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Sixty-four years ago in June the forces of Allied Supreme Commander Dwight David Eisenhower hit the beaches of Normandy in northwestern France. Paraphrasing Winston Churchill from another context, it was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany's Fortress Europa and the iron grip of Hitlerism that had controlled the continent since the summer of 1940. More ... Thomas Jefferson Chambers appeared before a joint session of the Republic Congress on Jun. 5, 1837 to argue that he was Sam Houston's rightful successor as commander-in-chief of the Texas Army. If losers are made and not born, Chambers truly was a self-made man. Talented, educated and wellto do, greatness seemed to be his for the taking. More ... Dear Editor: I would like to thank the people of Diboll that took the time and interest in the town to vote on May 10 for Diboll City Council. I sincerely appreciate the voters' support for me and the other candidates as well. Because it takes time and money to campaign, hear the ideas, concerns for the people and serving the people. More ... To-the-moon gasoline prices finally have induced me to change my driving habits. I have slowed down. Now that I have, though, it amazes me that more people aren't joining me. Driving up U.S. More ... Please excuse us…my column last week went into cyber space and no one received it. Here is part of what would have been in it last week. The Lufkin High School Band held its Spring Concert at the middle school auditorium on May 15 and allowed some "old-timers" to play with the Symphonic Band. More ... Earl and Joyce Carr and their daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ralph Isham from San Antonio, visited at the RT. Cathy recently participated in extensive physical training to participate in The Leukemia Lymphomia Society's (LLS) fund raiser. The event was May 25 in Austin where she joined approximately 450 other members of the society to swim, run and ride to raise money. More ... Sheila Scoggin Neal and Evelyn Denman came from Georgia to Mexia for a week long family reunion of her family. They rented all the cabins that came with a huge kitchen plus a big community center and those were separate from the cabins. Each evening they prepared enough food for whoever was able to come to eat and the menu was different every time. More ... In recent issues the Free Press has referred to Lewis Ivey, a candidate in the May 10 city election, by the wrong first name. We regret the error. More ... On May 17th-18th, Troop 128 canoed approx. 20 miles down the Neches between starting just below Zavalla and taking out close to Silsbee and camped out one night on the riverbank. In the picture standing from left to right are: Stephen Thomas, Braydon Gaard, Adam Lowther, Jim Gaard, Austin DuBose, Cesar Avendano, Tyler DuBose, Chance Maddox, Sam Hankla, Carolyn DuBose, Armando Flores, Sr., Wayne DuBose. Kneeling from left to right are: BJ Wafer, Armando Flores and Travis Sims. Taking the photo was Raymond Sims. More ... Memorial Health System of East Texas is honoring three retiring physicians who have served the East Texas area for more than three decades. Dr. Edward Domingue, Dr. Waldo Gonzalez, and Dr. Michael Sabo have announced that they are leaving their respective practices this year. More ... Members of the new Angelina College Cheer Squad - formerly the AC Pom Squad - include, front, from left, Ashlee Haywood, Desiree Mitchell, Summer Hemphill, rear, Rachel Ridings, Laci Phillips, Jordan Gray, Kylie Tyer, Paige Stone, Anna Todd, Kristen Smith and Samantha Fuller. Not pictured are Kalea Wilson and Sommer Short. More ... On the morning of May 23rd, the Lt. Nathan Gann Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a Flag Retirement Ceremony in front of Pineywoods Academy. The entire student body was in front of the school for the ceremony. More ... Orlando Concha, photo at left, son of Octaviano and Mirna Concha; and Rachel Jordan Oates,photo at right, daughter of John and Ruth M. Oates, accept four-year Temple-Inland Foundation academic scholarships from David Kellam, Temple vice president, solid wood. Thirty-one graduating seniors throughout the country were selected by a scholarship committee consisting of collegiate administrative representatives. Scholarship recipients are children of eligible active, retired or deceased employees of Temple-Inland. Concha and Oates are the two Diboll High School graduates who earned the scholarships. More ... Work continues on the raising of the bridge at the Whitehouse Drive - Daniel McCall Drive intersection. The contractor, Zachry Construction Corp. of San Antonio, expects to finish that phase of the job by June 6. More ... On April 26, Burke Masonic Lodge 833 had their annual Homecoming honoring the widows and past masters. The following widows were in attendance: seated,, from left, Vera Carr, Connie Courtney, Anita Lenderman , Jeanne Crager, Wilma Rector, Judy Carrier, and Maudarie Conner. Past masters attending were: E.F.Hendrick. Earl Carr, Barley Lenderman, Charles Lenderman, Bob Hutson, Raymond Lenderman, Vernon Burkhalter, and Rick Rambin. Worshipful Master Dennis Wilkins presided over the ceremonies. More ... Arrests: Edelia Guzman - No Drivers License; Rebecca Davenport - Family Violence Assault; Kerwin Finley - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Chelsie M. Sessions - No Drivers License; and Shun L. Butler - Retaliation. More ... ONE YEAR AGO Temple-Inland Foundation awards $5,000 to Texas Project Learning Tree for their facilitator incentive program called the Canopy Award. Diboll H.G. Temple Elementary School teachers who achieved Model and/or Master Classrooms in the Renaissance Reading Program this year are Susie Martel, Colleen LaCox, Datha Ward, Janet Jones and Stacie Davis. More ... Social Security Announces Improvements to the Ticket to Work Program The Social Security Administration issued final rules designed to improve the Ticket to Work program. The changes will improve the effectiveness of the Ticket program in assisting beneficiaries with disabilities who want to work. More ... The U.S. Forest Service will have heavy equipment and light vehicles for sale on an online auction according to National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fleet manager Steve Talbert. "The auction will be held through the General Services Administration Web site, www.gsaauctions.gov sometime during the last week in May and first week in June," Talbert said. More ... Geneva Ard of Diboll announces the engagement of her daughter, Allison Marie Ard, of Bryan, to Dennis James Gilmore Jr. of Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gilmore Sr. of Richardson. Miss Ard is also the daughter of the late Tommy Ard. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Diboll High School and 2001 graduate of Texas A&M University. More ... NACOGDOCHES -- Tickets are now on sale for Vino Junio, an evening sponsored by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts that celebrates the Italian vinarelli art tradition where participants create watercolor paintings using wine instead of water to mix color. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. More ... The Angelina County Genealogical Society is supporting a free Genealogical Research Workshop from 9A.M. until noon on Saturday, June 7th in the Ora McMullen Genealogy Room of Kurth Memorial Library. More ... The home of Marilyn Nickerson, 903 Nelson, has been selected by the Diboll Garden Club as first place winner for the Fair Oaks area in the May 29-30 judging in the Yard Beautiful competition. In second place was the home of Erma Matlock, 837 Nelson, and awarded third place was the home of Nancy Sailer, 823 Nelson. The Diboll Garden Club congratulates the winners and runners up in the Yard Beautiful judging for 2008 and thanks all residents who have made a special effort to beautify their yards this year. More ... |
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