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This booth featuring fresh vegetables and fruits reported a "very brisk" business at Floydada's First "Ol' Country Market"
THE HOMEMADE PIE BOOTH was the top money making booth at "Ol' Country Market". The booth raised $628.37 for Floydada's downtown beautification project. The chamber reported the beautification account now has a balance of $4,136.62.
BINGO at the "Ol Country Market" raised $405.95 for Floydada's downtown beautification project.
FLOYDADA'S FIRE DEPARTMENT sponsored this water polo game for visitors to Floydada's "Ol Country Market."
CAKE WALK business raised $138.00 for the beautification project.
THE THREE LEGGED RACE was one of many of the children's games put on by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce at the "Ol Country Market". Dennis Carter, of Lockney, won this race with his grandson Cody Smith, of Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania.
Talent Show Will Help Scouts Lockney Boy Scout Troop 259, Mac Sherman and Lockney Rotary, are joining forces to help raise a new roof on the Boy Scout building. A talent show, featuring skits by local youth, and "The Riders of the Cross" band will be presented, Friday, July 19, at the Lockney Elementary Cafeteria, at 6:30 p.m. If the talent doesn't attract you, then the good bar-b-que cooked by Mac Sherman, should. The roof of the Boy Scout Hut is terrible condition, and rain leaves large puddles on the floor of the building. Because of the leakage the ceiling tiles have been removed and lighting is very dim for Scout activities. Scouts have to work at keeping the flags, that are stored in the building, high and dry. Scout equipment also has to be strategically placed to stay dry. "We have considered moving but we don't want to abandon another building on Main Street," said Scoutmaster Bill Hunter. "We want to maintain this building and fix it up but we have to have a new roof first." The Boy Scouts need to raise between $7,000 and $8,000 for the project. "There is no charge for getting into the Talent Show. We will raise money through the food we sell," said Scoutmaster Bill Hunter "The Rotary Club will also pass the hat," said Rotarian Jack Covington. Rotarian Sharon Hunt has been put in charge of the Talent Show. Britt Sipes will emcee the program. If you are interested in participating in the Talent Show call Hunt at 652-2841.
LILI MCCLURE Graveside services for Lili McClure, 64, of Lockney were at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in McAdoo Cemetery. Reverend Jerry Gentry officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton. She died Saturday, July 13, 2002. She was born January 5, 1938 in Amarillo, where she married James Brannon "Jim" McClure on October 28, 1973. He died April 25, 1999. She moved to McAdoo in 1996 from Wewahitchka, Florida and to Lockney in March 2002. She was an office manager for Jim B. McClure Claims Service in Mesquite and a member of Bedford Baptist Temple in Bedford. Survivors
include four sons, Jimmy Brent and Dustin Casey, both of
Matador, Brannon of Bedford and James Brannon of Lubbock; a
stepson, Michael of San Antonio; three daughters, Vichelle
Weathers of Lubbock, Roxanne Roberts of Bedford and Brandee
Lefevre of Matador; two stepdaughters, Debra Perrett of San
Antonio, and Jodie; two brothers, Jim Besherse of Amarillo
and Doug McManus; three sisters, Carol Sands of Bedford,
Betty Parks of Wichita Falls and Vivian Hill of Amarillo;
and six grandchildren.
Alfred C. (Buddy) Miller was born on April 22, 1922 in Floydada to Robert Thornton and Virginia Sullivan Miller. His family moved to Austin when he was a child. He attended Austin High School where he met his future wife, Margaret Ann Clement. During these years Buddy lived at Kent and Quarry and worked as a lifeguard, usually at Barton Springs or West Enfield Pool. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Austin High in 1939 and entered the University of Texas. Shortly after the United States became involved in WWII, Buddy and Margaret Ann were married and he went on active duty with the U.S. Army. Buddy served his country with distinction in Europe and Africa until 1945, attaining the rank of Captain. Buddy returned from overseas and finished up his undergraduate work at the University of Texas and after graduation he entered law school at UT. In 1952 Buddy joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent and was assigned to the Los Angeles Office. He spent two years in that office and was assigned to the Oakland office for the next ten years. Buddy was then assigned to the San Francisco office where he remained until his retirement in 1972. Buddy loved his job with Bureau and felt deep with pride for the FBI all his life. After Buddy's retirement he and Margaret Ann returned to Austin to be near family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife in 1985 and his brother Robert Thornton Miller, III, a U.S. Marine who was killed in action at Iwo Jima in 1945. He leaves a son, Michael Clement Miller, his wife Joan, and his grandson Jeff Miller, of Austin. They will forever remember Buddy for his loving sweet spirit and sense of humor. Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Burial followed at Austin Memorial Park. Arrangements
were by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin.
