06 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
1
Dawson County expects over 290000 bales of cotton this year but the exact yield is uncertain. County agents and observers disagree on whether production will top last year's 234000 bales, as heat and a damaging late storm affect crops and infrastructure.
The first bale arrived near the expected September 1 target though few believed any cotton was open in the county. The scene on the courthouse square marks the harvest season with feller surprise at bale numbers and a reminder from Leland Miller at the county tax office to renew trailer licenses for this year’s harvest.
In Dawson County Earl Hatchett harvested the year's first bale at 4 15 pm Monday weighing 470 pounds after hand picking a ten acre dryland patch. The bale came from Stripper 33 cotton planted May 8 on the Hatchett farm near Union.
The Welch 4-H Club will run the fourth annual paper drive this Saturday starting at 8 am. Call the County Extension Office at 872-3444 to arrange pickup of old magazines newspapers or cardboard. Dawson County 4-H Clubs have already collected a near semi trailer load, earning $10.50 per ton for the State 4-H Youth Center in Brownwood.
The first Dawson County tractor pulling contest is planned for Saturday at the Lamesa Rodeo Grounds. Events are in three weight classes with $100 first prizes, $75 for second, and $50 for third. Entry fee is $25 per class and admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children. Contact Jerry Bell at 812 2144 for details.
Sam Kirkland manager of Perry's Store filed a complaint in Justice of the Peace Court against Gibson's owner Ron Scott alleging violation of the Sunday Closing Law. Scott pleaded not guilty with Willis Gresham as attorney and a $6900 bond posted awaiting trial. The case proceeded after a motion to dismiss over warrant and complaint mismatch.
Lamesa high school opens the 1973 football season at Tornado Field against Carlsbad Cavemen with high hopes for a strong showing. Coach Robert James previews a deep roster with 10 senior starters on offense and seven seniors plus four juniors on defense.
Planning for the 1973 Dawson County Fair runs September 12 to 16 with livestock shows in cattle swine sheep rabbits pigeons bantams and poultry. The event honors Andrew Essary long-time vocational agriculture teacher. The fair features women’s division crafts hobbies and exhibits plus a community carnival alongside livestock competition.
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