State FFA President One Of Texas' Busiest People
Alan Jones of Longview is the Texas FFA state president, leading a whirlwind schedule since last July. The 20 year old travels to 800 chapters and speaks at countless events, returning home for Christmas before finishing his term in July. His Longview High School agriculture teacher Arthur Williams praises his intelligence and leadership, predicting he will be the best state president in FFA history.
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FFA
Texas
Future Farmers of America
Alan Jones
Hollie Jones
Longview
Jones
Mark
Stan
Alan
John F. Kennedy
Arthur Williams
Longview High School
Texas Future Farmer Magazine
GHS Tracksters Train Hard for Rugged Season
GHS track coach Bobby Bernard leads a 27 man sophomore and junior heavy squad preparing for eight meets this season. Key prospects include John Croley in pole vault and Dennis Floyd in the 880, with sprint and field events featuring multiple standout athletes. The team targets strong showings at Oil Belt Relays and Gladewater Relays while aiming for a surprising spring performance.
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GHS
Bobby Bernard
Kilgore
Bears
Gladewater
Bernard
John Croley
Jay Edwards
David Tant
Dennis Floyd
Donald Henson
Clarence Tillman
Michael Lawrence
Marcus
Calvin Frierson
Jesse Cheeks
Nathaniel Bynum
Terry Thompson
Leroy Helen
Archie Tennyson
Paul McGregor
Mike Goldsberry
James Clay
Adeal McNeal
Herbert Setzler
Charles Simmons
Charles Gordon
Hughes Watson
Donny Barnes
Dennis King
Mason Williams
King
Jerry Hawley
Charles Hawley
Bruins
Eilgore Maren
Bulldog
Carthage
Pine Tree
Bowling Standings In Early Bird And Twilight Leagues
Early Bird standings show Gray's Grocery leading with 67 2, 20 2, Apex 6142, and Campbells at 49 38. McKaig 2442 and 807s noted as strong for high team series and game. Billie Jean Dorsey tops with 576 and 221. Twilight League East Texas Lumber holds high series 1972 and high game 706. Vicky Rushing 570 233 leads. Thursday Couples Ups and Downs lead team Markam Fox 18 729. C A Davis 601 high series, Evelyn Crabtree 586.
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Gray's Grocery
Apex
Campbells
Daniel's
Record Shop
McKaig
Claiborne
Merle Norman
Margaret's
Oak Manor
Billie Jean Dorsey
Suzie Schmidt
Lillian Winn
East Texas
Vicky Rushing
Dianne Wedin
Sis Spradlin
Markam-Fox
Davis Farmer
Freeman-Wedin
Meissner-Winn
J's
C. A. Davis
Hig
Evelyn Crabtree
Morale boosters spark effort in moments of doubt
An associate’s encouragement jolts a person from blank thoughts to action, proving how a timely pat on the back can turn hesitation into momentum. The piece reflects on how such boosts spark decisive moments and sustained motivation.
Driving Force: Motivating Peers to Act in Time
A call to action urges people to help others escape stagnation and take timely steps. It emphasizes mutual motivation among peers and the power of collective effort to accomplish tasks.
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By Loise Graves
Natl
Dan Lehman
Texas State
Jimmy Brown
Brooks
Buckeye
Gilmer
Conroe
Austin
Dpolittle
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Kiwanis Club
Enco
Atlas and
Goodyear Tires
Dickinson
Bologna
Tf Fe Ab
Country Club
Colt ‘45
Paark
Quikie Food Store
Howard Senter
West Upshur
Opeca Eh
Chrysler
Luke Player
Brad
J. D. Williams
Pontiac & Buick Company
Buick
Chevrolet
Malibou Sport
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