Pauline A. Fisher
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:00am
Mrs. Pauline A. Fisher was born in 1912 and began her teaching career in Atlanta at Pruitt High School, Booker T. Washington High School in 1931.
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Lawrence Martin
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:00am
Lawrence Martin, known to some as L.A. Martin, is the twin of the late L.K. Martin, and affectionately referred to as “Shorty” by some, but to me, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, he was Paw-Paw.
Ivy and Lucy Jones Hill
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:00am
Ivy Hill, son of Green Berry Hill and Martha Ivie Hill, was “born the 6 November 1810, in Randolph (now Jasper) County, Georgia. Ivy grew up in Jasper County and fell for Miss Lucy Jones. It seems the feeling was mutual, but legend tells us there was difficulty. The Jones were of Methodist religion and had large slave holdings, while the Hills were of Baptist faith and didn’t believe in slavery.
TDA quilt competition begins
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:00am
Commissioner Miller calls on quilters to enter 2024 “Texas Agriculture Matters” theme Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the 2024 Quilt Block Competition. This year’s theme, “Texas Agriculture Matters,” celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Lone Star State.