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AViWKHt-lOUmi-Monday Morning, Octiber 16,1972 Your om-ttop tor tuesday COUPON SALE SAVE WITH COUPON peanut butter kisses COUPON GOOD THkU TUIS. 10-17-72 SAVE WITH COUPON auto lubrication FREE REG. 1.75 COUPON GOOD THRU TUES. 10.17-72 A SAVE WITH COUPON men's knit slacks oss'f. colors Sixes 28 to 40 6 77 Limit 1 COUPON GOOD THRU TUESDAY 10-17-72 Kiker RecaUs 47 Years Of TU1 'Er Up' PLAINVIEW (Special) wash rack at the back.

"Fill 'er up," the same Kiker recalled that "Roaring to L. W. Kiker of Plainview Twenties" automobile owners that it did when he went into liked to dress up their cars, al-especially Model T's, which came from the factory with the the filling station business most half a century ago. Kiker opened a gas station bare necessities for operation. here 47 years ago.

Although he He recalled "loading" a 1925 no longer owns a station he dai- model Model touring car be- ly takes a turn at the pumps longing to Dyer Slaton of Plain- while employes of the firm that vi ew extras that cost Sla- occupies part of the building he about 30 tne approximate owns are at lunch. "There have been some original cost of the car. Fender Braces Placed From his stock of accessories and still want their oil checked, gas Lists Improvements a spor exterior appearance. Kiker considers electrically He insta ed an outside oiling powered gasoline pumps that system which oper ated off pres- show the amount of the charge, sure provided by the flywheel mechanical tire changing equip- to rep i ace the Ford splash sys- ment and outside access to the tenjj A Bosch ignition system gas tank in contrast to the tank and foot operated accelerator to under the seat of Model rep i ace the lever control on the Fords among the greatest im- steering column were added. provements in motoring in the Addition of an over-size steer- past 50 years.

ing gave Model a "Women fussed a lot because dignified, "up-town" air. they had to get out of front Kiker( Jan 1898i in for first employment here was scooping grain for Texas Land Development Co. The newcomer "outlasted" the job for one month. Plainview Fireman On Oct. 1, 1920, he went to work as a driver for the Plainview fire department, one of three paid firemen.

For the next several years Kiker moonlighted as a garage mechanic, employment he could engage in and still fulfill his duties as a fireman. In 1923 he went to work for the Hudson-Essex dealer as mechanic and shop foreman. "I drew $40 a week on that job and $85 a month as a fireman," Kiker said. "The city council offered me the fke chief's job at $125 a month, but I would have to quit my garage job and that would mean a big cut in salary. They asked me to recommend one of the firemen for chief.

I did and they hired him," Kiker recalled. Appreciation Shows It was not.long until the new chief showed his "appreciation" seat so the filling station at- Green's Creek community in view tendant could get to the gas Eratn County, came to Plain- tank," Kiker said 1 ah he is familiarly known, went into the filling station business here In October of 1925 in a small building at Ash and 5th streets. He had one 5- gallon capacity hand operated gasoline pump and an open-air recommendation. "I was going with Mary (Miss Mary Smylde of Silverton, now Mrs. Kiker) and the chief H.

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(Correspondent's Photo) said I was running around too much. He wanted me fired. "The firemen met with the city council. Almost all of them said they would quit if I were fired. The council wanted me to stay on and let ttie others quit I wouldn't do that and all of us except two or three quit.

"The next day the council began hiring replacements ant putting on volunteers, so there was no crisis," Kiker said. Tha was the end of Kiker's fire fighting pursuits and the beginning of his service station automobile agency, repair shop and auto pants business ca reers. When Kiker started out he fixed cents for cars, 50 cents for his car wash and dispensed gaso line at 15 cents per gallon and oil at 10 cents per quart. recalled that a car tire then was hairder to change ant patch the tube with Monkey Grip than is the ordinary trucl tire today. One day in the summer 1926 a Packard touring ca; driven by a distinguished look ing man wearing goggles, linen duster and gauntlet gloves rolled onto Kiker's driveway The car 'had a canvas boot ex tending from the top of the back seat to the top of the fron seat.

The driver told Kiker -to serv ice his car while he went down town a few minutes. Kiker faac to fill his 5-gallon pump tank twice to service the Packard tank. When the driver returned hi paid his bill, thanked Kike: courteously and drove away. did not know it then, but it wa: not long until I found out that had serviced Cornelius Vander bill's car," Kiker said. Kiker's Erst filling station not have a power lift.

To lubri cate an automobile, he drove the front wheels up on the street curb, crawled underneath and lay on his back on the pavement apply the lubricant. Rent on the building was J3J per month. There were no res rooms. Most cusomers were never vary far away from home, Kiker recalls. Kiker had not been in busi ness many months when the late Capt.

Winfield Holbrook told him if he would handle Quaker State motor oil he would give him his business Kiker wrote the company and ordered 5 gallons of oil. The firm wrote back thai they did not sell oil in 5-gallon quantities. They would sell him a 40-galIon drum of oil and he would take five 40-galIon barrels they would give ham the regional distributorship. Threw Letter Away "I didn't think I would ever sell that much oil and I threw the letter in the wastebasket. In a few weeks the man who go the distributorship came by anc Lamesa Group Seeks Help For Handicapped Children LAMESA ap peal is being issued thds week for support of the Lamesa Satellite Class, a service provided ooally through the Lubbock State School lor pre-school children with learning disabilities.

