By Glenn Dromgoole “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward. I was fortunate, early in my journalistic career, to get to know a great everyday philosopher in William Arthur Ward, a 1940 McMurry grad. His day job was promoting and publicizing the college he worked for — Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. But
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MISSION: THANKSGIVING Requested donations:Non-perishable foodSoft drinks and bottled waterFrozen deer or beefSleeping bag and blanketsNew underwear, socks of all sizes for men, women, and childrenCoats, shoes, and clothing of all sizes for men, women, and childrenTravel size personal hygiene itemsMonetary donationsMORE INFORMATION: Contact Mark Hewitt, executive director of Love & Care Ministries, 325-670-0246 FRIDAY, Nov. 21ABILENE7 a.m.-7 p.m.Arrow Ford, 4001 South
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By Jim Nichols If you are of a certain age and have attended a local church congregation in the past, you probably have a memory of an announcement such as: “Please sign up for an appointment time for you or your family to have a photograph taken for the upcoming church directory.” This seemed to occur about every eight to
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By Nancy Patrick As I watch and hear news reports from around the world, my mind teems with thoughts related to the following words. The definitions are mine, not Noah Webster’s. I think as human beings we have a responsibility to other human beings as parts of a global entity to realize that no one stands independently from everyone else.
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I’ve never claimed to have the gift of prophecy, nor do I now. Yet, it seems beyond coincidence that two of my past three columns have centered on bears, and now–lo and behold–bears are back in the news, particularly in Japan, where they are attacking people. To the few readers who may think me to
Read moreMcMurry University has named the basketball court in the Phillips Family Student Activities Center Sam Nichols Court in honor of Coach Sam Nichols, Class of 1972, the all-time winningest coach in McMurry women’s basketball history. Click here to read McMurry news release.
Read moreThe public is invited to the fourth annual Hardin-Simmons University Carol Sing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The community sing-a-long will be in Logsdon Chapel on the campus of Hardin-Simmons. Providing the music will be the HSU Concert Choir, Chorale, Worship Ensemble, Brass Quintet, and Handbells.
Read moreGrace Museum candle-making classBe inspired by Texas artist Gail Norfleet’s current exhibition as we apply dried flowers to glass to make Christmas themed candle holders. The class is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. No experience needed. BYO drinks and snacks to enjoy while you work. Cost is $30. Click here for tickets. HPU plans $6 million tennis centerConstruction will soon
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDWhen: National Collection Week Nov. 17-24Where: Local drop-off locations are Wylie Methodist Church. 3430 Antilley Road, Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Drive, and Trinity Baptist Church, 871 Woodlawn Drive. Drop-off locations also are available in several small towns within the Abilene Area. Click here for a drop-off locator map. Contact: Abilene Area coordinator is Naomi Wood. For
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