March 26 Edition

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." --- Lamentations 3:22-23

Prayers for: Lori Nichols, Raymond Wagnon and the family of Leland Bryant.

Birthdays this week: Major McClellan - March 28.

I hope everyone has a great Easter this weekend.

First Missionary Baptist Church reports it will have sunrise services on March 31 at 7am. After services there will be fellowship with coffee and a light breakfast. All are welcome.


Grom the Eagle Democrat in 1939: "Since State Highway No. 8 between Warren and Fordyce has been constructed those who motor that way are usually impressed with two things at New Edinburg - the old tree which stands in the middle of the road in front of Attwood’s Store, and the number of comfortable homes which are covered with corrugated tin roofing.

We have a tendency to “cuss” the presence of the tree when the traffic is heavy, but when we think of those ten roofs topping those comfortable homes, there arises that boyish feeling, “Gee, wouldn’t it be great to go to sleep on an old fashioned feather bed while hearing the musical rain drops on that roof.”

For our purpose here, the tree and the tin-tops explain the character and sturdiness of the present New Edinburg.  While modern highways have led other rural villages to fold up and pass away, this unusually progressive community has kept pace with the present, and continually moves forward.  The tree
represents a sentimental connection with a great ancestry, the tin-roofs, the permanency with which the place was built."

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