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Motley Library fundraiser slated for Aug. 27

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body The Annual Motley County Friends of the Library “Rootin’ Tootin’ Beans and Cornbread” lunch and fundraiser has been set for Friday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Annex. The menu will be beans, cornbread, smoked sausage, trimmings, cobbler and iced tea.
CRAFTY CLUB The Motley County Arts and Crafts group, which began more than half a century ago, welcomes new participants. | COURTESY PHOTO

CRAFTY CLUB The Motley County Arts and Crafts group, which began more than half a century ago, welcomes new participants. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley County Arts and Crafts welcome new participants

Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body Motley County Arts and Crafts met on Monday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at the Senior Citizens building in Matador.
CAR SHOW WINNERS Jerry Miller of Silverton won the truck division with a 1972 Chevrolet Super Cheyenne, and Lynn Smith won the car division with a 1968 Ford Mustang. | COURTESY PHOTOS

CAR SHOW WINNERS Jerry Miller of Silverton won the truck division with a 1972 Chevrolet Super Cheyenne, and Lynn Smith won the car division with a 1968 Ford Mustang. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Briscoe Co. Boosters car show winners announced

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body The Briscoe County Boosters have announced the winners of the 2021 Car Show. Jerry Miller of Silverton won the truck division with a 1972 Chevrolet Super Cheyenne. Lynn Smith won the car division with a 1968 Ford Mustang.
SILVERTON SUPPER

SILVERTON SUPPER

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SILVERTON SUPPER

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body SILVERTON SUPPER The Silverton School Board prepared a back-to-school supper for families, students and staff last week to get the new school year off to a good start. | COURTESY PHOTOS
‘Meet the Owls and Lady Owls’ set for Aug. 24

‘Meet the Owls and Lady Owls’ set for Aug. 24

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‘Meet the Owls and Lady Owls’ set for Aug. 24

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body Silverton ISD has set Meet the Owls and Lady Owls for Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. All junior high and high school athletes and cheerleaders will be announced. Booster Club sign up will be that evening as well as a Booster Club meeting.

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Love Fund in Silverton

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body A love fund has been established at Happy State Bank in Silverton for Bob Arnold. If you would like to help, you may donate to help Bob and ViAnn until he is able to get back to work again.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body 1925: Style Shop opened by Mrs. J. S. Fisher; tires and rims stolen from Turner car August 21, 1925—Big camp meeting expected to set record with eight services daily . . . The Style Shop opened here by Mrs. J. S. Fisher . . .

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill Well, The Big Weekend
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Body Well, the big weekend is over and it’s back to normal life for us. I missed the celebration but I know it was a good time for all—and big thanks to all who worked so hard to make it good. Congratulations again to our king, Elton Cantwell, a very discerning candidate.
THE BRISCOE CO.NEWS

THE BRISCOE CO.NEWS

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THE BRISCOE CO.NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Body FUTURE CELEBRATES PAST Silverton students, such as cheerleaders, football players, 4H and FFA played an active role in the 129th Annual Briscoe County Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTOS