ONE YEAR AGO

The Campbell Group and Temple-Inland Inc. announce the completion of the acquisition by Campbell of 1.55 million acres of timberland from Temple-Inland.

Fifth grade students making all A's at Diboll Elementary School are Brit Hession, Cheyenne Swor, Darbie Parks, Dezmond Rodgers, Ericka Slaiz, Jennifer Prado, Karina Zapata, Nicky Escobedo, Royce Wilsie and Rudy Salaiz.

Alicia Cruz receives the "Silver Axe" award for 22 years of dedicated service in the custodian department at Diboll ISD.

Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Diboll receives new look to usher in 29th year in Diboll.

Pastor Bruce L. Frazier of Diboll's First Assembly of God Church receives the chaplain's badge from Diboll Police Chief Kent Havard. Frazier will be available for emergency notification and counseling for officers.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Jack Sweeny, president and chief executive officer of Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation, is honored by Tyler Junior College with its TJC Distinguished Alumni Award.

Long-time Angelina County residents Earnest and Nannie Breazeale celebrate 69 years of marriage.

Diboll High School twirlers placing at UIL are Traci Parish, Veronica Ivy, Kaleena Oberlechner and Meagan Hensley.

Diboll's newest business, Movie Gallery, is now open for business. Movie Gallery is managed by Mandi Childers.

TXU Communications employees donate pet food and supplies to the Winnie Berry Animal Shelter in Lufkin.

TEN YEARS AGO

Lisa Burkhalter, democratic candidate for Angelina County's Court at Law No. 1 judgeship, tallied 51.85 per cent of the vote to oust incumbent Joe Martin.

Diboll High School seniors Jamie Simms and Matthew Crager are selected 1998 DHS Band Sweetheart and Beau.

Albert Mitchell, logging legend, passes away at 86. Mitchell's likeness graces the Temple-Inland corporate offi

ce in the form of a larger-than-life logger, a bronze statue in tribute to the working man of East Texas.

Family and friends mourn the passing of longtime Diboll educator and administrator Thomas "Bill" Greer. Greer's career with Diboll ISD spans 38 years.

The family of Charles and Dora Barron are chosen for the new Habitat for Humanity home to be built shortly in Diboll.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

Lufkin city commissioners give their blessings to the city's civil service commission to proceed with a new plan to help recruit minority police officers.

Former Diboll High School football coach Ervin Dubose wins Winchester 30-30 Model 94 rifle given away by Diboll Memorial VFW Post.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies are held for Moye's Restaurant and Catering. The restaurant is in north Diboll on U.S. 59 next to Diboll Motors. Jimmy Moye is the owner.

Gail Hackney, wife of Democratic nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission Clint Hackney, campaigns in Lufkin and East Texas.

The Angelina County Historical Forum hosts its meeting in the Archives Room of the Angelina County Courthouse with Tracy Harris, high school history teacher, speaking on the history of Huntington.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

Officers for the 1978 edition of the famous Panther Pride drill team are Elaine Dolben, Teresa Henson, Denise Harbuck, Lisa Miller (captain), Lisa Anderson, Jo Ann Pickett and Karla Lankford.

Diboll ISD hires Valarie Eggleston as its new dietician and food service director.

Vice President Walter Mondale visits with news media and voters at the Lufkin Civic Center for a fund raising dinner for Democratic Rep. Charles Wilson.

Pastor James E. Wilkerson and wife Ailene are assigned to Ryan Chapel Methodist Church of Diboll.

New officers for the Diboll 4-H Club include Suzanne Burkhalter, president; Gina Donovan, vice president; Jeffery Ferguson, secretary-treasurer; and Carey Cheshire, council delegate.