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There was a special memorial service held at Lake Grove Cemetery Thursday, Sept. 14, for Elton L. Gomillion. He diedAug. 1, 1943 during World War II. For all those years his body was lost. Some of his family gave DNA samples and he was identified. He was the son of Joseph John “Joe” and Tennie Davis Gomillion and was buried beside them.
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A dead computer and dead modem prevented me from having news last week.
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First Baptist Church, 301 Church Street in Navasota invites everyone to their Thankful, Grateful Local Market Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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The 3rd Annual Anderson VFD State Championship BBQ Cookoff is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7 at the Grimes County Expo Center. The sponsor dinner opens the event on Friday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The live auction begins at 8 p.m. followed by a dance featuring the Risky Liver Band. The championship barbecue cook-off is Saturday, Oct. 7, ending with the awards ceremony at 5 p.m. For more information contact Samantha Kimich, 936870-6438 or email andersonfire114@ yahoo.com.
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Fr. Giovanni and members of Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Navasota invite you to their 39th Annual Fall Bazaar, Sunday, Sept. 24 beginning at 11 a.m on the church grounds, 9677 N. Hwy. 6 Loop. There will be barbecue, Mexican and Vietnamese food, booths, country store, live auction, raffle and much more. For more information contact the office, 936-825-3920.
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Research finds that Irene Taylor Allen, author of the historical “Saga of Anderson” is the only Grimes County historian who wrote about the 1850s Kellum Spring Resort.
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Evergreen Baptist Church had a guest speaker Sept. 10. Jon Harper filled in for Rev. Jeff Morgan who was out of town with his wife, Diana, and son, Tanner. They were visiting their daughter Baylei.
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City of Plantersville’s “Treats On A Dirt Street” is Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at 11335 Lodge Lane. Please, have wrapped treats only. Participants that wish to set up a trunk, tailgate or table must be set up by 5:30 p.m. the day of the event. For more information contact Mayor Karen Hale, one of the Aldermen, or visit, www.cityofplantersville. net.
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