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May 30, 2016 (Timpson American Legion Post 90 Photos, VFW Post 8904 Photos) - Two Memorial Day programs were held in Shelby County on Monday, May 30, 2016 where each recognized those who gave their lives while serving our Country. American Legion Post 90 and Timpson ISD Youth Advisory Council recognized their ultimate sacriface at Timpson Plaza at 10am. The VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary remembered the fallen at 11am at First United Methodist Church.
Those remembered in the Roll Call of Honor are listed below:
Civil War (21): Thomas Baker, Frank Biggar, Richard Sweezer Biggar, James Tapley Booth, D. C. Brandon, James Moore Choate, Stephen Choppell Christian, Joseph Duncan, W.J. Freeland, Oscar F. Hall, James Harkness, James Travis Hopkins, Andrew Frank Hughes (MIA), Sam Houston Latham, Stephen R. Latham, David Milford Mouser, Benjamin Franklin Newman, Stephen N. Power, Benjamin Henry Schooler, James Madison Soloman, G. H. Stevens
World War I (18): Preston Archer, Norfleet Armstrong, Owen E. Barnes, Clyde Chance, Freddie Choate, Norman G. Crocker, Jodie Ferguson, Bert Gordon, Ira A. Hoffman, Irvin Hunter, Fred Lindsey, Clyde T. Morrison, Stephen H. Oates, Ernest H. Shipp, Nathan H. Tims, Boss Turner, Noah H. Warr, John Yeary
World War II (132): John C.B. Alford, Ernest W. Allen, Ralph L. Amoss, John C. Anderson, Nolan R. Anderson, Lloyd L. Andrews**, Leroy Anding, Bruce C. Baker, Jr., Marvin Beard, James L. Beckham, Curtheal Black, John C. Bogard, Jr., Ray W. Bolton, Joseph B. Brannon, Richard Dale Bray, Urdong Brinson, Bryan Nelson Brittain, Thomas B. Brittain, Lee O. Brunson**, John B. Bryn, E.T. Burgess, Jr., Ben H. Burns, Emory C. Campbell**, William H. Cannon, Jack E. Carter, Huston Cartwright, Rayford H. Ceal, Philip H. Childs**, James Alton Cleveland**, Royce C. Collum, Bobbie Compton, Joseph S. Connell, Ivey O. Cooper, Marvin K. Crausby, Delton Cravey, Troy F. Crawford, Bobby Allen Crump, Bailey B. Davis, Early E. Davis, R. E. Daw, Jr., Lewis V. Dockens, Reed H. Dominy**, Roy V. Duncan**, Austin E. Dunaway, William P. Durham, Arlie L. Eddins, O.J. Edwards, Robert Henry Essery, Dewey L. Evans, Louis Fishman, Charles R. Frame, Tom Gant, Randle B. Golden, E. C. Gunnels, Hubert B. Haley, Hulen M. Hardage, Pershing H. Harvey**, Walter Bruce Henry, Ralph D. Herndon, Dudley D. Holt, J.W. Honeycutt, William S. Hopkins, Roy D. Hughes, Arther T. Hutcherson, Walter B. Hutto, Leroy Johnson, Curtis Jolley**, Carl H. Jones, Johnnie L. Jones, Thomas L. Jones, James R. Kirkland, Willie D. Lathon**, Johnnie M. Lee, Howard L. Lovell, Clarence M. Mahan, Earnest M. Mahan, Charlie D. Majors, Hamp Manshack, Hamp Marshall, Bryan McCollum, Jr., James A. McDaniel**, William Lee Meek**, John R. Miller, John W. Minter, Roy H. Mitchell, Rufus C. Mitchell, Thomas L. Mitchell, Jimmie H. Mott, Hoya B. Murphy, L.C. Netherly, Kenneth N. Nicholson**, Steve Henry Oates, Pershing Pate, James E. Pate, Jack T. Powell, James Pulley, W. B. Pulley, Arlen R. Rhame, Ben R. Rhodes, Postell Richard, Darwin A. Risinger, George O. River, Jr., John C. Scott**, Benjamin M. Simon, Hugh J. Smith, R. C. Snider, Johnny F. Stack, Robert Swanzy, James P. Tindol, William R. Todd, Richard R. Wallace, Vernon B. Walters, Sidney E. Watson, Arvin D. Webb, Harold M. Webb, Earl M. Welch, Harold Whidden, Robert Whorton, E. C. White, Marion Bedford Whiteside, Jr.**, Robert Wilburn, Claude M. Wilkerson**, Ray D. Williams**, Clifton Williams, Eligie P. Williams**, Wrayful Willis, Julius R. Windham, Melvin T. Windham, Sil Winfrey, Jr., Harry H. Womack, Albert Youngblood, Gilbert Youngblood
