May 2023

PICNIC IN THE PARK

PICNIC IN THE PARK was on the agenda last Thursday for Spur Elementary pupils

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SPOTLIGHT ON PALACE THEATER MOVIE

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Dickens CHC gives historic H.A.C. Brummett office spring cleaning

Back in the day when he was a young whippersnapper on the streets of Dickens, recalls Harry Bob Martin, legal eagle (and Dickens County judge) H.A.C. Brummett would give him the stinkeye from the perch of his law office building across from the courthouse—even if Martin wasn’t up to anything worse than spending a nickel for BB’s and a Coke.

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11th annual Adult Softball Tourney set for June 9-10 in Swenson Park

The 11th Annual First Baptist Church of Spur Adult CoEd softball tournament will be held June 9-10 in Swenson Park and already five teams have signed up, but organizers can accommodate three more.

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100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

Organizers of the 100th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo have seen a great increase in the amount of interest in vendor spots for their 100th Celebration, slated for Aug. 24–26, 2023 in Roaring Springs.

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Spur RV, house go up in flames Monday

Occupant injured; dog did not survive

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SWEARING IN

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Kent County veteran names sought for Girard marker

Kent County — Any deceased or living veteran formerly or now residing in Kent County who wants to be added to the Kent County monument at Girard, please contact county commissioner Ray Hall, (806) 7861545, and leave a message. This includes active military. Currently, 106 veterans are recognized in cemetry. The cemetery association placesMemorialDayflagson Girard graves; Kent County 4-H does the flag placement for the Jayton cemetery.