HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN HISTORIC HOMES

The Holiday Happenings in Historic Homes was one of the best ever according to Pudge Griffin, from the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation. (left row top to bottom) Devonne Godfrey Petty stand in front of her fireplace at her beautifully decorated home. Margaret Master Griffin

(News Herald Photos by Lester Murray) right) sits with friends as crowds drifted through her lavishly decorated home. Abby Beets (playing) and Hannah Beets provide entertainment at the home of Doctor Clark and Cristi Langley. Exquisite decorations adorn the Langley home. The Kilgore College piano ensemble performed before a standing room only crowd at the Van Cliburn Auditorium, Hyera Kim (left) and Melissa White are playing a piece arranged by White. (center row top to bottom) The magnificent staircase in the Godfrey Petty home. Guests admire a hand carved carousel horse in the home of Margaret Griffin. The Griffin home had this beautiful mirror with the reflection of reindeer on a grand piano. (right row top to bottom) Doctor Clark Langley and his wife Kristi stand in front of their beautifully decorated fireplace. Carroll Bolton shows off her gingerbread kitchen to guests. John Bolton stands in his den with Christmas all around. This magnificent arrangement was done by Harry Crouse (right) who provided refreshments during the home tour at his business Two-O-Five. Shawn Johnson (youth), Debbie Ott (left) and Danette Hederick are enjoying the refreshments.