Flomot News

Body Overheard My father was born in County Sligo, Ireland, and his grandmother was a kind of herbal healer for their village. So when my sister came down with a very bad cold, he hung a necklace of garlic on her and sent her off to school with me.

CPL launches Summer Reading Programs for all ages

Body The Caprock Public Library in Quitaque is on a mission to get everyone reading this summer! They are excited not only for their regular upcoming Summer Reading Program, but also about some new reading initiatives for all ages.

Silverton student wins Briscoe Co. Cook Off Committee scholarship

Body McKlay Grabbe, a graduate of Silverton High School, was selected as the recipient of this year’s Briscoe County Cook Off Committee’s scholarship. Grabbe will be attending Amarillo College to study animal science.

LOOKING BACK

Body June 1957: Hattie Nell Wingo dies Local elevators receive new grain... County Agent Robert Ledbetter discusses cotton thrips... Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ziegler went to Dallas Sunday where he was to undergo a check up on recent surgery... Mmes.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body Quilting went well Thursday, and Rose Mary got her quilt out of the frames and ready to hem. It really turned out pretty. The girls got my quilt put up, ready to get stitches put on it.

The barefoot grassbur digger

Body If you really want to get rid of grassburs, go barefoot when you’re out digging them up. The ones you don’t see you’ll step on. The other choice is arsenic. I’m thinking about taking some. If you let grassburs take an inch, they’ll demoralize you.

Granita a sweet, semifrozen summer treat

Body You don’t have to chase the ice cream truck for a cold cone to cool you down this summer. You can you make right at home. Granitas are a snap to make, and this hibiscus-flavored one introduces an exciting burst of tart goodness.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Body June 23 Carolyn Shelton Shadi Buchanan Jon Pigg Luke Boedeker Sindy Mizelle June 24 Elaine Forbes Stacy Schott Sandy Tucker Jaley Beam Tim Washington Bundy Hal Campbell June 25 Vicki Perkins Terry Miller Naomi Lawrence June 26 Trudy Hand Mickey Brooks June...

PREVIEW: FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND ACROSS THE REGION

Body CROSBYTON—MONDAY, JULY 4 • Independence Day activities wwith parade line-up at the school at 9 a.m.