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Across from the store was a theatre. They had a very good attendance. One night a week they had "Bank Night." The theatre was full that night. You had your number on a ticket each time you attended. They drew one on "Bank Night." You had to be present to win. I cannot remember the amounts of the pot but I am sure it was not in the ball game with the lottery prizes of today. I have a vague remembrance of $100.00 at one time. There was a pool hall close to the "show" as we called it. Also there was a bakery there. On the corner was an Humble Oil Co. service station. On our side of the street Pat Passur had a pool hall but in the front he had a "hamburger joint." I still remember how good the hamburgers were. Pool halls were not frequented by women or children but the front of Pat's Place was a popular place for them to pick up the delicious burgers. The bakery was run for years by Preston Stell. Also for years it was run by Alton Evans. |