It's a kind of sad morning knowing this building will be coming down in upcoming days. My dad, Thelbert Curry worked for Coy Downey and his father, here in Downey's. I have an old newspaper clipping somewhere in my colllection of dad giving away a refrigerator to a little girl. Dad bought into Downey' before the elder Downey passed away. He later sold his part to Ben Hadley and came to the Fairground Street. location. But he never forgot who helped him get his start installing carpet.

I also noticed earlier the clearing of the old Dr. Nell building. Dr. George O. Nell was the first Doctor I can remember. It was a place where you went to see a doctor and you got a shot if you needed it. He sat down and talked with you for more than a few minutes, too. Dr. Nell was one of Adair County's best doctors, i might be a little favorable, because he brought me into this world. --Lila Ford