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Officers were installed at the June 17, meeting of the Iola North Zulch Order of the Eastern Star No. 458 held at the Pyramid Masonic Lodge. All 18 officers were installed before a full house. The Worthy Matron is Roberta Pugh, and the Worthy Patron is Mike Cohen. Two members were initiated in the installation. They were David and Susan Rice. Prior to the meeting a meal with all sorts of good eats was enjoyed by all.
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The 2nd annual Plantersville Town Hall 52 guns raffle tickets are on sale. Tickets are $100 each and one winner will be selected each week for 52 weeks. There are only 500 tickets being sold. Get yours before they are all gone! Let me know if you would like a ticket or contact any Plantersville Town Hall Board member or email, Terry.pth@gmail.
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Each year after St. Joseph’s bazaar in Stoneham, I include the winners of the raffle. Because of Memorial Day, I had to send my news in early, so I planned to put them in the following weeks news. Well, that didn’t happen, and it was brought to my attention by members of that parish. Better late than never.
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During the summer months, Navasota Public Library offers special programs for children. Last Monday, Steve Storey, Commander of the American Legion and Janis Frenzel, Treasurer of Grimes County VFW Post 4006 Auxiliary were both present with special programs.
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Iola Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting Saturday, June 24, at Zion Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m. The Association maintains Zion and Enon Cemeteries in Iola. A variety of business will be handled. Anyone with family members buried in these cemeteries are invited to attend. Hope to see you there.
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Temperatures are starting to heat up. Don’t forget to check on your neighbors, family and friends. Grimes County 4-H is having a one-day camp July 8, at the Grimes County Extension office, 205 Veterans Memorial Drive in Navasota from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Camp is for ages 5-18 and is $10 per child. Lunch will be provided. Register by July 3. For more information contact the Grimes County Extension office, 936-873-3907.
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Well folks it’s once again time for area Vacation Bible Schools. Iola Missionary Baptist Church will host VBS June 18-22 beginning at 6 p.m. The following week, June 25-29, Cross Baptist Church will host VBS beginning at 6 p.m. Evergreen Baptist Church VBS is July 16-19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Do hope all kids will make plans to attend.
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Thank you to all our loyal friends who came Saturday to purchase a sandwich and to everyone who donated to our air pack needs. White Hall Community VFD is in need of purchasing new air packs and the expense exceeds our budget. If you live in the area assigned to our VFD, we would appreciate any help we can receive. Thanks much.
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