Evergreen Baptist has special guest

The monthly meeting of the Iola-North Zulch Order of the Eastern Star was held at the Pyramid Masonic Lodge No. 593 Friday, Dec. 13, with a fair number in attendance. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. There was a short business meeting and then a Christmas party that was enjoyed by those present.

The Evergreen Baptist Church held their Christmas Party during the morning worship hour Sunday, Dec. 15. The children did a wonderful job of presenting the Christmas message. Following the program, those present enjoyed a time of fellowship over a meal consisting of sandwiches, chips, dips and desserts. There was a special person in attendance. Jim Carson, son of Kim Doty and grandson of Tim and Kathrene Carson has been away attending school but has now graduated. He was recognized by the church and presented with a gift. It was good to have him back again.

The membership of the Bedias Masonic Lodge was hard at work Thursday, Dec. 19, putting together fruit baskets for widows in the area. They were delivered to people in Bedias, Cross, Iola, Keith and Carlos. There were 80 baskets prepared and delivered. Thanks to all that assisted.

Evergreen Baptist Church held a Christmas Eve candlelight service Dec.24. 

Happy birthday this week to Dec. 23- Katie Jane “Janie” Vicki, Bushman Hillert, Lexi Black, Bobby Hershal Halley, Jennie Davis; Dec. 24- Ivy Lee Beene Moss; Dec. 25- George Everett, Guest Blaine Kuta; Dec. 26- Billy Williams, Casey Galvan, Betty Ann Churchwell Chaney; Dec. 27- Diane Singletary. I hope your special day was a happy one.

Happy anniversary to Glenn and Elaine Lorance married Dec. 22, 1962; Charlie and Katie Neason Wendt married Dec. 23, 1971. Join me in wishing them many more years of happiness together.

If you have any Keith news, call either my cellphone at 936-870-6094 or my house number at 936-394-8273.