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September 19, 2017 - Calling all talent! Come participate in the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival’s first ever 'Local Talent Eggstravaganza'!!
Saturday, October 7th, the stage is yours. Can you sing, dance, juggle? Are you a magician? A ventriloquist? Storyteller? We would love to showcase your talent.
For More information contact the The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682, or Danny Paul and Sally Windham.
September 19, 2017 - Only 16 days left until the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, Sponsored by Farmers State Bank, opens its gates to a weekend of Fun, Entertainment, Arts and Crafts and lots of Food!
The Cutting of Boa will be held on Thursday, October 5th at 10:00 am on the Frances Oates Center Stage! Children from all over the County will keep us entertained for the rest of the day! Look for the rest of the weekend entertainment activities in future updates.
The 5K Chicken Trot and Fun Run, Sponsored by Cline’s Family Medicine and 936 Crossfit will be held on Saturday morning, October 7, at the Windham Civic Center. Fun Run starts at 7:00am and the Trot starts at 7:30a.m.
Super Wednesday is September 27th. Spend the day on the Square starting with the Fajita Lunch at 11:00. The Doo Dah Parade will be begin at 4:30, followed by the Chicken Cooking Contest 5:00pm.
The 2017 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen will be crowned on September 30th at 6:00pm at Center High School. There are 14 lovely young ladies participating in the Pageant activities, representing all Shelby County Schools. They are escorted by 14 nice young men. The Queen and her Court shall reign over the Festival.
So Mark Your Calendars for October 5th, 6th and 7th. See you at the Festival!!
September 18, 2017 - A Mini-Princess School will be held from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Little princesses ages 6 to 10 will learn social graces and table etiquette fit for a princess.
The cost is $25 per student and limited space available. The class is hosted by Judy Doyle who has a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences. For registration or additional information, email judyhdoyle@hotmail.com or call 936-598-4491, leave a message if no answer.
Sam Samford Masonic Lodge is located at Hwy 96 South, Center, Texas 75935.
September 18, 2017 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members hosted the 2017 POW/MIA Recognition Day Program on the Center square before the Shelby County Veteran's Memorial September 15, 2017.
The program was led by Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, and he gave the opening prayer.
"On this day we salute the men and women who have served to keep America free and in doing so sacrificed their own freedom," said Hume. "To remember the families of the missing, we continue to hope and pray that their loved ones will someday be accounted for. We have over 83,000 American's since World War II missing or unaccounted for."
Gene Hutto, Post Commander, hung the memorial wreath as a thank you to all those who were prisoners of war or are now and are still missing in action.
Hume referenced there were 31 prisoners of war held during World War II and three during the Korean War who all were Shelby County citizens, three of which died while in captivity.
"The others lived through a terrible ordeal that we can't even imagine, and by the grace of God they returned home," said Hume.
He remarked all of those, but one listed in the program for the day have gone on to meet their maker. Marshall (Tex) Windham is the one he mentioned is still living and is an uncle of Danny Paul Windham.
Following a reading of the names of those who were prisoners of war and who are missing in action the POW/MIA flag which flies below the American flag throughout the year on the Center square was retired and replaced with a new one.
At that time Taps was played as presented by John Piersol.
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The following are the names of those who were prisoners of war as well as those who are missing in action -
Prisoners of War: Harlan F. Adams, World War II - German POW; Harold F. Beasley, World War II - Japanese POW; Thermon D. Brittain, Sr., World War II – Bataan Death March, Japanese POW; Frank M. Butler, World War II - German POW; Basil A. Coats, World War II - German POW; Sam Davis, Jr., World War II - German POW; Dr. Roy L. Emken, World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW; Ray Emmons, World War II - German POW; Newell Evans, World War II - German POW; Clifford Gary, World War II - German POW; Calvin R. Hutto, World War II - Japanese POW; Audrey C. Jacobs, World War II - German POW; Jesse F. Kennedy, World War II - German POW; Johnnie M. Lee, World War II, Japanese POW - Died in Prison Camp; Paul D. Lucas, Korean War, North Korean POW; Dravis Massie, World War II - Japanese POW; Austin W. Mayes, World War II - German POW; Phillip E. Murphree, World War II - German POW; James H. Myers, World War II - Japanese POW; R.B. Neal, World War II - German POW; Truman B. Owens, World War II - German POW; George O. Rivers, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp; Charles D. Rogers, World War II - Japanese POW; George B. Stutts, Jr., World War II - German POW; Vernon B. Walters, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp; Henry L. Wilburn, World War II - German POW; Hulon Williams, World War II - German POW; R.L. Williams, World War II - German POW; Levi A. Williford, World War II - German POW; Marshall (Tex) Windham, World War II - German POW; John E. Woodfin, Sr., World War II - Japanese POW; Hubert L. Langford, Korean War - North Korean POW; Billy Lee Wescoat, Korean War - Chinese POW
Missing in Action: John W. Temple, WWI - Missing July 19, 1918, France; John C.B. Alford, World War II - Missing May 7, 1942, Pacific Theater; Lloyd L. Andrews, World War II - Missing December 25, 1944, European Theater; Lee O. Brunson, World War II - Missing December 8, 1944, European Theater; John B. Byrn, World War II - Missing August 24, 1943, European Theater; Philip H. Childs, World War II - Missing July 29, 1942, Pacific Theater; James A. Cleveland, World War II - Missing September 7, 1944, Pacific Theater; Lewis V. Dockens, World War II - Missing June 2, 1942, European Theater; Reed Dominy, World War II - Missing April 15, 1944, European Theater; Roy V. Duncan, World War II - Missing April 16, 1945, Pacific Theater; Hubert Haley, World War II - Missing May 14, 1942, European Theater; Pershing H. Harvey, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944; Walter B. Henry, World War II - Missing August 7, 1943, European Theater; Curtis Jolley, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944, Pacific Theater; Willie E. Lathon, World War II - Missing December 12, 1943, Pacific Theater; James A. McDaniel, World War II - Missing April 20, 1944, Pacific Theater; William L. Meek, World War II - Missing February 21, 1945, Pacific Theater; Kenneth N. Nicholson, World War II - Missing October 27, 1942; Darwin Risinger, World War II - Missing September 5, 1945, Pacific Theater; John C. Scott, World War II - Missing June 19, 1944, Pacific Theater; Choron Smotherman, World War II - Missing November 27, 1943, European Theater; Johnny F. Stack, World War II - Missing November 30, 1942, Pacific Theater; Richard M. Wallace, World War II - Missing July 26, 1942, European Theater; Robert H. Wharton, World War II - Missing November 20, 1943, Pacific Theater; Marion B. Whiteside, Jr., World War II - Missing October 19, 1942; Claude M. Wilkerson, World War II - Missing May 8, 1942, Pacific Theater; Elgie P. Williams, World War II - Missing December 6, 1943, Pacific Theater; Elmer E. Williams, World War II - Missing November 8, 1942, Pacific Theater; Ray D. Williams, World War II - Missing July 11, 1944, European Theater; Willie E. Windham, Korean War - Missing August 12, 1950, Korea.
