Silver Dollar Destined to Reappear

Who knew that the newly opened Windfall Trading Post has a silver dollar embedded in the floor? Nearly 60 years ago, Douglas Anderson, co-owner and manager of Moore’s Grocery, expanded the store to include the storefront next door. When he had a new floor poured, he carefully sank a shiny silver dollar flush with the floor in front of the meat counter. Over the years, foot traffic wore the coin smooth. During the recent renovation, it was painted over, but it is near the swinging doors to the kitchen and will reappear soon as the paint wears off. Submitted by Ray Harding.

Owens was Batting Champ in 1959

Who knew that in 1959 Dennis Owens was the Babe Ruth batting champion. He had a season average of .560 and barely beat out Billy Mitchell for the crown. Dennis played for Salant and Salant. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Paris Rocked with Peterik in 1974

Who knew that Jim Peterik (Survivor, Ides of March, etc.) and his band (at the time called the Chi-Town Hustlers) played warm up for Bill Chase in June 1974 at the Skyview Drive In Theater in Paris? I was there and have autographs. Rick Conger.