FIRE CALLS

In addition to making runs to major accidents during the past week (see story page 1A and police report on this page), the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department answered one fire call. That came at 10:53 p.m. March 26 and sent Rock-dale firefighters to car fire at Walmart.

TFMC CONVENTION—

Annette Griesbach and Mona Butala of Rockdale’s Matinee Musical club attended last week Texas Federation of Music Clubs in Lubbock.

ORGANIZATIONS

Historical Society seeks quilts for May 4 exhibit The Rockdale Historical Society will host a quilt exhibit May 4 at the I&GN Historical Depot and is now accepting quilts to display. Anyone interested should contact Gene Stork at 512-446-2551 or Pat Jackson at 512-446-2956.

13 draw terms in Milam 20th District Court

CAMERON—Twelve persons were sentenced during the past two weeks in 20th District Court activity, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey: • Robert Edward Cairns, III, 53, Dovers, five-year prison term after pleading “no contest” to sexual assault of a child.

FIELD OF DREAMS

When Pastor Royal Johnson put out the call for a community-wide prayer in Rockdale in January, he didn’t know what to expect. Johnson, who is the pastor of Rising Star Baptist Church, said he wanted to put the idea out there, which is why he came to the newspaper.

CHURCH NEWS

Peace Lutheran holds Lenten soup suppers Peace Lutheran will hold Wednesday Soup Suppers at 303 Meadow Lane throughout the Lenten season on April 3 and 10. A service conducted by Pastor Gary Veit will follow. Call 512-446-2834 for information.

MCJLS sale $174,675 . . . and counting

CAMERON—It’s another banner year for the Milam County Junior Livestock Show which ended Saturday night with the annual auction benefiting Milam FFA and 4-H youth. Preliminary total after Saturday’s sale was $174,675. Added money is being prepared this week.

Dewberry run scheduled for May 3 this year

There are some changes ahead for Alpha Tau Delta 2019 Dewberry Jam, the 20th such event. It’s moving from the fi rst weekend in April to the first weekend in May, from a Saturday to a Friday and from morning to evening.