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Plantersville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at the Plantersville- Stoneham Fire Department.
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The annual Bruce Family Reunion was held at Keith Community Center Sunday, Nov. 6, with approximately 50 family members and friends attending. Areunion was enjoyed by all. The covered dish meal was good as always. Some attendees were descendants of the late Melvin and Edna Bruce. Their daughter, Cora Lucas, was the last of their children still living. Following the meal, there was an auction of a variety of items that will help fund future reunions.
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Why are two youthful brothers buried side by side with matching gravestones in the Farquhar Cemetery? They were born two and a half years apart - Sidney Munroe Hendley, Aug. 14, 1836, and Thomas Timothy Hendley, Feb. 22, 1939, both in Mississippi. Their parents were Ivah Jean (Wells) and William Hendley. Ivah Jean was a sister of Farquhar’s wife Huldah.
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The Grimes County Senior Center will hold their annual fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the center, 129 S. Main St. in Anderson. A hot dog lunch including chips, dessert and a drink will be served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A one hot dog lunch is $10, and a two hot dog lunch is $12. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $5 for a book of six tickets. Raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. For more information call the center, 936-873-2818.
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The first known burial in the Farquhar Cemetery is that of Colonel James R. Cooke. In late March of 1843, Cook was shot dead by a close friend in an argument over a horse on the street of Washington on the Brazos. Cooke had come to raw Texas in the early 1830s, fought at San Jacinto as a first lieutenant in Captain Henry Wax Karnes’s cavalry. In August 1842, he received a commission from Sam Houston to recruit volunteers in Washington County for the Somervell Expedition, serving as a colonel in the offensive at Laredo and Guerrero that December. Though disagreeing with Somervell’s decision not to cross the Rio Grande in pursuit of the Mexicans, Cooke did return to San Antonio before disbanding.
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The Plantersville-Stoneham Bunch is hosting their annual 20 Guns for 20 Bucks gun raffle and ribeye steak dinner Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Grimes County Expo Center, 5220 FM 3455 Rd, in Navasota. Entry to the dinner is $25 per person. A limited number of tickets are being sold. Tickets are available at Donnie’s Day Care and Academic Center, A&I Water Well Services, Citizens State Bank, Yaya’s Floral, Allphin’s Insurance in Montgomery, Diane Phillips CPA Office, Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital and Ponton’s Automotive. Table sponsorships are also available.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 27, at Keith Community Center with a small group of members and visitors attending. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. A variety of business was discussed during the meeting including discussing a new roof bid. Hopefully the money will be raised soon. The death of longtime member, Ruby Lavender Stuckey who passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, was mentioned. The garage sale was also discussed.
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How ‘bout them Astros! Not only was the last game of the 2022 World Series exciting, it was equally exciting to see an Anderson native on TV. Stephanie (Kimich) Burzynski and son Hagan just happened to be on one of the “fan clips” throughout the evening. Stephanie is the daughter of Ricky and Debby Kimich.
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