“Trust in the LORD with all your
heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways
acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” --- Psalm 3:5-6
Birthdays this week include: Kim Dunn - Feb. 10, Rachel Jones and Floyd Leaks - Feb. 11, Jamie Rusell - Feb. 12.
Happy Anniversary to: Jerry and Frances Langford - Feb. 12 and Tully and Norma McCoy - Feb. 13.
Here we are in the final stretch of Winter with hopefully no bad
weather to come before Spring arrives again. Few places are as
beautiful in the Spring as New Edinburg, Arkansas, but maybe I'm
slightly prejudiced about that.
There's very little going on this time of the year after the
holidays, and the last two historical excerpts I've published have
received a lot of positive reaction, so here's another. The older folks
will remember this, and perhaps the younger folks will learn something
from it.
In the early 1940s, before yearbooks were the thing,
the senior high school produced a few issues of an in-house newspaper
revolving around the school itself and their classmates who were at
war. I have photocopies of three issues and one original issue.
If you have any others, I'd love to have a chance to copy it for the
museum archives. Here are some excerpts from the February 5, 1945
edition of The New Edinburg Eagle:
War dead: "Sgt. Burton Moseley, aged
29, of near New Edinburg, was killed in the crash of a B-24 (Liberator)
bombing plane near the Muroc Army Air Base in California in January 1944. Marvin McCollough, Cleveland County's first World War II casualty, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCollough of New Edinburg. He
was reported missing by the Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Cpl. Charles Irvin Martindale, 22, son of Mrs. Nettie Martindale of New
Edinburg, was reported killed in action July 26, over Geelink Bay, New
Guinea."
The more fortunate: "Pvt. Loyd King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin King,
has been reported wounded in action. Pfc. Charles Ballentine, son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ballentine, of the Marines was wounded on Saipan. It
is reported that he is improving. He is now in a hospital in
California. Pvt. J. B. Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryant, is in a
hospital somewhere in France with frozen feet."
Marvin McCollough's younger brother, Henry, was my neighbor for many
years and made a good effort to dissuade me from joining the military
when I was of age. He repeatedly mentioned how he thought his brother's
life had been thrown away and I guess he became sort of a pacifist
because of that. It was understandable.
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birthdays, anniversaries, events, historical items of note, pictures, or
whatever you feel moved to send. Go Eagles.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Feb. 4 Edition
"I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord
is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in
whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high
tower." --- Psalm 18:1-2 KJV
Birthdays this week include: Hannah Moring - Feb. 3, Paul Miller - Feb. 5, Chuck Brown - Feb. 8. Happy belated birthday to Jimmy Reaves - Jan. 20.
Happy anniversary to Keith and Becky (Morgan) Cheney - Feb. 4 and Floyd and Faye Leaks - Feb. 5.
In the 1880s and 1890s, Goodspeed Publishing Company of Chicago produced dozens of county history compilations covering many of the Southern and Midwestern states including Arkansas. In Goodspeed's History of Arkansas, Chapter 25, we find a detailed history of Cleveland County and its many settlers. As an example: "Evan P. Marks, merchant. Considering the fact that Mr. Marks began life for himself with little or no means to start on, his career has been more than ordinarily successful, and since 1869 he has been successfully engaged in merchandising.
He was born near where he now lives on July 27, 1839, and is a son of Hastings and Sivility (Powell) Marks, who were born in Georgia in 1795 and 1805, and died in Arkansas in 186 and 1873 respectively.
They were married in Georgia, and moved from there to Montgomery County, Ala., and thence to Union County, Ark., in 1836, being among the early agriculturists of that region, and the first family to locate near where New Edinburg now is. To them a family of ten children were born, four of whom are now living: John H: (a farmer of Calhoun County, Ark.), James N. (a farmer and surveyor of Cleveland County), George DI. (a farmer of the county), and Evan P. Those deceased are: Benjamin (who died when twenty-five years of age), Hastings (who died in Louisiana, while serving in the Confederate army), Eliza and Emma (who died young), Owen K. (in infancy), and Robert (who died when seventeen years of age).
Evan P. Marks, the immediate subject of this sketch, received his early education is Arkansas, but finished his literary education in Roanoke College, Salem, Va. In May, 1861, he left home and entered the Fifth Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States Army, Company C, and was soon promoted to sergeant-major of his regiment. In the fall of 1863 he was appointed adjutant of the Second Arkansas Cavalry, Trans -Mississippi Department, and in this capacity served until the close of the war, having taken part in the engagements at Perryville, Murfreesboro, and was in the engagements of the Missouri raid.
He was neither wounded nor captured during his entire service, and in his own words, lie was the most fortunate man in the service. For four years after the close of the war he was engaged in farming, but in 1869 engaged in merchandising at New Edinburg, and this calling has received his attention up to the present time. He is associated in business with a Mr. At wood, and they do the most extensive business of any firm in the county, and are safe, reliable men of business. They are devoted to their work, and this, together with their large and select stock of goods, which they sell at reasonable rates, has contributed largely to their success.
