“I Wanna Go Home” is the book title. It is a biographical account of the lives of Carolyn and Phillip Tillman, heavily weighted with his 22 years in the military. There will be a book signing in the Tillatoba Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on July 29 from 2-4 p.m. Books are gifts from Phillip and family. However, if anyone wishes to make a donation by giving their gift to the church or charity of their choice in memory of Carolyn and Harvey Tillman, they may do so. Ryan Donovan, son of Stephen and Emily Tillman Donovan of Belzoni and grandson of Johnny Tillman of Tillatoba, will be present to entertain at intervals with his violin. Light refreshments will be served.
Christian love and sympathy to the Tommy Hill family of Senatobia. Tommy passed away at his residence July 14.
Visitation was Monday at Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia with funeral services following at 2 p.m.
Martha Box ran into Al Irwin and his son at Catfish Hut Sunday after church. They shared a good meal and good talk. Martha said it certainly topped off a good week getting to visit with Al.
Barry and Doris Hoop made it to Springfield and came back through Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where they visited Garry Bratton and Doris’ sister, Rhonda. It was a nice getaway visit for them.
Daisy Isbell went flying in a small airplane last week at Panola County airport. It was fun, reported Daisy. Daisy, her husband Mickey, Michael, Mickey’s son and his family, enjoyed this day at the airport. Kelsie Isbell works there. Daisy said she has been canning tomatoes and Mickey has been working on a flower bed for their house.
Guess who said they were dancing through her workouts to get her muscles to curve instead of bulge? Did the Bop, the Twist and the Locomotion while making a few loaves of peanut butter bread. All that stirring should have helped. Yep, Martha Box! She also enjoyed great music, a wonderful visit and supper at Carmella’s last Tuesday.
Loved, loved loved Friday’s ventriloquist at Tillatoba Baptist Church. Wish you could have seen all those happy, beautiful children!
Martha got dressed for church Sunday morning, got in the car and said, “Lord, lead me where you would have me today,” and He did. She landed at Willow Springs Assembly of God. The message was so for her, she said. Bro. Tommy preached a strong message to “Dance for the Lord” when the spirit moves us. And such touching singing and music.
Sadie Harper was to go to the cardiology doctor Wednesday. Sadie is still battling pneumonia but she is better than last week.
Josh Harrison has been busy this past week. He attended Northwest Mississippi Community College orientation on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, he competed in the state 4-H .22 shooting competition, where he placed fourth and qualified to go to the national shooting competition. Jake, his big brother, also had a fun week where he voiced two news spots that aired on SuperTalk Mississippi radio on Thursday. Jake and Josh are not letting any grass grow under their feet!
Happy anniversary to Larry and Terra Payne, who celebrated Wednesday, July 12, and to Joe and Juanda Williams, who celebrated the 17th.
Happy birthday to Patricia Lindley on the 21st; to Bro. Mike Ramage on the 23rd; to Martha Box, my childhood friend, as well as Sandra Craig Anderson, Patti Ramage and Ernie Holliday, who all share a birthday on the 24th; and to Sadie Harper, who celebrates the 26th. I pray you all have a wonderful birthday!
Recipe for the week: Squash Hush Puppies
3 cups of unpeeled, chopped squash
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 cup of flour
One egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients well, roll into hushpuppy size and deep fry until brown.
Thought for the day: The train of failure usually runs on the track of laziness.
