Colonial Inn Wins Grand Champion Steer at Ward County Show
Jim Harrison owns the 795 pound Grand Champion steer which earned $874.50 at the Ward County 4-H Stock Show. The Colonial Inn Restaurant will provide special quarters for the steer on the Inn property for several days. Harrison, in his first year of 4-H, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E J Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Inn
Ward County
Jim Harrison
L. C. Spaugh
Young Harrison
E. J. Harrison
Once Proud Hometown by A G Ada ir
Mrs. O P Walker quips about tax burdens in a reprinted piece lampooning endless levies and licenses. The satire lists numerous taxes and required licenses as examples of overbearing law and policy affecting daily life.
Teenage baseball meeting set for Tuesday
A meeting of all parents of Teenage baseball players and other interested citizens is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow in the District Courtroom. Organizers urge all interested persons to attend.
Jim Harrison Leads 4-H Stock Show Champions
Jim Harrison won Grand Champion in the steer class at the 4-H Stock Show and sale with a 795 pound animal bought by Colonial Inn. Reserve Grand Champion was shown by Mark Anthony. Top placements covered hogs, lambs, and barrows across weight classes with named exhibitors and awards noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Harrison
Colonial Inn
L. C. Spaugh
Mark Anthony
Jimmy Randolph
Becky Speer
Harrison
Anthony
Ricky Pierce
Raymond Fletcher
Ada Dell Brantley
David Nelson
Lee Sloan
Capon
Glenn Garland
Connig Dearman
Sonny Berry
Tony Ice
Delbert Berry
Johnny Avary
Terry Kirkland
Glenn Gainey
Carl Joe Speed
Southdown Lamb
Hampshire
Dorset
Lesley Boxley
Nancy Williams
Judy Patterson
Charlie Ice
Donna Winkler
Leslie Boxley
Ted Kelton
Bill Kelton
Ken Cunningham
Debbie Welch
Michael Seale
Bill Tolles
Larry Fine
Henry Garland
Cary Cox
Janet Wester
Gabe Garland
Ellen Rollins
Gary Morgan
Hogs
Carl D. Estes
Bob Rutherford
John Wilson
Lambs
Bluford Thornton
Del
Visitors Welcome At All Schools This Week
Texas Public Schools Week begins with Open House at each school Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. More than a thousand parents are expected to tour displays, films, and student work while avoiding conferences. Friday assembly features Gary Schuler speech and a 15 minute film on School and the Community.
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Texas Public Schools
Texas
Johnny
Lathan Walker
Gary Schuler
Edwards
Bil Whitfield
Edwards School
Browne Elementary
Nine Candidates Vie for Two School Board Seats
The News mailed a questionnaire to all nine candidates amid high interest in the school board race. The paper asks each candidate to state why they seek a seat and what changes they would advocate, noting the position demands time and dedication. Replies are due by March 20 and will be published afterward.
Park Visitors Rise at Sandhills State Park in February
James A. Jaynes, park superintendent, announced February admission reached 5460 with 1092 vehicles. Overnight campers numbered 35, and visitors spanned 17 states, many en route to or from Big Bend National Park, up from 2380 in January.
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Sandhills State Park
James A. Jaynes
Big Bend National Park
City Council Ballot Is Now Full
Richard Baggett filed for the one year term last week to complete the council slate as the filing deadline passed at midnight Saturday. Incumbents J. T. Yates Dub Whitt and L. E. Sloan will seek two year terms while Baggett takes the single year post.
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Richard Baggett
Baggett
J. T. Yates
Dub Whitt
L. E. Sloan
Revival at Immanuel Baptist Church Begins
A revival started yesterday at Immanuel Baptist Church and runs through next Sunday. Led by D R Pyley with Troy Taylor as song conductor, Rev. Jack Bailey the pastor invites all to attend each evening at 7 30 and next Sunday morning.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
D. R. Philley
Troy Taylor
Jack Bailey
Medicare Meeting at Ward County Coliseum
Aimed at educating seniors 65 plus on Medicare law, a March 11 meeting at the Ward County Coliseum at 3:00 p.m. will feature Mr. Hadley from the Odessa office and a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative. Transportation and assistance from Extension and Welfare staff advised. pastors urged to help.
