August 6th Edition

Psalm 119:160 “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”

Birthdays this week include: Jacob Brown (August 6), Justin Lash (August 7), Jimmy Pennington (August 7), Termekia Smith (August 8), and Becca Cowan  (August 8).  Happy belated birthday to Reggie Wofford (July 31).

Here's August... and it's hot.  Right on schedule.  Everyone take care in this heat.

The Thompson Family Reunion will be August 24th at the Reaves Cemetery, and the Reaves Cemetery Homecoming will be the following day.

One more time: There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

Additionally, the Pilkington Cancer Benefit is raffling off chances for a $100 Wal-Mart gift card that will be drawn on August 10th.  See Kristen Skelton in the store; chances are $1 each and go to a good cause.

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July 30 Edition

^"14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."  Matthew 5:14-16

Birthdays this week include: Adam Young (July 31).

First Baptist Church reports its Vacation Bible School went over well with lots of children attending.  Plans are afoot for next year's VBS.  As a child, I always looked forward to VBS and it was considered a big summer event.  Here's praying it takes on that status once again.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 22 Edition

Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Birthdays this week include: Ethel Dyer (July 22), Jean Parrott (July 22), Daniel Thompson (July 23), and Aubrey Huddleston (July 25).  Happy anniversary to Jeremy and Shelly Grider (July 24) and Billy and Mickie Bryant (July 27).
Mrs. Patricia Huddleston is back after spending a month with her daughter in Indianapolis, IN. Patricia was joined by her granddaughter Alexis for two weeks.  They shopped, went out to eat and saw many places of interest, but she reports she's glad to be back home.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 15th Edition

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23
Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown and the family of Bobby Clements.

Birthdays this week include: Barry Huddleston (July 15), Cassidy Trucks (July 15), Randy Sanders (July 16), James Shepherd (July 18), Teresa Hibbert (July 18), Karen Thompson (July 18), Leona Thompson (July 18), Belinda Langford and LaVetrice Gill (July 19), Dylan Dunlap (July 20), Mary Morgan (July 21), Jared Davis and Tully McCoy (July 20), Maggie Sanders (July 21).  Happy Anniversary to: Marshall and Marnell Parker(July 21). Happy belated birthday to Kristin Skelton (July 11).

Bobby Joe Clements passed away Saturday night.  He sounded more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Cash did.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The Wagnon family held their family reunion at the West Saline Community Center last Sunday.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

Welcome to the world Ms. Keely Grace Jackson who was born on July 7. She is the healthy daughter of Chris and LaTonya Jackson.

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July 8 Edition

"We love him, because he first loved us."1 John 4:19

Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown

Birthdays this week include: Becky Briant - July 8, Wanda Sanders - July 12, Russell Sanders - July 12, Chloe Sanders - July 14.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The 2013 NEHS All School Reunion had a large crowd this time around with a large crowd, good food and plenty of fellowship.  I saw people who were there for the first time, and if you didn't make it this time, we certainly missed you!  Attending were: Frankie Hall, James Boney, Sue Noble, Sue Gibson, Bill Watts, Jerry Langford, James Brown, Bobbie Dunlap, Chuck Reynolds, Mary Ann Barron, Carroll Barron, Ollie Faye Harris, Mongolia Beck, Lorene Baswell, Sam Baswell, Carrie Hudson, Martha Cook, Linda Brown, Lorene Dyer, Helen May, Harold Sims, Mary Frances Sims, Norma Hensley, Deborah Morales, Hazel Denton, Ronnie King, Donna King, Sarah Rowland, James Weeks, Bobbie Moseley, Clyde Moseley, Barbara Eddy, Donald Langford, John L. McClellan, Marnell Parker, Peggy Towery, Patsy Lisemby, Betty Grace, Judy Mosley, Rex Langford, Bertia Lassiter, Eddie McClellan, Norma McCoy, Frances Langford, Nell Rose Brown, Roy Chambers, Carolyn Chambers, Floyd Brown, Bob Tidball, Sandy Tidball, LaVerne Thompson, Clyde Thompson, Donnie Wagnon, James Langford, Allyson Love, Tracy Brashears, Mildred Brown, Raymond Brown, Rex Trammell, Brenda Erwin, Bobby Erwin, Marvin King, Betty King, Kay Simmons, Joe Simmons, Marian Apple, Jessie Hogancamp, Amberlee Fletcher, Tully McCoy, Shirley Slaughter, Billy Sisson, Sue Sisson, James Atkins, Jean Atkins, Keith Love, Robin Love, Madison Downs, Linda McDaniel, and Linda Trammell.  If I missed anyone, I apologize beforehand.

