Country Lifestyles
The Graham Drive-In
By Jessica Crabtree
Located on the east side of Graham, Texas, sits a sight for sore eyes, a piece of the past. Once a large pastime to generations of movie goers, the drive-in movie is now regaining popularity. The Graham Drive-In opened its gates in 1948. Built by Thomas Griffing for All State Theatres, it was first operated by James and Norma Griffing and later became part of Video Independent Theatres. An infamous moment in the history of the Graham Drive In was when Life Magazine, in the Sept. 1955 issue, did a feature story about one of Graham Drive In’s famous patrons- Blondie the Lion. Blondie was pictured in an automobile in Front of the marquee. These pieces of history are what preserved the drive-in and lead to its success nearly 70 years later.
Current owners, Pam and Dave Scott, have operated the drive-in for the last eight years. Pam, originally a Kansas native and Dave coming from an Army family that traveled, came to call Graham home more than 30 years ago. The two saw that the drive-in was important to the community and a large part of Graham’s historic makeup.
In the past drive-in theaters numbered up to 4,000 and currently total approximately 300, a big difference. After so many closing and becoming desolate, overgrown lots, some are making a come-back or are being built. Recognition of the pastime is gaining popularity especially in the metroplex. Pam herself remembers going to drive-in movies, “I was once the one who got in the trunk to get into the movie,” she said laughing. She went on to say, “My generation remembers it, whereas now, the last couple of generations never experienced it.” Pam admits what they provide at the Graham Drive-In is a lost pastime that is special, a product people can’t get on every corner. To read more pick up the August 2015 issue of NTFR.
By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Martha Crump
That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.
To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Lacey Vilhauer
Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water
Directions:
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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