Charlotte Ann Mills died at 10:10 Sunday, July 7, 2002. Charlotte was born to Horace and Floy Seago in Plainview on February 9, 1943. She grew up on a farm in Lockney. She was older sister to Cheryl Stevens, six years her junior. She was a 1961 graduate of Lockney High School. Charlotte attended college at West Texas State University in Canyon. She lived and worked in the medical/business field in Plainview. She married, had a family, and moved to San Angelo in 1967, Charlotte relocated to Houston in 1990 to be near her sister. Memorial Hermann Hospital System was her work family for 12 years where she was employed as Billing Manager for the system. She was valued throughout the hospital system for her knowledge in various areas of billing and government regulations. She was well respected by her employees and peers, and her Memorial Hermann family will miss her very much. Charlotte is survived by her mother, Floy Seago, of Houston; her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Jed Davis of Falls Church, Virginia; two granddaughters, Chelsi and Haley Davis of Falls Church. She also has a number of living aunts, uncles, and cousins. Charlotte
became a Christian when she was 9 years old at Aiken Baptist
Church. She remained faithful and strong in her convictions.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, July 10, at 4:00
p.m. at Westbury Baptist Church.
Services for Weldon Motley, 60, of Olton were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Olton. Reverend Sharon Wiese officiated. Burial was in Olton Cemetery under the direction of Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home of Olton. He died Sunday, July 14, 2002. He was born June 9, 1942, in Bridgeport and married Betty Kirk on December 15, 1970, in Petersburg. He moved to Olton in 1957 from Levelland. He was a farmer and cattleman. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Gayle Quigley of Olton and Donna Poston of Lubbock; four sons, Gary Motley and Kevin Kirk, both of Olton, Lacie Kirk of Muleshoe and Larry Kirk of Floydada; his mother Nadine of Olton; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The
family suggests memorials to Olton Ambulance Association,
Drawer Q, Olton, TX 79064.
back to top Dear Editor: I was in the museum in Floydada again recently and as usual, I was impressed with the artifacts and all the history that is therein. What impressed me most were the ladies that work there and the knowledge they possess. Just recently they put in many hours working to help find the veterans of Floyd County and prove they were eligible to be on the list complied by everyone submitting those names. What impressed me the most was the Mary Bollman Genealogy Department there. I have spent many hours there and Carolyn Jackson, Nancy Marble and Janet Milam are always willing to help or tell me where to look. With their help I have found ancestors' deaths, and marriage dates I could not find in other places. Their Genealogy Department is second to none. It is time they received the recognition they deserve for their hard , untiring work. Jimmy Scott
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I sure enjoyed the Ol C'ountry Market in Floydada this last Saturday. I grazed all day long on goodies and it was an all around very relaxing day. Well maybe the chamber folks didn't relax--but I sure did. There were over 26 garage sales in town and I heard they were very busy. The downtown square had over 42 booths--with something for everyone. I personally liked the 1950 Study Club's booth the best. For those of you who can't remember--that was the booth that gave us a nice shady spot to eat and rest. It was perfect. Thank-you very much. Thank-you Chamber directors for all of your hard work. By the way--I talked to one booth lady who said, "We love coming to Floydada. It wouldn't matter if we were busy or not--we will never miss a chance to come here." My son got his first "real job" this summer spraying weeds on a spray buggy. He was so excited--but not as happy as his parents were at the thought of him finally starting to support us. The first night he came home from the job he couldn't wait to brag on his new found wealth. "I made 48 dollars today!" "Great"--his dad said. "That is half a pair of tennis shoes!" I chimed in with, "Yeah, you work another day and you can get a shoe for both feet!" I can honestly say, I don't think I've ever seen the lightbulb go on as clear in my son's eyes as it did after those statements of his parents. I hated to burst his bubble--but it sure made an impression about what hard work is all about! Our new website address is: www.hesperianbeacon.com
A View From The Lamplighter By Ken Towery
back to top Every cloud, we are told, has a silver lining. But sometimes, when the clouds are very low and the sky is very threatening, those silver linings are hard to see. We are in that situation now. The bubble has burst for many dot com companies. Hundreds of thousands have lost their jobs. Our government has declared war against an invisible enemy. We are told to expect another attack somewhere, sometime, by somebody. Near panic has gripped the nation's stock markets. The value, or at least the paper value, of good, solid companies has headed south, hurt by the unethical actions of a few rotten apples. Recent high flyers, like Enron, Global Crossing, World Com, are now has-beens. Even the President of the United States has felt compelled to get in the act in an effort to quiet troubled waters. And to add some bitter tea to America's cup, we are told the budget is facing a "shortfall" of some $165 Billion. That money will have to be "borrowed" by our government before it can pay its bills, including the usual interest free loans and grants to Israel. (The Israelis get their money "up front", which allows them to collect interest on money American taxpayers have to borrow and pay interest on.) But there's another old saying that bears remembering, and repeating now: It's always darkest before the dawn. As this is written (Monday), we believe dawn is just before