MUSEUM MATTERS

One of the early service stations of Dublin was called Camp Dublin. Its opening was announced in the May 2, 1924 Dublin Progress. It was located at the corner of North Patrick and Clinton Streets. Dublin Dairy Queen is located there now. William Mayfield was the manager when the station opened.

Turning Back the Pages

75 Years Ago July 25, 1947 Earl E. Smith of Ranger was announced as the minister leading the revival at Grafton Street Church of Christ starting July 27.

In the Neighborhood

The Hico News Review Hico Police Chief Ronnie Ashmore is resigning next month and leaving his career in law enforcement. Ashmore has serves as Chief for over six years and brought an era of stability to the post in that time.

Where Are They Now?

Garry Couch has gone out of his way to experience new things in life. He’s managed factory workers in Dublin, tried his hand at management in the Metroplex, traveled the state with an oilfield parts company, owned a game ranch in the hill country, and made countless friends along the way.

Local rider breaks record at Calgary

Local cowgirl Kassie Mowry received international attention when she and her horse Emmet (aka Famous Ladies Man) claimed the 2022 Calgary Stampede Rodeo Championships on Sunday and set the record in barrel racing for the Canadian arena. She claimed the record after stopping the clock at 16.

Business, health summit July 27

The business community is invited to the Erath County Business and Health Summit on Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Zoom session is free, but registration is requested.

Market Days Returns

Vendors and buyers braved the heat for homegrown goods and bargains during the return of Dublin Market Days Saturday. The market for homemade and homegrown items is held the third Saturday of each month in Wright Historic Park. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

POLICE LOG

July 5 A report has been made in the 200 block of North Harrell Street that a subject’s mail has been stolen many times. Officers obtained information that an individual with multiple warrants was at a residence on Courtney Street. Dublin officers and ECSO assisted with the call.

A monumental success

Kids of all ages enjoy playing with bubbles at First Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School (above). Crafts are completed as part of Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church (right).

What a WOK!

Cooks used shovels to stir fajita fixin’s on an oversized, homemade wok provided by Charles Malone during the Wok to Remember evening hosted by Cottonwood Church at the Dublin City Park on July 13.