[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E431-E432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO JACK CALLAN

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives
                       Friday, February 24, 1995

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jack Callan, a 
legendary newspaperman and civic leader in Kaufman, TX, who died 
January 17, 1995, following a long illness. Jack Callan's career 
spanned a lifetime in the newspaper profession, from the days when 
newspapers were printed on hot type presses to today's offset 
operation. He was publisher of the Kaufman Herald from 1931 to 1971 and 
was one of Kaufman's leading citizens.
  Born July 16, 1920 in Brady, TX, to Louis G. and Clara McAdams 
Callan, Jack Callan began his newspaper career as a young reporter for 
the Winters Enterprise in Winters, TX. His brother, L.E., was 
publishing the Antlers American in Antlers, OK, at the same time. In 
1931 to two brothers purchased the Kaufman Herald. Callan worked as a 
reporter and then became editor of the paper, while his brother, noted 
as an excellent printer, took care of most of the newspaper's 
production work.
  As editor, Callan helped earn the Herald a place of prominence among 
Texas community newspapers. In 1944 the paper was named Texas' ``Best 
All-Round Weekly Newspaper'' and through the years also captured State 
and regional awards for news writing, column writing, typography, and 
advertising. In 1952 Callan purchased his brother's interest in the 
newspaper and continued to run its operations for the next two decades 
with the help of his family and pressman J.W. Melton. In 1962, in 
tribute to his outstanding contributions to journalism in North and 
East Texas, Callan was awarded the Sam C. Holloway Memorial Award by 
the Northeast Texas Press Association. He was a member of the Dallas 
Press Club, a member of Sigma Delta Chi journalism fraternity, the 
Texas Press Association, and was a member and president of the 
Northeast Texas Press Association.
  In 1972 Callan sold his newspaper but began a ``second'' career in 
community service. He was a substitute teacher in the Kaufman school 
system for several years and managed the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce 
for 6 years. A long-time member and past president of the Lions Club, 
he often served as an installation officer of out-of-town clubs. In 
1980 he was named ``Senior Citizen of the Year'' and also received the 
President's Award from the Chamber of Commerce. In 1984 he was named 
``Outstanding Citizen of the Year'' by the Chamber.
  Callan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wynelle Callan, two 
daughters and sons-in-laws, five grandchildren, one great 
granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held in 
the First Christian Church of Kaufman on January 19.
  [[Page E432]] Callan devoted his life to the betterment of this 
community through his commitment to excellence as publisher of the 
Kaufman Herald and through his selfless efforts as a civic leader. He 
will be remembered and missed by all those who knew him. Mr. Speaker, 
as we adjourn today, I would like to pay tribute to this outstanding 
citizen of Kaufman County, TX--Jack Callan.


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