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Fourth of July Week Edition

^"5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Birthdays this week include: Frank McClellan (June 30), Janice Thompson (July 3), Tyler Attwood (July 3).

Anniversary wishes to: Sharon & Mark Davis & Tammy & Tommy Green  (July 1), Agnes & Frank McClellan  (July 4).

I hope everyone enjoyed the cool weather we had this weekend and will through most of the week.

Visitors to Henry and Rachel Jones' home this weekend: Deb Jones, Meredith Armstrong of Arkadelphia, and Holly and Cole Hanry of El Dorado.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

New Edinburg Baptist Church will also be in revival July 8-10 starting at 7pm each night. Tony Rhinehart will be the evangelist, and there will be special music each night.  Everyone is welcome.

The New Edinburg All School Reunion will be July 6 starting at 10am in the cafeteria of the West Saline Community Center.  Former students, teachers and their families are invited. This has always been a great event and here's hoping we'll break an attendance record this time. I reported last week that four new ceiling fans and lights were installed... it's actually eight. Sorry, but in any case it gets a little cold in there.

Brenda Warner and family held a family get together Saturday evening at the WSCC.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Allison Wagnon wed Kelby Pearah last Sunday at Ceder Grove, LA.  Congratulations to the young couple. Tyler Attwood will be marrying his fiancee Erin Keddo in Ottawa sometime in August. Here's hoping them the best.

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June 24 Edition

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV

Birthdays this week include: Gauge Weaver (June 29), Betty Carol Lane (June 30), and Ailene Erwin (June 30).

Mrs. Rita Parham, wife of Paschal Parham, passed away June 14 in Oregon.

The New Edinburg All School Reunion will be July 6 starting at 10am in the cafeteria of the West Saline Community Center (the same ol' place it's been for years now).  Former students, teachers and their families are invited. This has always been a great event and here's hoping we'll break an attendance record this time. Decorating the cafeteria this year are four new ceiling fans and new lights.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

If you absolutely, positively need a kitten, I'm your man.

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June 17 Edition

Romans 8:38 – 39 "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Birthdays this week include: Donna Thompson - June 17, Betty Brown - June 20, Patricia McClellan Love - June 22, and Katie Briant - June 23.  Happy Anniversary to: Teresa and Gary Hubbard - June 18, and Brad and Rebecca Cowan - June 21.

I hope all fathers had a great Father's Day this week. Winding June down, already one half 2013 is gone.

The New Edinburg All School Reunion will be July 7 starting at 10am in the cafeteria of the West Saline Community Center (the same ol' place it's been for years now).  Former students, teachers and their families are invited.

The concealed carry class at WSCC is on for July 15th and possibly 16th.  I'll give more details on it soon.

The D. L. Broughton family had a Father's Day supper celebrating all the fathers in that family last Sunday in the cafeteria.

Fresh, young, bright, energetic, bouncing kittens are still available at my house... for free.  Take two, they're small.

I was reminded the other day of the persistent rumor concerning gold buried somewhere on the Marks' Mills battlefield or in the area.  Folks, there is no gold up there and never was.  The Federal wagon train jumped there was returning from supply troops in Camden; there was a small amount of Yankee greenbacks on one of the wagons involved, but I'm sorry to say no massive amounts of gold coins waiting to make someone rich.  I remember Harvey St. John told my dad that as a youth he saw the hole open where the gold was buried, and the footprints around it matched his... which I guess was his way of hinting he had discovered it.  Harvey was also known to tell a tall tale now and then too.

