The Nocona News (Nocona, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 2, 2011 Page: 2 of 8
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Page 2, Thursday, June 2, 2011, The Nocona News
Buddy poppies . . .
Nocona part of
— Photo by Tracy Mesler
Lisa Marie Dishman hands Steve McCulIough a "Buddy Poppy" prior to Monday's
Memorial Day services at Nocona Cemetery.
I i s a block party!
Ministerial Alliance hosting event Saturday
The Nocona Ministerial
Alliance is hosting its first-
ever community-wide block
party this Saturday, June 4 at
the Enid Justin City Park.
Activities will begin at 3
p.m and will last until 7 p.m.
Alliance members are coop-
erating in this effort as
a show of unity among the
churches of Nocona, and to
demonstrate care for the peo-
ple of our community.
Activities will include
inflatable bounce houses and
obstacle courses, kickball,
games, music, and free hot
dogs and drinks. There is no
cost to participate.
Cooperating churches
include Bethel Baptist
Church, First United
Methodist Church, Church
of Christ, Church of the
ailing all you Bears
Goldburg/Stoneburg Region on 18th
STONEBURG The
annual Stoneburg/GoldBurg
All School Reunion is June
18th at the GoldBurg School
cafeteria.
Registration begins at 4
p.m. There will be a fish fry
provided by the Stoneburg
Volunteer Fire Department
at 5 p.m. Admission is free
but donations will be collect-
ed. Proceeds go toward pay-
ing for the reunion as well as
a scholarship for a GoldBurg
graduate each year.
After the fish fry, please
stay for class pictures and
introductions.
To RSVP, call Jay or Sue
Ann Weatherford at 872-
5064; DeeDee McKinney at
940-782-0760; or Ramonna
Polk at 817-992-4221.
TYou need RSVP's as
quickly as possible so they
have an accurate food count!
If you graduated, attend-
ed, taught or worked at either
school, they want to see you
there!!!
of north Texas
309 Clay St. 940-825-3100
••Consumer Loans ••
David Paine
Massive 82 garage sa e
Nazarene, Central Christian
Church, First Assembly of
God, Nocona Hills
Community Church, and
First Baptist Church.
For details regarding the
block party or for more
information on becoming a
part of the Ministerial
Alliance, call Dave
Woodbury at 825-3885.
TuT host (i»
book signing
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Continued from Page 1
Rev. Sam Campbell, James
Fenoglio, Stephenie Wright,
Bob Ferguson and Steve
Tettleton.
The book signing will
take place at the Tales 'N'
Trails Museum, 1522 E Hwy
82, Nocona, TX. Call
825.5330 if you need addi-
tional information.
Tales 'N' Trails Museum
provided the majority of the
photos from their archives,
but several community mem-
bers provided one of kind
photos as well.
Residents of Nocona,
Saint Jo, Paris and Quanah
all have something in com-
mon this weekend. — It is the
annual US Hwy. 82/287
Yard Sale.
Local residents wishing
to participate need to contact
the Nocona Chamber of
Commerce today, Thursday,
to arrnage for their location
to be listed on the maps to be
destributed locally during
the sale.
Nocona is located on
the map, and those who wish
to be listed on the local map
need to call the Chamber
office. This is a yearly event,
and a local map is made
avalible for those local and
those comming through
Nocona. The time is com-
ming soon, so call and get
your name on the list. The
cost is $10.00 for your
address to be put on the list.
The Red River Valley
Tourism Association
(RRVTA) would like to
invite you to this year's
regional event of the season -
the US Hwy 82/287 Yard
Sale!
Up and down 425 miles
along the Hwy 82 and Hwy
287 corridors and
beyond... .in North Texas on
June 3rd and 4th there will
be yard sales, garage sales,
sidewalk sales, farmers mar-
kets and flea markets. From
as far as New Boston in the
east, to Seymour in the west
on Hwy 82, and North to
Frederick, Oklahoma on
Hwy 183 and on Hwy 287
Quanah, Vemon and Electra,
and points in between, you
are sure to find something
that will peak your interest.
Along the way, participat-
ing towns will have maps
available guiding shoppers
to the special sales through-
out their communities.
Some towns will have
city-wide yard sales set up at
a central location; while oth-
ers may have them spread
throughout the community;
still others will showcase
their downtown merchants
or their flea markets/trade
days.
Check us out on the web
at www.redrivervalley.info
for more information to help
plan your trip. On the web-
site you will find links to the
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
May your futures be full of good health, happiness, success
and prosperity,
Tyler J. Thomas, AAMS*
Financial Advisor —— www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC
205 Clay St.
Nocna, TX 76255
(940) 825-6380
Edwardjones
MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING
many communities that play
a part in the sale along with
contact information for each
town. The city websites will
let you know where maps
can be picked up. Make
plans now to travel through
the Red River Valley region
of North Texas for the US
Hwy 82/287 Yard
Sale. You'll discover fun for
the whole family—from her-
itage homes to historic
downtowns, from art to
antiques, from cattle trails to
cultural facilities.
Give Dad Something
Really SPECIAL This Year.
— A Citizen Watch —
Prices start at $69.95
and go up to the
more expensive
ECO-DRIVE.
We have a good
selection.
Come see!
Wedding Gift
Selections:
Brittany Fuller &
Jason Billings
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A ewelry & Gifts
209 Clay St. 825-3873
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Editors & Publishers
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P.O. Box 539
115 Cooke St.
Nocona, Texas 76255-0539
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Community
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Thumsdav. June 2.2011
10 a.m. -- Pre-school Story time, Nocona Public Library.
