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HISTORY
Thursday, June 27, 2013
30 Years Ago: Foursome reunites after 45 years One Year Ago
Carl & Bertha Pavlic check out Wall of Honor at the Admiral Chester Nimitz War in the Pacific Museum in Fredricksburg, Texas. The Pavlics place memorial photo with details of Carl’s U.S. Navy service during World War II on the wall. Diboll Day officials announce country singer Mark Chestnutt will perform free concert in Old Orchard Park. Mary Wells, Worthy Matron of Burke Chapter 1098 Eastern Star, presents Justin Taylor of Jasper with scholarship awarded by the chapter. Terry Johnson named Teacher of the Year at the annual Diboll High School Renaissance Academic Banquet. Sam Houston State Electric Cooperative crews have taken down 90,000 dead/ dangerous trees along power line right-of-ways.
Five Years Ago
Fred Mitchell out polls Gary Mike Smith in the June run-off non-election for a seat on the Diboll City Council. Texas Governor Rick Perry appoints Thomas Gann, David King, Alfred Chavira and Julie Powell to the Angelina/Neches River Authority board of directors. Newly elected Diboll Pilot Club officers include Hellen Schmidt, president; Nina Neyland, director; Geneva Ard, president-elect; Billie Lamb, 1st vice president;
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30 Years of Diboll Free Press Clippings A Public Service of The History Center Barbara Nash, recording secretary; Charlotte Weeks, director; Johnnye Devereaux, corresponding secretary; Sue Beaty, treasurer; and Billie Willmon, chairman of directors. Vandals are active in Old Orchard Park and Wall of Fame Memorial with spray paint markings. Diboll students making the 2008 Angelina College Dean’s List (3.5 gpa) are Ida Aguilar, Maria Carrillo, Casey Cubstead, Donna Ferguson, Samantha Fuller, Jimmy Kee, Donne Lee, Marcus Lopez, Erica Reyes, Natalie Solis and Stephen Wells.
Ten Years Ago
Wesley McClain shoots a 44 and wins playoff to capture first place in the Golf USA Classic boys’ 10-12 division held at Lufkin Country Club. Longtime “Get Hooked on Fishing” executive Paul Hinton retires after 17 years of events & memories. Angelina County secures funds for War on Terror- Lufkin nets $277,504 while rest of county receives $125,111. Former Diboll Lumberjack standout Jeff Vanover, senior linebacker for Rice
not been exposed to a Jesus encounter. You get a Jesus encounter when you step into a spirit-filled church. What is a spirit-filled church? That place is where you immediately fill the presence of God. You feel the unconditional love. You don’t feel judged, and you are welcomed by others just as you are. I cannot speak for every church, but I do know that several of these kind of churches do exist. There are some in every town, but you have to look for them. In my opinion, you should look for-
University Owls, is on first team selected to All-Texas College Team by Texas Football Magazine. Local history enthusiast Barley Lenderman travels to Tombstone, Arizona with special attention concerning legendary Boot Hill Cemetery.
Twenty Years Ago
Diboll City Council approves deputy constables to ride patrol in city police vehicles. Diboll High School Senior Sophie Castillo receives $500 Diboll Pilot Club Scholarship. Diboll Youth Baseball honors longtime coach/volunteer Bo Smith at end of your banquet held at Arthur & Lottie Temple Civic Center. The six finalists for Diboll High School principal position are James Porter, Gary Campbell, John Whittemore, Dale Bohannon, Carlton Tucker and Bob Lovelady. The second annual Diboll High School Runnin’ Jacks Basketball Camp host 60 participants and is directed by Coach Mike Williams. Top campers this session is Jana McGaughey and Cody Wilbanks.
ward to the church services every week because you cannot wait to see what God is going to do. When you go to church, you should worship God and feel filled-up to make it through the week. The Wednesday night service is your fill-up in the middle of the week. When you are not in church, you should be telling others about Jesus, and if necessary, use words. That means your lifestyle should be enough to let others realize that you are different, and that you have something that they want. What they
Photo Courtesy of The History Center
Thirty Years Ago This Week
Sunday’s Juneteenth celebration in Walter Allen Park was engineered by Albert Delco, E.C. Williams, J.C. Mathis and James Rhone. Williams and the Diboll Hope Club sponsored the event. Williams is a Houston businessman and Diboll club owner who said he wanted Juneteenth revived in honor of his father, Robert Williams and others who once put great emphasis on the day for community activities. Over 1,000 people attended this year’s celebration, enjoying the soft drinks and barbeque.
Thirty Years Ago
Newly elected Lufkin Pilot Club officers are Mary Llarente, president; Mary Stevens, vice president; Linda Dorsett, corresponding secretary; Lois Strickland, treasurer; Donna Strickland, recording secretary; Molly Massingill, installation officer; Hazel Olson, Gloria Kaemmerling, Billye York, Gloria Shultz, and Betty
want would be Jesus. Mike and I watched a movie, “Unconditional”, and it reminded me that we are to reach out to others unconditionally and show them love. LOVE doesn’t cost money, and there is enough to go around. How about showing a little love this week? A little compassion? Who knows what a difference you might make? Jan Allbritton is a Diboll resident who teaches at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School.
Lacey directors. Diboll students participating in the vocational agriculture Texas Forest Resource Short Course are Don Rast, LaJahna Maxey, Traci Adkison, Donnie Kilgore, Monte Newberry, Terry Beasley, Keith Dover and Jared Grumbles. Marine Pvt. Carl Burchfield, son of Betty and Carl Burchfield of Lufkin, completes infantry combat training course at Camp Pendle-
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at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. They perform each Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Come and join the fun. *** First Untied Methodist Church has much to offer. Youth, 6th grade - 12th grades, meet on Wednesdays and Sundays. YUMYS, (PK4-5th grades) meet Sunday afternoons. Sunday school for all ages
ton, California. Boles Food Market #10 opens in the Judson Shopping Center in Lufkin. Getting together for the first time in 45 years at Diboll Municipal Golf Course are Hershel Ramsey of Garrison, Anon Card of Lufkin, Robert Ramsey of Diboll and J.B. McConnico of Diboll. The four haven’t visited with each other since their high school days. and groups begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Worship begins at 11 a.m. each Sunday. *** Come out and meet us; come and let us know what we can do to serve you. We want to welcome you into the family of God. Come join us as we worship our Lord. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!
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