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There was a special memorial service April 5, at Martins Prairie Church Fellowship Hall for two sisters who died several days apart. They are Betty Ann Davis Nall and Virginia Raack. Betty was born Aug. 5, 1942, and died Feb. 21. She is the widow of Lester Nall. Virginia is the widow of Kenneth Raack. A meal followed the service. Their ashes were both buried beside their husbands in the Martins Prairie Cemetery. They are the daughters of Algie and Ida Mae Wehmeyer Davis, who are also buried in the same cemetery. The two ladies were the last of that generation. May their memories be forever blessed.
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It was a tough week. White Hall lost a very special lady who was a light to everyone. Throughout her cancer journey, she never lost her smile or faith. Keep Susan Brak’s family and her close friend, Gail, in your prayers.
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Join local law enforcement for a community meeting Thursday, April 24, at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota beginning at 6 p.m. Learn about current crime trends, upcoming projects, ask questions, share concerns, etc
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It’s Holy Week. Check your local church for activities. Easter is always one of the most exciting seasons. We always went to Dobbin to my Herzog grandparents for Easter dinner and a big egg hunt which our family still celebrates at the same house even though our grandparents are gone. My uncle, Darrell Herzog, lives there and carries on the tradition.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing a challenge to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”
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The annual Salem Lutheran Fish Fry was successful. We sold twice as many presale tickets than in the past thanks to dedicated members who hit the roads, made calls and invited people. There are too many to thank.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting March 27, at Keith Community Center with good attendance. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. A variety of business was discussed and acted on. The club will have a bake sale Saturday, April 19, at the Aurora store on Highway 30. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. and will continue until it is sold out. Make plans to come buy all sort of good pies, cakes and more.
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April is Child Abuse Awareness month and members of the Grimes County Child Welfare Board urge residents to help prevent child abuse. The board presents proclamations at countywide council meetings to raise awareness of child abuse. Over 200,000 cases of child abuse or neglect are reported each year in Texas.
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