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September 28, 2021 - Only 10 days left until the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, sponsored by Farmers State Bank, opens its gates to a weekend of fun, entertainment, arts and crafts and lots of food back on the downtown square!
The Cutting of the Feathers will be held on Thursday, October 7th at 10:00am on the Frances Oates Center Stage! We are looking forward to having the school children back on stage to sing.
All three days, the entertainment stage will be busy with school groups, dancing groups and singing groups. Of course there will be the Wing Eating Contest, the Chicken Clucking Contest, Lion Club vehicle drawing and the Broiler Auction. New this year will be the Ag/Mechanic auction. Our Shelby County ag/mechanic students will auction their items.
The 5K Chicken Trot and Fun Run, sponsored by Axley and Rode will be held on Saturday morning, October 9, at Portacool Park. The Trot starts at 7:30a.m. Proceeds will go the area United Way. The Car Show starts at 10am on the downtown square.
The 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen will be crowned on October 2nd at 7:00pm at Center High School. The Queen and her Court shall reign over the Festival.
So mark your calendars for October 7th, 8th and 9th. See you at the Festival!!
September 23, 2021 - The family of Mianna Adair who was recently injuried in a crash has setup an account at Shelby Savings Bank.
John Halstead shared via Facebook, "Anyone and every one that is wanting to help my sister Mianna, there is a bank account set up at Shelby Savings bank: MIANNA BENEFIT FUNDS to help with her medical bills and all other bills to come with her. Please and thank you all for the wonderful things y’all do in this town. We also have a Cash.app set up going to the same account also if not able to go by the bank. It is $Miannabenefitfund."
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September 21, 2021 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary gathered at the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse before the Shelby County Veterans Memorial September 17, 2021, in observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day.
"[We] are honored to be here with you today, this third Friday of September, as we salute the men and women who served to keep America free and in doing so sacrificed their own freedom," said Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster.
Hume continued by also remembering the families of those lost who hope that one day their loved one will one day be accounted for.
"Right now there are still 83,000 Americans missing, and unaccounted for going back to the second world war," said Hume.
In honor of the day and those who remain missing, Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison placed the memorial wreath on the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.
"Shelby County, Texas has had 38 of her citizens held as prisoners of war, 35 from World War II and three from the Korean War," said Hume. "Three of those died in captivity, while others lived through a terrible ordeal that we cannot even imagine, and by the grace of God returned home."
Hume stated all have since passed away. Each of those in attendance for the program were presented with a list of names to each take a turn reading them aloud.
"Currently there are 31 Shelby County veterans still missing in action from World War I, World War II, and one from the Korean War. Our World War I missing in action have been missing for 103 years," said Hume. "Their names are carried on the Department of Defense rolls as such."
Hume remarked it is the sincere hope of VFW Post 8904 members that one day the missing are returned to their familes and to Shelby County.
Upon completion of the reading of the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action names, Auxiliary members then set the Missing Man table (See video above). This was followed by the retirement and replacement of the POW/MIA flag, which has flown in front of the courthouse for the past year.
Taps was then played as presented by Mike Langford, VFW Post member.
