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The cotton at Coley Little Bailey’s patch just south of town has barely peeped out of the ground. You can see a little green on the rows if you look good. This was the latest I have ever seen cotton planted. Think it was the last week of May. Take a look! -0- When Caleb…

This past Sunday was Father’s Day, a day set aside to honor and remember fathers and their influence on their families and our society. Although it did not become a national holiday until 1972; 58 years after Mother’s Day was made official, our fathers are no less important. However, men and fathers are subject to…

Union Cemetery operates on donations and we all want to be proud of what we are a part of. When you visit Union Cemetery you certainly should want the final resting place of your loved ones to be a place you can be proud of. The maintenance and upkeep never stop. Please consider repairing the…

Thrilling Thursday at Coffeeville June 5 “Thrilling Thursdays” at Coffeeville Public Library are free programs for older children and youth on Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Come join the fun this Thursday, June 19, at 4:00 when we will make musical instruments. Supplies will be provided, but if you want to make more instruments, bring…

90 YEARS AGO June 28, 1935 A wedding of wide-spread interest was solemnized on June 22 at Verona when Miss Jessie Spencer became the bride of Mr. Edward Eugene Woodall. Mr. William Peeples arrived Monday from Naco, Arizona for his wedding here Saturday evening to Miss Katherine Brannon. 80 YEARS AGO June 29, 1945 Tommy…

The first day of summer will be June 20th. This day is known as the summer solstice. The longest day of the year. -o- On Wednesday June 11th sister Dianne and her husband Chuck of Hernando came to see me. We went to The Ville, LLC to have lunch, Ree Caleb, John and Tammy joined…

When I was about 12 years old, I came into possession of what was at the time one of the most fascinating things I had ever owned. I had seen one in the Sears Wish Book, but it was way too expensive for me to ever have a chance of owning it. Just like I…

Do you ever feel like your body is drained? That’s the way I’ve felt lately. I lost my last two Brother- in-laws within a week’s time, last week. Please pray for the Tommy Hudson family of Grenada and the Willie Deck family of Marble Hill, Missouri. Your writer got to visit with my niece, Nan…

4-H Terrific Tuesdays-are happening this summer at the Extension office. We will have a program every Tuesday in June at 2 p.m. for youth ages 8 to18. Children under 8 must have an adult to attend with them. Each program is free. However, in order to have enough supplies for all participants, please call the…