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Submitted photo At one time there were two school stores. A two story rock building was across from the high school. A smaller building was across from the elementary school. Both sold candy and hamburgers so they were destinations for students at lunchtime. In the1941 yearbook there was a small rock building called the Lions Den that may have been a school store.

Submitted photo At one time there were two school stores. A two story rock building was across from the high school. A smaller building was across from the elementary school. Both sold candy and hamburgers so they were destinations for students at lunchtime. In the1941 yearbook there was a small rock building called the Lions Den that may have been a school store.

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
There was a loud blast from the horn in the high school and a cheer from the students in Dublin. It was lunch time. The “Little Store” across from the high school was a prime destination for some. When you would walk in the front door there was a jukebox in the back corner.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Monday _ Labor Day - Newspaper office closed, along with city, county and school district Tuesday _ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m. -Dairy Queen _ Dublin Rotary Club: Noon -First National Bank Building (between FNB and Dairy Queen) Wednesday _ Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Iris Society staging sale Saturday Mark your calendars for the Lone Star Iris Society annual iris and plant sale this Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sold out at the True Vine Fellowship Church, 18040 U.S. Highway 281 in Hico. For best selection, shop early.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
De Leon Free Press On Monday, over 500 citizens were called for jury duty in anticipation of the capital murder trial of Brendan Jenkins, charged with the July 25, 2020 shooting deaths of Earl and Patti Stephens and his ex-girlfriend Ashlyn Smith. The shootings occurred on the St.

EDC approves budget, grants

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Dublin Economic Development Corporation discussed a slew of agenda items including its annual budget and the approval of several home improvement grants. At the Tuesday, Aug. 23 meeting, the EDC approved the budget for fiscal year 2022-23 after holding a public hearing in which no one spoke.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
100 years ago Sept. 1, 1922 A called meeting of the city council was held at the city hall last Monday morning and upon recommendation of Mayor J.S. Daley, the office of city recorder was created and Dr. W.B. Goodner was elected to that position.

Weather Watchin’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2022 Date Hi Low 8-23 86 70 8-24 89 68 8-25 93 67 8-26 94 71 8-27 98 74 8-28 97 75 8-29 98 71

CWJC fall classes to start

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Fall classes for Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s Christian Women’s Job Corps branch, will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.

Annual dove festival this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The 50th annual Dove Festival will be held in Hamilton this weekend and will include a rodeo and many other events. The rodeo will be at the Hamilton Fair Park both Friday and Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Rodeo only admission is $10 for adults, $5 child and the same cost for the concert.
Ronnie & Glenys Mathis

Ronnie & Glenys Mathis

Couple celebrates 42 years of marriage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Ronnie and Glenys Mathis had a private celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to commermorate their 42nd Anniversary of being married in 1980. Congratulations!