16 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1973
Page
1
The Middle School Bands and Choirs present a two-part Christmas program on Tuesday night at the High School Auditorium. About 250 students perform secular pieces first, then the religious Christmas Assembly with carols by the full group and subgroups. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students.
The Dawson County bale count exceeds 202 545 ginned or weighed with another 50 000 bales stored in sheds. Farmers rush to harvest before year end while gins report trailers emptying fast and the county nears the season’s end with whispers of a record high county production.
Swine producers in Dawson County and nearby districts will meet Tuesday to consider a proposed mandatory pork check-off. The event aims to discuss funding for marketing and research through a nationwide check-off program.
Lamesa United Way stands at 37 250 with 600 to go as campaign officials await last minute donations. Bill Gerber urges contributions by mail or at the chamber to avoid missing the target while telethon and mail totals lag behind last year. Funds support senior citizens Red Cross and youth groups.
Mr and Mrs Narcisso Martinez were burned when an explosion and flash fire at their home on the Andy Brown farm near Ackerly damaged the building and residents. Mrs Martinez flown to Dallas Burn Center with severe burns. her husband treated at Lamesa hospital. A four month old child unharmed. Fire department extinguished surrounding grass fire.
Area districts scramble as state urging shortens hours and may force dismissals amid a shifting energy plan. Lamesa and Welch boards weigh 9:30 to 3:30 day. Governor Briscoe reverses prior stance, leaving outcomes unclear before page two.
The Lamesa High School Choral Department will stage its Christmas concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Choir director Larry Wesson says the program includes unusual Christmas pieces from several nations and selections ranging from traditional to contemporary. The event is titled Christmas ’73 and open to the public.
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