Prisoners of War:
- Harlan F. Adams, World War II - German POW
- Haskell Beard, World War II - German POW
- Harold F. Beasley, World War II - Japanese POW
- Sharkey Brown, Jr., World War II - Japanese POW
- Thermon D. Brittain, Sr., World War II – Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
- Frank M. Butler, World War II - German POW
- Oran J. Childs, World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
- Basil A. Coats, World War II - German POW
- Sam Davis, Jr., World War II - German POW
- Dr. Roy L. Emken, World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
- Ray Emmons, World War II - German POW
- Newell Evans, World War II - German POW
- Clifford Gary, World War II - German POW
- Hilton Hooper, World War II - German POW
- Calvin R. Hutto, World War II - Japanese POW
- Audrey C. Jacobs, World War II - German POW
- Jesse F. Kennedy, World War II - German POW
- Johnnie M. Lee, World War II, Japanese POW - Died in Prison Camp
- Paul D. Lucas, Korean War, North Korean POW
- Dravis Massie, World War II - Japanese POW
- Austin W. Mayes, World War II - German POW
- Phillip E. Murphree, World War II - German POW
- James H. Myers, World War II - Japanese POW
- R.B. Neal, World War II - German POW
- Truman B. Owens, World War II - German POW
- Sherman S. Pickard, World War II - German POW
- George O. Rivers, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp
- Charles D. Rogers, World War II - Japanese POW
- George B. Stutts, Jr., World War II - German POW
- Vernon B. Walters, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp
- Henry L. Wilburn, World War II - German POW
- Hulon Williams, World War II - German POW
- R.L. Williams, World War II - German POW
- Levi A. Williford, World War II - German POW;
- Marshall (Tex) Windham, World War II - German POW
- John E. Woodfin, Sr., World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
- Hubert L. Langford, Korean War - North Korean POW
- Billy Lee Wescoat, Korean War - Chinese POW
Missing in Action:
- John W. Temple, WWI - Missing July 19, 1918, France
- John C.B. Alford, World War II - Missing May 7, 1942, Pacific Theater
- Lloyd L. Andrews, World War II - Missing December 25, 1944, European Theater
- Cecil A. Armstreet, World War II - August 31, 1942, Atlantic Ocean
- Lee O. Brunson, World War II - Missing December 8, 1944, European Theater
- John B. Byrn, World War II - Missing August 24, 1943, European Theater
- Philip H. Childs, World War II - Missing July 29, 1942, Pacific Theater
- James A. Cleveland, World War II - Missing September 7, 1944, Pacific Theater
- Lewis V. Dockens, World War II - Missing June 2, 1942, European Theater
- Reed Dominy, World War II - Missing April 15, 1944, European Theater
- Roy V. Duncan, World War II - Missing April 16, 1945, Pacific Theater
- Hubert Haley, World War II - Missing May 14, 1942, European Theater
- Pershing H. Harvey, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944
- Walter B. Henry, World War II - Missing August 7, 1943, European Theater
- Curtis Jolley, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944, Pacific Theater
- Willie E. Lathon, World War II - Missing December 12, 1943, Pacific Theater;
- James A. McDaniel, World War II - Missing April 20, 1944, Pacific Theater
- Woodrow W. Moro, World War II - Missing May 5, 1942, Gulf of Mexico
- Kenneth N. Nicholson, World War II - Missing October 27, 1942
- Darwin Risinger, World War II - Missing September 5, 1945, Pacific Theater
- John C. Scott, World War II - Missing June 19, 1944, Pacific Theater
- Choron Smotherman, World War II - Missing November 27, 1943, European Theater
- Johnny F. Stack, World War II - Missing November 30, 1942, Pacific Theater
- Richard M. Wallace, World War II - Missing July 26, 1942, European Theater
- Robert H. Wharton, World War II - Missing November 20, 1943, Pacific Theater
- Marion B. Whiteside, Jr., World War II - Missing October 19, 1942
- Claude M. Wilkerson, World War II - Missing May 8, 1942, Pacific Theater
- Elgie P. Williams, World War II - Missing December 6, 1943, Pacific Theater
- Elmer E. Williams, World War II - Missing November 8, 1942, Pacific Theater
- Ray D. Williams, World War II - Missing July 11, 1944, European Theater
- Willie E. Windham, Korean War - Missing August 12, 1950, Korea.
September 17, 2021 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library would like to congratulate Sandra Davis on her 19th anniversary at the library next Wednesday, September 22. Sandra started work as a volunteer under Library Director Joan Huff, then was library assistant and Children’s Activities director and has been the library director for the last few years. Under her direction, the library has continued its popular Preschool Storytime, started afternoon craft sessions and still maintains its summer programs even during the Covid pandemic. The library has an online catalog, e-books catalog, patron computers, Wifi hotspots, DVDs, interlibrary loans, fax service, and other services. Come by and wish her congratulations.
September 17, 2021 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center (SCCAC) received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from T.L.L. Temple Foundation to partially fund two full-time mental health therapist positions. The SCCAC staff and board of directors are grateful for the award of these funds, which will help us continue to provide trauma-focused mental health services at no charge to the children and families we serve.
