Dewey's command at Manila Bay to Gridley in war break
The famed order You may fire when you are ready Gridley was issued by Commodore George Dewey to Charles W Gridley aboard the Olympia at Manila Bay during the Spanish American War. Cooks debate pricking duck skin during roasting with some arguing only back and tail skin require it while others warn against it.
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Gridley
George Dewey
Charles W. Gridley
United States Navy
Olympia
Manila Bay
Obituary of Brookes S Estes Auto salesman and WWII veteran
Brookes Simpson Estes, 48, of Monahans, died after recent surgery in Winkler County Hospital Kermit. Funeral services are pending at Hammond Funeral Home. He was an automobile salesman, Church of Christ member, and WWII veteran wounded in service. Survived by widow, three children Lynda Steven Alma Carol, brother W A Estes, sister Mrs Elmer Ratliff, and father W P Estes.
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Hammond Funeral Home
Brookes Simpson Estes
Winkler County Hospital
Kermit
Estes
Monahans
Church of Christ
Lynda Estes
Steven Estes
Alma Carol Estes
W. A. Estes
San Antonio
Elmer Ratliff
Odessa
W. P. Estes
Shaky ceremonial start in Garden City telephony
Mayor Jim Cowgill concluded a ceremonial long distance call to inaugurate the city's direct distance dialing service. The speaker carried the call as an operator asked who would be responsible for the call and Cowgill named Bob Wright, the local telephone manager, in response to the request for someone more responsible.
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Garden City
Kan
Jim Cowgill
Cowgill
Bob Wright
First Baptist Men to Host Christmas Dinner
The First Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood will host a Christmas dinner and program Monday night. Dr. John Rasco, pastor of the Odessa First Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Wives of Brotherhood members are invited as guests. dinner is at 7 p.m. per Malcolm Grainger, director of music and education.
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First Baptist Church Men’s Brotherhood
John Rasco
First Baptist Church
Odessa
Brotherhood
Malcolm Grainger
Hudler Junior High Evening Assembly Cast List
Hudler Junior High prepares for today 12 50 p m assembly with cast members Page Ayres Gail Wilson Charles White Dan D b nnagan Frank Peters Mike Miller Larry Iness Bette Davis Patty Orr Cyndie McDaniel Sharron Fletcher Chris Hisel Doug Tanne hill Pat Allaire Scott Snead Randy Benham Mike Perkins Amy Stone assists directing Ann Patterson Edward Rowe promote Art crew includes Christy Hollen Robert Slaughter co chair Pat King Stage crew led by Bob Parks with Robert Wells Ronald Speer Mike Lamathe Rusty Martin Make up crew lists Dicksie Lewis Linda Anthony Cindy Cornwell Jan Gandy Pat King Candy Mermis Tina Swan ner.
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Hudler
Page Ayres
Gail Wilson
Charles White
Dan Dbnnagan
Frank Peters
Mike Miller
Larry Iness
Bette Davis
Patty Orr
Cyndie McDaniel
Sharron Fletcher
Chris Hisel
Doug Tannehill
Pat Allaire
Scott Snead
Randy Benham
Mike Perkins
Amy Stone
Ann Patterson
Edward Rowe Sere
Christy Hollen
Robert Slaughter
Pat King
Bob Parks
Robert Wells
Ronald Speer
Mike la
Delbert Berry Installed President Of Sandy 4-H Club 1966
The Sandy Junior 4-H Club elected 1966 officers at the Community Center meeting with Keith Street presiding. Delbert Berry became president and a full slate of officers was announced. Visitors and adult leaders attended as plans for a candy sale and Christmas activities were outlined.
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Delbert Berry
Sandy Junior
Sandy
Keith Street
Glenda Hancock
Judy Patterson
Donna Winkler
Danny Huffman
Brad Weller
Twinkler Marler
Tienita Raglin
Jeff Ice
Texas
Jeffree
Robert Patterson
C. G. Hancock
G. T. Winkler
Welch
Once Around
A reflective note on children delivering Christmas requests and the roles of teachers. The author praises educators for their wisdom and guidance in managing daily school life and parental expectations.
School Officials Earn Town Support
Advertising Doesn’t Cost. It Pays. The text praises teachers and administrators for handling tough situations fairly with children’s best interests in mind. It urges parents to stand with the school people and give them support.
Spirit Of Christmas Life Abundant Topic Of Methodist WSCS Circles
The First Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met in circles to discuss The Spirit of Christmas and The Life Abundant. Circle groups shared devotions, readings, and a two part program highlighting the Wesleyan Child Care Center in Cincinnati and a Christmas story The Little Guest.
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Methodist
WSCS
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Monta
C. G. Hancock
Jack Mason
0. G. Rudy
Bobby Winans
W. T. Neidhardt
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Alpine Community Center
Alpine
Honchen
Fl Paso
Bisti
Farmington
New Mexico
Mmes C. T. Ammons
W. B. McNerlin
W. O. Teasue
O. G. Rudy
Floyd Copeland
John Dorsett
Scrimshire Circle
S. G. Daily
R. T. Wilson
Wesleyan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wesleyan Center
Woting
Louisa
Mmes
Bill Brown
Jerry Cotterick
Edd Howard
J. R. Watzon
Ray Bevill
K. T. Cantner
Eli Long
Howard Price Myrtle
Tyree
J. R. Edgerton
Glen Goddard
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Sealy & Allen
SA Lee
Brookes S. Estes
Palace
First Baptist
John S, Rasco
Junior
Solomon
C.R. Anthony
Misty
Jaycee
Dee
Dwicht Street
J. T. Mitchell
O. O. Whitten
Humble
Mitchell
Enco
RCA
Belle Bennet
Jack Edwards
J. L. Pinkerton
F. M. Vallie
L. Ward
J. A. Avent
Mmes. W. H. Woods
Fern Tatum
David Shaw
Ronald Ray
Wildman
W. G. Davis
Sam Buchanan
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
D. A. Davidson
Polly
Russia
Together
Jay
F&w Motors
Eudaly
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