Military News: Kaleb R. Ward

Kaleb R. Ward
Kaleb R. Ward

Air Force Reserve Airman Kaleb R. Ward graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Ward is the son of Gena Powell of Arkansas and Penny Ward of Athens.

He is a 2012 graduate of Gravette High School, Ark.

DAR commemorates Constitution Week

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NSDAR press release

At a recent meeting, the Sarah Maples Chapter, NSDAR of Mabank, celebrated Constitution Week. The meeting was all the more interesting because the guest speaker was Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood. Wood reminded the members and guests that the U S Constitution was the shortest written of any major government in the world. It consists of 4,400 words and was penned by Jacob Shallus, a Pennsylvania General Assembly clerk. He was paid $30 for his efforts. The Constitution was created by our Founding Fathers and the document was signed by 39 brave men.

It took 100 days to frame the Constitution. The first Congress of the United States included 54 delegates of the Constitutional Convention or delegates to the various state- ratifying conventions. This number also included seven delegates who opposed the ratification. Continue reading “DAR commemorates Constitution Week”

Sarah Maples Chapter, NSDAR welcomes new member

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At a recent luncheon hosted by the ladies of the First Methodist Church of Tool, Sarah Jungman was welcomed into the Sarah Maples Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Sarah is the wife of Terry J. Jungman, mother of two sons, three daughters and has five grandchildren.

Obituary: Margaret Louise Vann

Margaret Louise Vann
Margaret Louise Vann

Graveside services and interment for Margaret Louise Vann, 84 of Athens, formerly of Odessa are scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with Rev. Mike Dean officiating.

Mrs. Vann passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 in Tyler.

She was born March 19, 1929 in Gene Autry, Oklahoma to Don Lacy and Anna Corinne Hutson Gilliam. Margaret was a long time resident of Odessa having spent the last twelve years residing in Athens with her family. She had many friends in both East and West Texas and enjoyed the close companionship that long term friendships afford.

Margaret was an avid reader and prided herself in skillfully working crossword puzzles. She was passionate about golf and achieved many accomplishments over the years. Margaret loved her family and was especially proud of “my girls” as she called her three daughters.
She was a faithful wife to her loving husband until his death. Her brothers and sisters remained close all of their lives. Margaret was a sports enthusiast following baseball, football, tennis and golf. She was a fan of the Texas Rangers, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Continue reading “Obituary: Margaret Louise Vann”

Bulletin Board – Sept. 26

GARAGE SALE

— Garage sale Saturday in Murchison on the corner of 1803 North and Highway 31.

FOR SALE

— HUNTING GEAR — Attention hunters: Complete hunting outfit boots to clothes to gloves to bag. ALL NEW or LIKE NEW 2XL and 3XL. Must see 903-340-4921 Athens. Half the price of new items.

— NURSERY ITEMS — Tons of nursery supplies from an old nursery farm…
1) 20 gal plastic drum(s) // FREE – YOU LOAD – With or without dirt (your choice)
2) 3 gal black nursery pots – $0.10 ea
3) 7-1/2″ green nursery pots – (50) for $5.00
4) Black nursery flats – (50) – $1.00
5) Quart Decanters w/ lids (not pictured) – $0.50 ea or $5.00 a dozen
6) Vehicle Roof Rack – Asking $200
7) Asparagus plants – (planted in 20 gal plastic drums) – Asking $5.00 a container
Call David Parish 903-681-2949 – Located near Lake Athens.

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SERVICES

— FITNESS — Next Level Sports Performance located at 1513 W Corsicana in Athens, has time slots open for private instruction and/or use of batting cages. Call for more information or to make an appointment 903-275-0707 or 903-292-7869. Cross Fit / Cross Fit Kids coming soon! Call 903-275-0707 for more information.

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