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Ward County Coliseum
Hadley
Odessa
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Helen Buchanan
Candidate States Fill In School Board Races
Filing ends with no new names added to lists for County Board and three Independent School Districts. Incumbents Wood and Derrick seek seats. resignations create two vacancies to be filled April 2. Candidates include Moshier Peters Luther McDaniel Fowler Kent Wood Pitts Reed. incumbents Tipton Derrick Sullivan Smith vie for two Barstow seats. Voting is April 2.
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Independent School District
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent
Rose Moshier
Clarence Peters
Joe Luther
R. T
Pete’ McDaniel
Brice Fowler
E. L. “Buck” Kent
Oliver Wood
C. L. Pitts
Virginia Reed Wood
Ralph Chaney
W. A
Bill” Tipton
Bill Derrick
George Sidle
Tipton
Derrick
Barstow
Helen Sullivan
Lloyd E. Smith
Last Chance To Bid On Leasing Armory
Texas National Guard Armory Board in Austin invites bids to lease the Monahans Armory a masonry building of 5615 square feet with 20 acres adjacent. Lease runs from start date to August 31 1967 with a two year renewal option. Board may offer property for sale after August 31 1967.
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Monahans National Guard
Texas National Guard Armory Board
Austin
Guard
Stock Show and Horse Show Results Patched for Thursday
Full results of the Stock Show and Horse Show will be carried in the Thursday paper along with pictures of the top winners.
Where's The Fire Feb 22 Interstate 20 Car Fire
An Interstate 20 car fire reported on February 22 prompted responders to respond and secure the scene. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
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Interstate 20
S. Eva
N. Main
February Building Permits Reach $128,065 Value
February permits total $128,065 with two commercial projects and four new homes. Ph lips Petroleum Co begins a $41,500 service station at Interstate and State Highway 18 while H. E. Abbots and Sons erect a $21,000 office and supply store for Oil Well Supply at Ninth and South Stockton. Residential permits amount to $65,565 for four new homes with additions and repairs to six, with new home value at $59,000.
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Interstate
Phlips Petroleum Co
Ninth
Stockton
H. E. Abbots and Sons
Jack Forga
Department of Works
Hendryy Praises Texas While Defending Poll Tax Ruling
Representative Gene Hendryx told Ward County Democrats that the Federal Court ruling outlawed the poll tax as a voting requirement while noting Texas had not suffered violence during integration and that teachers stayed at work for a pay raise. He praised Texas successes and urged pride in the state.
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Gene Hendryx
Ward County
Texas
Hendryx
Red Cross Funds Drive Seeks Support in Ward County
Ward County Red Cross reports extensive service by the local chapter. Twenty three service members and families benefited as part of ongoing efforts led by Home Service Representative Mrs W H Woods. Contributions are welcomed by mail to the chapter at 1100 S James for fund relief.
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Ward County
American Red Cross
W. H
Helen) Woods
Home Service
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A. G. Adair
O. P. Walker
Unemployed Relief
Gold Diggers Relief
Salvation Army
Purple Cross
Double-Cross
Community Chest
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Ymca Ywca
Boys Ranch
Boys Town
Finewool
Tatum
Hudler Junior High
Francis Apple
Alma Hale
County Board
Bill Agey
Monahans
R. R. Browning
Royalty
A. M. Lasater
Pyote
J. R. Edgerton
Wickett
Cabot
Joe Wirsching
Louisiana
Bill Middlebrooks
L. B. Jolley
L .B. Stevenson
Harold Massey
Grandfalls Royalty
Grandfalls-Royalty
Hendryy
State of
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Rome
Hanait
Dave Hampion
R. B
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