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.
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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.
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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.
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Lamesa
Mark Hall
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United Way
Chamber of Commerce
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Fred Barrington Chevrolet
Walter Buckel