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It was a day of celebration as the Dayton community came out to honor the past and present of the historic Annie E. Colbert School on Saturday, April 23.
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Dayton is the recent recipient of a 2nd generation Moon Tree, often called a half-moon tree.
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Friday morning Pat Mange with the Cleveland Historical Museum visits with James Truitt Phillips, 88, of Lumberton and his sister Agnes Phillips Haltom, 91, of Cleveland. The siblings were at the museum reliving their memories of growing up in Cleveland. The museum is located at 203 E. Boothe St. and is open Friday and Saturday from 11 am – 2 pm. The Vindicator
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Jamie Carter-Bollich delivered a very informative and entertaining presentation on Sol Wright and his life that included many amusing tales at the March 28 meeting of the Dayton Historical Society. Left to Right: President Danny Bode, special guest Tim Gassiott, Jamie Carter -Bollich and Vice President Josh Townsend. The Vindicator
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Community members came out Saturday, March 26 for the Liberty County Historical Association’s unveiling of their newest historical marker at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Longtime church goers were excited to be a part of the dedication of one of the oldest churches in the area.
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(1) The Angelina County Texas History Conference will take place a week from Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Meeting Room of the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce on 1615 South Chestnut in Lufkin Texas. Sponsored by the Angelina County Genealogical Society, the cost for the whole day of the conference or any session of it is only $10. The conference will adjourn at 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. for everyone attending to dine at Chili’s at their own expense. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your seat. Mail a check or money order made payable to the Angelina County Genealogical Society (ACGS) to: Betty Dufner, Treasurer c/o Angelina County Genealogical Society P. O. Box 150631 Lufkin Texas 75915-0631. You can take a chance on getting a seat that morning by simply paying at the door.
Read more(1) Cleveland native Keith Clark Carter will celebrate his 97th birth on Saturday, March 26, 2022, and if you want to send him a card, mail it to him at Estrella Crossing Apt 223 Georgetown Texas. He and his wife Ghita have three children: Jamie Carter Bollich, Steve Carter, and Julie Carter.
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The Franklin Hardin Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) met on Saturday March 19th. Chapter President Debbie Sjolander of Dayton presented this month’s program in a virtual session. Having lived in Kingsville, Texas as a child, Debbie chose nearby historic King Ranch as her program.
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