Society For the Cafe Raven
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In its time, the Cafe Raven was the preeminent restaurant in Huntsville, Texas, opened in 1930. It was named after Sam Houston to honor his Cherokee Given name, The Raven. Abdel Bagi was one of its founders and later its sole owner. It had a long and distinguished history of serving the people of Huntsville and supporting its citizens in good times and bad. When Company F, the local Army Reserve unit was activated for World War Two, the Cafe Raven was used as their missile. In post war times, the Cafe Raven grew both in prominence within the Huntsville community and in size and Grand Juror. It was the first restaurant in Huntsville to offer air conditioning and was often frequented by civic leaders, including the honourable Amos Augustus Gates, seen here with longtime waitress Betty Lawless, as well as numerous local and county officials and occasionally even U. S congressmen and senators as well as other state national leaders. In addition to being a first rate businessman, nobody was also known for his compassion and humanity to others, without exception. Those who met too, Baggy remarked he treated everyone he met from judges and local officials to diner's employees and even simply passer byes on the street with genuine respect, kindness and compassion. One of his early hires at Cafe Raven was Bishop J. Mays senior, who started work there in 1937. Before Huntsville even had paved streets, Maize rows became head chef at the Raven, a position he held for 22 years until its closing a total of 35 years. Mays had deep admiration and affection for Mr Abe as those who work with the body often referred to him, Maze said. Mr De Body wasn't just a good boss. He was like a father to me when the Raven closed, it was the saddest moment in my life. The body was also a generous patron of Sam Houston State Teachers College, which later became Sam Houston State University, and he was often recognized by the college for his support, longtime friendship and tremendous civic involvement. The Cafe Raven was beloved by his patrons for its hospitality and generosity to the community. It was a product of its times and remembered fondly for its excellent food, impeccable service and its owner, Abe Baggy, an American immigrant success story who never forgot his humble roots. While the body may have been a diminutive man, he was a larger than life figure with a very big heart and a kind soul and a sincere love for Huntsville, Texas and all of its citizens.