Letters to the editor, June 14, 2009

Drunk driving in Weatherford

Dear editor,

According to your headlines, our quaint little town has suffered our first drunk driving atrocity since becoming a haven for drunks.

I do not know the family who is suffering greatly at this moment in time, but my heart and prayers go out to them.

I really think that the voters who are responsible for introducing alcoholic beverages into our grocery stores shoulder the blame.

At least when drunks drove to the county lines, the highway boys had a better opportunity to get them before they got us.

God says, “wine is a mocker.”

Paula Bonner,

Weatherford

Dr. C.

Dear editor,

I went to college in the Panhandle of Texas. Dr. C., an instructor from Chicago University with a brilliant mind, taught ancient history. He followed all the rules completely.

He ate at Mrs. Dee’s boarding house where wonderful food was served including tender roast, ham, fried chicken, garden vegetables, good salads and even real cow’s milk.

Dr. C. was always late to Sunday dinner. Mrs. Dee said “You have been late three times and the best was always gone! Why are you always so late?” He said, “I always told my mother I would call her after church, I will always do this.”

One day as he walked to school, the snow began to fall and two younger college girls asked Dr. C. if he wanted a ride to school. He his in the bushes to get away. All the students thought this was a very odd person.

Let’s analyze his good qualities:

1. He had his own house.

2. He had a good job.

3. He ate good food in a limited amount.

4. He walked to his job.

5. He did not own a car — no gasoline, no car payment, no insurance.

6. He had low blood pressure and low cholesterol.

7. He always listened and obeyed his mother.

We should learn from this man and do likewise.

R.M. Hinkley,

Weatherford

Kindness

Dear editor,

During the 18 months we’ve lived in Weatherford, we’ve met many nice people. None are nicer than Chris, who works for the City of Weatherford.

Recently, while traveling alone, I had a flat tire. Almost before I could stop on the side of the street, Chris was there to help me. He changed the tire and followed me to a service station where he added air to the replacement. He refused payment. I accepted his good deed and pledged to pass it on to others.

We are blessed to have people like Chris living and working in Weatherford.

Pat Mehaffey,

Weatherford