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The monthly distribution of food was held at the Iola Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall June 16. There were 74 families attending. Food distributed will feed 118 people. All sort of food was available including frozen food, canned goods, eggs, bread and other items. Thanks to the many volunteers. The panty is open the third Saturday each month. Volunteers are always welcomed to help set up around noon the day before and the day of distribution.
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Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family of Eddie Nickerson, Willie Mae Franklin and Mack Ray Washington.
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“Throughout the long history of racial and sexual discrimination in the South, women have found ways to survive with a sense of purpose and self–worth.” That is how Wendy Watriss, well known Grimes County photographer and co-founder of International Fotofest, described Anna Mae Dickson, a black woman, in her article “It’s Something Inside of You,” that was published in 1976 in Southern Exposure Magazine, Vol. 4 No. 4, “Generations: Women in the South.”
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Because Thursday, July 4 is a holiday, Anderson Food Pantry, 367 Fanthorp St. will be open this Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. until noon for food distribution. All residents of Grimes County in need of food may participate. For more information, contact Renee Fredwood, 936-873-5005.
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Congratulations to all the Grimes County baseball and softball winners. Since I don’t have any grands that young anymore, I enjoy hearing names of kiddos that I know and seeing those smiles on Facebook and in The Examiner.
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There were two new tombstones placed in area cemeteries last week. One was placed in Evergreen Cemetery for William Travis “Tex” Stewart. He was born June 29, 1985 and died Dec. 25, 2023. He was the son of Sewell and Linda Stewart.
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Richards Civic Club and the Grimes Chamber of Commerce hosted 21 people to hear Brian Palmer speak about his new meat processing business at the June meeting.
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Zion Lutheran Church, 455 FM 149 in Anderson, will host Vacation Bible School “Celebrate the Savior” June 24-28 from 9 a.m. until noon for ages 3 and up. Registration is Monday, June 24 at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 432385-4022 or 432-385-4018.
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