Iola Baccalaureate service May 24
The monthly meeting of Keith Civic Club was held at Keith Community Center April 27, with a fair number in attendance. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. A variety of business was discussed and acted upon. The main discussion was the garage sale that was hosted April 29. A good amount of money was raised. There are several inside jobs that need to be tended to. Thanks to all that bought items or assisted in any way.
Alec and Crystal Pointer have just returned from an extended trip to holland and Belgium. They certainly had a wonderful trip. Their family was glad to see them back home. While they were away, their son A.J. stayed with his Paw Paw George Bess in their home.
We certainly had a lot of bad weather blow through the area Friday, April 28. Several people had trees blow over with the wind and some people lost electricity but not for long. The next day was just fine although it was a little cool although it was better by noon. At least two trees were down across FM 244, but they were removed shortly by area people or state employees. Thanks to all of them.
Zach and Nikki Dehaven and their sons, Samuel, Hezekiah, Jireh and Luke, have returned from their ministry in Cairo, Egypt. Do remember them as they minister to the unreached among the people there.
Death dates were recently placed on the following tombstones in Evergreen Cemetery – Harold Dudley, Mary Sue Dudley and Ima Myrle Mc-Duffie. May their memories rest in peace.
There was a large crowd in Iola for the Farmer’s Market April 29. Lots of booths surrounded Iola Community Center. Hope they all did well.
The If Gathering 2023 Ladies Simulcast Conference held April 29, at Evergreen Baptist Church was certainly well attended. There were around 14 ladies. A meal was also served. Hope all the ladies had a wonderful time.
Baccalaureate services for Iola High School seniors will be held at Cross Baptist Church Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Many of the area churches will dismiss their church for this service. High school graduation is Saturday, May 27, in the high school gym. Hope everyone will be able to attend. Ceremony will start at 10 a.m.
Orphans Friend Masonic Lodge No. 17 recently held their monthly meeting at their lodge hall in Anderson. A good number of members and visitors attended. The meal was enjoyed by all. During the meeting a variety of business was discussed and acted upon. Next month officer election will be held. Hopefully all will be present for the election.
Bedias Masonic Lodge No. 651 held their monthly meeting at their lodge hall with a good number of members and visitors. The covered dish meal featured a variety of good food and was enjoyed by all. Among the desserts was banana pudding and berry cobbler. During the lodge meeting a variety of business was taken care of. There were several Masons present that were acknowledged.
Happy birthday this week to the following: May 7 – Garland Lynn Garrett; May 8 – Jim Simmons, Caitlyn Thompson, Stephen Gotti, Makenzie Mitts; May 9 – Skylar Biddle; May 10 – Abbie Thebeau; May 11 – Mary Joyce Gomillion Williams, Jon Proskine; May 12 – Jaxtyn Scott Morgan, Sandra Duncan, Cole Hughes, Ashleigh Rogers; May 13 – Linda Rae Smith Beend Shesnutt, Linda Lou Thomas, Virginia Carolyn Davis Raack, Fred Davis Dane. Do hope your special day was a happy one.
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