Progressive Women's Organization gives $1,000 for 91¿´Æ¬ scholarships

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The Progressive Women's Organization of Mount Pleasant recently presented $1,000 to the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation to provide two scholarships for students majoring in education. The donation was given in memory of Verner Cornelius, a longtime local educator. Members from the group are pictured presenting a check to Nita May, 91¿´Æ¬ Director of Development (third from right). Members pictured are (from left): Mattie Oliver, Member; Loyce Henry, Treasurer; Beverly Hargrave, Member; Mary Glover, President; Whalyn Payne, Vice President; and Martha Williams, Historian. 91¿´Æ¬ †Not pictured is Marilyn Howard, secretary. 91¿´Æ¬ †To learn more about scholarships at 91¿´Æ¬, contact May at 903-434-8113. 91¿´Æ¬ â€