September 18, 2017 - September 18 is one of two days in September the Daughters of the Republic of Texas specify as Honor Days. This day is known as Texas Heroes Day. On this day the memory or the volunteer soldiers who died defending the Republic of Texas and establishing her independence are remembered. Join with the organization in honoring this group, as well as all the men and women of the military, both past and present.
The third Saturday in September, this year September 16, is set aside as Texian Navy Day. In September 1835 the first naval engagement of the Texas Revolution occurred near Velasco, when the Texian privateer, the San Felipe, engaged the Mexican ship, the Correo. The Texian Navy won its first victory in the War of Independence on the high seas. This event was one month before the first significant land battle of the Texas Revolution at Gonzales
Join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the William Carroll Crawford Chapter in honoring these days of our Texas history.
2017 Queen’s Court
September 18, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held a Welcome Party to introduce and welcomed the 2017 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Reigning Queen, Madelynn Hutchins, spoke to the young ladies summarizing her experience of 2016 and gave them some insight as to what to expect. Each candidate introduced themselves, their Escort and their parent prior to enjoying dinner together catered by The BBQ Joint.
The upcoming schedule and pageant rules and guidelines were reviewed. The Queen’s Court program has a month long schedule of events including a Social and Masquerade Ball as part of the enrichment program for the candidates and their escorts prior to the scholarship pageant. There are representatives from all the Shelby County High Schools in the 2017 Court.
The Coronation will be held Saturday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Center High School Cafetorium when the Queen candidates will be presented to Shelby County. Reserved tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the Chamber at info@shelbycountychamber.com or calling 936.598.3682. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door.
The Queen’s Court committee led by Chairman Caroline Corbell, includes, Jesse Wiggins, Shanell Ruiz, Kay Fairchild and Sharisse McAdams.
From left: Lisa Albers, Chief Jim Albers, Amy Lindley, Sgt Ricky King, Det Bobby Walker, K9 Sgt Chris Knowlton, Det Sgt Nicole Faulkner, Officer Kennetth King, Lt. Jeremy Bittick, Vinita Newton, Donna Dugger, Jolene Tindol
September 15, 2017 - Thank a Police Officer Day, also known as National Tell a Police Officer "Thank You" Day, is being observed on Saturday September 16th, 2017! which is scheduled to start 8pm on Friday and end 8pm on Saturday in order to include all shifts. It has been observed the third Saturday of September since a national campaign was started in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project. This is a day where people across the country - from small towns to big cities - take a moment and say "thank you" to any police officer they may happen to run across. It's a simple way of showing gratitude for those who serve and protect us .
The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary is honoring their officers this year with a personalized serving tray decorated with their name, and the year they started in Law Enforcement. They will also receive cookies , and a giant Thank you Card. When you see an Officer, remember to say Thank you!
September 14, 2017 - Center Garden Club would like to congratulate Miss Claire Spann on her recent accomplishments within the National and Texas State Garden Clubs' Youth Contests! Claire is currently a Junior at Center High School and is the daughter of Kelly and Angela Spann. She entered both the National Garden Club essay contest and the Texas State Garden Club speech contest this past fall. Claire was awarded 1st place in the essay contest and 3rd place in the speech contest, both at the state level. Scholarship money was awarded for both contests. Congratulations, Claire!
The speech and essay contests are open to all 9-12 High School Students. For more information, please contact Center Garden Club member Robbie Kerr at kerr.robbie2154@gmail.com
Submitted by Alison Scull
September 14, 2017 - Get your Center Athletic Boosters Mega Raffle Ticket today! Tickets are $20 each or (6) for $100.
Tickets are available at Shelby Savings Bank or come out to the Homecoming Football game Friday night and see the Polaris Ranger, we will have tickets available for purchase at the game!
September 13, 2017 - A group of Zumba instructors will be hosting a Zumbathon to raise funds for Hurricane Relief on Saturday, September 16, 2017. It will be held at the Portocool park behind the library from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
The instructors will include Celia Aguilar, Denetra Slaughter and Ms. Jocelyn. Fee will be $5 per person and any other donations would be appreciated. There will be water and Gatorade available for purchase. The instructors are asking that everyone come out and have lots of fun, and help to support a great cause. For questions or more info, please feel free to contact Celia Aguilar at 936-332-9570.
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