Tuesday, March 24, 1998

Goodbye to Dub

Dub Allen is soon retiring from a long career as a barber. Of the original Commercial Barber Shop group, he is the last to go.

A natural barber, Allen began his trade as a boy, continued during World War II service and since 1946 worked in Abilene.

I suspect he will be best remembered by his customers and friends for his exemplary character. His wise counsel has encouraged and uplifted many younger men, including myself.

I know that scores of persons will join me in offering our congratulations to Dub and his wife of 55 years on the occasion of his retirement and wish them many more years of happiness.

J. EDWARD SARTAIN

Abilene

Freedom to jog

I have received numerous letters from a local attorney's office asking me not to jog on the Wylie streets around the Champions area, where I live.

Not only have we replied to the office that jogging is not prohibited under the law because it bothers his clients but that it is also a suppression of our individual freedoms.

If jogging is perceived as illegal action, where can private citizens exercise?

JOANNA BENS

Abilene

Learning about city

A great big thank you to Jay Moore for his March 15 guest column in Readers' Forum titled, "Abilene's past sounds through the night like a train whistle." His article was most interesting and instructive as well as being well written.

As a recent newcomer to Abilene, I am now better able to understand some things about our city. I might also observe that the students of Abilene High taking world history are quite lucky to have this caliber of instructor.

My many thanks to your paper for printing this article.

JERRY FORD

Abilene

Beautiful music

As a relative newcomer to Abilene, I was pleased to discover that there is a beautiful music station here. It's at 1560 AM, and it's only on during the daytime hours. But if you want to hear some great Big Band and other delightful music, I recommend it.

ALLEN NELG

Abilene