Hunt Co., TX - Kingston's Sixth Homecoming
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                  Kingston's Sixth Homecoming Sunday

A large crowd attended the annual homecoming at Kingston last Sunday for the
first time, although it was the sixth one.

For many, the day started early as they traveled many miles to attend the
homecoming to see many friends for the first time in years.

The community center doors were opened at 9:00 AM for those who could arrive
early to being their visiting.  The morning was spent in registering and
visiting.

Bro. Jimmy Shedd, new pastor of the Kingston Baptist Church, gave the
invocation after which the delicious meal was enjoyed by all present.  Mrs.
Bessie Farmer was in charge of the food.

Mr. Nelson Shankle, a former teacher at Kingston and president of the
gathering, called the meeting to order for the business of the day.  Thinking
of the boys now in service and as a dedication to them the group sang, "My
Country 'Tis of Thee."

At this time, our minds went back to the ones that have passed on since the
last meeting.  Those who are missed are:  Mrs. Ike Lackey, Mrs. J. I.
Abernathy, Mrs. Tolbert Leinart, Mr. Frank Burnett, Mr. J. R. Shields, Mr.
Johnny Baker, Mrs. Howard Nix, Mr. Guy Moore, Mr. Jake Scott, Mr. George McGee,
Mr. M. D. Morton, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morrison, Mr. Herman Scott, Mr. Herman
Pearce, Mrs. Tommie Gale (Seabolt) Stuart, and Mr. Oscar Guy who for many years
was president of the Calhoun College Reunion.

Rev. Bill Davis, pastor of the Kingston Methodist Church led in prayer in
memory of these.

Gifts were presented to the following:  Mr. Lee Franks, former store owner at
Kingston, received a gift for the one coming the farthest, from Yucaipa,
California; Mrs. A. J. Wallace, oldest Calhoun student; Mrs. Lovena Barr
Wilson, oldest Kingston student; Mrs. Katie George McGee, teacher with most
pupils present; Mrs. Nettie Humphries Peebles and Mrs. Loura Cole Ross tied as
those teaching farthest back, year of 1916-1917.  Mrs. Ross had received this
gift many years and this being Mrs. Peebles first time, Mrs. Ross said to
present it to Mrs. Peebles; Mrs. Carl Lamm for faithful service as secretary.

Five former teachers were present,  Mr. Nelson Shankle, Mrs. Nettie Peebles,
Mrs. Loura Ross, Mrs. Lovena Irvin, and Mrs. Katie McGee.  Many pupils present
and not a teacher of theirs present.  Teachers, let's not let them down in
1968.

Officers to serve for another year are:  President, Mr. Leon Norris; Vice-
President, Woodrow Little; Secretary, Mrs. Carl Lamm; Assistant Secretary; Mrs.
Cloyd Gibson.

Mrs. Roy Beezley stated that she had in her possession a book telling many
things about the old Calhoun College that stood in Kingston.  The book stated
that room and board was $2.00 and many were not able to attend.  She wishes to
give this to the Kingston, Calhoun, and Civic Center Reunion organization.
Mrs. Beezley was secretary for many years to the Calhoun Reunion.

    Reported by Mrs. Carl Lamm.  (June 16, 1967, The Celeste Courier)