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Genealogy meeting rescheduled

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Erath County Genealogical Society rescheduled it’s February meeting. Emily Martin Howle will speak at the Dublin Public Library at 2 p.m. this Saturday (March 19).

Master Naturalists to meet March 12

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Forest bathing will be the topic of monthly walk presented by the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalists at the Bosque River Nature Center on Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. Don’t be mislead by the topic, long pants and closed shoes are recommended. All ages are welcome.

Knights continue Fish Fry

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Stephenville Knights of Columbus continue their annual Lenten Fish Fry this Friday at Newman Hall. The weekly event will run from 5-7 p.m. Fridays thru April 8. The meal will consist of fish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, tea, and dessert. Prices this year are $15 on all orders.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Saturday •Shops of Grafton Open House/Mini Bridal Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.-112 S. Grafton •Mother-Son Dance: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. -Dublin Intermediate Cafeteria Sunday •Shops of Grafton Open House/Mini Bridal Show: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.-112 S. Grafton Monday •Dublin ISD School Boardmeeting: 6 p.m. - 420 N.
This picture is of the railroad shops in Malden, Washington in 1910. The shops we had here in Dublin must have looked much like this. Our roundhouse must have been made of wood, since carpenters arrived here and tore it down in a matter of days. Though the roundhouse was removed, the turntable stayed until 1954. Whitman County Library | Public Domain photo

This picture is of the railroad shops in Malden, Washington in 1910. The shops we had here in Dublin must have looked much like this. Our roundhouse must have been made of wood, since carpenters arrived here and tore it down in a matter of days. Though the roundhouse was removed, the turntable stayed until 1954. Whitman County Library | Public Domain photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
(Part 2) On November 21, 1920, Jake Hamon, the rich oil man, railroad tycoon and politician was shot upstairs in the Randol Hotel while talking to his girlfriend. Jake, reeling in pain, came downstairs and collapsed in the dining room. He said that he was cleaning his gun when it went off.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
100 years ago March 17, 1922 J.J. McDaniel of DeLeon, along with brothers and associates, bought the Prim building on S. Patrick and was moving their bottling facility from DeLeon to Dublin. They owned exclusive rights for Coca-Cola for a wide section of Central and Western Texas.
Comanche County Hospital Healthcare Foundation board members last week presented a check to Comanche County Hospital for almost $70,000 to cover the costs of more equipment for patient care at the hospital. This brought the total donations purchased by the foundation for the hospital to more than $1 million since the foundation was started some 17 years ago. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo

Comanche County Hospital Healthcare Foundation board members last week presented a check to Comanche County Hospital for almost $70,000 to cover the costs of more equipment for patient care at the hospital. This brought the total donations purchased by the foundation for the hospital to more than $1 million since the foundation was started some 17 years ago. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo

CCMC donations top $1 million

Mac Mckinnon
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A check for almost $70,000 presented last week to the Comanche County Hospital form the Comanche County Healthcare Foundation brought value of equipment purchased for the hospital to more than $1 million. That total has been raised by the foundation since it was founded some 17 years ago.
Erath County Emergency Management is coordinating with county fire departments to provide and install free smoke detectors for Erath residents. | submitted photo stall free smoke

Erath County Emergency Management is coordinating with county fire departments to provide and install free smoke detectors for Erath residents. | submitted photo stall free smoke

Free smoke alarms available

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Free smoke detectors are available for Erath County residents.
Joe Cooper

Joe Cooper

Cooper honored for service

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
At the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD) business meeting on February 8, members awarded Joe B. Cooper an Honorary Membership. The TAGD Honorary Membership recognizes Cooper’s outstanding commitment to the organization and achievement in groundwater management. Joe B.

POLICE LOG

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
February 28 A Reporting Person called Dublin PD about a reckless driver on Highway 6 east of town. A responding officer issued the subject a warning for speeding. March 1 A caller in the 700 block of Belfast reported someone has been messing with their car at night and setting off the alarm.