FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body We finished Carolyn’s quilt, which was an antique that Calvin’s grandmother had made, and it turned out so beautiful and we were so happy to do it for them. We then got one put up to work on for Bobbye. We got a good start on it so we are glad to get another one put up.

Bipartisan legislation supports institutions fundamental to hometown communities

Body New legislation to support local newsrooms and local advertisers has been introduced in the 118th Congress.

TALES FROM Tumbleweed Smith

Body TUMBLEWEED As the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

The 501

Body COMMENTARY Ever hugged a chicken? Not me. I’ve caught a few. Does that count? My friend Beverly hugs her chickens routinely and whispers sweet nothin’s in their ears. Do chickens have ears?

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Body Flourless cookies seem to be sticking around. I’ve made my own versions of the peanut butter variety many times over the past few years. So I’m always trying to come up with a new way to make them, maybe with the addition of oats, raisins, or peanuts.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body I missed quilting last week as I had a doctor’s appointment in Lubbock. I stayed a couple of nights with Donna, and she is not doing as well as we had hoped, but we hope the doctor can help her when she goes to see him this week.

LOOKING BACK

Body July 30, 1953—Seven awarded Lone Star Farmer degrees Those earning Lone Star Farmer degrees from FFA included Joe Wayn Brooks, Jaye Turner, Teddy Jack Mayfield, Jack Graham, Freddie Hamilton, Guinn Fitzgerald and Fred Kellum . . . Mrs.

Motley’s Bigham on KCBD’s Pigskin Preview

Body COACH MIKE BIGHAM County head football coach Mike Bigham appeared on KCBD-TV/NBC 11, Lubbock, with sports director Pete Christy talking about the upcoming football season.

Jake Hooker and the Outsiders to appear at White River Marina for Matador fundraiser

Body Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will be performing Saturday, Sept. 2 at White River Marina from 7 to 10 p.m. in a “Labor of Love” benefit for the Matador tornado relief fund.

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

Body Guthrie Common School District will be welcoming two new staff members this fall, Martin and Patricia Tucker. Martin Tucker will be serving as GCSD’s K-12 principal, and Patricia Tucker will be the new 3rd grade teacher.