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Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School over the weekend. For more Homecoming photos see B6 and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School over the weekend. For more Homecoming photos see B6 and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Homecoming Royalty

Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School on Friday, Sept. 8.
A flag is removed from the coffin of First Lt. Noel Shoup, a World War II veteran from Erath County, by the Honor Guard from Ft. Cavazos. Shoup’s remains were recently returned to his family after more than 79 years. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

A flag is removed from the coffin of First Lt. Noel Shoup, a World War II veteran from Erath County, by the Honor Guard from Ft. Cavazos. Shoup’s remains were recently returned to his family after more than 79 years. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Dublin veteran finally home at rest

After 79 years, six months and three days, World War II veteran and Dublin graduate Noel Shoup has now been laid to rest. Shoup, who was a 1936 graduate from Dublin High School, was considered Missing In Action/Killing in Action after his plane went down Feb.

Council talks budget, codes

During the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 11, the Dublin City Council approved the tax rate and budget for 2023-24, which includes several items to make improvements.

Community Calendar

Thursday, September 7 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 8 ■ Homecoming pep rally: 7:30 a.m. Dublin High School gym ■ Noel Shoup Processional: after 8 p.m. ■ Homecoming festivities: 6:30 p.m.

Briefs

Women’s Missionary Union to meet The Women’s Missionary Union will be hosting a meeting each month on the second Thursday. The meeting is held at noon at Community Baptist Church located at 505 West Mesquite Street. WMU is a community-based women’s group.
Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers

Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson.

Police Log

Aug. 21 Report of a dog bite was referred to Erath County. The reporting person requested a welfare check on an elderly male whose electric wheelchair battery died and he can’t go anywhere. A 6-year-old girl was bit by a family cat. The call was referred to animal control.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Sept. 7, 1923 Dublin is the best cotton market in this section of the country. Farmers are receiving from 25 to 35 points per pound above what is paid in the near-by towns. Cotton is being hauled here from points beyond our neighboring cities because it brings a higher price here.
Chamber members and organizers had fun with the mirrors inside Grafton Center at a Chamber Mixer Thursday, Aug. 31. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Chamber members and organizers had fun with the mirrors inside Grafton Center at a Chamber Mixer Thursday, Aug. 31. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Mixing and Mingling

Chamber officials greeted the public at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s Mixer at Grafton Center Thursday. The come-and-go event was highly attended with terrific door prizes and refreshments. The event gave chamber members the chance to network with one another.

7th Brigade Muster, Living History this weekend in Proctor

Those interested in history may want to check out an event hosted by the Central Texas Brigade in Proctor this weekend. The inaugural fall 7th Brigade Muster and Living History will held Sept. 8-10.