Mr. Marks is a Democrat, and is 1874 was elected on this ticket to the office of county clerk, the duties of which he discharged in a very efficient manner. February 23, 1865, he was married to Miss Mattie H. Thornton, a daughter of William S. Thornton, of Calhoun County. She was born in Chambers County, Ala., December 26, 1844, and has borne 'Mr. Marks the following children: Em ma (wife of William D. Atwood, the business partner of Mr. Marks). Gertrude (at home), Effie, Ions and Myrtle. Mr. Marks is not a member of any church, but it may be truly said of him that in every walk of life has been upright and honorable."
The Cleveland County Herald, 24 Feb 1898, finishes his tale with his obituary as follows: "HON. E.P. MARKS. New Edinburgh, Ark., Feb. 15th, 1898.--Mr. Evan P. Marks died of heart disease at the Clements hotel last Saturday afternoon. His death was very sudden and was a great shock to the community.
Mr. Marks came to his store as usual Saturday morning, but complained of not feeling well. At about 10 o'clock he was seized with severe pains and started home, but was unable to go farther than the hotel. He was put to bed, a doctor was summoned and every available means was used to relieve the stricken man but to no effect. At about 2 o'clock he passed quietly away. For these many years he had lived and labored with and for his people, but God put forth his hand and the pendulum of life ceased to vibrate and E.P. Marks passed from the walks of men to that beyond the grave.
The deceased has served his country as a soldier, as a public officer, and as a private citizen. As a soldier, he followed the banner of the Lost Cause for four years, being at the end captain of his company; as a public officer, he served as legislator, county and circuit clerk, and lastly as a member of the Board of State Charitable Institutions. In every capacity of life he served with distinguished ability. He was a man whom his people delighted to honor and was often solicited to be a candidate for office, but he persistently declined and only accepted a public trust from a sense of public duty.
He leaves a wife and five daughters, three of whom are married, to mourn his loss, and his death is a sad shock to them. But the loss is not confined to his family. While we bow in sympathy with those who were nearest to him, the community feels a deep sense of loss. The remains were interred at the cemetery Monday afternoon in the presence of the largest assembly of people who ever attended a funeral at this place. All business was suspended and everybody joined in doing honor to him who had been a honor to them."
Note the spelling of New Edinburg. When I read this obituary, many years ago, I wondered what he was doing near the hotel when his home was, in fact, the opposite direction. It was some time later I was informed that a stable and corral was once located across the street from the hotel, and guessed he probably had a horse or trap waiting there. You and I are but the latest actors in the long running soap opera known as New Edinburg.
If you have news or other items you would like to see here, please get them to me before Monday for inclusion in that week's column. This column will appear on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.
Birthdays this week include: Hannah Moring - Feb. 3, Paul Miller - Feb. 5, Chuck Brown - Feb. 8. Happy belated birthday to Jimmy Reaves - Jan. 20.
Happy anniversary to Keith and Becky (Morgan) Cheney - Feb. 4 and Floyd and Faye Leaks - Feb. 5.
In the 1880s and 1890s, Goodspeed Publishing Company of Chicago produced dozens of county history compilations covering many of the Southern and Midwestern states including Arkansas. In Goodspeed's History of Arkansas, Chapter 25, we find a detailed history of Cleveland County and its many settlers. As an example: "Evan P. Marks, merchant. Considering the fact that Mr. Marks began life for himself with little or no means to start on, his career has been more than ordinarily successful, and since 1869 he has been successfully engaged in merchandising.
He was born near where he now lives on July 27, 1839, and is a son of Hastings and Sivility (Powell) Marks, who were born in Georgia in 1795 and 1805, and died in Arkansas in 186 and 1873 respectively.
They were married in Georgia, and moved from there to Montgomery County, Ala., and thence to Union County, Ark., in 1836, being among the early agriculturists of that region, and the first family to locate near where New Edinburg now is. To them a family of ten children were born, four of whom are now living: John H: (a farmer of Calhoun County, Ark.), James N. (a farmer and surveyor of Cleveland County), George DI. (a farmer of the county), and Evan P. Those deceased are: Benjamin (who died when twenty-five years of age), Hastings (who died in Louisiana, while serving in the Confederate army), Eliza and Emma (who died young), Owen K. (in infancy), and Robert (who died when seventeen years of age).
Evan P. Marks, the immediate subject of this sketch, received his early education is Arkansas, but finished his literary education in Roanoke College, Salem, Va. In May, 1861, he left home and entered the Fifth Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States Army, Company C, and was soon promoted to sergeant-major of his regiment. In the fall of 1863 he was appointed adjutant of the Second Arkansas Cavalry, Trans -Mississippi Department, and in this capacity served until the close of the war, having taken part in the engagements at Perryville, Murfreesboro, and was in the engagements of the Missouri raid.