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation works alongside families and communities to build a thriving Deep East Texas and to alleviate poverty, creating access and opportunities for all. In support of its mission, the foundation makes grants in the areas of education, economic development and community revitalization, health, human services, arts and culture, and conservation and the environment.
September 16, 2021 - Mark you calendars for the the Shelby County Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner Banquet on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6pm at the Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Blvd, Center, Texas 75935. Enjoy a great night of auctions, raffles, giveaways along with dinner, drinks, guns, and fun. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.shelbycountydu.org or call Yazoo at 936-590-0871.
September 14, 2021 - Center Garden Club is pleased to present its Yard of the Month award to Mrs. Bobbie Nutt.
Mrs. Nutt's beautifully manicured lawn lends itself to the aphorism that "Less is more." Her expansive rich green lawn, the elephant-ear-lined stream which meanders through it, the canopy of trees that shades it, and her lush foundation plantings of woods ferns reflect a serene natural beauty. A drive past her Greenwood home, located at 358 CR 1430, is certainly a delightful experience!
Submitted by Carolyn Bounds
Pictured are (from left): Sarah Shires, SCCAC; Denise Merriman, SCCAC Executive Director; Dana Durman, ETCF Program Officer; Josh McAdams, SCCAC Board Member; Sheriff Lieutenant Tanner Peace, SCCAC Board Member.
September 14, 2021 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center (SCCAC) received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the John Harris Community Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF).
These funds will be used to partially fund two full-time mental health therapists who provide counseling at no charge to the children and families who qualify for our services.
We are grateful to ETCF for their continued support of our agency and their recognition of the importance of mental health services.
September 11, 2021 - The Center Garden Club met on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the home of Lisa Albers. President Carolyn Bounds began the first meeting of the year calling the first meeting to order and reviewing the new yearbook. She noted that programs will emphasize hands-on activities and members will come away with “keepsakes.”
Following the club prayer, members enjoyed a wonderful lunch provided by co-hostesses Lisa Albers and her daughter, Casey Foley.
All the members had brought a “pass along plant.” Following lunch, and a number drawing, each had great fun finding their surprise plant to take home.
When the business meeting re-convened, President, Carolyn Bounds presented past President, Carole Ann Chance, with a certificate award for Life Membership District III.
Other business and reports were given and the meeting adjourned.
The club’s motto this year is Texas Plants: Let’s Grow!
Submitted by Rita Hughes
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September 12, 2021 - (Photo Album) - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce sponsored group Next Gen - Our Next Generation of Leaders, gathered at the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse on Friday, September 10, 2021, to place flags in honor of 9/11.
Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) members joined with Next Gen members to assist in placing the flags.
At the onset of the operation, Casey Golden, one of members of Next Gen, asked the JCC audience if they were aware and what they may have learned about September 11, 2001; however, very few volunteered they had any knowledge of what happened.
"The reason why we're aiming to get around 3,000 flags is because that's the number of people who died on that day," said Golden. "It's the number of people who were in the World Trade Center, who were in the Pentagon, and were in a plane crash in Pennsylvania."
Golden described the need for the JCCs to understand why they were helping with the flags.
"In total it was 2,977 people, so each flag is going to represent one soul, one person," said Golden. "Some of us are a little bit older, so we remember that day."
She stated she was in fifth grade, and in class when the attack occurred. Her teacher entered the classroom and announced to her students, "a plane has hit the World Trade Center."
At the end of the school day, her teacher assigned for students to go home and watch the news, because they would remember the event for the rest of their lives.
"Today we just want to come out and recognize those people [who lost their lives] and do our best to honor them," said Golden.
The two groups joined together and commenced to line the flags on the courthouse lawn, and were able to place over 1,000 flags.
Golden later explained some of the motivation for the Next Gen group to take on this responsibility.
"When I was in college at the University of Texas, I was in an organization that did this every year, and we would get up early in the morning on 9/11, and plant the flags in the south lawn at the University of Texas, so that's kind of where we got the idea," said Golden. "There's people all over the world that, and all over the United States that do this."
The goal of Next Gen is to, over the next year, purchase 2,000 more flags to allow for 3,000 flags to be placed on the square every year.
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