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Something New for Shelby County Historical Society

October 14, 2015 - Something new to Shelby County Historical Society, Museum and Genealogy Library is the ability to post and share Shelby County history, photographs and research or inquiries with others.  Since 2014, the society has been managing a Facebook page with thousands of shares, likes and postings.

What is nice about social media type outlets is the ability to reach people easily, fast and all over the world. Remember, anyone may reach genealogy researchers or drop by the museum and genealogy library at 230 Pecan Street, Center, TX 75935 or call 936/598-3613.

Roughrider Class of 1957 Donates $5,000 to RSF

October 10, 2015 - The Center Roughrider Class of 1957 made a $5,000 donation to the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (RSF) Friday morning, October 9th. The donation will provide a perpetual scholarship to a graduating senior each year forward. Accepting the donation on behalf of the RSF was scholarship foundation representatives Jerry Pinkston, Becky Jeans, and Lisa McAdams. Following the donation, the class enjoyed breakfast at Pickles and Petunias.

 

The Center Volunteer Fire Department Raffle Winners (Update)

October 6, 2015 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all the people that purchased raffle tickets for our gun raffle. We would also like to thank the businesses that donated these guns. The money raised will be very useful in purchasing needed equipment for the department.

The following people were the winners of the guns:

Rhonda Snider, Henry Golden Boy 22Lr
Donated By: Raymond Construction

Debra Worsham, Henry Golden Boy 22Lr
Donated By: Raymond Construction

MSgt Kirkwood Retires from Air Force Reserves

October 6, 2015 - Jackie Kirkwood retired from the Air Force Reserves on Saturday, September 12, 2015 after 28 years 3 months and 17 days of service. He retired as a Master Sergeant, Chaplain Assistant for the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

Kirkwood of Tenaha, Texas is the principal for the Shelby County Alternative Educational Cooperative which represents seven school districts in Shelby and San Augustine counties. He is a helps with the GriefShare program hosted by First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

The Center Volunteer Fire Department Raffle Winners

October 6, 2015 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all the people thatpurchased raffle tickets for our gun raffle.  We would also like to thank the businesses that donated these guns.  The money raised will be very useful in purchasing needed equipment for the department.

The following people were the winners of the guns:

Rhonda Snider  Henry Golden Boy 22Lr
Donated By: Raymond Construction
 
Debra Worsham  Henry Golden Boy 22Lr
Donated By: Raymond Construction

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