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Emma is a very gifted young lady. I found this book on a little table at 725 Vintage Antique Mall today. It is true and such a treasure for all who come upon it. Her mission? To get the community to know more about Plainview's Unger Memorial Library. Thank you, Emma!!!
This morning, a group of about fifteen Plainview downtown business owners met with Plainview's new city manager, Ted Chancellor. Hosted by The Mercantile's owner, Ranada Jack and Martha Mackay, both pictured here with Chancellor, who has just stepped into the city manager position. Downtown business owners had the opportunity to meet Mr. Chancellor and hear his vision for Plainview's historic downtown, including all small, brick-and-mortar businesses in our community. The partnership between business owners and the progress of Plainview plays an instrumental role in the City's growth.
The Memorial Day service was held at the Plainview Cemetery gazebo at eleven a.m. It was a sweet time of remembering.
The Eaton-Craig building on 7th Street is a new event venue set to open in late June. They are working to create a great environment!
Ted Andrews was a Hale County sheriff in the 1940s through early 1960s. The Hale County Historical Commission recently acquired the jail keys from the early jail. Also included is a chalkware sheriff figurine that the Plainview Daily Herald did a story on with Sheriff Andrews. The deputy figurine was missing, but there was a mule chalkware figurine that came in the group of Ted Andrews items.
With the items, there is a list confirming...
The HCHC did get the complete sheriff posse chaps, collar and shirt.
Matlock auction find ...
Mr. Ted Andrews was the Hale County Sheriff from 1944 to March 1962. After his death, his wife finished his term of office from March 1962 until November 1962—one of only a handful of female sheriffs in the early days of Texas history.
Sheriff Andrews was a member of the award-winning Hale County Sheriff's Posse. The Hale County Historical Commission has his posse regalia, jail keys, photos, and articles in its repository.
725 Vintage, a favorite shop in Downtown Plainview, and a favorite new color just for her!!!
Who can tell us the stories of Seth Ward Grocery?
Today, I was blessed to spend some time at Santa Fe Terrace watching the moms feel special with a "fur and sparkle" photo session. They all sparkled with kindness. They are precious friends that I have known in my lifetime.
Here are a few photos...
Joanne...we had a sweet visit!
Sue, never met a stranger. Reminds me of my momma! Love!
Emma Carey...my uncle, Joe Cox's sister.
Mary Lou, my sweet friend Donna's mom. She is 101 and lovely as ever!
Elaine & her son, Glenn...Cotton Barons Ball memories. Sweetest!
It is great to view old Hale County land maps. This one is dated 1892.
