May 2017
The Liberty Leader Newspaper
Volume 15 Issue 5
The Liberty Leader
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May 2017
Volume 15 * Issue 5
Kidd's Drive Inn - 50- Years Strong
Kidd's Drive Inn and Buster Kidd owner made its 50 year of business on Monday May 1st. It was supported by all the locals this day by them wearing special shirts the the waitress pulled together as a surprise. Even the owner, Buster Kidd, has as special work coat made with the logo on the back. In today's times it is hard to see a business make a mark this long. Before Buster owned the establishment it was known by many as Muzzie's Drive Inn. This is a place that young to the young of heart old timers make a regular meal at. Buster has done a great job keeping this establishment going throughout the years and it is still going strong. This is more than just a restaurant, it is a landmark of Liberty, it is a place of gatherings, its a staple of a great meal at a great price, it is a legend. As you can see from the picture , he has a great staff around him. Price As Right may have the Bob Barker Beauties, well they can not hold a candle to the Buster Kidd's Beauties. One thing that make this place so great, that most of the times before you can sit down, they staff already have your drink sitting there waiting for you. Now that is more than just a service. The best way to share this great place is to share some of the comments of the day I have passed on comments made from the community. Tom Meacham local realtor shared, "TODAY is 50th anniversary of Kidd's Drive in!!!....everyone who has purchased an "underage" beer, had a combo dog, told a big lie, or remember Beef Allred or had indigestion there should wish Buster a Happy Anniversary.....and go get a hamburger steak plate with grilled onions tonight....I just enjoyed a replica of my very first meal , a scrambled egg & sausage on hamburger bun with heavy mustard and Texas Pete....(first meal did not include a beer though)....LONG LIVE KIDD'S DRIVE IN!!!" Sandy Bryant shared, "Best place n liberty to eat..we moved to Texas for a while and the food here doesn't come close to Buster's food..we sure miss you Kidd's Drive Inn." Lisa Brewer shared, " Happy Anniversary Buster, me and my brother and sister were raised up on Kidd’s cheese dogs and burgers and we still love it !!!!!" Crystal Eastwood shared, "I remember many a run up there when I was younger and working tobacco with my Uncle. The highlight of my day was to drive his old farm truck to pick up lunch. Best hotdogs EVER!!! They made all that hard and dirty work worth it!! Happy Anniversary!!! May God Bless you with many more!" Debbie Doby shared, " Buster Kidd you are unique in the longevity of your stay! I am sure the drive inn holds many great memories and probably some sad times too! You have fed the mouths of many, but have been the social backbone of Liberty! I hear many tales about people who worked there or people who spent countless hours there for the need of human contact. Your business is not just a hamburger joint, you hold the heart of the town right there. I hope you have your first dollar as so many have told me and I hope you enjoy many more! So from all of us to little ole you THANKS! I think I'm a pretty good cook but Shane White told me one time I was almost as good as Buster Kidd! I guess you are my goal post, so let's flip the burgers and praise another day!" Edward Martin, "Congrats to buster the town would be lost without him running the social hot spot in Liberty ,also wondering if those great looking t-shirts are for sale." Matt Allred, " Fond memories even as a child. I remember we'd stop in after any visit to Loflin's for a visitation (yummy all the way burgers & dogs always made sad days better). Mom never allowed us as kids to go in so she'd honk the horn and they'd come take the order thru the car window. My brother also worked there for a while. When I die someone please put an all the way burger in my coffin before they close it." Judy York, " Always @ KIDD's after the kids finished any ball games or practice .. so loud at times couldn't hear yourself think but everyone had a great time...Like being at Home."
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