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June 8, 2016 (Photos submitted by Larry Hume) - The Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8094 and Auxiliary gathered at the memorial marker on the grounds of the downtown historic courthouse to lay a memorial wreath in remembrance of the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day on Monday, June 6th.
Laying the memorial wreath was Post Commander Gene Hutto. Post Quartermaster Larry Hume thanked everyone for attending and gave the history of D-Day. He also commended those attending for helping to make sure this day wasn't forgotten nor did it go unnoticed in Shelby County.
On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.
June 8, 2016 (Schedule Flyer) - The 27th Annual What-A-Melon festival is rolling into downtown Center, Texas starting July 6th for 4 days of fun in the sun! The four days of festivities, July 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th, is looking for participants to join in and help make this the best What-A-Melon Festival ever.
The What-A-Melon Festival's biggest attraction, the Largest Watermelon Contest, has been moved to Thursday evening and the winning melon will be on display for festival visitors to see and have photos made with. The weigh-in will be July 7th at 5pm under the big tent following be entertainment on the stage.
The Pet Show will be held July 8th along with more entertainment on the stage Tejano style starting at 7pm.
The What-A-Melon Fun Run/5K will jumpstart Saturday's activities at 7am. Register at www.runsignup.com and proceeds from the run will benefit the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library. The What-A-Melon Pageant has been moved to Saturday morning at 10am. To register, contact Tonya Bailey at 936-598-3793. Cruise on by and see the Car Show in the First Baptist Church Parking Lot starting at 3pm.
The fan favorites - Seed Spitting Contest and Speed Eating Contest is set for 4pm. Participants are invited to also participate in the Watermelon Decorating Competition which requires a real watermelon. Let your creative juices follow and carve a melon or just decorate it to enter into the contest.
If you are interested in having a music act Thursday - Saturday, contact Tim Hopkins at 936-598-3311 or email thopkins@fsbctx.com no later than June 17th. All contests have monetary prizes for 1st - 3rd place winners!
The What-A-Melon Festival is sponsored by the Center Rotary Club.
June 7, 2016 - The first annual Mike Wood Memorial Scholarship fundraiser was held this past Saturday, June 4th, at the First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. The meal was a catfish dinner with all the trimmings and started at 11:00am.
Workers gathered from the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, Masonic Lodge, and Methodist Church. Mike was a member of all three of these groups as well as being the mayor of Joaquin at one time. It gave us all a great deal of pleasure to be able to honor Mike with this first fundraiser. We were able to serve 130 plates and took in donations exceeding $2000.00. These funds will enable us to award scholarships to future graduates of Joaquin High School.
Many thanks to all who worked and to those who donated their money to honor this fine man.
June 3, 2016 - Pictured are students who performed in Clara Murphy’s Piano Recital on May 26, 2016 at First Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas.
From left: (Back row) Mason McGown, Brady Lane Wells, LeAndra Wilson, Zach Bennett, Rebecca Bullock, Peyton Stephens, (Front row) Zoe McKinney, Raven Jenkins, Cesily Hilton, Justine Chavez, Bethany Dorsey and Clara Murphy. Not Pictured: Natalia Bahena, Kailey Sowell.
June 2, 2016 - Each year, Nacogdoches Medical Center together with The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches, recognizes local graduating seniors with scholarships to support them in furthering their education.
This year, 5 scholarships were awarded to students from seven high schools in both Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties. Nacogdoches Medical Center congratulates these outstanding students, and are proud to support their continuing education.
From left: Haylee Hardy - Central Heights ; Jeff Patterson, NMC CEO, Davis Pierce - Nacogdoches ; Destiny Scaief - Woden; Emily Foley - Woden; not pictured is Zoey Stuever - Center
June 1, 2016 (Photos) - First Reponders enjoyed a delicious bar-b-que lunch prepared by the Shelby County Cookers on Wednesday, May 25 at an Appreciation Lunch held at the John D. Windham Civic Center and presented by McAdams Propane. Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted the event.
First responders including police officers, department of public safety officers, constables, Sheriff Deputies, firemen, medics, Game Wardens and law enforcement officials were honored guests.
Public servants and peace officers carry a responsibility for maintaining order, enforcing the law and protecting the lives and property of our citizens. Often, service involves personal sacrifices and even personal danger.
The appreciation lunch recognizes the contribution law enforcement makes to the community. Sponsoring the event were Specter, Inc., Raymond Construction and Spartan Structures.
June 1, 2016 - Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 held a ceremony and luncheon on Saturday May 21, 2016 honoring Timpson residents, lodge members and recente graduates.
The Community Builders Award was given to Robin Connell. Several individuals received the Lamar Award including Fred Wilcox of Timpson ISD, as well as recent graduates Sheldon Scroggins and Isaiah Molloy. Scroggins and Molloy were individually awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
William (Bill) Hairgrove was awarded the 40-year Service Award.
May 30, 2016 (Timpson American Legion Post 90 Photos, VFW Post 8904 Photos) - Two Memorial Day programs were held in Shelby County on Monday, May 30, 2016 where each recognized those who gave their lives while serving our Country. American Legion Post 90 and Timpson ISD Youth Advisory Council recognized their ultimate sacriface at Timpson Plaza at 10am. The VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary remembered the fallen at 11am at First United Methodist Church.
