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Miller sees a lot of history in her 105 years of life
By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com
      When Mollie Miller was born March 21, 1903, the Wright brothers were getting ready for their first test flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the nation's 26th President and the average life span in America was 47 years.
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Kidd, Koonce will wed March 22; Lions supper a success
Who's News Liliana Johse
      Although it sounds a little complicated, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph will be transferred from the Wednesday of Holy Week to today, the Saturday preceding Palm Sunday. This decision impedes the transfer of the solemnity of Saint Patrick to March 15.
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     Recognition Rev. Mack Mathis, president of the City of Wharton Beautification Commission, presents a Beautification Recognition Certificate to Matt and Amy Thigpen. The Thigpens have been beautifying their home and its landscape at 719 N. Resident St. Staff Photo by Burlon Parsons
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Honor Roll
Wharton High School
      Wharton High School Honor Roll for the fourth six weeks. Those on the Distinguished Honor Roll must have a 3.7 grade point average with no grades below 70 in an honors class or no grade below 80 in a regular class and must be enrolled in at least one honors class or dual enrollment college course...
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Questions about college answered at program
      Are you a high school Junior or Senior? Do you have questions about College? Would you like to be prepared for the College transition? Would you like to be informed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should attend the Putting the Pieces Together College Preparation class to ...
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     Boling's newest Eagle Scout Boling's Boy Scout Troop No. 123 newest Eagle Scout is Jordon Pinson. His Eagle Board of Review was held on March 9, at the Boling Fellowship Hall. The board was chaired by John Hobbins of BSA Troop No. 499. He was joined by Marshall Johnson, Leonard Wittig, Judy Womack a...
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Weston celebrates first birthday with a party
      Weston Johse Parker's first birthday was celebrated by his parents Patrick and Kristen Parker at their residence in Nashville, Tenn. Weston had his little friends, cousins and paternal grandparents at the celebration. Special guest was his older sister Avery.
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Little Mr./Miss entrants sought
      Any boy or girl between the age of 6 and 8 years old as of May 1 is eligible for the Wharton County Youth Fair Little Miss/Little Mr. Contest. If interested, applications are available at the fair office and on its Web site at whartoncountyyouthfair.org.
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BISD shuts down until March 25
Boling Bits Judy Womack
      Boling I.S.D. students and staff are out for Spring Break and Easter holiday until Tuesday, March 25. The administration office will be closed from Friday, March 21 through Monday, March 24. The Boling High School 2008 Prom is today at the BHS Gymnasium.
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