Blind Study

Lynda participated in the Parkinson’s Ceregene double blind study. ^{[14] [15]}

Sources

1. ↑ Rutherford County, Tennessee Hospital History https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225383241202191&set=oa.637162211364667
2. ↑ A Prom to Remember; Clipped From The Daily News-Journal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33298351/the-daily-news-journal/?fbclid=IwAR3zh6eWUFpiJBawTfSwBiM-QE0Hnn4QJTK9xw0fBEKbUdSv5MrcCA-wawo
3. ↑ https://www.mtsu.edu/about/history.php
4. ↑ The Tennessean, page 10; 6 Nov 1962. https://www.newspapers.com/image/113002620/?terms=Glen%20paschal&match=3
5. ↑ Boo Berry not the best. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Cereals
6. ↑ Rain Deer Antlers with Staff https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrasherschool/permalink/10154238020983743/?comment_id=10154238083763743
7. ↑ Rain Deer Program. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1344850345526046&set=oa.10154254146438743
8. ↑ Lunch https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1785972905010818&set=g.2204723742
9. ↑ Lunch https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1785972648344177&set=g.2204723742
10. ↑ Downtown https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1785972838344158&set=g.2204723742
11. ↑ Lodge https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1785973021677473&set=g.2204723742
12. ↑ Teachers’ photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10154237999188743&type=3
13. ↑ Nolan Students Raise $4,430 For Tsunami Relief; January 26, 2005 https://www.chattanoogan.com/2005/1/26/61647/Nolan-Students-Raise-4430-For-Tsunami.aspx
14. ↑ Ceregene Reports Data From Parkinson's Disease Phase 2b Study; 19 Apr 2013. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ceregene-reports-data-from-parkinsons-disease-phase-2b-study-203803541.html
15. ↑ News in Context: Second Phase 2 Trial of CERE-120 Yields Disappointing Results; 19 Apr 2013. https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/news-context-second-phase-2-trial-cere-120-yields-disappointing-results

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