Where Are They Now?

“I’ve always just wanted to be with my wife, make a living, make friends and serve people,” says Jacky Boatright. And after six years in the Army and a decades-long career with local grocery stores, that’s exactly what he’s done. Boatright graduated from Dublin High School in May of 1950.

LHS grad makes honor roll

Lingleville High School graduate Rebekah Proffit was named to the President’s Honor Roll by Midwestern State University for the Spring 2021 semester. Midwestern State University recognized 1,089 honor students for the Spring 2021 semester.

Cora Cemetery receiving marker

Cora Cemetery will be receiving a Texas Historical Marker in a special dedication ceremony on June 5 at 10 a.m. Cora cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Comanche County. The community was first called “Troy” and was established on the military road from Fort Gates to Fort Phantom Hill.

Bosque River President

Bosque River President Jane Klein of Stephenville, Registrar Carol Dismukes of Bluff Dale and member Dr. Jana Burch of Bynum recently returned from the 130th Convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas which was held in San Antonio. Over 400 members of the organization attended.

Elementary students

Elementary students at Lingleville school celebrated the end of school by picking books to take home and read this summer. Thanks to HEB, World Literacy Foundation, Scholastic Book Clubs and First Books and other individual donors Elaine Carpenter was able to collect 1000 books to give the students.

EC3 hosting camps

Erath County’s Star Council, a non-profit organization working towards drug-free communities, is hosting a trio of free summer camps for children. They include: Bosque Safari Camp Dates: June 15th and June 16th Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Achievers Club open for new members

I bet most of you know nothing about us, well here is your chance. We are an equal opportunity community service club. FIRST The Achievers Club of Erath County and Stephenville area are helping our County Extension Agent, Andrea Brooks, collect supplies for her summer sewing program.

Briefs

Selden Homecoming canceled The Selden Homecoming, which is normally on the last Sunday in June at the Selden Community Center, will not be held, again, this year (2021) due to the coronavirus.

Turning Back the Pages

75 years ago June 7, 1946 Several movies were playing at the Majestic Theatre. Friday was “Two Sisters From Boston”. Saturday’s Matinee and night show were “Little Giant”. Sunday and Monday was “Tomorrow is Forever”. Tuesday was a double feature of “One Way to Love” and “West of the Alamo”.

In the Neighborhood

De Leon Free Press Friday, May 28th was De Leon High School’s graduation ceremony. Valedictorian and Salutatorian were named. Ashtyn Leigh Welch was named Valedictorian and graduated with a 4.030 GPA and Ethan James Dyson was named Salutatorian with a 3.982 GPA.