Nation's Backpacking Room Turns Trails Into Freeways
National Geographic notes hiking trails becoming crowded and cluttered as more people take to backcountry weekends. Signage urges carry in and carry out while litter persists. Many novices struggle while seasoned hikers praise the sense of freedom and nature’s beauty.
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Death of Coot Thornton Former Lohn Resident
L. D. Coot Thornton aged 61 formerly of McCulloch County died May 4 in Scott and White Hospital Temple after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Big Spring with burial near there. He was born Rochelle April 17 1916 and lived in Lohn until WWII. Survivors include wife Mamie two sons Jerry and Stan daughter Phyllis Martin grandson Gary Lynn Martin three brothers three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Local survivors include an aunt and an uncle and Brady cousins.
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L. D. (Coot) Thornton
McCulloch County
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Big Spring
Rochelle
Lohn
Mamie Allen
Brady
Hobbs
N. Mex
Monahans
Mamie
Jerry
Stan
Phyllis Martin
Gary Lynn Martin
H. G
M. J. Thornton
Abilene
M. H. Thornton
Burn
Lohn Athletes Compete At Class B State Meet
Lohn sent two athletes to the Class B state meet in Austin. Janet Doyal finished fifth in the 880 yard dash with 2:26.7 hindered by a leg issue while Tammie Smith of Larbuddie won in 2:22.2. Anna Davila lost in the first round of girls tennis singles to Brenda Niemeyer 61 63.
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Lohn
Austin
Janet Doyal
Randy Baker
Tammie Smith
Larbuddie
Janet
Anna Davila
Brenda Niemeyer
Knippa
Anna
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