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By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com Silas "Si" Grider, 88, formerly of Wharton and now of Paris, thought he had taken his last flight in a B-24 Liberator in August of 1945. But last Wednesday the former World War II pilot and pilot instructor was reunited with one of the only flying B- 24 Liberators left in the world. More ...
Cooking on the Leigh Pless If you are hanging out with Danny and me, then chances are you're cooking, and it is probably outside. We love to get together with family and friends and grill outdoors - especially this time of year. So, here are some of our old favorites and some new recipes that we enjoy. More ...
Gary and Lydia Kubicek of Wharton announce the engagement of their daughter Lacey Jaye Kubicek of San Marcos to John Riley Beeson of Oklahoma City, Okla., son of Gary and Frances Beeson of Richmond. Lacey is the granddaughter of Rosemary Hinze and the late W.C. Hinze Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie K... More ... Out-of-towners need to hear positive words Wharton Chamber News We receive out-of-town company to our town all the time. First stop for visitors is often the Chamber of Commerce office. It is our job, a job we take very very seriously, to put our town's best foot forward. We bend over backwards to ensure all their questions are answered, that they know all th... More ... Robinson gets her master of education degree at U of H Elizabeth Lauren Robinson graduated on Dec. 15 from Sam Houston State University with a master of education degree in administration. More ...
Students get to 'go fly a kite' Hopper Elementary students finally were able to enjoy their annual Kite Day after rescheduling from early March due to the cold, wet weather. More ... WC Retired Teachers meet Jeanell Taylor of the Wharton County Retired Teachers Scholarship Committee announced that the organization would be able to give two $400 scholarships. The scholarship is available to a student attending Wharton County Junior College pursuing a degree in education. More ...
Egypt- Glen Flora Carol Russ Members of First Baptist Church in Glen Flora celebrated their pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Gillis, first anniversary on Sunday. They were escorted to their seats by Deacon and Mrs. Carl Bradshaw as the choir sang. More ... FB Czech society meets The Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County will meet this Saturday at Rosenberg Brethren Church, 5220 Reading Road in Rosenberg. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The meeting begins at 10 a.m.The program will be on Czech places in Rome. More ... |
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