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Body The annual Lions Club, Hemphill Chapter banquet was held Thursday evening at Fin and Feather Resort with guest Past District Governor Ed Stiles on hand to conduct the induction of new Chapter officers.

Body National Flag Week starts on June 12 every year. It is a day for all Americans to celebrate and honor the flag, its designers, and its makers. The flag represents all the 50 states of the country that together form the United States of America and its citizens.

Body This year, the insect called the pecan phylloxera, Phylloxera devastatrix, is making its presence known in the form of several galls. Beginning in mid-April, galls or knots appear on the leaf veins, leaf stems, the current seasons shoot growth, and nuts of affected pecan trees.

Body Hemphill Garden Club celebrated GARDEN WEEK by planting in front of the high school sign and at the Garden Club House on Worth Street. Pictured above Fran Hulsey, Bonnie Gutel, Kathy Tanner & Janet Pay Below: Janis Speights, Kathy Tanner, Fran Hulsey, Janet Pay.

Body In 1952, my pastor, Dr. Chadwick of Center, invited me to a revival he was preaching in the Clayton Community near Carthage. He made arrangements for me to stay that week with the church music director and work with the youth.

Body Summer is upon us and folks are spending more time enjoying our waterways. Boating, fishing, and swimming are great ways to spend an enjoyable day. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, even to the most experienced folks.

Body Recital Clara Murphy will present her students in a piano recital on Thursday June 16 2022 at First Baptist Church, San Augustine at 7 pm. These students will participate: Lake McDaniel, Makenna Tanner, Rylie Todd, Grace McReynolds, Bonnie Consford and Charlisa Teagle.

Body The regular meeting of the WSISD School Board was held on June 6, after being called to order by Board President Lisa Lane. There were no public comments to be made.

Body Opening night is Thursday and we invite you to join the cast for a romp thru Sherwood Forest and the castle. See Robin Hood in his never-ending quest to aid the needy.

Body Hemphill Care Center’s administrator Tim Cotton stopped by the office to let us know HCC has a new DON (Director of Nursing). We were excited to find out more and share the info with our community.