He was neither wounded nor captured during his entire service, and in his own words, lie was the most fortunate man in the service. For four years after the close of the war he was engaged in farming, but in 1869 engaged in merchandising at New Edinburg, and this calling has received his attention up to the present time. He is associated in business with a Mr. At wood, and they do the most extensive business of any firm in the county, and are safe, reliable men of business. They are devoted to their work, and this, together with their large and select stock of goods, which they sell at reasonable rates, has contributed largely to their success.
Mr. Marks is a Democrat, and is 1874 was elected on this ticket to the office of county clerk, the duties of which he discharged in a very efficient manner. February 23, 1865, he was married to Miss Mattie H. Thornton, a daughter of William S. Thornton, of Calhoun County. She was born in Chambers County, Ala., December 26, 1844, and has borne 'Mr. Marks the following children: Em ma (wife of William D. Atwood, the business partner of Mr. Marks). Gertrude (at home), Effie, Ions and Myrtle. Mr. Marks is not a member of any church, but it may be truly said of him that in every walk of life has been upright and honorable."
The Cleveland County Herald, 24 Feb 1898, finishes his tale with his obituary as follows: "HON. E.P. MARKS. New Edinburgh, Ark., Feb. 15th, 1898.--Mr. Evan P. Marks died of heart disease at the Clements hotel last Saturday afternoon. His death was very sudden and was a great shock to the community.
Mr. Marks came to his store as usual Saturday morning, but complained of not feeling well. At about 10 o'clock he was seized with severe pains and started home, but was unable to go farther than the hotel. He was put to bed, a doctor was summoned and every available means was used to relieve the stricken man but to no effect. At about 2 o'clock he passed quietly away. For these many years he had lived and labored with and for his people, but God put forth his hand and the pendulum of life ceased to vibrate and E.P. Marks passed from the walks of men to that beyond the grave.
The deceased has served his country as a soldier, as a public officer, and as a private citizen. As a soldier, he followed the banner of the Lost Cause for four years, being at the end captain of his company; as a public officer, he served as legislator, county and circuit clerk, and lastly as a member of the Board of State Charitable Institutions. In every capacity of life he served with distinguished ability. He was a man whom his people delighted to honor and was often solicited to be a candidate for office, but he persistently declined and only accepted a public trust from a sense of public duty.
He leaves a wife and five daughters, three of whom are married, to mourn his loss, and his death is a sad shock to them. But the loss is not confined to his family. While we bow in sympathy with those who were nearest to him, the community feels a deep sense of loss. The remains were interred at the cemetery Monday afternoon in the presence of the largest assembly of people who ever attended a funeral at this place. All business was suspended and everybody joined in doing honor to him who had been a honor to them."
Note the spelling of New Edinburg. When I read this obituary, many years ago, I wondered what he was doing near the hotel when his home was, in fact, the opposite direction. It was some time later I was informed that a stable and corral was once located across the street from the hotel, and guessed he probably had a horse or trap waiting there. You and I are but the latest actors in the long running soap opera known as New Edinburg.
If you have news or other items you would like to see here, please get them to me before Monday for inclusion in that week's column. This column will appear on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Jan. 22 Edition
“A great fear swept the crowd, and they exclaimed with
praises to God, “A mighty prophet has arisen among us,” and “we have seen the
hand of God at work today!” - Luke 7:16 Living Bible
Birthdays this week include: Drew Talley - Jan. 20, Martha Cook and Angie Clements - Jan. 21, Stacy Thompson – Jan. 23, and
Carol Ault – Jan. 26.
Hello again, my gentle readers, fans, critics and
admirers. I hope everyone is making it
through this reasonably nice winter so far.
January is almost over, leaving us February to go before Spring arrives.
Copper thieves strike last week on the Frey Road taking
almost a mile of electrical wire leading out to the Frey farm.
I reprint here a press release given to local papers by the
late Mrs. Maury Watkins, beloved Home Ec teacher at New Edinburg High School in
1971: “The New Edinburg Chapter Future Home Makers of America honored their
mothers with the Mother-Daughter Banquet on March 12 at 7 o'clock in the
evening at the school cafetorium.
The theme of the banquet was “Salute to America.” The
decorations for the lovely even focused on the backdrop of the United States
Capitol, the American Eagle and columns topped with eagles. The walls were covered with Americana scenes
of eagles, the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Hall, Mt. Rushmore, space scenes,
patriotic shields, and American flags.
Red, white and blue streamers pointed out the traditional mirror ball
reflecting tables decorated with red, white and blue streamers along the tables
along which were placed Uncle Sam hats and moon balls featuring American flags
and astronaut footprints. Flags in nut
cups and an arrangement of red and white carnations completed the setting.
Phyllis Moring was the Mistress of Ceremonies and is
President of the FHA chapter. The
invocation was given by Joyce McCallister. The welcome was given by Theresa
Burnett followed by the response by Mrs. Herbert Moring.
