Planting Rigs Run Across Counties Ahead of May Planting
The Country Editor notes a surge of planting rigs seen countywide as seedings advance, with most seed expected to go into the ground in the next two weeks. Tahoka ginner activity lingers on last year’s stock as this year’s crop grows. May Dollar Day boosts three day shopping in the trade center as graduation gifts loom and high school commencements, proms, and banquets approach across the country.
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Tahoka
City Clean Up Gets Underway in Lamesa
Lamesa launches its annual clean up through May 12 with local groups each covering town sections. City trucks will clear alleys and bulky items, while residents may leave magazines beside trash cans for collection. Community Pride Committee coordinates volunteers and groups, including Boy Scouts, civic clubs, and ladies groups, with fridge and appliance pickups by a local firm at 872-2181.
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Chamber of Commerce
Planting Days Return as Dawson Farmers Prepare Cotton
Dawson County farmers begin planting cotton as warm days return. Field work increases with many seeking a good inch rain to improve topsoil cover. County Extension Agent Lee Roy Colgan notes ample subsoil moisture but thin topsoil, and forecasts of rain. If rains materialize and weather warms, prospects look bright with potential for a bumper crop and higher prices.
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Bob Hale
Hale
Dawson County
Lee Roy Colgan
Colgan
Senior Citizens Luncheon Highlights Lamesa Week
Lamesa observes Senior Citizen Week with a Tuesday luncheon at the Senior Citizen Center featuring a musical program and the annual Senior Citizen of the Year award. Tickets are $1.50. The week also includes a Thursday ladies breakfast and Friday Playday.
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Senior Citizen Center
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Special Awards Highlight Annual FFA Banquet
About 50 members and 150 guests attended the FFA Parent and Member Banquet in the Student Center. State FFA President Frederick McClure urged courage, conviction, and action toward goals, and urged active involvement in clubs and communities. Mrs. Andrew Essary received the American Farmer Degree, plus an engraved memorial plaque. Special awards were presented by Fred Chandler and Randy Simmons. Susan Colgan won the Star Green Hand Award, Billy Ray Mayfield the Star Chapter Farmer Award, Richard Duval the Feeder Award, and a Public Speaking Award went to See SEE FFA PAGE 2.
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FFA
Andrew Essary
Essary
Brucesident
Ronnie Meador
Sir Vaughn
Mike Hughes
Frederick McClure
San Augustine
McClure
Fred Chandler
Randy Simmons
LHS Vocational Ag
Susan Colgan
Marion Sharp
Sandi Dennis
Billy Ray Mayfield
Richard Duval
E J Holub to speak at Optimist Banquet in Lamesa
Former All-Pro center E J Holub will headline the sth Annual Optimist Youth Appreciation Banquet at Lamesa High School Student Center at 7 30 p m Friday Tickets are 3 and available from Optimist Club members or at Lamesa Federal Lamesa National and Lamesa Meat Co Honorees from Lamesa Dawson and Klondike high schools are selected by Optimist Club from student nominations and may include non athletic achievements The event also features Master of Ceremonies Cecil Hutson per source and notes a field expansion by Gulf Oil Corp at No 10 G G Wright Jr nine miles SE of O Donnell including production data and future OIL PAGE 2 SEE OIL PAGE 2
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E.J. Holub
Texas Tech
Kansas City Chiefs
Optimist Club
Lamesa
Dawson and
Klondike High School
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Optimist
Dawson
Klondike
Lamesa High School
Lamesa Federal
Lamesa National
Lamesa Meat Co
Dawson County
Gulf Oil Corp
G.G Wright, Jr
O'Donnell
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