Gusher Relays crown Robert Lee with 96 points in meet
The 4th annual Gusher Relays on March 23 saw Robert Lee School win with 96 points while Forsan and Sterling City tied for third with 50 each. Durwood Coalson of Robert Lee topped scoring with 31 points. Butch Cox set new records in discus and shot put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee School
Jerry Payne
Sterling City
Kenneth Soles
Forsan
Butch Cox
Harmon
Donald Winkley
Billy Tom Brandenburg
John Ed Harbison
Ricky Marcum
Ronnie Tipton
Bobby Joe Ridle
Eddie Jenkins
Pete Corrales
Freddie Ott
Sonny Sliger
Joe Perryman
Jimmy Witcher
Clyde Patterson
Kenneth Rhymes
Ronnie Mahan
Hank Browning
C. D. Cooper
Clifford Kidd
Ray Alley Joins Bluebonnet Glass as Foreman
Floyd Neill owner of Bluebonnet Glass and Mirror today announced Ray Alley is now associated with the firm. Alley brings 15 years of glass work from Kermit and will serve as shop foreman. The firm announces a new auto glass installation service with details in an advertisement in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Neill
Bluebonnet Glass and Mirror
Ray Alley
Alley
Kermit
Neill
Funeral held for J. A. Mitchell with out of town relatives
Out of town relatives attended the funeral for J. A. Tuff Mitchell on Saturday March 23. Attendees listed include Lena Alsup of Odessa Bill Bartee of Del Rio Bill White of Kermit Gordon Mitchell of San Antonio Hettie Pearce of El Paso Jesse Craft and Jack Forsythe of Andrews Roger Bailey of Sabinal and others from Odessa Mines and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. ‘Tuff
Mitchell
Lena Alsup
Odessa
Bill Bartee
del Rio
Bill White
Kermit
Gordon Mitchell
San Antonio
Hettie Pearce
el Paso
Jesse Craft
Jack Forsythe
Andrews
Roger Bailey
Sabinal
Zilla Pierce
Jerry Dickson
Joe Martin
Nadine Daily
Bob Greer
Oletha Greer
Glenn Looney
Winn
Ellis Craft
Gralls-Royalty Takes Honors In Literary Events
Grandfalls Royalty dominated the Pyote district interscholastic league literary meet held on Friday March 22 in the Pyote school. First places earned by Grandfalls Royaltyaters advance to the regional meet in Odessa. Participants included Toyah Barstow Pyote and Sm Mrs. Howard Mr and Mrs Leo Mears Midland, Mrs A R Crittenden from San Antonio attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reed
David Cavness
C. L. Whitley
San Angelo
Irene Greenwood
Ann Swafford
Abilene
Blake Curl
Myrdie Christesson
Walter Iness
Mildred DuBois
Lubbock
Walt Perryman
Joan Stuckey
James King
King Ranch
Walt
Bill Perryman
Walter Brown
M. B. Murray
Pyote
Bobby Joe Sidle
Ist
Sharon Warner
Cleo Smith
Annetta Gibson
Deanna McNeme
Reggie Gaddy
the Ancient Mariner
Eddie Jenkins
Sue Pittman
Steve Taylor
Ronnie Tipton
Ronnie Mahan
Kenneth Rhymes
Loredia Jenkins
Odessa
Toyah
Barstow
Grandfalls Royalty
Howard
Leo Mears
Midland
A. R. Crittenden
San Antonio
Woman shoots man after cafe confrontation in Midland
Mrs. Rodgers shot Rodney Rogers with a 32 caliber pistol after a confrontation outside Red Ball Cafe. Breeding and Windham aided the escape as police tested all three involved before Midland. Elementary results noted with Grandfalls Royalty scoring 44 and Imperial 60 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rodgers
Breeding
Rodgers
Windham
Perial
Grandfalls Royalty
Imperial
Gary Henderson
Hoy Marcum, Jr
Picture Memory
Pam Kennedy
Duane Stark
Josie DeLao
Paul Hammon
Linda Wheeler
Donna Welch
Kathy Rhymes
Billy Wilson
Wilson
Monahans Cemetery
Bobby Lee Rodgers
Breckenridge
Frankie
Bobby Wayne
District 2 AAA Tennis Meet Friday in Andrews
The District 2 AAA tennis tournament will be in Andrews all day Friday March 29 with entries from Johnny Avent Mike Mc Masters Burt Rhodes Delores Broom Susan Dailey Ann Kelly Greg Short Mike Patterson Mony Patterson Betty Meadows Viki Yates Sharon Norman and a Junior Girls doubles team. A San Angelo Track Meet Friday will feature the school contingent at the event with listed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Johnny Avent
Mike McMasters
Burt Rhodes
Delores Broom
Susan Dailey
Ann Kelly
Greg Short
Mike Patterson
Mony Patterson
Betty Meadows
Viki Yates
Sharon Norman
San Angelo
Sam Armstrong
Jim Birdwell
Oscar Jones
Wayne Moshier
Jim Netzel
Clarence Phipps
Joe Ratliff
Tom Swindle
Gary Wingo
Herbert Zerbel
Cited For Fair Share Oil Pooling Law
Texas oil historian Jim Clark argues House Bill 510 would require pooling of drilling units to fit spacing patterns set by the Railroad Commission. He says pooling reduces unneeded wells and costs, aiding U S industry against foreign oil, while opponents warn of extra regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Railroad Commission
Jim Clark
Clark
United States
America
Texas Railroad Commission
Austin
Wash
Debated Oil Law HB 510 Prompts Drilling Support
The article presents opponents arguing HB 510 would slow Texas drilling and cost jobs, while supporters led by Mr. Clark claim it would boost activity by redirecting funds from unnecessary wells to wildcat exploration. It emphasizes moral concerns and protection for small-tract operators via a fair pooling law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Clark
Texas
Flapjacks Pancakes Night At Tatum Café Friday
Pancake feast underway at Tatum Café Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Attendees can eat, enjoy an evening of fun, and join the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatum
Ford Shines In 36 Day Total Performance Test
Dan Gurney drove a Ford hardtop to victory over 43 stock cars on Riverside course in a 500 mile test of brakes suspension and steering. Ford showed stamina and road holding as the 63 percent Falcon V 8 Sprints debuted with strong showing in the Monte Carlo Rallye 2500 miles and won in class in Europe. Ford also led in Pure Oil Performance Trials at Daytona gaining most total points in gas economy acceleration and braking events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Dan Gurney
Ford
Europe
Fords
Daytona
Falcon
Gima’ Motor Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grandfalls News
Bluebonnet
Gralls
Garza Sheets
Rey
Canvas Oxfords
Bath Ensemble
Ladies
Capris
Ladies’ Bases Sank
Tot's
Monahans
Fred F. Rodgers
Doyle D. Allen
R. D. Tone
Dee A. Armstrong
H. J. Asher
James P. Baldridge
Mary K. Briggs
Homer Nettleton
E. BE. Leatherwood
Harold G. Hancock
Brooks Jenson
Robert Be, Low
la van Gotcher
Reynolds
Robert Miller
Prince Murphy
W. E. Campbell
R. R. Biland
Lee Ira Crowson
Matilde Pena
C. B. Robertson
Walter 8. Iness
Natividad Ortiz
Joe Brandenburg
Lucy Milsap
M. A. Allen
Far West
Daytona, Fla
Total Performance
Trio Motor Company
E. Sealy
Monahans, Texas
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