Lisa Watkins, Laura Clark, and Janet Crouch of Warren sang
“Which Way America,” “Dixie,” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” accompanied
by Mr. Joe Daniel.
Becky Pennington gave Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance.
David Hunt, a special guest from Conway, sang folk melodies which were a
highlight of the evening. “I Am America” was read by Deborah Parker. The
waitresses sang a medley of military branch songs, “You’re A Grand Old Flag,”
and the flippant “Yankee Doodle.”
The guest speaker, Major Hershal Grober, U.S. Army, talked
and sang some of the songs he had written about America and talked about his
experiences in Vietnam. This was a
thought-provoking and moving contribution to a pleasant evening.
The Waitresses were Janis Briant, Clara Dupree, Kay
Langford, Debbie Martin, Anita McManus, Lynette Parker, and Vickie Parrott.”
This is one example of the extra-curricular programs held at
NEHS at its high point in the 1970s and typical of the pleasant experiences we
enjoyed at students there. This report
comes from the NEHS-FHA chapter scrapbook covering the years 1962-1971 which
was donated to the New Edinburg Museum by the late Mrs. Maury Watkins by way of
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown. It and many
other archived items of school and town history can be found at the museum
which is located in the old school building. The museum will be open this
Saturday afternoon from noon until 4pm and admission is free. Please feel free to drop by and learn
something and let me learn something from you. History is forever.
If you have items of interest for this column... birthdays,
anniversaries, announcements or whatnot, please get them to me before Monday in
order for them to make that week's column. God bless and Go Eagles.
Monday, January 14, 2013
January 14 Edition
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." --- Psalm 100:4
Happy birthday to: Boo Moring - Jan. 5, Coy Ray Martin - Jan. 13, Debbie Briant - Jan. 14, Dustin Briant - Jan. 15, Kirstin Ann Briant - Jan. 17, Dylan Cathey - Jan. 18, Chrissy Dyer and Sandra Parham Turner- Jan 19.
Happy anniversary to: Francis and Buddy Parker - Jan. 18.
There's not much to report this week because everyone's staying inside! Here we are still in the grips of winter despite a Saturday in the high 70s. No wonder everyone is sick.
There will be a baby shower for Kasey Jones Workman at the Macedonia fellowship hall on Jan. 26 at 6 pm.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Happy birthday to: Boo Moring - Jan. 5, Coy Ray Martin - Jan. 13, Debbie Briant - Jan. 14, Dustin Briant - Jan. 15, Kirstin Ann Briant - Jan. 17, Dylan Cathey - Jan. 18, Chrissy Dyer and Sandra Parham Turner- Jan 19.
Happy anniversary to: Francis and Buddy Parker - Jan. 18.
There's not much to report this week because everyone's staying inside! Here we are still in the grips of winter despite a Saturday in the high 70s. No wonder everyone is sick.
There will be a baby shower for Kasey Jones Workman at the Macedonia fellowship hall on Jan. 26 at 6 pm.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Happy New Year!!!
" 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
Birthdays since the last time we met: Chris Rawls - Dec. 25, Tommy Broughton - Dec. 25, Renee Smith and George Abshere - Dec. 28, Norma McCoy, James Gill and Alexis Whitlock - Dec. 30, Mateo Martindale - Jan. 1, Aletha Broughton - Jan. 2, Martha Welker - Jan. 3, Charlotte Abshere & Xavier Henderson - Jan. 4, Delbert Moring - Jan. 5, Billy Wilson - Jan. 6, Deborah Huddleston and Doris Kee - Jan. 8, Ricky Sanders - Jan. 9
Anniversary wishes to: Dorothy & James Shepherd - Jan. 5, and Bill and Carol Ault - Jan. 7.
Here's hoping everyone had an excellent Christmas and New Year's Day!. For those who live out of town... it snowed here. On Christmas night. How about that. I can't recall another white Christmas (in New Edinburg) in my lifetime and I was born in 1968. Debating this with Joye Splawn last week, she remembered one sometime in the early 1970s, but I don't.
Renee Smith with family and friends celebrated her birthday December 30 at the West Saline Community Center with roughly 30 people attending.
The New Edinburg Museum will be open for the first time in 2013 this Saturday from noon until 4pm, so please feel free to drop by. Admission is free.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Birthdays since the last time we met: Chris Rawls - Dec. 25, Tommy Broughton - Dec. 25, Renee Smith and George Abshere - Dec. 28, Norma McCoy, James Gill and Alexis Whitlock - Dec. 30, Mateo Martindale - Jan. 1, Aletha Broughton - Jan. 2, Martha Welker - Jan. 3, Charlotte Abshere & Xavier Henderson - Jan. 4, Delbert Moring - Jan. 5, Billy Wilson - Jan. 6, Deborah Huddleston and Doris Kee - Jan. 8, Ricky Sanders - Jan. 9
Anniversary wishes to: Dorothy & James Shepherd - Jan. 5, and Bill and Carol Ault - Jan. 7.
