GRAVETTE — Sympathy is extended to the Hutcheson- Keith families in the loss of their loved one.

I had a good telephone visit with my friend, Dorene Wills, from Neosho, MO, Friday afternoon. She seems to be doing good.

A large crowd attended the reception at the Christian Church Saturday afternoon to wish Darline Galyean a Happy Birthday.

Those having lunch with me on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ward Carrier, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carrier, Amy Brooks, DaleLynn and Lamarise Carrier and little Trevor Ellicot.

Bro. Eddie Coler from Searcy, AR, and Truth for Today was guest speakerat the Hiwasse Church of Christ on Sunday morning.

Ruby Hight was sick and unable to attend church on Sunday.

Hiwasse VFD held their monthly meeting on Thursday night.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Al Felkins who passed away on Saturday.

Novella Carlton and Gloria Hill attended the Christmas bazaar at the Catholic Church in Bella Vista. They reported seeing a lot of nice things.

Donna Shaffer from Kansas was visiting in Hiwasse over the weekend.

November 18, 1861, Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”.

News, Pages 9 on 11/18/2009