Nine in a Row and Five to Go in Lamesa Gridiron Pair
Lamesa High powered to a 46-2 victory over Colorado City to extend their district run to nine straight wins and a second consecutive district title. Kent McCurley and teammates dominated with long runs and passes while forcing turnovers. The Tors aim for an unbeaten district season as they close the slate at Sweetwater.
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Tors
Cee City
Walter Buckel
Lamesa
Cason
Colorado City
Rhurst Light
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls Hirshi
Ian KiCh ‘-O
Lamesa High
County editor notes early rise as harvests slow and holidays near
The week sees cotton base count at 55 000 despite fog and damp harvest conditions. Dawson County outpaces surrounding counties as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach. Local shoppers and merchants report increased town traffic during wet days. Mrs. George Mahon, wife of the district's US Representative, was hospitalized in Washington after a painful episode.
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Dawson County
Andrews
Odessa
George Mahon
Washington
Band Cleared for First Division Rating at Lubbock
A band proved its merit Wednesday afternoon at Lubbock, delivering an exciting halftime routine that earned a first division rating. The performance showcased vigor and precision, signaling strong competitive standing for the ensemble.
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Lubbock Hen
Edwards Named Post Master of Lamesa Office
Edwards James R Dick Edwards named Post Master of Lamesa Post Office effective Saturday. He has served as officer in charge Seminole Post Office and superintendent of stations and offices. Swearing in ceremonies expected in Lamesa next week.
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Dick” Edwards
Lamesa
Carl C Ullaker
Southern
Edwards
Seminole
Lubbock and Childress
School coach thanks players and parents after performance
Brown praises the team and acknowledges the parents for their support after the event. Jean Hill is noted among those who contributed to the effort with a third division finish cited in the remarks.
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Bill Brown
Darragh Land
Joan Light
Kiddy Bray
Valerie Dopson
Laura Bray
Marilyn Webb
Karen Capps
Deeann Daffern
Cheryl Holt Oee
Jean Hill
Weather, Harvest Boost Dawson County Cotton Prospects
Bale counts rise to 55 558 with potential gains if Friday weather improves. Dawson County faces possible record average bales per acre as 275 000 acres await favorable conditions, with Lubbock and Gaines Counties as strong rivals and Colgan noting latest estimates hinge on upcoming weather.
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Karl
Dawson
Lubbock
Gaines
Lee Roy Colgan
Colgan
Dawson County
Telethon Planned by United Way Campaign
Telethon scheduled with United Way campaign as high school students prepare merchandise for auction and spot commercials. Lamesa Cable TV will air the event from 9 PM past midnight with Kent Bartlett and Trip Chastain as emcees and Nancy Renner backup. Lamesa FFA handles deliveries and FHA provides baked goods.
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United Way
Lamesa
Lames
Kent Bartlett
Trip Chastain
Nancy Renner
Lamesa Ffa
FHA
Building Lamesa Middle School Vocational Wing Accepted
Trustees met to review the new Middle School Vocational Building and found it substantially complete. The site tour with architect John Gray noted temporary plumbing and drinking fountain solutions due to late equipment delivery. Total cost 50 391 dollars with most payments made. remaining 13 000 to be paid soon and about 1 000 retained for punch list completion. Architect expenses total 4 535 19 dollars with most already paid.
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Lamesa
John Gray
Big Spring
Freeman Named President of Lamesa National Bank
Freeman, longtime executive vice president, was elected president to succeed the late C A Hollingsworth Fleetien at a recent board meeting. A 1957 Texas Tech graduate, Freeman joined the bank eight years ago from First National of Lubbock with his wife Reva and four children Leigh Kathy Laurie and Jim living on Juniper Drive.
Germans Find Heart Of Nation In West Texas Visit
German couple Frederick and Hetta Walther stay with Mr and Mrs John Porter in Lamesa as guests while visiting West Texas. They tour oil fields Carlsbad Caverns and local towns with interpreters Mike Porter and Juergen Walther. They praise local friendliness service and vast distances.
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United States
Frederick
Hetta Walther
John Porter
North 21St St
Porter
Mike
British Airways
Frankfurt
Juergen Walther
Lamesa
Juergen
West Texas
Walthers
Germany
Singapore International Airlines
Airways
United
Carlsbad Caverns
Lubbock
Midland
Walther
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Wolves
Promise Land
Williams
Bruce Beck
CeeCity
Robinson
Weare Buckele
Larry Mitcham
Stockman’s Supply
Sterling City
Tohoka
Texas Highway Department
James R
Tou
Brown
Bie
Freeman
Lamesa National
Henry Norris
Medical Arts Hospital Board
Dawson County Commissioners Court
Hospital Board
Leslie Pratt
Norris
Ben Dopson
Samesa
Stephen Henry
States
Mrs. Walther
New York City
Atlanta
Dallas
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