COUNTY LIFE
Spudder replica chugs into new exhibit at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum
Dick Heath adjusts the speed on the spudder replica that is now on display in a new exhibit at the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum. Heath donated his creation to the museum and unveiled it last week. (Photo by Barbara Green)
By BARBARA GREEN
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum unveiled a unique new exhibit this past week, a working one-sixth scale 1923 Fort Worth Spudder Super D.
The new display came to life thanks to its benefactors Dick and Mona Heath of Farmington, NM, who donated the equipment to the museum.
The Heaths and several members of their family took part in the unveiling on Nov. 5, with Dick Heath turning on the spudder for guests to see in full operation.
Museum board members were ecstatic to receive this unique item that helps fulfill one of the museum facets of energy production. It also answers the questions how does a spudder work.
The museum has had a 1913 Wichita Spudder on site, but no one really understood how it worked. Now, visitors to the museum can see how it works on a much smaller scale. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Pictured: Dick Heath adjusts the spudder replica for its unveiling operation at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum last week. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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