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In Grimes County, beginning as early as 1834 with the Texas provisional government, postal routes began soon followed by stagecoaches. Fanthorp Inn at Anderson was the first, followed by the Camp Inn, just east of what became the town of Navasota. The last was the Freeman Inn built in 1856 on Navasota’s Washington Avenue shortly before the railroad reached Navasota.
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Mackie shares that the Bedias Women’s Club will hold its first meeting in more than a year, next Thursday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at the Bedias Civic Center. All Bedias area women are invited and encouraged to attend. We are hopeful that most folks will have had the vaccine that want to take it and that we will be able to fellowship and celebrate again for our regular meetings.
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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of William Scot Nevill who passed away Monday, May 3. He was born July 19, 1966 to William and Joyce Oswald Nevill. He graduated from Iola High School in 1984. He married the love of his life, Debra Anne Picou and together they had three children. He was a longtime resident of Iola and will certainly be missed. His funeral was held at the Bedias Baptist Church with Jerry Cole Officiating. Burial was in the Cross Cemetery where many other family members are buried. Do remember his wife, children and parents in your prayers.
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Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you may have seen there is a lot going on within our community. Between Richards ISD winning their Bond Election and students prepping for their final weeks of High School, our town is a buzz of activity.
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Vaccine is approved for children starting at the age of 12. I wonder how many in Grimes County will let their child take the vaccine? A booster shot might be needed if you already had the two shots, this is to protect you from other strands of the virus. I’ll keep wearing my mask.
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On the first Monday of the month, the White Hall Community VFD conducts their business meeting. This month’s meeting started with prayer lead by Chaplain, Chad McMillian, and the pledge of allegiance to both flags. The next order of business was the installation of three new members, Jason, Kimberlee and Brett, by President, Michael Serres. It was exciting to count 24 members and one visitor present for our meeting. There were only a few updates and the meeting ended early.
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Plantago major, broadleaf or common plantain, P. lanceolata, narrow leaf plantain and other species in the Plantago genus, Plantago spp., are not related to the cooking plantain that resembles a banana. Native to Eurasia, Plantago spp. got to North America by hitching a ride from early colonists.
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Winner number 38 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 16. The winner of a Ruger Takedown, 22 LR is Gerald Proctor of Bryan. The next drawing will take place Sunday, May 23.
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