BOOM
      The musical Boom was this weekend at the Kilgore High School auditorium. This musical depicting life in the East Texas Oil Fields during the boom era was written by Dr. Lottie Guttry and produced by Elizabeth Hodges.
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A Word Please
by June Casagrande
      Based loosely on certain various research that I, myself, have recently and thoroughly conducted regarding various positions on the art and science of effective writing,
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CHITCHAT CORNER
Spring forward
LINDA K. BALLARD
      First it was the wind blowing "ninety to nothing" on the first day of March, to follow with 70 plus degree weather to a blizzard on Friday. This is nothing new in the state of Texas. But, finally, it's here! Daylight Savings Time has arrived. I hope you remembered to turn your clocks ahead one-hou...
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Reception to be held for Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell
      All are invited to a reception which will be held in honor of Richard and Jacqie Maxwell, Sunday, March 9, 2008, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church of Kilgore. Jacqie is the daughter of Tom and Carol Cumpata of Yonkers, New York. Richard is the son of Judy and Gary Griffin of Lo...
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March wedding for Baxter and Elliott
      Amy Baxter and Tyler Elliott will wed on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at New London United Methodist Church, New London, Texas. Amy is the daughter of Janet Baxter of New London and Fred Baxter of Tyler, Texas. Tyler is the son of Nancy Elliott of Stillwater, Oklahoma and the late Billy E...
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Cibele and Clower announce May wedding
      Dr. and Mrs. Francisco Cibele are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Catherine Grace Cibele, to Collin Lee Clower , son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clower . The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs. A.D. Crutcher of Kilgore and the late Mr. ...
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The life of Maya Angelou discussed at Kilgore Woman's Club
      The Kilgore Woman's Club held the February 28th meeting at the First Christian Church. Hostesses Sharon Cox and Patti Cunyus served delicious refreshments: a breakfast casserole with fruit and tiny muffins and assorted goodies with coffee and punch.
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More awards for M.L.M.S. twirlers
      The Maude Laird Middle School twirlers recently attended the East Texas Regional competition sponsored by MA Dance/Marching Auxiliaries in Tyler. They received a superior rating on both of their 1 and 2 baton routines.
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Club Au Courant learns about Katherine Ann Porter
      Club Au Courant met on February 20 at the home of Francis Adams, with Ellen Watson, Marcella Harkrider, and Vivian Patton serving as cohostesses. Vice President Jan Elliott and Vivian Patton presided. The meeting was called to order and the Club Collect was repeated. Nineteen members were presen...
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Ryan Broussard recognized for academic achievement
      Dean's Honor Award The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University hereby recognizes and congratulates Ryan Sawyer Broussard for outstanding academic achievement and presents this certificate for the semester Fall 2007 -G.K.
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