Here's hoping everyone had an excellent Christmas and New Year's Day!. For those who live out of town... it snowed here. On Christmas night. How about that. I can't recall another white Christmas (in New Edinburg) in my lifetime and I was born in 1968. Debating this with Joye Splawn last week, she remembered one sometime in the early 1970s, but I don't.
Renee Smith with family and friends celebrated her birthday December 30 at the West Saline Community Center with roughly 30 people attending.
The New Edinburg Museum will be open for the first time in 2013 this Saturday from noon until 4pm, so please feel free to drop by. Admission is free.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/12/12 Edition
"Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust me."--- John 14:1 Living Bible
Prayer list this week includes Frances Langford.
Birthdays this week include: Donnie Knight and Sue McClellan- Dec. 9, Marilyn Rawls - Dec. 12, Sara Huddleston Hannah - Dec. 14, and Danny Nelson - Dec. 15.
November 24th marked the 58th wedding anniversary of Marvin and Betty King.
Welcome back to a colder and wetter New Edimburg! Winter has finally set in after unseasonably warm temps.
Santa will be back in town at the New Edinburg Community Center the 13-15th at 6pm so let's bring the little ones to meet that jolly old elf and get their wish list in with him!
Macedonia FWB Church will have its Christmas program on Dec. 16 at 6pm.
The New Edinburg Museum will be open on the 15th from noon until 4pm for the last time in 2012.
Here's hoping the Mayans were wrong.
Please feel free to send items of interest for this column to me before Monday in order to ger them in that week. Birthdays, anniversaries, news events, or whatever is welcome. My phone is 870-250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Facebook is cool too as well as in person. Go Eagles.
Prayer list this week includes Frances Langford.
Birthdays this week include: Donnie Knight and Sue McClellan- Dec. 9, Marilyn Rawls - Dec. 12, Sara Huddleston Hannah - Dec. 14, and Danny Nelson - Dec. 15.
November 24th marked the 58th wedding anniversary of Marvin and Betty King.
Welcome back to a colder and wetter New Edimburg! Winter has finally set in after unseasonably warm temps.
Santa will be back in town at the New Edinburg Community Center the 13-15th at 6pm so let's bring the little ones to meet that jolly old elf and get their wish list in with him!
Macedonia FWB Church will have its Christmas program on Dec. 16 at 6pm.
The New Edinburg Museum will be open on the 15th from noon until 4pm for the last time in 2012.
Here's hoping the Mayans were wrong.
Please feel free to send items of interest for this column to me before Monday in order to ger them in that week. Birthdays, anniversaries, news events, or whatever is welcome. My phone is 870-250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Facebook is cool too as well as in person. Go Eagles.
Monday, December 3, 2012
December 3rd Edition
"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and
every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt
condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their
righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 54:17
Birthdays this week include: Henry Jones - December 2, Jim Hearnsberger - December 3, Logan Sanders and Theresa Huddleston - December 6, Freda Green and Jean Warner - December 8.
Happy anniversary to Ronnie and Joanna McClellan - December 6.
Santa will be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Santa's appearance at the West Saline Community Center last Saturday afternoon was well received with dozens of children meeting that old elf and getting cookies, hot chocolate, and a picture of them with the Man. Compliments to all who helped and special thanks to you know who who did you know what.
Macedonia FWB Church Christmas program will be Dec. 16 at 6 pm. All are invited.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Birthdays this week include: Henry Jones - December 2, Jim Hearnsberger - December 3, Logan Sanders and Theresa Huddleston - December 6, Freda Green and Jean Warner - December 8.
Happy anniversary to Ronnie and Joanna McClellan - December 6.
Santa will be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Santa's appearance at the West Saline Community Center last Saturday afternoon was well received with dozens of children meeting that old elf and getting cookies, hot chocolate, and a picture of them with the Man. Compliments to all who helped and special thanks to you know who who did you know what.
Macedonia FWB Church Christmas program will be Dec. 16 at 6 pm. All are invited.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Nov. 26th Edition
"28 Wherefore
we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace,
whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:28-29
Prayer list this week includes Beth Stuckey McLain.
Birthdays this week include: Jim Thompson - Nov. 25, Kenny Thompson - Nov. 27, Jason McClellan, Beth McLain, Francis Parker, and Keith Grice - Nov. 30.
Happy anniversary to: Betty & Lonnie Brown - Dec. 1.
The December board meeting of the West Saline Community Center will be Dec. 5 at 7pm.
Santa will make an appearance at the West Saline Community Center on Dec. 1 from 2-4pm with hot chocolate and pictures of kids with that jolly old elf so bring your children. The WSCC is located in the old New Edinburg School.
Santa will return to the area again and be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Prayer list this week includes Beth Stuckey McLain.
Birthdays this week include: Jim Thompson - Nov. 25, Kenny Thompson - Nov. 27, Jason McClellan, Beth McLain, Francis Parker, and Keith Grice - Nov. 30.
