Wright election sparks Texas leadership pride and Cotton Inc. praise
Fort Worth residents recall meeting Jim Wright after his rise to House Majority Leader while Tip ONeill takes speaker role. Texas officials hail Wright’s path as positive for the state. Cotton Inc. referendum is urged with strong producer support, noting its impact on cotton promotion and branding. Rotary travel films offer five country tour at High School Auditorium.
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Referendum on Cotton Promotion Votes in Dawson County
Dawson County farmers are urged to vote in the cotton referendum with ballots mailed to about 4,000 producers. Ballots must be returned by Friday and postmarked by midnight December 1. Supporters push a Yes to boost Cotton Inc. funding for research and promotion while opponents question salaries. inflation has weakened the $1 per bale assessment. The campaign highlights Cotton Inc. role in advancing fiber research and South Plains machinery. County bale count rose to 160,480 as ginners report progress amid a cold front and storage in fields. Harvest efforts focus on potential yields around 250,000 bales, valued at $80 to $100 million, with final figures pending price and quality.
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Swine Flu Clinic Opens for Dawson County Residents
Dawson County residents are urged to visit the public health clinic at 309 North Houston next to the Chamber of Commerce on Monday Tuesday or Thursday from 2 to 4 p m to receive a swine flu shot. An estimated 1600 to 2500 people have been immunized so far, higher than the national average but below officials hopes. The elderly are emphasized and 18 to 24 year olds who had a shot in October should get a second dose.
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Holiday closing plans for Lamesa banks New Year Eve
Residents should expect all Lamesa financial institutions to be closed on December 31 as year end business winds down. The notice advises planning ahead since many people have historically waited until the last day of the year to handle banking tasks.
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Neighbors Strip Crop for R L Lasky During Holidays
Neighbors and friends of R L Lasky helped harvest his cotton this week after his wife entered the hospital and he was recently released from the Veterans Hospital. The group included Homer Etheredge Billy Joe Lambright Jerry Lambright Randy Lambright Mick Earnest Ray Foster Buster Tapley Jack Kidd and C G Grigg. The article also notes local holiday closures for county offices courthouse City Hall the Senior Citizens Center and schools with planned break dates from December 22 to December 30 and January 3 respectively.
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Lasky
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Randy Lambright
Mick Earnest
Ray Foster
Buster Tapley
Jack Kidd
C.G. Grigg
Veteran’s Hospital
Courses Planned for Howard College Lamesa Campus Spring
With finals this week 101 students finish the fall term as the Lamesa Campus prepares a spring schedule of 25 courses. Options include Automobile Tune-Up Analysis Calculus 1 and added offerings in office skills history English law enforcement carpentry electricity safety first aid psychology sociology agriculture and tennis.
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Lamesa
Howard College
Commissioners To Appoint County Treasurer Monday
Dawson County Commissioners Court will fill the unexpired term of the county treasurer Clyde Bostick who is retiring. Nine applications were received and interviews start at 1 30 p m in executive session. The job pays 9420 annually and requires strong double entry bookkeeping knowledge.
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Leslie Pratt
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