On Saturday. April 22, 2006, Newton County Celebrated her 160th Anniversary with a program at the Civic Center. The program was rich in history and full of hope for the future. Many dignitaries were in attendance as were the proud citizens of this great county that will become even greater in the future. Ms. Pam Wright was the Mistress of Ceremonies and the organizing and driving force behind this wonderful and historic event. It was officially sponsored by the Newton County Historical Commission.

 

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The Honorable Truman Dougharty, County Judge, welcomed everyone to the event.
 

Pastor Harvey Gilliam, Sr. offers the Invocation
 

Cub Scout Pack 36  leads the pledge to the American Flag
 

Girl Scout Troop 6008, that meets at First United Methodist Church, leads the pledge to the Texas Flag
 

The Newton Middle School Choir performs
 

Pam Wright reads proclamations and emcees the event
 

United States Representative, Mr. Kevin Brady, extends greetings.
 

State Representative Mr. Mike "Tuffy" Hamilton brings greetings.
 

Justice of the Peace, Leonard Powell, recounts the history of Deweyville
 

Regina Lindsey recounts the history of Burkeville
 

A long distance view of the proceedings
 

Charles Wright sings an old Willie Nelson favorite, No Place Like Texas!
 

Architect Marcel Quimby discusses the County Court House
 

The Burkeville High School Band

 

The Saxophone player is a member of First United Methodist Church

 

Pastor Carl Davis offers the Benediction