KNOW YOUR DOWNTOWN
      Think you know downtown Kilgore? Here's your chance to prove just how knowledgeable you are. Just go to Page 2B in this section and identify the building on the line that corresponds to the number in the photo.
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Hot Dogs- it's Fourth of July
CHITCHAT CORNER LINDA K. BALLARD
      IN THE PAST, on Independence Day, I made it my mission to find the best hot dog in East Texas. My trek has carried me as far away as Gilmer, and though I do remember a time cotton candy stopped me in Gladewater, the quest for hot dogs usually has kept me in the area of Kilgore and Overton.
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King, Kulak will marry in Abilene on July 11
      Greg and Leigh King of Abilene are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mallory Elizabeth, to Joshua Brandon Kulak, son of John and Cindy Kulak of Kilgore. Mallory is the granddaughter of Coy and E.G. Warren of Abilene, and the late Jourdan Irvin King and Thomas and Virginia Jacobs.
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Parker, Head to marry in Longview on July 25
      Elizabeth Parker of Gladewater and Alan Parker of Altamount, Kan., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Serina Parker, to Kyle Head, son of Mary and Barry Head of Liberty City. The bride-elect graduated from Union Grove High School and attends Kilgore College. She is employed by Watergator Hot Shot in Kilgore.
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Rabys celebrate 50 years together
      The children of Glen and Louise Raby happily announce their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. The Rabys were married May 30, 1959, by Pastor Deckerd Anderson at Eastview Baptist Church, where they are still active members today.
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Look Who's New
      Mont and Suzanne Roper of Kilgore announce the birth of their daughter, Marlie Jean Roper. Born May 29, 2009, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Marlie weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her sisters, Bethani, Eliza and Keelie.
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Kilgoreite discusses Corps of Engineers history
      Chapter 57, East Texas Sons of the American Revolution met at Johnny Cace's in Longview on June 4. President John Bolton introduced Tom Conner of Kilgore, who presented the program for the evening. Conner gave the history of the U.S.
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Taylor celebrates 90th birthday
      Corbet O. Taylor of Kilgore will turn 90 years old on July 8. He was born July 8, 1919. All are cordially invited to a celebration of his life, set for 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Crosspointe Fellowship Church, 1640 FM 1252E.
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