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June 10th Edition

Colossians 3:16 " Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Birthdays this week: Virginia (Brown) Carter - June 9th, Julie Trucks and Bobbie Bell Dunlap - June 11th.  Anniversary wishes to: Greg and Allison (Jones) Dallen - June 10th, Rachel and Henry Jones - June 11th and Regina and Barry Huddleston - June 11th.

It's hot.  Summer is upon us and the temps are rising along with the humidity.

West Saline Community Center upcoming events: the NEHS All-School Reunion is July 6th from 10am-2pm.  Anyone who attended school at New Edinburg or worked there (along with their family) is cordially invited to attend.

The concealed carry class is moved back to July 15 and 16.  I'll give the exact class times as it's given to me. The class will be held in the cafeteria of the WSCC (old school building).

NEFD training/safety officer Allan May is reported home and doing well after being injured last month on scene on the Morgan Rd.

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June 4 Edition

"Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all." -- 1 Chronicles 29:11 KJV
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will hold its 2013 Revival from June 10-12 at 7pm with evangelist Wade Totty bringing the message.  Feel free to come.

Macedonia Baptist Church has 14 youth and three counselors at Camp Beaverfork near Conway this week.

West Saline Water Users Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 13 at its office on Main Street. The main business is to elect two new board members to serve on the board of directors. Two $50 bill credits will be awarded from a drawing from the ballots cast by members. Be sure to check out their new website at www.westsalinewater.ruralwaterusa.com where you can make online payments.

Fred Gilbert and family celebrated the June birthdays in their family last Saturday at the West Saline Community Center with about 30 people in attendance.

There will be a concealed carry weapons class given at the West Saline Community Center sometime on the week of the 17th.  As the class dates are solidified with the instructor, I'll publish the details in next week's edition. The cost of the class will be $80 a person.

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May 28th Edition

"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." -- Romans 12:15

Happy birthday to: Janelle Briant (May 31), Bobby Thompson (May 27), Joe Bryant (May 31). Happy anniversary to Bro. Billy and Glenda Wilson (June 2).

Here's hoping everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend.

West Saline Water Users Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 13 at its office on Main Street. The main business is to elect two new board members to serve on the board of directors. Two $50 bill credits will be awarded from a drawing from the ballots cast by members. Be sure to check out their new website at www.westsalinewater.ruralwaterusa.com where you can make online payments.

An extract from Goodspeed's History of Arkansas, Chapter 25, page 619: James Edgar Martin is a stock-dealer and merchant of New Edinburg, Ark., and was born in Bradley County, Ark., on May 27, 1852, being a son of Dr. John W. and Mary E. (Franklin) Martin, who were born in Virginia and Arkansas respectively. Both are residents of Warren, Bradley County, Ark., and Dr. Martin is now seventy-one years of age... a family of twelve children was born to himself and wife, eight of whom are now living, James Edgar Martin being the second child. In his youth he attended the Warren High School, and in 1873 left his home to embark in the mercantile business, first as salesman at Collins Station, in his uncle's employ, then for the firm of Martin and Goodwin of Warren. In 1876 he came to New Edinburg and became an associate of Martin and Goodwin in the firm of T. M. Goodwin & Co., but in 1883 he became sole proprietor and has since been successfully engaged in business alone. In connection with managing his store he also deals extensively in stock, and is the owner of some very fine registered Holstein and Jersey cattle. He has been grading his stock for four years past, and now has one of the finest herds in the county. He is also the owner of 1,500 acres of land in Bradley and Cleveland Counties, a goodly portion of which is under cultivation, and is accounted not only a successful farmer and stockman also. Like his father, he is a Mason and a Democrat, and his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Word, and whom he married on March 5, 1884, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a daughter of James Word of New Edinburg. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have two children, Anna May and John Ernest.

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May 21 Edition

"Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." - 1 Corinthians 1:10

Prayers go out to the families who suffered incredible losses in Oklahoma this past week due to savage tornadoes.

