Kingston Ex-Students and Community Homecoming Enjoyable Day For Many In a building in the same spot where once stood Calhoun College and later Kingston School, many gathered for the day. There were many hand shakes, smiles, hugs, and also a few tears as old timers greeted each other. One remarked that it had been fifty years since she had been to Kingston, but enjoyed it so much she won't wait as long again. The day started at 9:30 with registration. Some attended the three churches, coming later. At noon, the invocation was given by Weldon Harless, a former student of Kingston, after which a delicious meal was enjoyed. Mrs. Wayne Steed was in charge serving the food, assisted by Mrs. Doc Lyday, Mrs. Bert Reisor, Mrs. Marion Morgan, and Mrs. Ralph Ross. During the afternoon, the following program was enjoyed. Bro. Bill Reisor led in prayer, after a moment of silence in memory of those that passed on since last year. They were: Mrs. W. F. Hopewell, a resident; and Mrs. Dollie Stokes, a student. Mrs. Hazel (Jones) Conley, a former student, led a couple of songs, assisted by Mrs. Nelson Shankles. Prizes were awarded to the following: Two students present that attended school back in the 1800's, Mrs. Emma (Albert) Quattlebaum and Mrs. Asa DeFee; the teacher that taught the farthest back in 1916-1917, Mrs. Loura (Cole) Ross; the teacher with most students present was Mrs. Katie (George) McGee with thirteen pupils present; and the one traveling the longest distance to the reunion, J. C. (Bud) Porter, of Pearland, south of Houston. Five former teachers were present, the smallest number since organized: Mrs. Loura (Cole) Ross, Mrs. Katie (George) McGee, Mrs. J. B. Jones, Mr. Nelson Shankles, and Mrs. Cora (Birdwell) Furlong. One family should have been honored with the greatest number of brothers and sisters present. This family was reared most of their lives about one mile north of Kingston, the Penny Porter family with several present. Those present were Matt Porter, Ode Porter, Lee Porter, Hazel Porter, Ethel D. Porter, J. C. Porter, and Penny Porter. Another family, the Steve Adams family, reared about two miles south of Kingston with five brothers and sisters present were Maude Adams, Albert Adams, Luther Adams, Jetty Adams, and Lillian Adams. What a time for a family reunion, plus homecoming! Officers for the coming year are Nelson Shankles, chairman; Carl Lamm and Ralph Ross vice-chairmen, and Bell Lamm, secretary. Bro. C. B. Garrett dismissed with prayer. Those in attendance were: From Kingston: The families of Wayne Steed, Ralph Ross, Cloyd Gibson, Carl Lamm, Marion Morgan, E. J. Morrison, Bert Reisor, Weldon Harless, Rob Shields, Troy Books, Eli Webb, Mrs. Edna Wade, Mrs. Lessie Addington, Mrs. Doc Lyday, Charlotte Lyday, Mrs. Nellie Ward, Eutricia Giles, Mrs. Bessie Farmer, Katherine Yeary, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baker, Preston Hopewell, Fay Brooks, Margie Brooks, Melvin Brooks, Mrs. Mary Lou Atherton and grandson Keith Luke, Mrs. Letha Williams, Mrs. Loura Ross, Mrs. Thela Statzer, Debbie Statzer, and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Brooks. From Fort Worth: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tidwell and Andrea Tidwell, Mrs. Jessie (Lacy) Phelan, and Geneva McCoy. From Tidwell: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Spradling. From White Rock: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lowery, Bro. and Mrs. Bill Reisor, Gary Reisor, Greg Reisor. From Point: Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Shankles. From Wolfe City: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hanson (Ethel D. Porter). From Graham: Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Read. From Spur: Mr. and Mrs. John Read. From Commerce: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams (Frances Nicholson). From Wichita Falls: Mrs. Irene (Albert) Hall. From Bonham: Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Morrison and Zora Kay Morrison. From Pearland: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. (Bud) Porter. From Kaufman: Mr. and Mrs. Penny Porter and Jeff Porter. From Campbell: Mrs. Doc Read. From Mount Pleasant: Mr. Lee (Porter) Steadman. From Sherman: Mr. Woodrow Little. From Caddo Mills: Mrs. Emma (Albert) Quattlebaum, Mrs. Ruth (Quattlebaum) Williams, D. B. Quattlebaum, Mrs. Jetty (Adams) Fan, Mrs. Lillian (Adams) Newinllage, and Mrs. Maude (Adams) Shields. From Houston: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott (Faris Horton), Mrs. Gladys (James) Jones, Deane White (daughter) Cindy White, Stephanie White, Jennie White (granddaughter) and grandson, Craig Anderson. From Euless: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson (Joyce Reisor), Lynn Wilson, Glenn Wilson, Sherry Wilson, Donna Wilson, and Debbie Wilson. From Denton: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams, Ralph Adams, and three children. From Celeste: Mr. and Mrs. George McGee (Katie George), Teri Gale, David Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Norris (Norma Meeks), Mrs. Monroe Passons (Matt Porter), Mr. and Mrs. Drew Aven, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Biggs, and Mrs. J. C. Slayden (Angie Lou Norris). From Dallas: Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Williams, Donna Williams, Mrs. Juanita (Moore) Beezley, Louis Reed, Rosa (Reed) Moreland, Mr. and Mrs.. R. H. Furlong (Cora Birdwell). From Greenville: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Spoonemore, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Wilburn, Elizabeth Wilburn, Melinda Hitchock, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. DeFee, Mr. and Mrs. Dub Morrison, Priscilla Morrison, Travis Morrison, Mrs. Judy (Cannon) Hurley, Jeff Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brownfield (Ruth Burns), Ode (Porter) Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Meeks, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Orr (Lois Morrison), Mr. and Mrs. Luther Adams (Rosie Isham), Mrs. Louis Estep, Mrs. Fannie Carroll, Leta Faye (Carroll) Long, and Janice Kay Long, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haney (Neomi Spoonemore), Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Newman, Linda Newman, Stacy Newman, Mrs. Cora (Meeks) Williams, and last but not least our very own Big Joe Reed, and his wife, Mabel Reed. (Reported) (June 18, 1965, The Celeste Courier)