Dobbs Hobby leads Ward County in May vote
Hobby led Ward County May voting with 882 to Connally's 592 for the Lt Governor race. In the Democratic primary Barefoot Sanders and Ralph Yarborough vie for the nomination to face Republican John Tower. Tower unopposed. Fay and Grover contest the GOP gubernatorial race. Cross voting warnings issued. penalties up to 500 dollars.
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Hobby
Ward
Sen. Connally
Dallas
Barefoot Sanders
Ralph Yarborough
John Tower
U.S. Senate
Tower
Albert Fay
Henry Grover
Summer School Offerings Governed by New Rules
Summer School courses will be taught by McAnally with no tuition. Smith notes Government may be taken on a first time basis by any student above junior level. English courses may be taken only on a make up basis. Health will be available to any high school student.
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McAnally
Smith
Parks Board Clears Air On City County Roles
Parks Board members and school representatives discuss the board’s function, which does not involve park maintenance. Wilson notes planned items but omits details. Lathan Walker says the board’s role has been to fund Little Leaguer travel and bid for equipment, with other members listed.
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Wilson
Lathan Walker
Chester Taggart
Lenora Price
George Cullender
Brownd Welcomes Baby Sister to Lobos Cheerline
Coach Brownd addsAnother cheerleader Brownd welcomes Little Miss Jodie Kay Brownd born Monday at Odessa Medical weighing 9 pounds She will join sister Julie 3 to help lead the Lobos cheers at home.
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Jackie. Brownd
Jodie Kay Brownd
Odessa Medical
Miss Brownd
Julie
Lobos
Fashions Mirror Social Change in 1972 America
The 1972 fashion scene reflects national attitudes from red white and blue nautical styles to ecological prints and natural colors. Oriental influence appears with Red China joining the UN while service member return and economic reform drive simpler, practical attire for daily life.
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America
U.S
Red China
United Nations
Nixon
Senatorial Candidate Barefoot Sanders Firm on Monahans Visit
Mrs. Jane Sanders wife of Barefoot Sanders denies Monahans remarks from the Texas Observer reflect his views. She praises West Texas towns noting local visits are campaign tasks not paid campaigning and cites Sanders focus on Texas water studies and collaboration with state and federal governments.
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J. J. Coats
Jan Sanders
Barefoot Sanders
U. S
Monahans
Texas Observer
Sanders
The
Observer
Odessa
Texas
Sander
Yarborough
Obituary for Edwin Boxch Knox
Edwin Boxch Knox 62 of 1202 S Calvin died May 28 in Kermit Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Services were May 30 at First United Methodist Church with Rev Glenn Harrington officiating. Burial in Monahans Cemetery. Knox born December 30 1909 in Waco. Survived by wife Elia Knox a son Edwin Burt Knox a daughter L A Willitte seven grandchildren and siblings Albert S Knox Tom Barron J M Wood Gordon Correy. Burial directed by Wilson Miller Funeral Home.
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Edwin Boxch Knox
S. Calvin
Kermit Memorial Hospital
First United Methodist Church
Glenn Harrington
Monahans Cemetery
Wilson-Miller Funeral Home
Knox
Waco
Glenn Rex Corporation
Elia Knox
Edwin Burt Knox
Satellite Beach
Fla
L.A. Willitte
Circle Pines
Minn
Albert S. Knox
Perryton
Tom Barron
Plains
J.M. Wood
Lubbock
Gordon Correy
San Diego
Calif
Barstow Pastor Dies After Pecos Crash
Rev. Jesse Homer Freeland 82 died after an auto accident in Pecos and an apparent heart attack Tuesday. Barstow resident since 1959, he was predeceased by his wife in April 1972 and services were pending. Patrolman Austin Coxard said the crash was not a fatality.
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Jesse Homer Freeland
Pecos
Austin Coxard
Freeland
Barstow
Resident's Father Dies in Rocksprings
Services for George Eli Williams 82 a 25 year Rocksprings resident were Monday He died about 330 am Sunday at his home Burial was in Rocksprings Cemetery directed by Plummer Fair Funeral Williams born March 25 1890 in Carrizo Springs a retired well driller and Baptist Church member Survivors include daughter Mrs E B Smith of Monahans
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George Eli Williams
Rocksprings
Plummer Fair Funeral Home
Williams
Carrizo Springs
The
Baptist Church
E.B. Smith
Monahans
Convalescent Home Resident John Catchings Dies
John Catchings 94 of Monahans died May 28 around 11:30 p m at Ward Memorial Hospital. Services were held Tuesday with a graveside at 10 a m He was born July 21 1878 in Bedreck. One sister Mrs Margaret Richard of Austin survives.
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John Catchings
Monahans
Ward Memorial Hospital
Bedreck
Margaret Richard
Austin
Vannoy Named to LCC Dean's Honor Roll
James P. Vannoy, son of Mr and Mrs James Vannoy of 405 South Gary, earned a 3.57 GPA on the Lubbock Christian College spring Dean's Honor Roll. LCC offers BA and BS degrees across 16 majors. The ceremony confirmed the academic honor.
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James P. Vannoy
James Vannoy
South
Gary
Lubbock Christian College
LCC
Local Youth Sports Open for Golf and Tennis
Weights class 10 to 11 years old includes golf and tennis open to boys and girls. Registration details follow in local notices.
Colors for Home Decor How to Use Them Wisely
A guide to using color in rooms explains how surrounding colors alter perception, how light and ceiling tones affect height, and how daylight artificial light and surface texture change color. Warm hues suggest sunshine while blues and greens evoke coolness, with practical tips for maximizing space and mood.
Pianist John Lewis Named Adviser for 1972 Jazz Festival
John Lewis, pianist and director of the Modern Jazz Quartet, is appointed music adviser for the 1972 American College Jazz Festival at Kennedy Center. The event, in its third year, is produced by the center and the National Association of Jazz Educators with nearly 200 colleges represented across eight regional festivals. Lewis has led the Modern Jazz Quartet for 20 years and serves on the faculty of the North Carolina School for the Performing Arts and directs the Monterey Jazz Festival.
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Washington
John Lewis
Modern Jazz Quartet
Kennedy Center
the Center
National Association of Jazz Educators
Lewis
North Carolina School For the Performing Arts
Monterey
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