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Local cameraman recorded history as it happened

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An aerial photographer in World War II, James Ford Curry returned to Ennis to share his love for the visual with his hometown, opening a popular studio that flourished for over 30 years.

A woman worthy of a promenade

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Granny Sue, as she is known to many, Sue Rudd to others, celebrated her 90th birthday in style on Nov. 27. She sat on a homemade throne and waved to passersby during a parade of well-wishers inside vehicles. All told there were at least 25 cars and trucks, including a police squad car, a fire engine from the Bardwell Volunteer Fire Department, many drivers from her home church, First United Methodist Church of Ennis. Christen Vick, who is on staff at FUMC and just reelected to the Palmer ISD trustee board, helped coordinate the procession of vehicles.

Citizens Accused

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*The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

NARFE November Meeting Canceled due to Covid

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will not hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting in Ennis on Dec. 8, 2020, due to the CoronaVirus.

For membership information contact the closest NARFE representative, in Corsicana 903-874-3092, in Ennis 214-949-6197, in Waxahachie 469-552-6649, in Red Oak 412-722-6307, and in Midlothian 972-268-5793.

Simple ways to prolong the life of poinsettias

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Poinsettias and their rich red, white or variegated color schemes are the ideal backdrop for Christmas celebrations. In fact, poinsettias are among the most popular decorative flowers during the holiday season.

How to host virtual celebrations

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The 2020 holiday season figures to be vastly different than seasons past. The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has transformed daily life in many ways. The public has become accustomed to wearing masks while shopping, limiting the number of people in public venues and keeping their distance from friends and loved ones. Many events have been reimagined as virtual celebrations because of social distancing protocols.

Help isolated loved ones this holiday season

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A phenomenon called “cabin fever” tends to set in around late autumn or in midwinter. Long hours of darkness coupled with cold, inclement weather often is a recipe for increased time spent indoors. For people who live alone, the effects of cabin fever might be more pronounced.

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

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Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash. Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use.

Citizens Accused 11/22/2020

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*The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt

Dr. Abraham Sophian

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A trip skipped

On a January morning in 1912, a group of leading local physicians gathered at the Ennis Depot to attend a lecture in Dallas on meningitis by Dr. Abraham Sophian, a top expert on treatment of the condition. But when their train, No. 3, was discovered to have no engine and was delayed in the yards until 10 a.m., the men decided to nix the trip.

A photo of these doctors at a celebratory dinner, believed to have been taken around the time of their cancelled excursion, is in the Ennis Historical Society’s archives at the Ennis Public Library.