breaking. Allan Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, is due to give his dance before a Senate Committee on Tuesday, and we may get some hint of what kind of shape the economy is in. But no matter what Greenspan says, the market itself will punish, indeed it has already punished, companies like Enron. It is sad, exceedingly sad, that employees and stockholders had to be punished along with the malefactors, who, in many cases, got rich in the process of fleecing everyone else. To our way of thinking those individuals are no better than the Ben Jack Cages, or the Bascom Giles' of former years. They are all cut from the same cloth, as far as we are concerned. And we would place Bill Clinton, our former President, in that same category. It was he, it must be remembered, who set, or tried to set, the moral tone for public service in this country during his Presidency. While he sold nights in the Lincoln Bedroom for outrageous "campaign" donations, his faithful partisans, including many Democratic Congressmen and Senators now accusing Bush of various political sins, were trooping down to the White House to profess their undying loyalty to Clinton, no matter his crimes. Now many of those same people are decrying the demise of ethics in parts of the business community. We really don't know how the government is going to sort all this out, or how they are going to come up with rules and regulations that will instill a degree of honesty in the captains of business and industry. In truth, there is just as much honesty in the business community as there is anywhere else in our society. There is one thing any small businessman learns early in his career, and that is to treat his customers honestly and fairly. If a customer gets the idea he, or she, is being treated unfairly, or dishonestly, by any business, they will simply go elsewhere next time. That dishonest businessman will soon be out of business. But things change when the business becomes so large that it is run by Directors who have no real connection to developing and protecting the business, and by CEO's (Chief Executive Officers) hired by those same Directors, many of whom are chosen by the same CEO's they are supposed to police. In those companies where that practice is followed (that is, Directors chosen by the CEO), a blueprint for disaster is built into the system. If the CEO chooses wisely (from his standpoint), he can be assured of a docile Board, and an exceedingly lucrative salary, plus all manner of stock options and sweetheart deals. Otherwise intelligent Directors will, under those circumstances, agree to proposals they would discard in a minute in their own operation. After all, it is somebody else's money. Why not give the CEO a bonus, even if he has lost money for the stockholders. Why not give him stock options if he has kept the Board happy with fancy footwork.
No matter how difficult it is, we believe the politicians will come up with some workable solutions, now that elections are upon us. To be sure, one reason, probably the principle reason, we believe the government will come up with a solution is that politicians, for all their faults, have the ability to say, like the waddling duck, "don't walk as I walk, walk as I say walk." They know how people are supposed to walk.
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Floydada 728 W. KENTUCKY--Garage sale SATURDAY ONLY - 8:00 - 2:00.
GARAGE SALE--401 W. California - 8:00 - ??. Toddler race car bed, lots of toys, clothes, coffee table, shelves, dishes and more.
GARAGE SALE--618 W. Jackson -- Miscellaneous items, clothes, dishes. Saturday all day!
ESTATE SALE--736 W. Tennessee- Saturday - 8:30 - 4:00. Freezer, antiques, linens, clothes, other stuff.
GARAGE SALE--702 E. Thornton - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Miscellaneous.
STOP WHINING ABOUT NO EXTRA CASH! Sell AVON. Call Darlene, 652-2029.
$MANAGER TRAINEE$ - $2100/mo. FT if qualified. Call 806-766-7175.
HOUSE FOR SALE--11 miles north of Floydada and 11 miles NE of Lockney. 3-2-2, basement, fireplace. Call 983-3410.
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NICE BRICK HOME----3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, kitchen has built-ins, central AC. Near high school. 808 W. Marivena. Call 983-2389.
HOUSE FOR SALE-- 223 W. Ollie. 5 lots, storm cellar and storage building. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, den and fireplace. Call 983-3545.
FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath house. 2330 sq. ft. living space, double garage, 2 fireplaces, 800 block area. By owner - VERY REASONABLE. Call 983-3196.
PRICE TO SELL QUICK--An American Dream to own large 4 bedroom house. Floydada-- Fixer upper. Call 760-952-1809.
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MISCELLANEOUS SELMER-BUNDY CLARINET for sale. Almost new. $200.00. Call 983-2467.
FOR SALE--Metal bunk bed - full size on bottom - twin on top. Mattress included. Call 983-5242, leave message.
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HANDY MAN REPAIRS--Cabinet fronts, window repairs, yard tilling, wood crafts. Dale Griffin. Call 983-3915.
COUNTRY PREACHER AND MEMOIRS OF MEXICO booklets available. 74 country preacher real stories ($7) and 72 pages, with pictures, of Old Mexico journeys ($8). Order at 810 S. 3rd, Floydada, Texas 79235 or visit: www.robinsoncompany.net.
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LAWN SWINGS and picnic tables. Don's Muffler - 983-2273.
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Floyd County, pursuant to a tax foreclosure sale, is offering for sale the following property in the City of Lockney: All of Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block 35 and Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the N. B. Davis Survey located in the City of Lockney, Floyd County, Texas also known as the Webster Service and Supply, Inc. property. Any offers should be submitted to: William D. Hardin, County Judge, Courthouse Room 105, Floydada, Texas 79235.
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