Feathers and government talk swirl over wartime stockpile
A local letter reports Uncle Huie from Hog Creek claiming 58 900 pounds of feathers sold while official sources cite an oversupply of Chinese feathers. The writer cites Defense Department use for pillows and mattresses and questions Congress about storage costs rising from 13 to 14 million as wars shrink from four to three. Readers urged to respond.
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Dust of the Road wins District 83 B One Act Play contest
Robert Lee High School's Dust of the Road wins the District 83 B One Act Play competition held at Bronte High School. Bronte places second with The Glass Menagerie. John Hart sells produced Bronte cast includes Johnnie Sims Eddie Spier Marshall Freeman Beth Iver. Robert Lee directed by Garland Davis. Judges include Dr Rex Krker of Abilene Christian College. Other plays include Miles High's The Decision and Wharton High's Señor Freedom. Johnnie Sams and Derwood Coulson named best actress and writer. Robert Lee actors receive multiple acting honors. The Robert Lee entry advances to Region VII contest in Galveston on April 2. Mrs J A Pererfoll leaves for Portales NM to be with her mother. Mrs Kiker released from hospital after illness.
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