Korea (6): Cecil A. Brittain, Clifford Hughes, Johnny V. Mena, Bobbie F. Mock, Billy Clyde Stephenson, Leonard Williams, Willie E. Windham
Vietnam (9): Ted Wane Adams, William Larry "Shorty" Andrews**, Jimmy Dalton Barnett, Mac Curtis Buckley**, Larry S. "Possum" Byford**, Ray Jr. Chatelain**, William Henry Eaden**, Jerry Lynn Hughes**, Taylor D. Johnson**, John Wayne Stilley
Iraq (1): Larry E. Polley, Jr.
Afghanistan (2): Kevin C. Roberts and Cory J. Bertrand
**Missing in Action
May 30, 2016 – Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on a day we remember those who have fought courageously and paid the ultimate price for our freedom:
“Today we remember and honor the lives of those who have bravely sacrificed their all for the sake of our freedom. The men and women in the United States Armed Forces are truly courageous patriots. There is no doubt that we have the freedom and the liberties we do in this country because of the sacrifice and the willingness of those who’ve gone before us.”
“Today is a day for the nation to reflect on the priceless lives and limbs sacrificed on the altar of freedom - not just for ourselves, but for the greater good of all. When faced with perilous circumstances and an opportunity to retreat, these patriots stood firm and tall under the banner of the red, white and blue.”
“We owe a debt of gratitude to those currently serving in the military, veterans and those who protected us with their lives. May we kneel and thank God for those who came willing to serve and thank God for their sacrifice.”
May 30, 2016 - The Timpson Chapter 1144 Order of the Eastern Star raffle winner was Jim Lee of Shreveport, LA. Jims name was drawn on the 16th of May at the stated meeting. The presentation was made by member Jesse Maynard.
Lee got a Yeti cooler, and the proceeds went to a scholarship for a Timpson high school senior.
May 30, 2016 - CMS 8th graders have been learning about the Civil War and were able to hear from Dyson Nickle, a Center High School Graduate. Nickle has been participating in Civil War reenactments for 30 years. He holds a Master's Degree in history from SFASU. He was a graduate assistant to Dr. Archie McDonald. His son, Oliver, regularly participates in reenactments, as well.
May 27, 2016 - Aggie Muster 2016 was such a success! A big 'Thank You' to our sponsors: Shelby Veterinary Associates, Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Paul Windham, Shoop Financial Services, Casey Williams, AAMS, Edward Jones Investments, and Timpson Quick Stop-Robin Crawford.
Thanks also to our local Aggie speakers, Mr. James Greer '73 and Mr. Casey Williams '08.
We look forward to all Aggies joining us for this special tradition next year!
Thanks and Gig'em!
Kristin Jousan '04
May 27, 2016 - Recently the XYZ Homemakers club sold raffle tickets on a quilt they produced. Bobbie Nutt sold the most tickets and one of the tickets she sold was drawn.
The winner was Odessa Link and we are happy that she now has a quilt to help decorate her home. We thank everyone who helped make this fund raiser a success and we feel everyone will benefit from the knowledge that we will gain at our state conference.
