Union County Genealogical Society set to meet Sunday

The Union County Genealogical Society will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at Barton Library, the speaker will be Cherolynne Hanry speaking on her research of Holly Grove Church records for 1874 thru the 1950s. Though her research of these church records, she found the importance of preserving and transcribing old church records. She found out the history and genealogy old church records contain that will be important to people doing research. The records can be a great help in making family connections and also will be helpful to establish when people were moving in and out of the area. This information is important because it can fill in details for the years between census records.

Mrs. Hanry has a Master Degree in Biology Education from Troy University, Dothan, AL. She has taught Biology and related courses, in Bay County School District in Panama City, FL. She also has an AAS Dietetic, Technician Degree and worked as a Dietetic Technician in Dothan, AL, for many years.

She moved from AL to El Dorado in 2011 to take care of her mother until her mother’s death in 2016, She then started organizing and working on researching the Holly Grove Church records and researching the church members and their relationship. The membership records can be a great help in making family connections. Visitors are welcome.

The Village Out-Reach Facility 144, 1304 Junction City Hwy. Presents Meet the Bishop and the Mayor of Arkansas Distrit 7, February 8, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m. The public is invited.

Valentine’s Day Dance & Pot Luck set for Friday Those over age 50 who are looking for somewhere to go on Valentine’s Day are invited to join Champagnolle Landing on Friday, Feb. 14 for a Valentine’s Dance and Potluck. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. at 910 Champagnolle Road in El Dorado. White Mustang Band will provide live music. Admission costs $7 per person, and attendees are asked to bring their favorite covered dish. For more information, call 870-862-2230.