Appalachian History

Don’t let him shoot me again; he’s got me

For many years Ira Butts and neighbor Clifton Pitts had been arguing over the boundary line of a small piece of property.

It protected the dress underneath, served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears.

My cousin had a row with a pig. This pig refused to eat when he came down to feed it. It pawed the ground & ran to the other side of the sty.

The cannery reflects a fascinating period of American history and served as a cornerstone of the Riner community for two generations.

A special show at the Lincoln Theatre showing Gloria in “Manhandled” attracted a capacity crowd, and Gloria made a brief speech.