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Quilting Class, The Carpenter's Shop
Senior Citizens Center,
Carpenter's Shop --10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge, dominoes,
puzzles.
12 noon-6 p.m. -- A Hand Up open, 207 Cooke St., Nocona
7 p.m. -- Nocona Middle School graduation, Elementary
School Gymnasium.
Friday. June 3.2011
Carpenter's Shop -- 9-10 a.m., Exercise; 10-11 a.m., Bingo
for seniors; 10 a.m.-12 noon, Dominoes, puzzles.
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
8 a.m. -- Nocona Public Schools teacher workday.
1-2:30 p.m. - Nocona Library computers closed to the public.
7 p.m. -- Nocona High School Graduation, Elementary School
Gymnasium.
SaturdayJune 4.2011
All Day — Highwy 82/287 Yard Sale, through Nocona.
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
3-7 p.m. - Community-wide Block Party hosted by Nocona
Ministgerial Alliance at Enid Justin City Park,
Sunday. June 5.2011
Monday. June 8.2011
8:30 a,m.-12 noon - Vacation Bible School, Bethel Baptist
Church.
1-2:30 p.m. - Nocona Library computers closed to the public.
6 p.m. - Cancer Support Group, Wanda Billings Conference
Room, Nocona General Hospital.
Tuesday. June 7.2011
6:30-8:30 a.m. - First Baptist Church Family Life Center
open for those wanting to exercise.
8:30 a,m.-12 noon - Vacation Bible School, Bethel Baptist
Church.
Carpenter's Shop --10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge, dominoes,
puzzles; 12-2:30 p.m., Chicken Foot.
Noon - Nocona Rotary Club, Rotary Hall.
5:05-6:30 p.m. -- Nocona T.O.P.S. chapter, Bible Baptist
Church, 700 E. Willow St.
Wednesday. June 8,2011
8:30 a,m.-12 noon - Vacation Bible School, Bethel Baptist
Church.
Carpenter's Shop -- 9-10 a.m., Exercise; 10 a.m.-12 Noon,
Dominoes, puzzles.
12 noon - Nocona Lions Club meeting, Community Center.
5 p.m. - North Montague County Water Supply District board
meeting, Nocona City Hall.
6-8:30 p.m. -- Vacation Bible School, Church of the Nazarene.
Thunday. June 8,2011
8:30 a,m.-12 noon ~ Vacation Bible School, Bethel Baptist
Church.
9 a.m. - Pre-school Story time, Nocona Public Library.
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Quilting Class, The Carpenter's Shop
Senior Citizens Center.
Carpenter's Shop --10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge, dominoes,
puzzles.
12 noon-6 p.m. -- A Hand Up open, 207 Cooke St., Nocona.
7 p.m. - Montague County Genealogy Society meeting, Bowie
Public Library.
Friday. June 10.2011
8:30 a,m,-12 noon - Vacation Bible School, Bethel Baptist
Church.
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
Satuiday. June 11.2011
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
6 p.m. - Nocona Little League awards program, Legion Field
Sports Complex.
Sunday June 12.2011
2 p.m. - Gospel artist Russ Taff at First United Methodist
Church sponsored by Church of the Nazarene.
Monday June 13.2011
Lady Indian Volleyball Camps - Nocona Middle & High School
Gymnasiums.
9 a.m. - Montague County Commissioner's Court meeting,
County Courthouse.
Tuesday June 14.2011
Carpenter's Shop --10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge, dominoes,
puzzles; 12-2:30 p.m., Chicken Foot.
6:30-7:30 a.m. ~ First Baptist Church Family Life Center
open for those wanting to exercise.
Lady Indian Volleyball Camps -- Nocona Middle & High School
Gymnasiums.
5 p.m. -- Nocona City Council meeting, City Hall.
5:05-6:30 p.m. -- Nocona T.O.P.S. chapter, Bible Baptist
Church, 700 E. Willow St.
Wednesday. June 15.2011
Carpenter's Shop -- 9-10 a.m., Exercise; 10 a.m.-12 Noon,
Dominoes, puzzles.
Lady Indian Volleyball Camps - Nocona Middle & High School
Gymnasiums.
6-8:30 p.m. -- Vacation Bible School, Church of the Nazarene.
Thursday, June 18,2011
8 a.m.-5 p..m -- Nocona Middle School Cheer Camp, Middle
School Gymnasium.
10 a.m. -- Pre-school Story time, Nocona Public Library.
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Quilting Class, The Carpenter's Shop
Senior Citizens Center.
Carpenter's Shop --10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge, dominoes,
puzzles.
12 noon-6 p.m. -- A Hand Up open, 207 Cooke St., Nocona.
Friday. Jooe 17.2011
Carpenter's Shop -- 9-10 a.m., Exercise; 10-11 a.m., Bingo
for seniors; 10 a.m.-12 noon, Dominoes, puzzles.
8 a.m.-5 p..m -- Nocona Middle School Cheer Camp, Middle
School Gymnasium.
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
1-2:30 p.m. - Nocona Library computers closed to the public.
Saturday. June IS. 2011
11 a.m. - 4th Annual VFW Benefit Bike, Classic Car, Hot Rod
Ride, VFW.
Noon-5 p.m. -- Old Jail Museum open, Montague.
4 p.m. -- Gold-burg School/Stoneburg Reguion, Gold-burg
High School; Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m.
100 Park Rd.
825-3235
General Hospital
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