Birthdays this week include: James Norris (May 21), Princess Warner (May 26).  Happy belated birthday to Termedia Jackson (May 15) and Marnell Parker (May 19).

Harold Dean Sims donated a class picture of the NEHS class of 1950 to the West Saline Community Center.  Thanks go to him for this.  Our recollection of class photos is slowly growing.

West Saline Community Center's board will have a work day this Saturday starting at 7:30 or 8:00am to the effect of cleaning off the bushes in front of the building and around the gymnasium plus assorted other jobs.  Please join us if the spirit of the Eagle moves you.

West Saline Water Users Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 13 at its office on Main Street. The main business is to elect two new board members to serve on the board of directors. Two $50 bill credits will be awarded from a drawing from the ballots cast by members. Be sure to check out their new website at www.westsalinewater.ruralwaterusa.com where you can make online payments.

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May 17th Edition

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 KJV
Happy birthday this week to: Patsy Spears (May 12), James McClellan (May 18), Ronnie McClellan (May 18), Jerry Don Langford (May 19).
Here's hoping all mothers here and abroad had an excellent Mother's Day last Sunday.
Ruth Broughton was honored by her family with a Mother's Day celebration Sunday at the West Saline Community Center.
Visiting me this weekend: Jessie Noble and John Sanchez of Little Rock.
Emmaus Baptist Church will celebrate its 130th anniversary this May 19.
Another excerpt from Goodspeed's History of Arkansas, Chapter 25: "

George Meriwether Marks has been a resident of Cleveland County, Ark., for fifty-four years, although his birth occurred in Montgomery County, Ala., June 19, 1833, he being a son of Hastings
and Sivility (Powell) Marks, a short history of whom is given is the sketch of James N. Marks, their son.
George M. obtained a fair education in the common schools of Georgia, and in the Masonic Institute at Clarksville, Tenn., but after leaving the latter institution in 1855, he commenced merchandising at Mark's Mill, but at the end of two years he settled on his present farm in Cleveland County, Ark.
In the month of October, 1863, he joined the Second Arkansas Confederate Cavalry, with which he served until the close of the war, taking part in the battles of Poison Springs, Mount Elba and many skirmishes. On leaving the army he still possessed his old war-horse, and he returned home and resumed the cultivation of his farm, which has received his attention ever since. His home plantation consists of 690 acres of valuable land, but he has 810 acres in another tract.
November 22, 1857, was the date of his marriage to Miss Catherine E. Tolefree, a daughter of Dr. Robert Tolefree. The latter was born in New York City, was a graduate of Yale College, and was a physician of prominence, being also a practitioner of law.
He died at Monticello, Ga., February 1, 1850. To Mr. and Mrs. Marks a family of ten children have been born: Fannie D. (wife of Frank McGehee, an attorney of Varner, Ark.), Amelia M., Anna L. (who was born June 20, 1864, and died January 21, 1887, the wife of J. S. Moseley), Mattie H. (wife of E. B. Atwood, a farmer of the county), Deborah C., Robert T., George E., Clara W., Barbara T., and Ruth (who was born March 30, 1883, and died August 23, 1887).
Mrs. Marks is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and in his religious views Mr. Mark is a Unitarian. He is a Mason and is a Democrat."
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May 8 Edition

" Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."  --- James 5:16 KJV

Prayer list this week includes the family of Martha Jean Morgan... especially Larry Morgan who has lost both his mother and daughter in the last two weeks.

Birthdays this week: Tina Sanders (May 7), ME! (May 7), Daniel Bryant (May 9), Kim Emerson (May 10), Kayla Herring (May 10), Michael Rawls (May 11), Devlyn Moring (May 11).
About 70 family and friends attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Rex and Pam Trammell held at the New Edinburg Community Center.  I saw some excellent footage taken in 1969 with a Super 8 camera and transferred to DVD... especially a quick trip down main street of New Edinburg.
This is a short column for this week, but please feel free to help me fill it up next week!  Go Eagles.