Dialogue on newspaper quirks from a Wisconsin editor
A humorous exchange reprinted from the Montello Tribune features questions about why a paper runs misprints, the absence of funny letters, and the editors’ opinions on publishing poetry and letters. It also notes the publisher's voice loss and a trip to Corpus Christi for the Texas Press Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Texas Press Association
Montello
Wisconsin
Abby Lane
Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee
Joe Smith
Joe
Two Injured In City Wreck
Mrs. Margaret Dunn of 411 SW 1th admitted to Permian General Hospital and Buck Buffington of 11446 NW Ave E treated and released after their vehicles collided at S Main and Ave F intersection early Thursday. Dunn cited for failure to yield at stop sign. Buffington suffered a lip laceration. Dunn reported with right knee injuries and severe abrasions. Dunn's car ended in the front parking lot of Sooner Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dunn
Permian General Hospital
Buck Buffington
Ave
S. Main
Dunn
Doug Gaines
B Buffington
Buffington
Drivers Learn on the Move in West Texas Trailer Classroom
About 247 teenagers attend driver education in a fully equipped trailer provided by the West Texas Education Center. Charles Russell co ordinates the program with teachers Dal ton Criswell Bob Robinson Jim Patterson Ed Henry Garry Lloyd Frank Rice and Jimmy Inman. Students study safety laws driving techniques on city streets and highways and are tested on the material before earning driving eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Education Center
Texas
Charles Russell
Dalton Criswell
Bob Robinson
Jim Patterson
Ed Henry
Garry Lloyd
Frank Rice
Jimmy Inman
City Dads Award Bids on Pipeline
City council awarded bids for a water supply pipeline and well pumping equipment at their Thursday meeting. Holloman Construction Co. of Odessa won the pipeline bid at 12756.07 dollars and FMC Corporation of Plainview won the pumping equipment bid at 5690 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Holloman Construction Co
Odessa
FMC Corporation of
Plainview
Carl Ham
13Th and
Ave. A
Rotary hears report on Houston International Meeting
Jerrold Hotchkin spoke at the Rotary Club meeting about the International Rotary Convention held in Houston Texas. It was the first Texas host in many years with Joe Weatherby serving as program chairman for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerrold Hotchkin
Rotary Club
Rotary International
Houston
Texas
Joe Weatherby
FAA approves Andrews County runway extension plan
FAA officials arrive with a grant of 96640 to extend the Andrews County Airport north south runway from 4000 to about 5300 feet pending commissioners court action Monday. Local pilots and industrial firms seek space for private jets. Wayne Harrison says work will start soon after the court meeting.
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Federal Aviation Authorities
Andrews County
FAA
Albuquerque
Andrews County Commissioners Court
Andrews
Wayne Harrison
Lamp Started House Fire At 809 SW 7th
Fire officials say a left on lamp caused a blaze at 809 SW 7th on Thursday. An apparent short in the lamp destroyed the living room lamp and caused heavy smoke damage to Jim Snell’s home. Caution urged about leaving electrical devices on when away from home.
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Jim Snell’s
Local 4-H Horse Show Crown Winners
Julie Davis led with 27 points to win the championship at the 4-H horse show here Tuesday night. Candy Cotten earned reserve with 25 points. Kim Chesney captured the showmanship award as the club awaits district action at Big Lake Saturday to qualify for state.
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Nubbin
Julie Davis
Big Lake
Candy Cotten
Kim Chesney
Dana Chesney
Steve
Stewart Long
Stan Ham
Horse Club
Bob Wallace
Pete Millican
Bill Stone
Stanton
Monte Paxton
Margaret Prince
Ima
LaNae Criswell
Valerie Helvey
Lynn Smoke
Scott Wallace
Highway 80 Tennis Meet Opens With Four Day Run
The Highway 80 tennis tournament begins Monday on all courts with about 400 players expected from Texas and the Southwest. The event, sponsored by the local chamber, runs four days through Thursday. A women’s softball tournament follows on June 30 to July 4, then a shuffleboard and croquet event on July 24. Local players Barry Stephens and others have competed in Big Spring Crane and Odessa with several winners listed.
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Texas
Southwest
John Kniffen
Big Spring
Crane
Odessa
Barry Stephens
Vivian Farmer
Sandra Thomp
Screw Worm Case Reported In Andrews County Cattle
The first screw worm case in a decade was diagnosed this week on the Ed Tensley ranch near the New Mexico line. Kenneth Pike, the ranch manager, reported it to County Agent Pete Millican. The county agent urged ranchers to watch for symptoms as cases rise across Texas.
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Pete Millican
Ed Tensley
New Mexico
Kenneth Pike
Andrews County
United States
Texas
Ed Duggan Services Held on Saturday
Funeral services for C. E. Ed Duggan 63 were conducted Saturday at First Christian Church. Rev. Omer Bantz officiated with burial in Andrews Cemetery. Duggan, a Humble employee, died Thursday at Permian General Hospital after a two year illness. He is survived by a wife, five children, three stepsons, a sister and numerous grandchildren.
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First Christian Church
C. E
Duggan
Permian General Hospital
Omer Bantz
Andrews Cemetery
Singleton Funeral Home
Andrews Masonic Lodge
Jacksonville
Texas
Dinville
Andrews
Humble
Janice
Jerry Max
Sammy Ray
Irving
Mary Elizabeth McClain
Midland
Marjorie Ann Merckle
Lafitte
Helen Charlene Benton
Dean Slayton
Brownwood
Ronald Slayton
Houston
Jack Slayton
Arlington
Calli Sides
Masonic Lodge
Big Fourth of July celebration planned in Lakeside Park
Plans underway for a July 4 festival sponsored by the local chamber of commerce in Andrews. Events start at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Park with races, turtle and horned toad contests, yo-yo, and regional games. Watermelon eating at 4 p.m. and a barbecue at 6 p.m. at the park. Night program moves to Mustang Stadium at 7:30 p.m. for Little Miss Andrews and fireworks finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Park
Mustang Stadium
Lakeside
Jaycees
Rotary Club
Andrews County News
Gene Irwin
Aviation Seminar Scheduled for Local Pilots
A two night aviation seminar at Andrews County Airport runs 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. sponsored by Gerald McCaskill with support from the Lub bock General Aviation District. FAA officials Ray Raney L W Snider Cecil Lakey and Elie Odle lead safety sessions and the event includes a national safe pilot sweepstakes with a top prize of a new airplane valued up to 30000.
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Andrews County
Gerald McCaskill
Commercial State Bank
Lubbock General Aviation District
GAMA
Ray C. Raney
Federal Aviation Administration
Lubbock
FAA
L.W. Snider
Albuquerque
Cecil F. Lakey
Midland
Elie C. Odle
Traffic light at North Main and Avenue K to operate midweek
Highway officials say the traffic signal at North Main and Avenue K will be functioning by midweek. The light will flash red green and yellow as residents are urged to observe the signals and proceed with caution.
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North Main
Avenue K
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Rotary
Gene Thomas
K. Sullivan
Inhalter
Buffy
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Star
Steve Long
Susie
Bobby Gillispie
Eric Thomas
Danny Boy
Judy Moxley
Yellow Jacket
Peanuts
Old Rascal
Cyclone
Danna Chesney
Bar Kid Jez
Stan
Cheryl Chambliss
Jane Gibson
Nancy Crawford
Paul Tripplehorn
Lance Lock
Dennis Chambliss
Brad Lock
Lisa Holman
Denise Matthews
Joan Fritz
Debbie Ferguson
Ed Duggan
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