Art museum death topic for new book

ROCKDALE CITY LIBRARY Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke are back with their fourth book in the New York Times bestselling “Under Suspicion” series.

Easter’s promise

Harry Lauder was the pride of his native Scotland and of Great Britain as well. Working in the coal mines, Harry sang to help relieve the arduous nature of the work for his fellow workers who encouraged him to sing in the local halls.

How to win friends

Lift up your eyes In 1936 Dale Carnegie published his book, “How To Win Friends and Infl uence People.” Since then it has gone through over 35 printings and has sold millions of copies.

Knowing what ‘normal’ looks like

He told me to tell you that Read, pray, think, write, repeat = the life of a pastor. Here’s what I’m thinking right now. I think we make everyday life a lot harder than it has to be.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

STOCH continues work to save old City Hall Dear editor, As ground breaks and construction begins for the new police department, the question remains of what to do with the Old City Hall.

A tale of ‘luxuries,’ bread and ice cream

EDITOR’S CORNER Itry not to play the part of Grumpy Old Man too much. My tendencies are to be amused by most of what I see and experience. One of the few things that sets me off, though, is when people—good people—have a brash opinion on a subject about which they are totally ignorant.

Husbands should not be forced to shop

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH Neighbor Grover sez it’s not what this world is coming to, but when. Michael Bailey and our late son Kevin were best buds, each equipped with a sharp sense of humor and an adventuresome spirit.

No phishing

EDITORIAL The only word that makes any sense in describing what happened to the Rock-dale ISD, and some other school districts, businesses and institutions this year, is the one used by Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo to characterize the incident. Scary.

It was then he realized people are people

EDITOR’S CORNER It’s been awhile since I turned this column over to one of The Reporter’s most faithful readers. Fate Arnwine is a graduate of Aycock High School and periodically sends in reminiscences of growing up in Rockdale in the 1940s and 1950s. He lives in upstate New York.

Surprise event honors educator/historian

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH Neighbor Grover sez rich is not having to arrange your vacation so you arrive home on payday. St. James Missionary Baptist Church’s huge congregation in Austin can keep a secret.