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Alexander Terrell was born a slave in Charleston, South Carolina in 1834. His owner was Dr. Joel Wingfield Terrell, who with his wife, Elizabeth, came to Texas in 1851 settling at Apolonia, near Anderson, where he operated a sawmill. Young slave Alexander, a teenager at that time, took his master’s surname.
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Tuesday, April 13 was a big day in Richards. Richards Civic Club hosted Richards ISD School board, and key speaker RISD Superintendent William Boyce at their April meeting.
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Winner number 34 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, April 18. The winner of a Ruger LCCP II, 380 Auto is Clinton Walkoviak. The next drawing will take place Sunday, April 25.
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No license or permit to carry a handgun in Texas? What do y’all think about that change of the law? Hopefully they keep the old law in place because we already have enough problems as it is. That surely will raise the violence, killing, etc. in The State. Everyone would be carrying, and the police will have a harder time protecting and serving. That means the mentally ill, foreigners coming in etc. will be able to carry. God forbid that law.
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The membership of Carlos Fellowship Church enjoyed a time of fellowship with a covered dish meal following their worship service Sunday, April 11. There was lots of good food including pecan pie and other desserts. The food and desserts were enjoyed by all present. The pecan pie was especially enjoyed since none was left.
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Road work in the Blackberry Community is looking great! We are all excited for the road construction. The older generation passed on but always said they wouldn’t see better roads in their lifetime. I am glad I get to see it in my lifetime. I’m part of the fifth generation who grew up in this area and I am glad we are finally getting better roads. We praise God for it all.
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The Sunrise Service for area churches held at the Zion Cemetery in Iola Sunday, April 4, was well attended with 67 people attending. The speaker was Zion Methodist Church Pastor, Rev. Charles Ray. Another church member, Kathie Wendt, led the singing. Everyone had a wonderful time. Following the service breakfast tacos were served at Iola Missionary Baptist Church, provided by Evergreen Baptist Church.
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Grimes County Commissioner, Chad Mallett, wrote us regarding the process for the county to adopt Darrell Hall roads into the county roadway inventory.
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