April 28, 2011 - Jim and Lydia Gipson of Tyler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children, Terry Gipson and wife Michelle of Rhinebeck, N.Y. and Kerry Long and husband Rob of Magnolia.  Those in attendance were family and close friends of the couple, including Mary and Billy G. Golden, who spent the weekend in Tyler visiting with Mrs. Golden’s children and grandchildren. Also attending was Mrs. Gipson’s son, Mark Compton and wife Beverly, who stayed overnight for a family visit.

30 YEARS AGO - APRIL 24, 1981

Bike-A-Thon

Beverly Stankiewicz, chairman, of the Wheels For Life Bike-a-thon reported contributions of $675 for the St. Judes Research Hospital.

Prizes, drinks and cups were donated by Eckerd Drugs, First National Bank of Celeste, Woody’s 844, Burger King, Long John Silver’s and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4011, which made this event more enjoyable for the riders.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Redfearn, Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty and Mrs. Reba Barnard who were helpers in this event.