Houston home journal. (Perry, Ga.) 1999-2006, November 10, 1999, Page Page 2B, Image 10

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Wed., Nov 10. 1999. Houston Home Journal Page 2B Coleman, Rodgers plan Dec. 4 vows Harvey and Betty Cole man of Perry announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Ann Cole man, to Stephen Edwin Rodgers, son of Edwin and Sue Rodgers of Perry. The wedding will take place at 6 p.m., Dec. 4, 1999, at the Perry United Methodist Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Broke and the late Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Coleman. She is a graduate of the Westfield Schools, and is a psychology major at Geor gia College and State Uni versity. The groom-elect is the grandson of Loraine Orr, the late Russell Orr, and the late Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Rodgers, all of Henderson. Tenn. He is a graduate of the Westfield Schools, and received an undergraduate degree in business admin istration at Emory Univer sity and a master’s of taxa tion at Georgia State Uni versity, graduating with highest distinction from WWII vet shares his experiences with students By Torey Jolley Home Journal Staff With his voice wavering and tears falling down his cheeks, Henry Fred Wilson of Kathleen told the stu dents who packed Houston County Board of Education auditorium of his exploits in World War 11. Wilson spoke about free dom. respect for the Amer ican flag and the country it represents, as well as what price was paid to obtain it. “You sit here today- free to go and do as you please. You can go to the church of your choice. Go to school and learm different things. Many men died so you can do these things,” said Wil son. Wilson told stories of being shot down behind enemy lines and having to rely on the kindness of a French family to hide him from the enemy. He talked of his mother receiving two Western Unions from the government. One telegram stated he was wounded in battle and the other said he was shot down behind enemy lines and his cur rent condition is unknown. Camellia Show opens at Massee Lane Gardens Special to the Home Journal FORT VALLEY The 27th annual Fall Camellia Show will be held Nov. 13 and 14 at Massee Lane Gar dens. just off Ga. 49, between Marshallville and Fort Valley. Admission is free. Blooms to be entered in the in the show should be Dr. Steve Wade and Dr. Yaritza Colon are pleased to announce the association of Dr. Elizabeth S. Young % 1118 Morningside Drive • Suite A Perry, Georgia 31069 (912) 988-2205 Office Hours by Appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday • 1 until 5 p.m. m JW ** ■ ' mk*' iB BHBB Klll3c^ **■ Jmk both universities. He is a partner in Chap «iv ' ,f| Home Journal Photo by Torey Jolley VETERAN SHARES Henry Fred Wilson, W.W.11 veter an, discussed the meaning of the Veterans' Day to Hous ton County School students. Wilson told the Houston County students his moth er had to wait over three months to find out if her son was alive and well or dead. He talked about the men he served next to for so many months and about The show will be open for viewing from 1-5 p.m. on Nov. 13, and from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14. brought to the “Barn" at Massee Lane between 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 13. Judging will begin at 1 1 a.m., and the show will be open for viewing from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, and from 1 p.m. child and adolescent medicine Kelly Ann Coleman man and Rodgers CPA, a local accounting firm. how many did not come back from the war. "It may be hard to think about World War 11, but try to remember how many lives were lost to ensure your freedom today," Wil son told the students. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Experts will be available to help gardeners identify camellias and sasanquas . For information, call Ed McDowell, Chairman, at 929-1267 or Tommy Alden. co-chairman at 825-1337. Vistin one. Rose Mae Smith plays the part of Lurleen Rogers, a preacher’s wife with a “bite" toward the end. Richard Smith is her father, Buford Turnover, who is dying. He has suf fered a stroke and has moments of coherency out of it. The Smiths say this is a fun play with many laughs and sweet poignant moments, with the actors portraying a real family. For reservations call 929- 4579 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • •• We had the pleasure of G.S.C.W. friends as house guests last week. Bill and Sandy Brock Bowers of Bakersfield, visiting her father near Bainbridge for a month, and Grace Row land Griffin who is in the process of moving back to Macon from Atlanta. To our potluck of steak and doves, Gracie contributed the best pasta salad I’ve ever tasted. Pasta Salad To 12 oz. cooked and drained tri-color pasta add: 1/2 red onion, chopped ham, cubed 1 or 2 can marinated arti chokes, drained 1 or 2 cans black olives, sliced tomatoes, cut up 1/2 red or green pepper, cubed fresh grated Parmesan cheese Toss with 1/2 bottle Cae sar Parmesan vinaigrette dressing and chill. • •• Grace Griffin and Sandy Bowers renewed college acquaintances with class mate Linda Johnson. Back then G.S.C.W. was said to stand for “Georgia’s sweet est collection of women!" We found Linda crochet ing a pink blanket for Perry’s Project Linus which will go to the Children’s Hospital at thV Medical Center of Central Georgia. We can all make blankets for this ongoing project. Contact Emily Heath at 987-3921. • •• Pound Puppy Report... Animal Control Officer Dan Bass at 988 2800 has a male yellow small and young lab mix, female black and white fairly large mix. female black medium long haired mix, female white large German shepherd with a nice attitude. 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PILOT SPEAKS Bellista Club President Marti Blood worth and member and Media Specialist Linda Loewen welcome Macon insurance executive Jim Lambert to the Nov. 2 meeting held at Perry Middle School Media Center. In keeping with the club's theme on volunteerism this year, Lambert gave an informative talk on his experi ences as a pilot and plane owner who volunteers for Angel Flight missions. Beltista Club gave generously to his cause rrhich can be contacted at SOO-FLA-HALO. ** £ V Hit Home Journal Photo bv Joan Dorset! CUTTING THE CAKE Greg and Tori DeLoach Morris cut into their wedding cake at their reception and dance at Perry Country Club following their evening candle light ceremony at First Christian Church. The happy couple are honeymooning this week in Biloxi and New Orleans. Upon their return they will reside near Perry where they both are employed by Henkles &. McCoy. Inc. 6 ~ wsp. 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