Eastland News

Although we won't officially welcome summer until the calendar recognizes it on June 20, Memorial Day marks somewhat of an unofficial beginning to the warmest season we all love.

First Baptist Church in Hamlin will have a special Memorial Day service during the 10:40 a.m. worship hour on Sunday.

Chorus auditions: Chorus Abilene will hold auditions for its three youth choirs May 12-20. To schedule an audition, call 325-673-7464. Potential singers should be prepared to sing one verse of "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Sports banquet: The Comanche All Sports Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Comanche High School commons.

Texas-based evangelist Herman Cramer will be guest evangelist at the First Baptist Church of Rule, l00l Union Ave., for revival services Sunday through Wednesday.

Cisco College offers their second annual Rural Leadership Program for people from the Big Country who are interested in becoming more proactive in today's changing world.