Butch’s Column

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Butch Loves Old Houses the Best
(Photo courtesy of Butch Dale)The author, John ‘Butch’ Dale ready for action in 1952 at...

Butch Says Many Memories are Here at the Library
(Photos courtesy of Butch Dale)Fourth grade teacher Ms. Audrey Cox (left) and the old eraser...

Butch Got Married in 1966 When Living Was Still Cheap!
With prices the way they are right now, I often think back to 1966...the year...

Butch Says, “Oh, No…It’s Heart Attack Time”
(Photo courtesy of Butch Dale) Now, now, now...before you jump to conclusions...No, it wasn't me,...

Butch Married Into a Family ‘Crazy’ for Horses and Pigs
(Photo courtesy of Butch Dale(Butch’s wife Connie Clark Dale When I was growing up, we...

Butch’s Family Says Goodbye to a Good Buddy
We lost a great friend this week. No, it's not someone you know. It was...

Butch Recalls a Great Player…”The Chopper”
Photos courtesy of Butch Photos courtesy of Butch Dale Here's a question for you Montgomery...

Butch Says “Chores” Were Just a Way of Life
I see quite a few kids these days who complain they are bored and have...