NEHS Class of '75 Reunion

The 35th Anniversary of the NEHS Class of 1975 was held September 18th at the home of Calton and Jamie Hall.  Fourteen of the eighteen class members were able to attend, which is good considering that all but one classmate (who is in Tennessee and couldn't make this reunion) live inside a 50 mile radius of New Edinburg.

Class members present were: Carlton Hall (with family Jamie and Rachel), Nita McManus Ivy (with husband David), Clara Dupree Morgan, Gilbert Moring (with family Cheryl, Hanna and A. J.), Harold Langford (with family Belinda, Carlea, Meleah, Jonathon and Ashley), Tommy Green of Warren, Perry Dyer (and friend Shelly Stanley) of Warren, Dennis Davis (and wife Phyllis) of Sheridan, Harvey Splawn III (and wife Marilyn) of Camden, Lynette Parker Mitchell (and husband Bruce) of Rison, Daryl Atkins of Banks, Vickie Parrott Miller (and husband Sam) of Fordyce, Glen Brown of Fordyce, and Charles Taylor of Fordyce.

Also attending were three former teachers of New Edinburg Schools: Cindy Morris (Math teacher) of Kingsland, Odell Wolfe (and wife Patti; basketball coach and History teacher) of Warren, and Joann Hall (with daughter Nita Beth; First Grade teacher) of New Edinburg.

Classmates of the NEHS '75 Reunion, from left to right: Glen Brown, Charles Taylor, Gilbert Moring, Perry Dyer, Lynette Mitchell, Calton Hall, Daryl Atkins, Harvey Splawn III, Vickie Miller, Donnie Davis, Clara Morgan, Nita Ivy, Harold Langford, Tommy Green

Shady Grove Cemetery Association Meeting

The Shady Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the New 
Edinburg Methodist Church on Sunday, October 3rd at 2pm.  Those with a vested 
interest in Shady Grove Cemetery are strongly urged to attend.

Blackmon 50th Anniversary

The children of Toliver and Daisy Blackmon will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their parents at Bethel Methodist Church this Saturday the 18th at 5pm.  All family and friends are invited to attend.

Commodities

People have been asking me when the commodities would be distributed this month in Rison.  The EOC office says it will be this 15th at the fair grounds from 8am to whenever.

Susie McEntire to Speak at Kingsland MBC Sept 11

Susie McEntire will be the speaker at Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 11.  Susie, the sister of Reba McEntire and star of the RFD-TV show "Cowboy Church" is the latest speaker in that church's "A Day For Just Us Girls" program that has hosted other notable ladies such as Donna Douglas.

The program is for females only.  Those interested in attending should reserve a spot by contacting Shelby Brandon at 870-814-2785 or 870-348-5416.  Lunch will be provided and door prizes will be given.

Burn Ban for Cleveland County

Like it says in the title, Cleveland County is now under a burn ban until further notice.

Special Note From Jim Granderson

Jim would like to thank the follow individuals who brought him firewood: David Ivey, Chris Hopson, Bob Chambers, Marvin King, Rick St. John, Sonny Bowen, Jimmy Childress and Ronny McManus.

Beatrice C. Rhodes (January 9, 1917 - August 17, 2010)

Beatrice Cheshier Rhodes passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.  Miss Bea was a 1935 graduate of New Edinburg High School.  She was a friend and neighbor of my mother in Rison.  Funeral information may be found here:

http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=322709&fh_id=10298

Macedonia News

Tina Sanders is better and out of the hospital.

Macedonia FW Baptist Church had an excellent VBS with an average of 44 attending each night.  Sunday night's closing program had the kids dressed as cowboys in matching shirts, and the parents were delighted.

Birthdays: Becca Sanders Cowan (Aug 8th).

Evan Briant, grandson of  Larry and Becky Briant, had his tonsils out and is doing fine.

Mrs. Betty Green is doing better but will have surgery in the near future.

Billy Jack Marks (1939-2010)

Billy Jack Marks, 70, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born December 23, 1939, in New Edinburg to the late Victor Richardson Marks and Mamie Elizabeth Barnett Hall Marks.
  Jack worked in oil field well servicing for more than 43 years. He enjoyed spoiling his little dog Missie, feeding hummingbirds, doves, and squirrels, and tinkering around the house. Everyday, for the past two years, a couple of doves would come within a foot of him to eat chopped pecans he had prepared for them. He lived his life with kindness, selflessness, and touched the lives of so many. Above all, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, papa and friend. 
  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Clyde and Edgar Lee Marks, his sisters, Hazel Vittitow and Wyona Colvin.
  Survivors include his wife, Edith Marks, of Hobbs, New Mexico;  children Vickie and Andy Gibbs of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Cindy Rains of Midland, Texas;  grandchildren Hannah and Andrew Jack Gibbs of Hobbs, New Mexico, April Rains and Jeff Benham, Evan and Cassie Rains of Odessa, Texas, and Adrienne Goad and Matt Houston of Midland, Texas; great-grandchildren Danielle, Tori and Dustin Benham and Ava Rains of Odessa, Texas, Cayden Potter and unborn Koltyn Houston of Midland, Texas and Ethan Rains of Hobbs, New Mexico; sisters Elizabeth Barner of Clinton, Arkansas, Janette Whited of Whitehouse, Texas, and Helen Alesce of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
  Memorial Services will be held in Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel in Hobbs, New Mexico, on Friday, July 30, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Brad Reimers officiating.  Burial of the urn will follow.
  Online condolences may be sent to www.chapelofhopefunerals.com.

Car Wash At Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church

The Macedonia Free Will Baptist Youth Group will have a car wash on Saturday at the church from 10:00-2:00.

Charles Waldrop (1925-2010)

Charles William Waldrop, 85, of El Dorado, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado.
  Born July 5, 1925, at New Edinburg, he was the son of the late Floyd and Rhua Waldrop.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sybil Bullock.
  He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 436, with which he was associated as an electrician, instructor and business manager for 30 years.
  He was a deacon at West Side Baptist Church.
  Waldrop was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater, serving in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany with the 78th Lightning Division. He was wounded in action, which led to his receiving a Purple Heart. Waldrop also received a Good Conduct Medal, a Bronze Service Star, a Combat Infantry Badge and a Sharp Shooter Medal among other military awards and commendations. He remained in the Active Reserve until 1952.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at West Side Baptist Church in El Dorado. The Rev. Gerald Perry officiated. Burial was at the McCoy Cemetery in New Edinburg.
  Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Louise Erwin Waldrop of El Dorado; his sister, Mildred Childress of New Edinburg; his daughter, Regina Waldrop of El Dorado; his son, Larry Waldrop of El Dorado; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to West Side Christian School, 2400 W. Hillsboro in El Dorado, AR 71730.
  An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

Khloe Renee Sigafus

Congratulations to Theresa Thompson Brown on the birth of her grand-daughter 
Khloe Renee Sigafus, born Monday July 12 to daughter Ashly Williams-Sigafus.

Library Project in New Edinburg

Alaina McClellan Sims and Derrick Sims will be starting a public library in the near future.  Any donations in the form of books, visual media such as DVDs, and... of course... money... are sorely needed.  If you can help, contact McClellan's Country Store at 352-5352.