Happy anniversary to: Betty & Lonnie Brown - Dec. 1.
The December board meeting of the West Saline Community Center will be Dec. 5 at 7pm.
Santa will make an appearance at the West Saline Community Center on Dec. 1 from 2-4pm with hot chocolate and pictures of kids with that jolly old elf so bring your children. The WSCC is located in the old New Edinburg School.
Santa will return to the area again and be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Nov. 19 Edition
Psalm 23. I'll bet you all know it by heart.
Birthdays this week include: Melody Grice - Nov. 19, Brandon Pipes - Nov. 22, Deb Jones and Jim Thompson - Nov. 24.
Hello, all my dear readers, fans, detractors, and rabid followers. I trust you all had a good time slaughtering any deer that dared present a rack. As we approach the holiday season, the Christmas lights are up all across town. Hats off to the Jarrett family and othets who take time to make this happen.
Santa will make an appearance at the West Saline Community Center on Dec. 1 from 2-4pm with hot chocolate and pictures of kids with that jolly old elf so bring your children. The WSCC is located in the old New Edinburg School.
Santa will return to the area again and be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Scott and Debbie (Grice) Temple visited the New Edinburg Museum last Saturday afternoon.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Go Eagles.
Birthdays this week include: Melody Grice - Nov. 19, Brandon Pipes - Nov. 22, Deb Jones and Jim Thompson - Nov. 24.
Hello, all my dear readers, fans, detractors, and rabid followers. I trust you all had a good time slaughtering any deer that dared present a rack. As we approach the holiday season, the Christmas lights are up all across town. Hats off to the Jarrett family and othets who take time to make this happen.
Santa will make an appearance at the West Saline Community Center on Dec. 1 from 2-4pm with hot chocolate and pictures of kids with that jolly old elf so bring your children. The WSCC is located in the old New Edinburg School.
Santa will return to the area again and be at the New Edinburg Community Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg & surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Scott and Debbie (Grice) Temple visited the New Edinburg Museum last Saturday afternoon.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Go Eagles.
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 16 Edition
Romans 6:23 " For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Birthdays this week include: Nov. 11 - Joyce Briant, Nov. 12 - Peg Cole, Harvey Splawn, Janice Rainey, Nov. 14 - LaTonya Jackson, Nov. 15 - Jim Snyder, Nov. 16 - Gloria Llanes, Kim Briant and Frank Martin, Nov. 17 - Toby Johnson. Happy anniversary to Christopher and LaTonya Jackson last Nov. 4 and Ted and Catherine Langford on Nov. 12.
Ms. Janet Rice and a friend of California visited her first cousin, Henry Jones last Monday. They enjoyed a delicious lunch with Henry & Rachel.
New Edinburg Baptist Church will have its annual Thanksgiving feast after services this Sunday.
New Edinburg Community Center will be having Santa Claus at the Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg and surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Huey Lodge #78 is hosting its annual Chili and Soup Supper on November 17 starting at 4pm. The price is $7 per person whether you eat in or carry out. Everyone is invited!
Dr. Laura Briant Evans, formerly of New Edinburg and Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, was selected "Educator of the Year" by the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Laura is a daughter of Mrs. Jean Calvert Briant of Monticello and Warren and (the late) John Franklin Briant.
If you have items for this column plase send them to me, James Boney, for inclusion. Call or text 870-250-9103. Go Eagles.
Birthdays this week include: Nov. 11 - Joyce Briant, Nov. 12 - Peg Cole, Harvey Splawn, Janice Rainey, Nov. 14 - LaTonya Jackson, Nov. 15 - Jim Snyder, Nov. 16 - Gloria Llanes, Kim Briant and Frank Martin, Nov. 17 - Toby Johnson. Happy anniversary to Christopher and LaTonya Jackson last Nov. 4 and Ted and Catherine Langford on Nov. 12.
Ms. Janet Rice and a friend of California visited her first cousin, Henry Jones last Monday. They enjoyed a delicious lunch with Henry & Rachel.
New Edinburg Baptist Church will have its annual Thanksgiving feast after services this Sunday.
New Edinburg Community Center will be having Santa Claus at the Center on Dec. 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th from 6pm until 7:30pm each night. Santa will be passing out goodie bags to the kids & kids can have their picture made with Santa. Also the night of the 8th , the center will be hosting a Community Christmas potluck dinner starting a 5pm. Everyone in the New Edinburg and surrounding areas are encouraged to bring your favorite dish of food and celebrate the season with a night of food, fellowship & the joy of the season. All you need to bring is a dish food. For more information call 870-510-6388.
Huey Lodge #78 is hosting its annual Chili and Soup Supper on November 17 starting at 4pm. The price is $7 per person whether you eat in or carry out. Everyone is invited!
Dr. Laura Briant Evans, formerly of New Edinburg and Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, was selected "Educator of the Year" by the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Laura is a daughter of Mrs. Jean Calvert Briant of Monticello and Warren and (the late) John Franklin Briant.
