Hundreds gather in the sanctuary of Lufkin's First United Methodist Church to bid farewell to Arthur Temple Jr. Generations of close friends from all walks of life, Temple-Inland corporate executives, employees, politicians, industry leaders, business associates, leaders of charity and religious organization and family honor the memory of the legendary East Texas lumberman.
Enjoying the Easter egg hunt at the T.L.L. Temple Library are Cy Murphy, Hannah Hawkins, Trinity Sims, Ian Flippen, Isaiah Lewis, Drew Richard, Cole Seaman, Taylor Handley, Zack Drake, Mekayla Dover, Tristan Page, Patricia Parker, Nevaeh Freeman, Jessica Hubert and Molly Rayborn.
Diboll High School's one-act play, "Now That April's Here," is presented in the DHS cafetorium.
Atkinson Candy Company celebrates its grand opening of their new retail facility, the Candy Kitchen located on Frank Street.
Trinity Mission of Diboll Activity Director Stephanie Cook host Easter egg hunt for children from the Katherine Sage Temple Day Care Center.
Nevaeh Freeman, age 3, is first place winner in the Miss SunBurst Beauty Pageant held in the Lufkin Mall.
The Super Seniors of Diboll First Baptist Church visits historic Crockett, toured Davy Crockett National Forest, antique shops, old businesses around the courthouse square and century old homes.
Hospice in the Pines is recognized by the Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization for the fifth consecutive year for their extraordinary service in hospice care.
Debbie Mettlin, 13-year employee of Hopsice in the Pines is honored as Hospice Nurse Aid of the Year.
Palestine wins 21-3A District Track/Field Meet with total of 142.5 points followed by Westwood with 108 , Hudson with 102.5, Crockett with 99, Rusk with 65, Diboll with 56, Huntington with 39 and Central with 1.
FIVE YEARS AGO
Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander speaks at the Deep East Texas Development Association dinner held at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin.
Angelina County leaders discuss teen drinking issues at the Chamber Coalition for a Better Community held in the council chambers at Lufkin City Hall.
Brady Franks, Diboll High School junior, earns $1,000 scholarship as high point student in the Bi-District Woodland Clinic held at Ratcliff Recreation Area. The event is sponsored by Texas Forestry Association.
Dr. Janelle Ashley, vice president for academic affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University is selected to serve as the 10th president of Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 30th annual Kurth Memorial Library Used Book Sale commences with magazines, paperback books, hardback books, children's books, coffee table books, first editions and collectibles goings for pennies.
Moore Brothers Construction crews install video detection system at each of three-lighted intersection in Diboll.
Lufkin Pilot Club President Jerene Walker donates cuddly soft stuffed animals to the young patients at Memorial Health System of East Texas.
St. Cyprian's Episcopal School celebrates its 47th years of educational excellence with its annual Bayou Bash fundraiser that grosses nearly $53,000.
Diboll's Temple Laminating Operation achieves five-year no lost time accident milestone.
First United Methodist Church of Diboll honor Robert and Rita Ramsey at their retirement from the choir for their 55 years of services.
Linwood and Betty Bowers of Bowers Farm in Redland lease the Angelina County Farmers Market from the county. The new manager urges all farmers to participate in the marketing of their produce.
Brandi Clark, volunteer with the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library instructs the residents of Trinity Mission during craft hour. The art for this week is the creation of wall hangings.
Diboll High School Dazzlers Dance group host community garage sale-arts & crafts at the Lottie and Arthur Temple Civic Center in Diboll.
TEN YEARS AGO
Gary Jones, Diboll Volunteer Fire Department Chief, speaks at the Diboll Pilot Club meeting held at the Holiday Inn in Lufkin.
South Meadows Health and Rehabilitation welcomes new administrator Mike Drewery.
The 1997 Diboll Youth Baseball and Softball League Wall of Fame inductees are Tom Williams, Robert Ramsey and Milford Ruby.
Angelina County Airport bestowed top honor in state - "Texas Airport of the Year" by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Jack Lee, longtime head baseball coach at Central High School in Pollok is honored by former members of his Bulldog baseball team for his 20-years of coaching.
The Free Press host "Biggest Catfish" Contest in each month of April, May, June, July and August.
DISD board of trustees approves the hiring of Terry Sowers as the next principal at Diboll High School.
81-year-old former Central High School baseball coach and legend Rayburn Richardson, is honored by community and school by naming the high school baseball park after him.
Angelina College signs three basketball players for next fall- Julius Renfro of Houston will play for the Roadrunners and Nakwisha Nicole Miller of Houston and Denise Nichole Dunlap of Bossier, Louisiana will play for the Lady Runners.
