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Blue Ridge Cemetery Association will meet Saturday, June 26. Business starts at 10 a.m. followed by lunch, visiting and decorating. Donations for upkeep greatly appreciated: Blue Ridge Cemetery Association Jane Brown, 506 S. Williams St., Hamilton, TX 76531.

Hamilton First United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 28-30 at 215 W. Main from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for age 5 through 5th grade completion. Pre-register online at fumchamiltontx.com or come by the office and pick up a form.

The Texas Cloud Climbers invite visitors to the Spence Memorial Freelight Contest on June 26 and 27 at the Hamilton Municipal Airport. Come see what free flight model aircraft are about. Bring the kids and enjoy watching the flying this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adult women swim time is Tuesday and Thursday at Hamilton City Pool, 10-11 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church will host Vacation Bible School June 22-24, 5-7:20 p.m. with a meal starting at 5. VBS will be for potty-trained three-year olds through fourth grade completion. Register at stjohnhamilton.org/vbs.html

Saint Mary’s Anglican Church presents Strechology with Christie, an hour-long wellness class focused on building strength, flexibility, and balance through stretching. Classes are Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. in the parish hall, corner of Highway 36 and College Street. Parking is in the north side parking lot. Classes will be $5 per class.

Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Military Department are conducting free Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics.

Community Outreach Housing is partnering with BancorpSouth and other local professionals to bring the first-time buyers program to Hamilton.

Many thanks to Dr. Lee and the nurses and staff at Focused Care. They were outstanding during the past year and a half dealing with COVID-19 and the quarantine while taking care of Ted. Solaris Hospice personnel were a big help and comfort also.

On Jun. 16, 1932, the U.S. House of Representatives echoed a Texas member’s call for cash compensation for veterans of the First World War, but a bloody disappointment was in store for the “bonus army” that had invaded Washington.