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Case's Grocery
Artist - Russell May
Case's Grocery was built in the early 1920's by Mr. Lon Richards. A Bible, flag and roster of names were put in the corner stone at that time. Mr. Remington (grandfather of Richard Taylor) bought the store in the 1920's. Both Richards and Remington ran a grocery store in the building. However, Mr. Remington sold the store to John Pate in 1948 - he then sold it or part of it to Jack Snyder. During this time, Bruners ran a department or general store.
In 1955 the store was sold to Mr. & Mrs. Owen Case, present owners. The day of their opening, free coffee was served along with over 250 donuts. It was once again a grocery store. Mrs. Case started a grill in the back part of the store, and to this day some of the finest plate lunches in Kentucky are served there - along with lots of good natured conversation and fun. Until the spring of 1978 one could also be seranaded by a wonderful dog named Butch. Soon after lunch is over and the dished are washed, the afternoon Rook players arrive. Many a happy hour is spent there playing Rook, and "chin wagging". Yes - some say the real reason Mattie Lou keeps that store open is to be sure and have enough people on hand for a real good Rook game.
Text is from the 'Hancock 29' booklet edited by Robert A. Powell ©1979
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Russel May of Prestonburg, Kentucky
Russell May loves the mountains, whether they are the ones in his native Floyd County or the Austrian Alps. "Studying landscape painting with Gerhard Neswadba in Vienna", he explains, "was the greatest experience in my like." He works in oils to execute his brilliant mountain landscapes. He employs sign-painters brushes, house painter's wide bristle brushes as well as regular artist's brushes and painting knives to create scenes of incredible, dreamlike yet realistic beauty.
Russ has demonstrated his fantastic technique at art shows and seminars throughout the county. He exhibits tremendous craftsmanship and composure creating a landscape while surrounded by an audience.
Born deep in Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, he and his wife Eve own and operate an art gallery and gift shop in Prestonberg. They have three children, Kathy, Jane, and Rusty.
Russ is a past president of the Kentucky Heritage Artist.
Text is from the 'Hancock 29' booklet edited by Robert A. Powell ©1979
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