May 27, 2016 - Ellen Manning is serving her second term as Director of the District 5 part of Texas Extension Education Association. TEEA serves as an education arm of Texas A&M to help families and Homemakers learn of latest developments and material that helps them to live healthy, economical and exciting lives.
The Director helps plan and direct activities for Homemaking clubs that meet in each of 9 active counties in East Texas. This year District 5 is a co-hostess of the State Conference that convenes in Plano in September. She will go to the board meeting to meet with directors from around the state to coordinate plans with other educators.
District meetings are held three times a year for TEEA club members to share their crafts and hobbies and to learn leadership skills that help individuals in the community. Shelby County EEA is active in having monthly meetins, attending district and state meetings and volunteering in the community to help those who have needs. Occasionally they have fund raisers to help with the cost of scholarships for 4-H clubs.
May 26, 2016 - I would like to thank the residents of Shelby and Panola counties for electing me to serve as District Judge of the 123rd Judicial District Court. I am overwhelmed by your support and humbled to serve each of you. As shown in my hard-fought campaign, I am a hard worker and resilient. I will work hard for you as your District Judge.
Thank you and God bless,
LeAnn Kay Rafferty
May 18, 2016 - Suzanne Middlebrook has been a Physician Assistant (PA) in Shelby County for 25 years and is retiring May 27th. The public is invited to attend a reception in her honor on Tuesday, May 24th at 4:30pm at Cline Family Medicine.
Suzanne Middlebrook joined Cline Family Medicine in 2014. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Suzanne during the last two years. Her compassion and dedication have been invaluable to our patients. Suzanne has serviced the community for over 25 years and will be greatly missed,” says Mark Cline, MD.
Suzanne is married to Jimmy Quinn and has three sons and seven grandchildren.
About Cline Family Medicine
Cline Family Medicine was established in Center in December 2012. The clinic serves pediatrics through geriatrics. Open Monday through Friday for all types of physicals, well child exams and immunizations, minor injuries, complete primary care services and allergy testing with immunotherapy. Dr. Cline also has admitting privileges with Nacogdoches Medical Center. Laura Briggs, ACNP-BC and Erin Sommerlate, PA-C additionally care for patients in the Center clinic along with Dr. Cline.
May 23, 2016 - May 17th Connie Mettauer joined the Shelby County Historical Society at the Shelby County Museum to discuss the murder of Marlie Childs. Explaining the ordeal in detail, Connie takes the crowd on a journey as she discusses the murder, committed in her very own childhood home.
The murder of Marlie Childs, a prominent businessman, took place in 1938. After much investigation Mr. Child's wife, Reabla, and lover Terrence Bramlett was taken into custody. The couple had been having an affair behind Marlie's back for the better part of two years. Mr. Childs had suffered from polio and was confined to a wheelchair. This contributed to the fact that Reabla and Terrence had yet to be caught during the affair. It was even said that Terrence would climb into the attic to hide if Mr. Childs ever arrived home unexpectedly. One evening when Mr. Childs made his way to the kitchen sink to mix his evening drink, he was shot point blank in the head by Terrence, whom had been hiding outside the home near the kitchen window. Reabla never did confess to assisting Terrence with the murder, though did say that she and Terrence had discussed many times of how to "get rid" of him. Reabla was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Her lover, Terrence, received a 50 year sentence.
The couple found themselves sentenced to the same prison, where it was said that Terrence would send Reabla gifts for her birthday. Reabla was painted as a heartless conspirator, a beautiful young Jezebel. She found herself in a great deal of newspapers across the United States. Her time in prison further attributed to her nearly famous stature. While behind bars, she wrote as a columnist in the Jail House Newspaper and also taught herself to play several instruments. She joined the Goree Girls and eventually the girls developed their skills enough to appear on Thirty Minutes. Hoping to find some normal semblance of life, she left all behind her once she was released. She fell in love with a man she had met in prison, who had previously been on death row twice. They married, had a child and moved to Houston, TX where they lived out the remainder of their life.
The Shelby County Museum is located at 230 Pecan Street in Center, Texas.
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