Here’s Blackwell Here’s Blackwell
A long Easter holiday gathering in Snyder drew many Blackwell area visitors. Attendees included Thelma Fry Savanna Thompson Therrell Burwick Clifford Thorn and locals from Carrizo Springs Midland Ernes Ware and many others. A birthday celebration for Dana Ware and an Easter cantata by Dan Klansmeyer framed the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic
Tommy Cook
Brady
Johnmey Hall
Becky
Annie Mae Cook
Snyder
Claude Lavon Woolsey
Blackwell
Thelma Fry
Savanna Thompson
Therrell Burwick
Clifford Thorn
Carrizo Springs
Lea Gaston
Bob Knott
Rachel
Midland
District HD Meet Held Last Week in San Angelo
The District VII Texas Home Demonstration Spring Meet themed Stairway to Progress met at the Houston Harte Student Center on the ASU campus. Officials including Mrs. J. C. Boatright and State THDA president Mrs. A. E. Hodges presided, with plans to charter a bus to Houston for the state meeting and to fund District 4H activities. 1973-74 district director elected, Schleicher County invited the 1973 planning session, and Coke County attendees joined the daylong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Houston Harte
ASU
J. C. Boatright
Coke County
THDA
Pat Attaberry
Don Abel
W. E. Kimrey
E. G. Nix
Vera Adams
Forrest L. Bailey
Harold Preston
Houston
W. R. Miller
Llano County
Schleicher County
Fay C. Roe
R. L. Page
Home Demonstration Council
C. E. Arrott
James Arrott
Gene Halamicek
Boatright
Lake E V Spence Fishing Report Highlights Local Catches
The weekly Lake E V Spence report notes 132 channel catfish averaging about two pounds caught by five Odessa firemen including Bob Newport and Harold Smith. Steve Theesfield and others weighed black bass to four pounds, plus crappie around a pound and a four pound striped bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
E. V. Spence
Colorado River
Dele
Edith
R. G. Phillips
U S Savings Bonds Campaign Urges Public Support
Public notices urge citizens to buy U S savings bonds to help the country. Authorities promote patriotic investing and outline benefits for individuals and the national economy.
Coke County Farm Census Shows 327 Farms in 1969
The 1969 Census lists Coke County with 327 farms, up from 286 in 1964, with 225 farms selling 2500 or more in 1969. Average farm size is 1376.4 acres. average value of land and buildings 133,469. Total farm sales 3,478,975. crops 145,899. livestock and related sales 3,332,624. No incorporated operators were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Texas Voting Residency Rules Swept Away by Federal Ruling
A federal court injunction in Whatley vs Bullock invalidates Texas rules demanding over 30 days residency to vote. Eligible voters now include those who have resided and registered 30 days prior to the election, with immediate registration upon arrival. May 6 primary registration halted by machine closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State Supreme
Dunn
Bullock
Take a Look at the Ads in This Week’s Paper
A brief note urges readers to skim the advertising pages for bargains and unique offerings. It highlights savings, local services, and special promotions as a time saving guide for shoppers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Rockey Thompson
Jerry Church
Statin
O. W. Ray
Glen Woods
George Chew
Earl Caulder
Hazel Caulder
Wayne Caulder
Mission Friends School
Don
Angela Ware
al Edwards
Deece Hindman
Allison Albcorn
Jackie Gissom
Rhonda Gayle
Ray Dale Walls
Dana Ware
Jerry Ware
Dan Klansmeyer
the Baptist Church
Honus Holland
Brownwood
Minta Grimes
Jaye White
Martin
Odessa
Waud White
Gothers
W. E. Stewar
Patricia
Darrell Farmer
Cildren
Merkel
Leonard Smith
Vernon Harrist
Harrist
Callie Branham
Naomi Wilson
Sac Angelo
Gladys Copeland
Jarvis Bullard
L. R. Griffin
Leslie
Longview
Flora Johnston
E. K. Finley
Dave Hamilton
Jessie Ray Ussery
Abilene
Bill Grissom
Crane
Charlie Jr
Larry Ray
E. L. Boyd and Sons
Nugent
S. R. Phartis
Kermit
Ray
Gary
Simmons Memorial Hospital
Sweetwater
Richard Bell
Fort Hood
J. R. Thompson
T. J. Oden
Lanny
H. M. Rose
Daisy Henderson
Giray Acres
Bizexwell
Barl Brice
Deming
N. M
Leonard Snow
Carlsbad
J. G. Snow
Douglas
el Paso
Buddy Clements
Walter
Jack
Larry
Roscoe
Paul Schleyer
Paula
Jane
Arval Gray
Joe Smith
Jerry Don
Angela
Rob Hester
Dallas
Steve Colvin
Kem and Kelly
LeRoy Q Chew
Elvin Chew
LeRoy, Jr
Debbie
Johnny Chew
Jody
Winters
Frank Hargrave
Lubbock
Anset Shoup i
Abiene
Raymond Music
Sandra
Hamilton
Elmer Clements
Music and
Clements
Cox’s Jewelry
Sweetwater, Texas
Lake E. V. Spence Fishing Report
U. S&s. Savings
Coke
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Department’s Social and Economic Statistics Administration
SESA
Couny
Texas
R. T Caperton
Bronte
Youngblood
Glenn
First
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Matt Caperton
Matt
Mustang, Main & Beauregard
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