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Lamesa Press Reporter in Lamesa, Texas

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Lamesa Press Reporter

Location

Lamesa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1976

Page

1

Easiest Job in the Yard and Local Cotton Losses

The article highlights Cox with the easiest job at Weaver Gin on the Seminole Highway and notes his duties keeping operations smooth. It also announces Youth achievements and the annual Youth sitE. It reports Dawson County expected bale totals near 235 240 thousand, with field work continuing and Dawson possibly reclaiming top state cotton producer status amid rivalries with Lubbock and Gaines County. United Way nears its 44500 goal with 42905 collected, telethon progress, and a donated car awaiting high bid. Cotton classing offices in Lubbock, Brownfield, Lamesa, and Levelland report one millionth sample graded this week with Grade 32 and 42 predominant.

Burnett Cox Weaver Gin Seminole Highway Bill Dawson County Lubbock Gaines County United States Department of Agriculture Brownfield Lamesa Levelland Don R. Lewallen

Lamesa Chamber Sees Support for Colgan and Funding Stance

The Board of Directors of the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions honoring retired County Agent Lee Roy Colgan and opposing cuts to extension funding while authorizing a membership poll on issues. The year ends with an estimated $4,300 balance after $4,500 in new equipment and a banquet deficit of $87 covered by budgeted funds. A separate note cites testing results with 58 percent of samples showing breaking strengths of 80,000 pounds and references to page 2 and the cotton section.

Lamesa Area Dorothy Haney Jerry Harris Chamber Lee Roy Colgan Dawson County Pressley

Bands Playing Christmas Tunes at Lamesa Schools

The Lamesa High School and Middle School bands present Christmas programs this week in the high school auditorium. Middle School beginners and concert bands perform Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with 75 cent adult and 50 cent student admission. High School program follows Monday at 7:30 p.m. featuring traditional tunes and pop, with the pit orchestra from South Pacific. Adults pay $1 and students 50 cents.

Lamesa Mark Hall

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