Celebrate Founders Day

the second straight year, was perhaps the most loved man in Howe from the time he opened Chisum's One Stop Grocery Store in July of 1957 He was called the "One-Man- Chamber of Commerce" as he helped give information to anyone that asked Mr Chisum often ran open tickets for families knowing well he would never get paid His response was always that he couldn't stand to see anyone not have food on their table Mr Chisum was the Norma J Wallace Citizen of the Year in 1985

Bob Walker, first time nominee, most known for operating the Howe Enterprise He put out a weekly publication for 421 consecutive weeks from 1966 to 1974 He was instrumental in reforming the Howe Chamber of Commerce in 1972 and served as the chairman of the Howe Centennial Committee which was a week long festival and celebration of the city and its fine history He was elected as the Howe Chamber of Commerce President in the 1970s which saw the volunteer organization run at its full peak of operation at that time Mr Walker also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission of Howe After selling the Howe Enterprise, he went on to own and operate Allied Office Supply in Downtown Howe for a number of years until his retirement in 1989

Friday night will see the winners of the various chamber awards as well as the inductions Business of the Year nominees are Abby's Restaurant, the Howe Enterprise, and Stark Lane Farms New Business of the Year nominees are Palio's Pizza Cafe, Skinner Plumbing Supply, and Stark Lane Farms Volunteer Organization of the Year nominees are Feed My Sheep, Howe Volunteer Fire Department, and Keep Howe Beautiful

The chamber will also be recognizing the oldest active businesses and organizations in Howe as well during the evening Being recognized are the Post Office, the City of Howe, Howe ISD, FBC Howe, FUMC, Howe Church of Christ, Howe Police Department, Howe Fire Department, Howe Enterprise, Independent Bank, Remcor, Hugh's TV, Baker Heating/Air, MagniFab, Southwest Auction, and the School Zone Academy

Tickets will be available at the door which are $15 Catering the event is Mama Suzy's Sweets & Eats

The third annual event is the kickoff to the Founders Day Festival which takes place the following day, Saturday, May 6 from 2pm - 8pm with many activities in the downtown area