Announcements: Thursday, August 4-ESL Class at Morton Public Library, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9-City of Morton Board Meeting at Board Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 12-We Care Mission Food Distribution at Morton UMC, 29 Church Street from 9-11 a.m. 2nd date-Friday, September 26, same place and time.
The Homemakers Fair - Lunch and Learn will be held at the MSU Scott County Extension facility, 230 South Davis Street, Forest. All residents of Scott County are invited to submit Food Preservation, Art and Craft entries for judging. All entries must be in the office on Monday, September 8 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (forms for entries are available at the office). Those items will be judged and on display after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. The Lunch and Learn meal will begin at 11:30 a.m. If possible please call the office 601-469-4241 to make reservations as soon as possible.
Congratulations to: Ollie Jones honored by sponsor, Lauris G. Sessums Wash House, as First Responder of the Month-August. He has served as a member of the Morton Fire Department for 35 years and as Assistant Fire Chief since 1997. He retired at the end of August, but will remain to help the department in some capacity. The owner of Jones Towing Service he serves as a Decon and on the financial board of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
To: Chris French on the celebration of her 92nd Birthday Anniversary. This always youthful, charming lady is loved and respected by her family and friends. Personal love and prayers for God’s richest blessings throughout the year.
To: Bettye Rose Taylor Nobles of Jackson on the celebration of her 100th Birthday recently. She is a native of Morton and a second generation member of the pioneer Taylor family in the Morton Scott County area.
To: Morton High School on being Named National Beta School of Merit. To achieve this honor the Beta Club must show dedication and commitment to academic excellence. In addition they must offer membership to all qualified members representing all eligible grade levels.
Prayers and concern for: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. McGee of Tupelo (celebrating their 96th and 92nd Birthdays respectively, but experiencing health issues) and continued concern for Dean Hatch, Katie Miles, April Greer and Bob and Roxie Laid.
Sympathy to the families of: Norlyne Roy Taylor, Ethel Ree Anderson, Travis Lynn Evans, James “Jimmy” Clinton Steadham, Sandra Jane Jones, Gail S. Mitchell, Patricia “Pat” Sue Tucker, Margie Faye Sanderford Crosby, Cheryl Lycretia Lott, Charles Ray Whitehead and “Woody” Ferrell, Jr. of South Carolina (father-in-law of Tim Roland of Saltillo, native of Morton-Graduate of MHS).
Travelin’ visitin’ and such” Morton MHV Club members attended MHV Leader Training on Tuesday, August 26 with a very interesting program presented by Joanne Jones of the many options to work out and be fit at her studio in Forest. She was very interesting and provided information on some ways that everyone is capable of keeping active and well. Those Morton MHV members present were: Diane Kirk, Florence Measells, Frisky Roland, Helen Watkins, Judy Stegal, Kathy Warren, Sarah, Huff, Sharon Smith and Sig Miles.
A report that a very special luncheon outing was enjoyed while dining at the Half Shell Restaurant in Madison recently. Those sharing a good meal, fellowship and even some birthdays were Ann Rector, Sharon Vines, Betty Jo Lewis, and daughter Melissa, Chris French and granddaughter Jennifer, Jo Ann Burnham, Bobbie Black, and daughter Debora. These long time friends were blessed to have this special time together. Wouldn’t you have loved to listen in on that loving conversation (maybe even a little “gossip” from home).
Lee Ann Palmer and Marsha Barnes took a long planned jaunt to South Carolina on a quest to seek some information on ancestors and familiar names to be found in various cemeteries scattered about in town and country settings. They were delighted to find many Livingstons, Boozers, Wickers and other settlers who had ventured into Mississippi. Knowing those two, it is fair to think that there was quite a bit of research that went into this adventure.
