The United Methodist Youth Fellowship installed new officers recently. They are: Stacey Jenkins, president; Clay Veale, treasurer; Brian Shore, chairman of activities; Susan Rice, chairman of membership; and Jason Veale and Jackie Stiger, co-chairmen of recreation.
Bill Upchurch announces the Southern Gospel Program that he hosts has expanded its hours to 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The program is heard every Saturday on KAKC radio.
Dedication services will be held Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at the Mounds Assembly of God Church for Matthew Dauane Raby, newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Dauane Raby.
Matthew was born January 2 and weighed 7 lbs, 12 ounces.
Another dedication service for the child will be held at the Penecostal Holiness Church at 6 p.m. Sunday. Speaker during that service will be Don Keizor.
The Mounds Jamboree meeting to be held this week will be scheduled at a later date due to prior commitments of Jamboree members. Bill Upchurch, president of the committee, reminds town residents that additional Jamboree members are necessary in order to organize a Jamboree this year.
Upchurch says the committee is looking for a trailer frame to be used as a portable stage for the band in this year's Jamboree. If you have information concerning a trailer frame, please contact Upchurch.
The Mounds Fire Department was called to a grass fire at 218 and Sheridan on January 2. The fire was reported by Benny Whistler Jr.
David Sivadon, chairman of the town board, informs us that applications are still being taken for the position of main police officer. Wayne Sharp is still serving as backup officer and is scheduled to have a phone installed in his home to allow him to receive police calls.
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