Hiwasse News

Looking for a different way to spend your Saturday? Attend the Wiener Dog Races Sat., Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loch Lomond softball field.

Karen Burns, Johnny Horton, Ralph Horton and Larry Holloway were in Lamar, Mo., last week to attend the funeral of their aunt.

That was quite a hailstorm we had Wednesday evening. I’m thankful the stones were small and I haven’t heard of any damage. However, I did receive 1 1/2 inches of rain on Wednesday.

Sympathy is extended to the family of John Roberts for their loss.

Those having lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Lofty Carrier on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ward Carrier, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carrier, Gabe Carrier and me.

Sympathy is extended to the Paul Lacey family for their loss.

Novella Carlton attended her grandson Jake’s soccer game on Saturday morn- ing.

There was a celebration at the Mt. Pleasant Church Saturday evening honoring Gladys Gatton on her 97th birthday.

There seems to be a lot of flu in the community. We hope those who have it soon feel a lot better.

Oct. 3, 1776, the United States went into debt for the first time when Congress authorized the government to borrow $5 million to cover wartime expenses.