Fairview Baptist Church devotes last Sunday night of each month to song- Southern and Country Gospel. "Singing songs of worship and praise unto our savior fills the great hunger in our lives," quotes Pastor Bobby Young.
Senior personalities elected at Diboll High School include: Mr. and Miss DHS, Dewayne Ligon and Sofie Reyes; Most Likely to Succeed, Willie Vasquez and Krista Wilkerson; Best Dressed, Jerry King and Patricia Enriquez; Wittiest, Jeff Everett and Niya Guillory; Most Athletic and Best All Around, Jerry King and Jodi Jones; and Teacher's Pet, Shawna White and Willie Vasquez.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Third grade students from Diboll Elementary School participates in UIL Literary contests, Participants include Jennifer Jones, Christy Hearne, Leia Paulsey, Travis Wright, John Nix, Willie Pounds, Graciela Reyes, Brandy Blaylock, Jason Bearden, Brian Fussell, Allen Tetu, Kristen Bradford and coaches Paula Murphy, Laura Whitworth, Nancy Lowther, Eloy Fernandez, Jean Bloodworth, Edwina Mills and Denise Justice.
Melia Hunter is named the new Angelina County Extension Agent-Home Economics.
Historic railroad register station once used by the Angelina and Neches River Railroad is donated to the Texas Forestry Museum by the A&NRR. The station was moved from the railroad's Dunagan station east of Lufkin.
Memorial Medical Center of East Texas announces the establishment of a hospital-managed community fitness center at Angelina Mall in Lufkin.
Deborah Bailey is named personnel information processor at Temple-Eastex Incorporated in Diboll.
Chaplain Billy Dunn cuts the ribbon officially opening the new chapel at Lufkin State School. The $500,000 interdenominational facility is constructed through donations from members of the community at large and matching grants including a $152,000 bequeath from Horace Grogan.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram editor Jack Tinsley is selected to the North Texas State University's C.E. Shuford Hall of Honor. Tinsley was editor of The Free Press during the 1950's and also worked for the Lufkin Daily News.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirk J. Ingram of Route 7 Lufkin, is promoted to his present rank while serving aboard the submarine tender USS Hunley, homeported in Holy Loch, Scotland.
Frank Lane, all state selection for the Diboll Lumberjack basketball squad, signs letter of intent to play with Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Shelia Johnson, Diboll High School Lady Jack basketball standout, signs to play with the Angelina College Lady Runners.
The Diboll High School Lumberjack Band wins its first ever UIL Sweepstakes Award after scoring First Division (superior) ratings in both concert and sight reading.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Lufkin News Editor Joe Murray and reporter Ken Herman wins Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for The Lufkin News.
South Pacific, the Broadway musical of Rogers and Hammerstein, is presented by the Division of Fine Arts of Angelina College and held in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
The 1977 Huntington Youth Recreation Association officers are Wilburn Carrell, president; Pam Moore, vice president; Artemise Forrest, secretary; and Helen Cowart, treasurer.
Angie McClendon of the Fairview community, takes top honors at the Groveton Youth Rodeo winning "Best All-Around Champion" award, wins new saddle and seven buckles for first place finishes.
Benjamin F. (Benny) Brown is named manager of Temple Industries' Big Tin Barn retail yard in Conroe.
Congressman Charles Wilson holds public meeting in Lufkin to discuss the 75,000 acre wilderness area sought by a state environment group.
Diboll High School Trades Instructor Marvin Larson is injured in fall from roof of home his class is constructing in the Shannon Forest subdivision in Diboll.
National Football League quarterbacks Joe Ferguson of the Buffalo Bills and Bert Jones of the Baltimore Colts serves as parade marshals for the opening of the Angelina County Benefit Rodeo in Lufkin.
Service awards are presented to Diboll employees of Temple Industries at their annual employee banquet. Heading the list of honorees is Vice President Clyde Thompson with an unprecedented 60 years of service. Twenty year service awards are given to Otto Skinner, Choice Oliphant, L.B. Dominey, Hattie Phipps, J.D. Johnson, Emma Lou Ivey, Ward Burke, Bill Ivey, March Young and M.J. Cole.
Diboll City Manager Jeff Holberg states the city may have to start issuing traffic tickets if citizens insist on following fire trucks.
The Huntington Red Devils eliminate the Diboll Lumberjacks from the zone championship of District 17-2A by handing the Jacks their third straight loss in zone play, 7-1.
The Diboll Lady Jacks track/field squad finishes in fourth place in the District 17-2A meet and will send three girls to the region competition. Rhonda Pressley will represent Diboll in the discus throw, Robbie English in the mile run and Glenda Miller in the 80 yard hurdles.
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