When little Dick McCourtney lost his marbles

Above: A grown-up little Dick McCourtney, shared by Marilyn Keim. He retired from the insurance business.
Above: A grown-up little Dick McCourtney, shared by Marilyn Keim. He retired from the insurance business.

Seven years ago, a lad of 82 visited Table Rock, the late Dick McCourtney of Beatrice. Dick was the oldest grandson of legendary Table Rockers Charlie O. and Lula McCourtney. He had wonderful Table Rock stories. Here is one. It is about what happened when his family moved into Table Rock when he was younger than he was when he told the story. He discovered, then, that things were to be a little di…