Ben Franklin Names New Store Manager in Clayton
Larry Henry of Clayton assumed duties this week as manager of the Ben Franklin Store at 123 North Main after the store was sold by John Sylvanus to Clyde Moss of Wellington Max Bullock of Denver City and Henry. Henry was assistant manager at the Clayton store for six and a half years with wife Virgie and daughter Lauri Jo living at 1213 Elm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Henry
Clayton
N. M
Ben Franklin
N. Main
John Sylvanus
Clyde Moss
Wellington
Max Bullock
Denver City
Henry
Virgie
Lauri Jo
Elm
Cubs Defeat Cardinals 16-3 In Little League Action
Cubs jump to early lead and roll past For rest Lumber Cardinals 16-3. Key hits include Steve Seay single, Alfred Luna and Billie Timmons doubles, and multiple RBI in the fourth inning. Phillies top Pirates 7-4 with Mickey Matthews double and Steve Adams two hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherby
Mize
Burkett-Davis Electric Cubs
Forrest Lumber Company Cardinals
Ben Franklin Pirates
Posey Trucking Company Phillies
Johnny Smith Motor Company Giants
Cubs
Commercial State Braves
Steve Seay
Alfred Luna
Billie Timmons
Seay
Brad Young
Rickey Herzberger
Johnny Leftwich
Billy McBeth
John Sudderth
Hospital discusses past due accounts and processing fees
The hospital reviewed delinquent accounts and fees for suit processing. Over $1,000 was collected after some accounts were turned over to a focal attorney. May revenue reached $9,179 due to prior heavy flu era collections, while total current bills approved stood at $15,766. Solomon planned a Austin workshop trip on personnel issues as Roy Sparks stood in for vacationing Jim Mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Solomon
Austin
Roy Sparks
Jim Mash
Coy Clay
M. M. Fisher, Jr
Bill Gordon
J. J. Pittman
H. T. Wilson
Hutcheson, Jr
City Council Tackles Taxes and Park Plans in May Session
The council reported May tax collections of 1425.87 with 1311.74 from delinquent taxes. They rejected Carter Moore’s proposal and tabled another in a Monday night meeting. A grazing proposal for the fenced sewage plant area was rejected. Moore sought to level and fence the sewage farm area for grazing. Pharr announced a meeting with Uvalde landowners about park land, aiming to secure it for the master plan.
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Carter Moore
Moore
Pharr
Uvalde
Carruth Trucking tops Williams-Auto in Pony League
Carruth Trucking Company defeated Williams-Auto 7-6 as the deciding third inning produced six runs with Glen Hammack, Mike Jones and Dickie Carruth driving the offense. In the Cass-Fitts vs Smith Drug contest Cass-Fitts won 8-4 with Billy Neal and Freddy Lindsey contributing key hits.
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Pony League
Carruth Trucking Company
Williams-Auto
Cass-Fitts Ease
Smith Drug
Brownie O11
Carruth
M-M Chevrolet
W-A
Glen Hammack
Mike Jones
Dickie Carruth
Gene Hatcher
Tommie Tyler
Cass-Fitts Ut
Billy Neal
Neal
Cass-Fitts
UT Split administrative prep program and pool permission noted
Frank Hyne, director of school properties, reported to the trustees by June 15 regarding the SPLIT administrative preparation program at the University of Texas. The council granted permission to Frank Clements to allow his handicapped Boy Scout troop to swim at the city pool from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. once a week for 10 weeks at a fee of 25 dollars.
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University of Texas
Frank Hyne
Trus
Frank Clements
Youth Rodeo Divisions and Eligible Events
The event will divide youngsters into three age groups: 12 and under, 13 to 15, and 16 to 19. Restricted ages apply to some events while bulls, bronc riding, calf roping, ribbon roping, flag racing and pole bending are featured. Girls may enter flag racing, pole bending, and barrel racing.
Roof repairs and final payment plans for Andrews High School
The district reports progress on the new high school dome repairs using plastic cementine embedded fiberglass and an aluminum coating after architect and contractor disagreement. The board approves final payment to San Andres Construction and adds two new teaching positions citing enrollment growth. A budget meeting with oil company reps is scheduled for June 25, with a preliminary June 24 planning session.
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Tees
San Andres
Hyde
J. Lee Smith
Parker and Brown
School of Psychologists
Board Deliberates Budget Cuts and Program Scope
Roach notes eight years of added programs to improve instruction. The board requests a budget study to assess necessary cuts and potential program reductions.
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Roach
Phillies Rally Past Braves in 15 11 Victory
In a Monday night Little League doubleheader the Posey Trucking Phillies defeated the Cal State Braves 15-11 after an early nine run first inning. Jack Blackwell hit a homer and two RBIs, Yocum and McWilliams added doubles, while Steve Adams had a single as the Phillies led wire to wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Trucking Phillies
Commerical State Braves
Ben Franklin Pirates
Johnny Smith Motor Company Giants
Phillies
Jack Blackwell
Gary Carpenter
Terry Yocum
Mickey Matthews
Blackwell
Yocum
McWilliams
Steve Adams
Braves
Wendell Davenport
Melicia Saldivar
Toby Green
Larry Drake
Pirates
Keith Clanahan
Mickey Finley
Gary Bradley
Byron Seal
Ronnie Blackburn
Ronnie McCarty
Don Blackwell
Ron Howard
Jerrold Welborn
Dwayne Taylor
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Donnie Hicks
Thelston Bullard
Mike McGraw
Hicks
Dickey McWilliams
Adams
Lynn Elkins
Shamrock
Carruth Down
Freddy Lindsey
James Baird
Smith
Larry Davis
Warner Construction of
San Angelo
Parker de
Supt
T. A. Roach
Andrews
Kraft's
Parkay
Ballard OR
Pilesbury Biscuits
del Monte
Delsey
Maryland Club
French
Kimbell’s
Gladiola
Grimbell's
Reds
Arizona
Texas
Libby
Booth
Gulf Stream
Armour’s Star
Ial
Franks
Bacon
Chuck Roast
Wilson
Frontier
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