If you have items for this column plase send them to me, James Boney, for inclusion. Call or text 870-250-9103. Go Eagles.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Novemember 5 Edition
"And be not conformed to
this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye
may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." --- Romans 12:2
Prayer list this week includes the family of Tim Shaw.
Birthdays this week include: Kennedy Huddleston - Nov. 4, Madison Grider, Randy Linzy and Logan Shaw - Nov. 5, Lonnie Brown and Christi Stewart-Russell - Nov. 6, David Pipes - Nov. 7, Midge (Huddleston) Naquin - Nov. 9.
Happy Anniversary to Mark & Kim Emerson and Tonya & Jim Snyder - both Nov. 6.
Huey Lodge #78 is hosting its annual Chili and Soup Supper on November 17 starting at 4pm. The price is $7 per person whether you eat in or carry out. Everyone is invited!
Macedonia FWB Church reports a great service last Sunday with Brother Billy and the (for now) privilege of hearing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA."
By the time you read this, voting will be over as we theoretically elect our next President and decide other important issues. I guess you can tell from my wording that I don't have a lot of faith in the electoral process anymore. Be more optimistic than I am... it's better for your blood pressure!
Tim Shaw died last Tuesday after a long illness. Besides constructing probably 30-40% of the dentures in south Arkansas, he was well-liked and probably one of the sanest people I've ever met.
If you have items of interest for this column, feel free to get them to me before Monday. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Prayer list this week includes the family of Tim Shaw.
Birthdays this week include: Kennedy Huddleston - Nov. 4, Madison Grider, Randy Linzy and Logan Shaw - Nov. 5, Lonnie Brown and Christi Stewart-Russell - Nov. 6, David Pipes - Nov. 7, Midge (Huddleston) Naquin - Nov. 9.
Happy Anniversary to Mark & Kim Emerson and Tonya & Jim Snyder - both Nov. 6.
Huey Lodge #78 is hosting its annual Chili and Soup Supper on November 17 starting at 4pm. The price is $7 per person whether you eat in or carry out. Everyone is invited!
Macedonia FWB Church reports a great service last Sunday with Brother Billy and the (for now) privilege of hearing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA."
By the time you read this, voting will be over as we theoretically elect our next President and decide other important issues. I guess you can tell from my wording that I don't have a lot of faith in the electoral process anymore. Be more optimistic than I am... it's better for your blood pressure!
Tim Shaw died last Tuesday after a long illness. Besides constructing probably 30-40% of the dentures in south Arkansas, he was well-liked and probably one of the sanest people I've ever met.
If you have items of interest for this column, feel free to get them to me before Monday. My phone is 250-9103 and my email is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Go Eagles.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Oct. 29 Edition With Spookhouse Pic
Birthdays this week include: Don Langford - Oct. 29, Alice Watkins - Oct. 31, Amy Pilkington - Nov. 1
It's here. Cold weather hit the area Friday with frosts decorating the landscape each morning. Enjoy.
This weekend's Spookhouse inside the West Saline Community Center was a resounding success with over 100 men, women and children taking the tour. An independent observer reported that he went through this one and others in Fordyce, Rison and White Hall, but ours was the best by far. Plans are afoot for another one next October. The spookhouse included such attractions as: a cannibalistic kitchen, an evil clown and nursery room, a killer school principal complete with spiked paddle, zombies galore, a graveyard, a madman with a chainsaw, and a vampire leaping out of a coffin. Grown men ran out of this place, but everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks goes to the following people who made this event possible: Nikki Warner, Ryan Rawls, Kathy Hollis, Dianne Harris, Destin Macon, Shawntra Rawls, Julia Crutchfield, Francis White, Jerry Brown, J. C. Rawls, Jessica Ringo, Mateo Martindale, Calvin Warner, Justin Billings, Sammy "The Principal is NOT your pal" Ingram, Johnathon White, Greg White, Chase Warner, Scotty Warner, Darrell Barnett, Erica Rogue, Tony Rogue, and Maria Rogue. Vampires: can't have a Halloween with them.
I was told this weekend there was some slight question about what constitutes "New Edinburg News" with some consternation about Macedonia news showing up here. My definition (the one that matters) includes any local community that actually bussed kids to New Edinburg School back in the day and receives its mail on the New Edinburg mail route. It even covers town residents living out of the area. I think that's a pretty fair call. In fact, a studied tour through the NEHS yearbooks will reveal a startling fact: from at least 1948 until the closing of the doors in 1985, about half of the kids attending those hallowed halls came from outlying regions such as Macedonia, Hebron, Mt. Elba, Emmaus, Mt. Lebanon, Wheeler Springs and Hollis Special. While "New Edinburg Proper" was driving its families off, these communities kept it going. Without them NEHS and the businesses in town would have gone down decades before they did, and they'll get their due here if they want it. Spread the word.
