Rainy day doesn't dampen shoppers' spirit

Garage sale planners were crying foul Friday afternoon as the rain began, but many continued preparations. The rain came again just about starting time Saturday morning and kept up all day, from occasional downpours to mostly drizzle. Over three inches was being reported by the end of the day.

A little rain didn't stop the die-hard garage-salers who stopped by the library to pick up sale lists and shop for books. We had ladies from Duncan, a school librarian from Lone Wolf, along with people from Altus, Lawton, Frederick, Cooperton, Cache, Indiahoma and Tipton.

Friends of the Library plan to continue their book sale on October 3, during the Southern Kiowa Fall Festival in Snyder.

Some who were having garage sales plan to have them again next weekend, September 19. If you call me (569-4235), I'll make up another list and have it available at the library that morning.

Thanks to the newspapers and radio stations who helped promote our sale day, and especially to those hardy souls who braved the rain to shop with us.