Publisher’s Pen

I had a great visit on Saturday with my longtime friend Gene Sims (HHS – 1952). His family owned the C.A. Sims Grocery on North Oak for many years. In fact, I used to take my empty coke bottles and sell them there for 2¢ each and buy penny candy.

We talked about Simms Bakery owned by John Simmons’ mom and dad. It was an incredible place! John was a classmate of Gene’s.

Gene recently turned 90. It is…