Flag retirement ceremony slated for June 14

MARTIN COUNTY A flag retirement ceremony will be held at 1884 Plaza (Convent) 301 E. Carpenter; Stanton on June 14 at a time to be determined This ceremony is a fitting tribute and expression of patriotism, enhancing the public's understanding of the honor and respect due the US flag.

A CAR STEALING PREACHER

Jim Thompson is a frog gigger and snake hunter in Sulphur Springs. He is a popular guy and always has a story to tell. He spent some time on the radio.”I was a professional loudmouth for 24 years,” he says. “I even got a degree in how to be a professional loud mouth.

Playing With A Snake

A beautiful painting of Human Nature by John Moyers..............The minute I get full and happy, I go play with the snake. Life is always changing and I am bad about pushing the bar, if a little is good a whole lot is better..........I am not dumb, but I love to test my limits.

TWO DOZEN STAND TRIAL IN “STOCKADE CASE”

The sensational murder trial of 24 Texans, denied bail and held for months in an open-air stockade, began at Jefferson on May 24, 1869.George Washington Smith was a veteran of the Union Army, whose chief claim to fame was a flesh wound sustained at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Nuggets

The devil comes to divide and concur. You remember the old saying “United we stand, divided we fall. Common sense tells us that God is the one that wants us united, in one accord and the devil loves division. Many years ago there was a tremendous happening and it all happened because of unity.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people find employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help.

Stanton man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting his child

STANTON - A 28-yearold Stanton man has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography.