Lamesa approves $50,391 middle school building bid
Lamesa school trustees accepted the low $50,391 bid from Haco Inc of Odessa for a vocational building next to the Middle School. The vote followed a lengthy discussion about the higher cost versus finishing costs, with the district aiming to start classes after the fall term and staff citing staffing concerns. Trustees present included Brown Nix Capps Strahan Fulbright Smiley, with Reid absent. Superintendent Chastain and Principal Gerber attended along with media.
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Lamesa
Odessa
Haco, Inc
Gary and Hobertz
Big Spring
Bob Brown
Venna Nix
Bob Capps
Wendell Strahan
Ed Fulbright
David Smiley
Bill Reid
Neal Chastain
Bill Gerber
Whole New Look For First National Bank Renovation Plans Unveiled
First National Bank officers announced a building program costing about half a million dollars to renovate the bank and expand customer service. A crowd of about 50 community businessmen viewed slide plans and drawings by Whitaker and Hall as the firm outlined improved auto tellers vault space parking areas and private loan officer spaces. The project aims to modernize an institution that has served the community for 21 years with enhanced access and privacy.
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First National Bank
First National
Lubbock
Whitaker and Hall
Motor Bank
Collins
Ralph Kinsey
Press-Reporter Wins First In State-Wide Contest
The Lamesa Press-Reporter received a first place award and plaque from the Texas Press Association for best news features of 1972. Publisher Walter Bucker accepted at the 94th annual convention in Houston, with the paper honored in the semi weekly category.
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Lamesa
Texas Press Association
Randy Burkett
Kim White
Walter Bucker
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Houston
Arkansas Press Association
Press-Reporter
Lamb County
Leader-News
Wade Warren
Hood County News
Lamesan
Larry Crabtree
Mansville News Mirror
News Mirror
Secretariat Triumphs In Belmont Run And Public Adoration
The Belmont showcased Secretariat as a dominant force, with media fervor peaking across TV, radio, and press as the Virginia colt won the Belmont by about 31 lengths. The era’s coverage elevated racing’s star to near legendary status amid nationwide enthusiasm. Doug Wilson Named Officer In Charge At Lamesa Post Office. Located: Lamesa, Texas. Wilson, 41, sworn in as officer in charge succeeding retiree A J McDaniel, with postmaster appointment pending. He joins longtime postal service staff and resides with wife Betty and four children.
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Secretariat
Washington
Watergate
Virginia
Seaboard
Doug Wilson
Lamesan
Lamesa
Glenn Land
Financial Examiner
Lubbock
A.J McDaniel
United Way Lamesa Dawdles Elections for Officers and Directors
Members of the Lamesa Dawson County United Way meet at 3 p m Tuesday to elect new officers and directors for the coming year and campaign. Retiring officers include Fred Barrington Don Bristow and Theresa Hale. Retiring directors include Peggy Baldwin Bill Gerber Newton Starnes Willis Gresham and Tom Branon. Eight new directors and officers will be chosen by the nominating committee. Holdover directors are M S Sellers Jesse Stephens Bill Hardage Don Bethel Bob Kral Lee McCalister and Louie Drenan. Last week the group reported a shortfall of 1022 to reach a goal of 36300 this year. The gap plus more than last year will be apportioned to agencies supported by United Way.
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Lamesa-Dawson County United Way
Fred Barrington
Don Bristow
Theresa Hale
Peggy Baldwin
Bill Gerber
Newton Starnes
Willis Gresham
Tom Branon
M.S Sellers
Jesse Stephens
Bill Hardage
Don Bethel
Bob Kral
Lee McCalister
Louie Drenan
United Way
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Buckel
North 2Nd Street
Richard Crawley
Lloyd Cline
Dallas Woods
Rick Palmer
BANK
South 3Rd Street
California
Glen Land
Wilson
Second Baptist Church
Betty
Star Route 2
L.O. Smith
Steve
Tracy
Deena
North 17Th
Tee
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