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The carnival that almost wasn’t

The carnival that almost wasn’t

The carnival that almost wasn’t

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A 1953 graduate of Wellington High School, as memories come to mind, I sometimes jot down stories that I call “Snipp ets.” These are left for my kids, grand kids and great-grandkids and may become of interest to get to know me better after I am gone.
Buy local. Buy Memphis!

Buy local. Buy Memphis!

Thank you, Memphis Chamber of Commerce!

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A Memphis native, John R. Ballew taught history for 25 years in the trenches of the Texas public school system. He is a triple master: a Master of Science from Texas A&M University-Corp u s Christi, a master plumber from Te x a s and a master mason.
Secret war

Secret war

Secret war

Floyd Killough
Friday, October 25, 2024
“Our role in Laos had been ‘secret’ in three Administrations of two parties, precisely because each President wanted to keep it limited,” noted Henry Kissinger, National Security Advisor to President Nixon.
The Fowler Agency purchased the Memphis Masonic Lodge from the Memphis Masonic Temple Association in July 2008. Once vacated, the restoration and renovation process began, removing dropped ceilings, colored tin from the windows and built-in additions form over the years. Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

The Fowler Agency purchased the Memphis Masonic Lodge from the Memphis Masonic Temple Association in July 2008. Once vacated, the restoration and renovation process began, removing dropped ceilings, colored tin from the windows and built-in additions form over the years. Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

Restoration of Memphis Masonic Temple by Fowler Agency

John R. Ballew
Friday, October 25, 2024
Once the building was vacated, work began to remove the dropped ceilings, colored tin from the windows and built-in additions from over the years. During this process, they agency was careful to preserve the original state of the building.
The Memphis onTNE Red!

The Memphis onTNE Red!

The Memphis onTNE Red!

John R. Ballew
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In 1949, the Memphis High School “Fighting Cyclones” underwent a tough season and came out with flying colors, winning the District, Regional and State Championships.The Cyclones played some very fine teams in those tournaments, all of which showed much sportsmanship and fine coaching.
Elder David “Ben” Kessler returned home from a twoyear mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Thursday, Oct. 10. Kessler was assigned to serve in the Tuscan Arizona Mission, ministering in parts of Arizona and New Mexico. Courtesy Photos

Elder David “Ben” Kessler returned home from a twoyear mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Thursday, Oct. 10. Kessler was assigned to serve in the Tuscan Arizona Mission, ministering in parts of Arizona and New Mexico. Courtesy Photos

Elders Kessler, Stingel return from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints missions

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 17, 2024
CHILDRESS — Elders David “Ben” Kessler and Samual Owen Stingel recently returned home to Childress from two-year missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints this week.
Ponder Points

Ponder Points

Ponder Points

Dr. Mike Wolf
Thursday, October 17, 2024
My old friend and mentor, Abe Lemons, of Walters, Okla., a successful basketball coach (594-343) at The University of Texas, Oklahoma City University and Pan American University over the span of 34 years, once lost a game by a score of 115-57.
Remember the Maine: Footnotes

Remember the Maine: Footnotes

Remember the Maine: Footnotes

Floyd Killough
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Whenever I have an article published in “The Red River Sun,” I send it to those on my personal email list who I think might be interested. Often, I include additional information or “the rest of the story” that I think will be of interest to the recipient.
Popeye stands in the back of a photo taken at Greenhaw’s Barber and Beauty Shop in 1942. Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

Popeye stands in the back of a photo taken at Greenhaw’s Barber and Beauty Shop in 1942. Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

The Memphis onTNE Red!

John R. Ballew
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The following is the continuation of an excerpt from“The Hall County Gang ster: The Greatest Generation” by John R. Ballew, available for purchase on Amazon.“ M r . Blue, what have you heard about that Midway Battle out in the Pacific?
JD Souther and Don Henley Photos Courtesy of Floyd Killough Collection

JD Souther and Don Henley Photos Courtesy of Floyd Killough Collection

Rest in Peace, JD Souther

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Friday, Aug. 23 edition of the “The Red River Sun” featured a story about JD Souther titled, “Hall of Fame Songwriter has Wellington roots,” noting that Souther’s mother, Leota “Loty” Finley, grew up in Wellington and was the Salutatorian of the Wellington High School Class of 1940.
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