By Loretta Fulton “Horizon Dawning” not only was the title but also the tone of the United Women in Faith conference held Friday and Saturday in Abilene. United Women in Faith is the name of the women’s organization of the United Methodist Church, although membership is open to women of other denominations. They met Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, in Abilene
Read moreBy Danny Minton The commercials have ceased, the conceding phone calls have been made, the losing celebration parties have been canceled, winning speeches have been made, and transition talks have begun. Another presidential election has come and gone. The first election I remember in detail was the Kennedy campaign in 1960. I remember negative comments and concerns being thrown around
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Carl Sandburg–his poetry collections winning three Pulitzer Prizes–warmed the hearts of Americans with his beautiful description of how tides roll in, “on little cat feet.” He would be hard-pressed to similarly describe crowd’s arrivals at our house each year on October 31. They’re in all shapes, sizes, ages and all manner of dress–but, unlike
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By Jim Nichols A catchy advertising slogan is an important part of business. It might be a rhyme or a semi-joke, but potential customers need to remember it. As a boy, we took family summer vacations in the car. Part of the treat was staying in a “motel” a few nights unless we were visiting relatives. Motels then were single
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By Jay Moore Four months after taking office in January 1969, President Nixon went on television to lay out a peace plan for ending the war in Vietnam. His proposal was broadcast on the night of May 14 and called for U.S. and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) troops to simultaneously pull out of South Vietnam over the coming twelve months.
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Emily Gurley, director of campus advocacy at Communities in Schools of the Big Country, will be guest speaker for the November meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations. The public is invited to the meeting, which will begin with lunch at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 20 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1202 S. Pioneer Drive. A $3 donation is requested for lunch.
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Abilene Ballet Theatre will present four performances of its 38th annual production of The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theater. Dates and times follow: Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 23, 2:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m. Click here for ballet tickets. Also, the Sugar Plum Fairy tea is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, and
Read moreBy Nancy Patrick I began writing this article on Friday evening, November 1, four days before the 2024 presidential election would occur. During the past few months, I have made myself sick with worry and fear about the state of the world in which we all live. I watch in trepidation as North Korean soldiers march through Russian streets as
Read moreMISSION 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 donations FRIDAY, Nov. 22 ABILENEWhen: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.Where: Arrow Ford, 4001 South First Street MERKELWhen: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Love &
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