The November meeting of the West Saline Community Center will be at 7pm Monday November 5 in the conference room.
Email: JamesCBoney@gmail.com. Phone or text: 870-250-9103. Facebook: James C. Boney. Snail mail: 5580 Hwy. 8 New Edinburg 71660. I'm easy to contact, and if you have something you'd like to get in this column, then please get it to me before Monday for inclusion in that week's column and I'll make sure it gets there. Thanks for reading and thanks for your outstanding support. Go Eagles.
Oct. 22 Edition
2 Thessalonians 3:13 "As for you, brothers, do not weary in doing good."
Birthdays this week: Barbie Trammell - Oct. 24, Ken Simmons and Betty Warner - Oct. 26, Jamie Weeks - Oct. 27.
Jason Knight was baptized last Sunday at Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church and will join Mt. Elba Missionary Baptist Church.
Andy Briant reports that his sister, Dr. Laura (Briant) Evans was promoted to Dean of the School of Nursing at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Dr. Evans is the daughter of Jean Briant and the late John F. Briant. Another local kid made good...
Parents: don't forget that Macedonia FWB Church is holding it's annual Fall Festival this Saturday all day. Also, there is a Halloween party in the school building starting at 4pm with a Spook House from 7-9pm free for all kids.
If you have birthdays, anniversaries, events or anything else you'd like to see in this column then send it to me at jamescboney@gmail.com or call/text 250-9103. Go Eagles.
Birthdays this week: Barbie Trammell - Oct. 24, Ken Simmons and Betty Warner - Oct. 26, Jamie Weeks - Oct. 27.
Jason Knight was baptized last Sunday at Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church and will join Mt. Elba Missionary Baptist Church.
Andy Briant reports that his sister, Dr. Laura (Briant) Evans was promoted to Dean of the School of Nursing at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Dr. Evans is the daughter of Jean Briant and the late John F. Briant. Another local kid made good...
Parents: don't forget that Macedonia FWB Church is holding it's annual Fall Festival this Saturday all day. Also, there is a Halloween party in the school building starting at 4pm with a Spook House from 7-9pm free for all kids.
If you have birthdays, anniversaries, events or anything else you'd like to see in this column then send it to me at jamescboney@gmail.com or call/text 250-9103. Go Eagles.
Monday, October 15, 2012
We Are The Eagles Oct. 15 Edition
"Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." --- Samuel 7:22 KJV
Prayer list this week includes: Tim Shaw and the family of Sarah (Mosley) Grice.
Birthdays this week include: Regina Huddleston & Bill Perry - Oct. 15, Marshall Parker - Oct. 17, Frankie Hall, Nell Reaves and Kay Langford Garlington - Oct. 20. Happy Anniversary to Ollie & Herbert Moring - Oct. 18, and Debbie & Randy Sanders - Oct. 19.
The McClellan Family celebrated their reunion at Reaves Cemetery Pavillion last Saturday with a large attendance and beautiful weather.
Fall Fest at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist is Saturday, Oct. 27 all day.
There will be a Halloween carnival-party at the West Saline Community Center on Oct. 27 starting at 4pm with games first followed by a spook house from 7-9pm. Admission is free and all children are invited. This is located in the old school building.
The family of Nellie Faye Reaves will hold an 80th birthday party for her on Oct. 20 from 2-4pm at Macedonia's fellowship hall. The event is come and go, and cake, punch and finger foods will be served. The family requests no gifts be brought... just a photograph, a story or memory to share.
If you have items for this column then call me at 870-250-9103 or email jamescboney@gmail.com before Monday in order to get it in that week's column. I appreciate everyone who takes time to share good news with their community. Go Eagles.
Prayer list this week includes: Tim Shaw and the family of Sarah (Mosley) Grice.
Birthdays this week include: Regina Huddleston & Bill Perry - Oct. 15, Marshall Parker - Oct. 17, Frankie Hall, Nell Reaves and Kay Langford Garlington - Oct. 20. Happy Anniversary to Ollie & Herbert Moring - Oct. 18, and Debbie & Randy Sanders - Oct. 19.
The McClellan Family celebrated their reunion at Reaves Cemetery Pavillion last Saturday with a large attendance and beautiful weather.
Fall Fest at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist is Saturday, Oct. 27 all day.
There will be a Halloween carnival-party at the West Saline Community Center on Oct. 27 starting at 4pm with games first followed by a spook house from 7-9pm. Admission is free and all children are invited. This is located in the old school building.
The family of Nellie Faye Reaves will hold an 80th birthday party for her on Oct. 20 from 2-4pm at Macedonia's fellowship hall. The event is come and go, and cake, punch and finger foods will be served. The family requests no gifts be brought... just a photograph, a story or memory to share.
If you have items for this column then call me at 870-250-9103 or email jamescboney@gmail.com before Monday in order to get it in that week's column. I appreciate everyone who takes time to share good news with their community. Go Eagles.
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