Because of the local need for such a service, the Satellite Class was organized in April, 19G9 under the direction of Mrs. Sveil FraUier. A board of directors was set up to oversee jie project's operation. Mrs. Margie Anderson was nstructor of the class through August.

Mrs. Evelyn Maples Jien assumed the duties as instructor. Currently there are cvon children enrolled in the Does More Than Help Shrink Swelling Of Hemorrhoidal Tissues Duelb Infection Also Gives Prompt, Temporary Relief in Many Cases from Pain and Itching in Such Tissues. When hemorrhoidal tissues swell, become inflamed and infected-it can be very painful for the sufferer. But doctors have found a remarkably successful medication which is so effective that it actually Kelps shrink swelling of such tissues.

And it docs more. In many cases, it also gives prompt relief for hours from the pain and itching in hemorrhoidal tissues. This medication is obtainable without a prescription under the name-Preparation Tests by leading doctors on hundreds of patients in New York, Washington, D.C. and at a large medical center verified Preparation gave similar successful results in many cases. When you consider Preparation offers so many benefits- it's no wonder millions of sufferers buy it each year to obtain this relief.

See if it doesn't help you. There's no other formula like Preparation H. Ointment or suppositories. A rlir class. A few of the children who have started in the Satel- Hte class have advanced sufficiently to enroll in other instruction programs.

The Satellite School also operates with the help of one aide, whose salary is paid by the Neighborhood Youth Corp. The instructor's salary is paid by the Lubbock State School. All other funds, including all supplies, food stuffs and equipment must be donated by the community. Presently, only one, the Ladies Circle of the First Methodist Church, is helping with the Satellite Class. Consequently there is a need for additional support.

According to Mrs. Maples, all types of supplies would be I greatly appreciated. As a part! of the program, cookies arc provided every morning iig a snack for the children. A light lunch is also provided, creating a need for such food stuffs as soup. Other needs include paints for the repair of toys and equipment.

Old tricycles and other toys which the dtUdren might use for instructional purposes are needed. Volunteers, especially to provide transportation, axe requested. Since birthdays 'and holidays arc special events for all children, individuals are also 'being who would give the group surprise parties on these special occassions. The Satellite Class is operated in the Community Action Council's building on North Dallas. Anyone desiring additional information is urged to call or stop by the class.

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to 8:00 P.M. IN TOWN INN, 1202 Main Street, Lubbock. Bomb Search Reveals Nothing WNDON (AP) Hie Cu nard shipping line said Sunday that bomb searches aboard of its cargo vessels across the world, ordered after a million demand, had turned up "absolutely nothing." "The ships are now proceeding in their normal ways," i company spokesman reported. An alert was flashed to vessels owned Cunard-Brock- the company's freight- handling group, after Hie anonymous threat was receivec Thursday. The company declined to say how the thrcal was received.

Scotland Yard and police on ive continents, incJuding the FBI in the United States, were warned of the threat to the ves sels. Cunard said threats to its ships were commonplace but this was the first to the freighter fleet. The extortionist apparently demanded t5ie ransom, in return for the name of the ship aboard which the bomb allegedly was planted. The Cunard spokesman said: 'The alert hasn't been called off yet, but we are satisfied that searches carried out by captainr have shown absolutely nothing." Last May 17, Cunard's London office received a telephone threat to Wow up the company's flagship, the QE2, unless half a million dollars in ransom was paid. The vessel then was in mid-Atlantic with 2,350 passengers and crew aboard.

The caller said two accomplices were aboard to detonate the 'bombs. British bomb experts were parachuted to the shin and found no bombs aboard. A month later, a man was arrested and charged in New York. Lainesa Names Board Officers LAMESA Lamesa city council will appoint four members tc the cdty board of development at 7 p.m. tonight in its regular meeting.

The boardmembers will be appointed to two years terms. The council will also open bids for a city depository. Several other routine ttcms are also slated. sold me 5 gallons of oil. In a few months I was selling a barrel of Quaker State every few weeks.

In about four years the distributorship sold for 150,000. That would have beat selling oil out of a measuring can." Kaker saM ruefully. After a few years Kiker leased a 25 100 foot building designed to bis specifications tor a service station and parts business at $250 per month. 'I had a few months left on my lease when the banks went under and business hit rock bottom," Kiker said in recalling the Depression. In 1937 Kiker became the Packard dealer for this In 1938 he purchased las present building at 5th and Austin streets.

There he established one, of the most thriving service station in this area while leasing parts of the build- tog to firms dn motoring-related businesses. He sold Packaidis until the company quit making them in 1956. Kiker still has a stock of Packard parts which he sells tc customers over the United States. Keeps Packard Parts He plans to keep his Packard parts and "coast along with them." The parts, sought by antique oar buffs, become more valuable with time, Kiker noted. Hard work apparently has agreed with Kiker.

His appearance and general physical fitness would be a credit to man several years younger. His sense of humor and spirit ol goodwill make todm pleasant to deal with. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kiker have been active in their church in Plainview.

He has sung in the choir for years ark served on several church com mittees. Mrs. Kiker has been active in women's groups and has served in other capacities. "The Lord has been mighty good to me and Mary," Kiker said in recent reminescenses of course we could not have made it but for ell our Lord has been mighty good to me and Mary," Kiker iaid in recent remioescenses. 'And of course we.

could not have made it but for all our wonderful friends." Mr. and Mrs. Kiker are prents of one son, Louis W. Kiker, of Holdredge, Neb. I TOMMY HANCOCK I With I Piece WMNn Twin FNMIti hi.

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