Dawson Lions Club

Dawson Lions Club met at noon Aug. 27 for a luncheon meeting to hear Lee McCleary, Corsicana/Navarro County economic development director, speak about the power plants and other issues facing the county. The meeting was chaired by club president Jo Maxwell. Visitors besides McCleary were Charles Statham, Mike and Jean Kaster, Clay Beard and Sheriff Les Cotten. Coach Scott Hawkins was initiated as a new member of Dawson Lions by board chairman Lion Norman Summers, who also led the opening ceremonies of the pledge to the flag and the singing of “God Bless America.” The piano accompanist was Lion Lena Mae Carver. Lion chaplain Michael Redmond asked the blessing of the meal and offered the closing prayer.

The club is saddened by the death of the last surviving member of Dawson Lions — Conrad Milton “Sonny” Newton Jr. Dawson Lions Club was founded May 15, 1940. At that time, the membership fee was $2 per month. Current membership fee is $10 per month including lunch.

Dawson Lions Club works to provide support to Dawson Independent School District scholarships, eye exams and corrective eye wear, school activities and fund-raisers. In the community at large, Dawson Lions support projects and efforts to improve the community. The club is also proud to support the Texas Lions Camp for physically challenged children and youth, to support efforts to counter drug addiction, to donate to the Lone Star Eyebank and to recycle eyeglasses. Dawson Lions take pride in member achievement and in having fun enjoying each other’s company. New members are welcome.



Woman’s Club House Association

Jeff Crilley will be the speaker for the young people’s committee contribution luncheon Oct. 1 at Kinsloe House.

Crilley is an Emmy Award winning news journalist who has been in the business for over 20 years. He has worked in many areas of news reporting, news anchor, as well as appearances on CNN, “CNN Headline News,” “Fox News,” The Discovery Channel, “Good Morning America” and the “CBS Early Show.” Crilley has received many national as well regional awards including the Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2004 he was named the best TV reporter in the state by Texas Associated Press.

Crilley has a friendly, dynamic personality and a unique insight into what makes the news. This will be a great program that everyone will enjoy. You will not want to miss this program, so make your reservations early by calling no later than noon Sept. 29 for what promises to be a wonderful program.

Mellie Howard is the chairman of the young people’s committee and serving with her are Janet Cornwall, Jera O’Neal, Eddie Pevehouse, Gelene Simpson, Margaret Thomas and Christine Williams.



Corsicana Newcomers Club

Corsicana Newcomers Club will meet Sept. 25 at Kinsloe House at 11 a.m. for social time and at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. This month will be “Getting to Know You” so bring anything to do with your hobbies, family, etc. so members can find out more about each other. For more information, call Jane Sanders at (903) 874-0808.



Col. Roger Q. Mills Chapter 2466

Col. Roger Q. Mills Chapter 2466, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Heritage Oaks West, 3300 W. Second Ave., Corsicana. This meeting will honor Edna Hodge with a 26-year continuous membership certificate. She is 92 years young and is a dearly beloved member of the Mills Chapter, who resides at Heritage Oaks West. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (254) 578-1656.