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By Betty CauterHidden among the neon (•ghts and large discotheques along the Juarez downtown nightlife strip, where there s non stop action even after the sun has risen and a new day has dawned. «s The Kentucky Club which has been in ex istence for more than 41years.The Kentucky Club, located three blocks south of the Santa Fe bridge, was in at its zenith a place whare Hollywood celebrities had a few drinks when they visited Juarez for quick Mexican divorces.The club has a charm and character ail its own Soldiers who fought in World War II occupied the very same booths which customers still sit at today drinking tequila and Tecate T he club's waiters have served people from all over over the world. Germany, Norway and Japan.Today the Kentucky Club caters mostly to college students, businessmen and enlisted men from Fort Bliss Drinks can be bought at a minimal price, no more than $1 25 for mixed drinks or 90 cents for beer Cash is the only method of payment accepted The Kentucky Club s hours of operation are from 11amto 1 a m on weekdays, anduntil 4 a m. on Fridays and Saturdays There is never a cover charge Musk: is supplied from an antiquated jukeboxthat has an odd selection of songs The nostalgic 45 sooty add to the atmosphere Even the waiters are part of the Kentucky Club s charm Lorenzo, also known as Chato. has been employed there since 1946, Reymundo has seen customers come and go smce 1955; ErnestoBy Raymond HolguinLnfiHtatnmeni LdttorOne of the most popular mght clubs in Ciudad JuarezCesembles a popular night :lub m El Paso, with a few exceptionsThe XO Club, located on the strip just off the Santa Fe Bridge, offers the same type of atmosphere the Phoenix Night Club does Though XO doesn't have the bright neon signs, it does have cheaper beer, drinks and covercharga.For many years, XO has been providing college and high students the opportunity to experience real night life And with its exceptional service. many students keep returning.(Neto) has been serving customers smce 1959So if you're ever m Juarez and want to go somewhere mellow, somewhere where you can relax and get ex ceiient service, check out the Kentucky Club It is a place full of history and tradition The waiters even wear white shirts and he*.That's the tradition If we break tradition, it wouldn't bethe Kentucky Club/’ Neto saidBeers is only $2. with wen \ dnnks ranging from $1.25 to j $2 50 No cover charge is re quired during the week, but weekend patrons are expected to pay $3 on Friday and Saturday A huge lighted dance floor gives people the opportunityto dance the night away while listening to Top 40 hits and pure hard rock provided by the local disc jockey Like many of the clubs in Juarez, the XO Club doesn'toffer any buffets, lunch or dinner, but does offer the clientele a change as far as other night clubs areconcerned.The dress code doesn’t differ much from that of other clubs The usual nice pantsand swaatarfi ara arrantahle.XO Club
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El Paso Prospector
El Paso, Texas, US
Thu, Oct 29, 1987
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