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Among the veterans returning to Thornton from World War II were two brothers, Lamar Rasco, who had served in the US Army Corps, and Pickens Rasco, who had served in the regular U.S. Army. They were the sons of Willie and Minnie Rasco of Thornton. More ... We had a good month. How could we not when there was good people, good food and a good meeting place. Come and visit one Thursday and as Arnold S. says, “You’ll be back.” Looking forward to November, the first Friday, the 6th is the Food Bank Truck. It will be at the Kosse Community Center. Distribution starts at 10 o’clock. More ... If you’re a teacher, chances are you know the lessons you’re going to teach like the back of your hand, inside and out. That’s because you took some time and prepared ahead with lesson plans. But how much time have you devoted to your retirement plan? More ... The Thornton Thanksgiving dinner will be held on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The Thornton Chamber of Commerce will provide the turkey, ham, dressing, cranberries, tea, coffee and rolls. Please bring a dish of your choice to share. We always have a great time. The dinner will be held at the Thornton-Walters Community Center (School House) More ... The Thornton OES No. 46 will have a hamburger supper in the Groesbeck High School cafeteria before the Groesbeck- Mexia football game on Friday, November 6. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue until game time. The menu will include hamburgers, chips, drinks and dessert for $5.00 each. More ... Nov. 1, 1979 Weekend specials at Brown’s Corner Grocery included: Gold Medal Flour, 5 lbs., 89¢; Star-Kist Tuna, 69¢; Hamburger Helper, 8 oz., 69¢; Vine ripe tomatoes, 2 lbs., $1.00; Hunt ketchup, 32 oz., 89¢; Comet Powder, 14 oz., 3/$1.00; Banquet fried chicken, 32 oz., $2.29; Banquet apple pie, 20 oz., 69¢; Borden’s milk, ½ gal., 89¢. More ... WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dec. 1 is the final 2009 deadline to submit an application to become a Preserve America Community. More ... |
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