July 4 hints and mid year notes lead Press-Reporter
The country editor notes a busy July with holiday closings and July sales as firms plan quick holidays then resume work. The paper also reports Ruben Rush leaving Medical Arts Hospital and expresses confidence in a capable replacement. Construction permits in Lamesa near the $1.24 million mark, led by church remodels and new businesses, with several projects underway.
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Press-Reporter
Dawson County
Lamesa
First National Bank
Texas Electric Service
Esprit de Corps Faces New Trials for Volunteers
A feature discusses why volunteers stay united under strain and danger. It asks what compels a man to leave home and safety to ride in a car during emergencies, exploring courage, duty, and sacrifice within a service group.
Rush Resigns Medical Arts Post
Ruben Rush, administrator of Medical Arts Hospital for five years, will become administrator of Fayette Memorial Hospital in LaGrange starting Monday. He submitted his resignation to the Medical Arts Hospital board several weeks ago, effective July 1. Ben Dopson, MAH board chairman, was out of town and unavailable for comment.
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Medical Arts Hospital
Fayette Memorial Hospital
LaGrange
Ben Dopson
MAH
Philip White
Rush
the Press Reporter
Pawhuska
Okla
Lamesa
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Fayette County
Medical Arts
Lamesa Plans Biggest Ever Sidewalk Sale in July
Lamesa merchants set a two day sidewalk sale for July 25 and 26 promising more participants and deeper discounts. Chamber of Commerce leader Francis Schneweis notes strong shopper turnout due to free local services and competitive prices. The event aims to resemble a 50 store shopping center with group emphasis on value and selection.
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Lamesa
Francis Schneweis
Lamesa Chamber of Commerce
Schneweis
Old Fashioned Fourth Slated At O'Donnell
O Donnell's annual 4th of July Celebration will start at 6 30 p m at the City Park with land races and swimming matches at the City Pool entries must be registered by noon Food booths sponsored by local groups will serve visitors All day events include a Fiddlers Contest with regional fiddlers invited See O DONNELL PAGE 2 for medical staff and Rush departure notes about moving closer to family and hospital board search for a replacement
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O’donnell
Most Firms Will Close Thursday Independence Day Survey
A survey of Lamesa businesses by the Chamber of Commerce shows every contacted business plans to close Thursday for Independence Day. With few exceptions Dawson County offices will stay closed while others resume Friday. See page 2 for details.
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Lamesa
Dawson County Public Library in Lamesa
The snippet notes Dawson County Public Library located in Lamesa Texas 79331. This brief item identifies a local library in the noted Texas town.
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Lamesa
Texas
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