Those remembered in the Roll Call of Honor are listed below:
Civil War (21): Thomas Baker, Frank Biggar, Richard Sweezer Biggar, James Tapley Booth, D. C. Brandon, James Moore Choate, Stephen Choppell Christian, Joseph Duncan, W.J. Freeland, Oscar F. Hall, James Harkness, James Travis Hopkins, Andrew Frank Hughes (MIA), Sam Houston Latham, Stephen R. Latham, David Milford Mouser, Benjamin Franklin Newman, Stephen N. Power, Benjamin Henry Schooler, James Madison Soloman, G. H. Stevens
World War I (18): Preston Archer, Norfleet Armstrong, Owen E. Barnes, Clyde Chance, Freddie Choate, Norman G. Crocker, Jodie Ferguson, Bert Gordon, Ira A. Hoffman, Irvin Hunter, Fred Lindsey, Clyde T. Morrison, Stephen H. Oates, Ernest H. Shipp, Nathan H. Tims, Boss Turner, Noah H. Warr, John Yeary
World War II (132): John C.B. Alford, Ernest W. Allen, Ralph L. Amoss, John C. Anderson, Nolan R. Anderson, Lloyd L. Andrews**, Leroy Anding, Bruce C. Baker, Jr., Marvin Beard, James L. Beckham, Curtheal Black, John C. Bogard, Jr., Ray W. Bolton, Joseph B. Brannon, Richard Dale Bray, Urdong Brinson, Bryan Nelson Brittain, Thomas B. Brittain, Lee O. Brunson**, John B. Bryn, E.T. Burgess, Jr., Ben H. Burns, Emory C. Campbell**, William H. Cannon, Jack E. Carter, Huston Cartwright, Rayford H. Ceal, Philip H. Childs**, James Alton Cleveland**, Royce C. Collum, Bobbie Compton, Joseph S. Connell, Ivey O. Cooper, Marvin K. Crausby, Delton Cravey, Troy F. Crawford, Bobby Allen Crump, Bailey B. Davis, Early E. Davis, R. E. Daw, Jr., Lewis V. Dockens, Reed H. Dominy**, Roy V. Duncan**, Austin E. Dunaway, William P. Durham, Arlie L. Eddins, O.J. Edwards, Robert Henry Essery, Dewey L. Evans, Louis Fishman, Charles R. Frame, Tom Gant, Randle B. Golden, E. C. Gunnels, Hubert B. Haley, Hulen M. Hardage, Pershing H. Harvey**, Walter Bruce Henry, Ralph D. Herndon, Dudley D. Holt, J.W. Honeycutt, William S. Hopkins, Roy D. Hughes, Arther T. Hutcherson, Walter B. Hutto, Leroy Johnson, Curtis Jolley**, Carl H. Jones, Johnnie L. Jones, Thomas L. Jones, James R. Kirkland, Willie D. Lathon**, Johnnie M. Lee, Howard L. Lovell, Clarence M. Mahan, Earnest M. Mahan, Charlie D. Majors, Hamp Manshack, Hamp Marshall, Bryan McCollum, Jr., James A. McDaniel**, William Lee Meek**, John R. Miller, John W. Minter, Roy H. Mitchell, Rufus C. Mitchell, Thomas L. Mitchell, Jimmie H. Mott, Hoya B. Murphy, L.C. Netherly, Kenneth N. Nicholson**, Steve Henry Oates, Pershing Pate, James E. Pate, Jack T. Powell, James Pulley, W. B. Pulley, Arlen R. Rhame, Ben R. Rhodes, Postell Richard, Darwin A. Risinger, George O. River, Jr., John C. Scott**, Benjamin M. Simon, Hugh J. Smith, R. C. Snider, Johnny F. Stack, Robert Swanzy, James P. Tindol, William R. Todd, Richard R. Wallace, Vernon B. Walters, Sidney E. Watson, Arvin D. Webb, Harold M. Webb, Earl M. Welch, Harold Whidden, Robert Whorton, E. C. White, Marion Bedford Whiteside, Jr.**, Robert Wilburn, Claude M. Wilkerson**, Ray D. Williams**, Clifton Williams, Eligie P. Williams**, Wrayful Willis, Julius R. Windham, Melvin T. Windham, Sil Winfrey, Jr., Harry H. Womack, Albert Youngblood, Gilbert Youngblood
Korea (6): Cecil A. Brittain, Clifford Hughes, Johnny V. Mena, Bobbie F. Mock, Billy Clyde Stephenson, Leonard Williams, Willie E. Windham
Vietnam (9): Ted Wane Adams, William Larry "Shorty" Andrews**, Jimmy Dalton Barnett, Mac Curtis Buckley**, Larry S. "Possum" Byford**, Ray Jr. Chatelain**, William Henry Eaden**, Jerry Lynn Hughes**, Taylor D. Johnson**, John Wayne Stilley
Iraq (1): Larry E. Polley, Jr.
Afghanistan (2): Kevin C. Roberts and Cory J. Bertrand
**Missing in Action
May 30, 2016 – Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on a day we remember those who have fought courageously and paid the ultimate price for our freedom:
“Today we remember and honor the lives of those who have bravely sacrificed their all for the sake of our freedom. The men and women in the United States Armed Forces are truly courageous patriots. There is no doubt that we have the freedom and the liberties we do in this country because of the sacrifice and the willingness of those who’ve gone before us.”
“Today is a day for the nation to reflect on the priceless lives and limbs sacrificed on the altar of freedom - not just for ourselves, but for the greater good of all. When faced with perilous circumstances and an opportunity to retreat, these patriots stood firm and tall under the banner of the red, white and blue.”
“We owe a debt of gratitude to those currently serving in the military, veterans and those who protected us with their lives. May we kneel and thank God for those who came willing to serve and thank God for their sacrifice.”
May 30, 2016 - The Timpson Chapter 1144 Order of the Eastern Star raffle winner was Jim Lee of Shreveport, LA. Jims name was drawn on the 16th of May at the stated meeting. The presentation was made by member Jesse Maynard.
Lee got a Yeti cooler, and the proceeds went to a scholarship for a Timpson high school senior.
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