Graduation Set At Sul Ross May 12
Sul Ross State College will hold its 44th spring graduation on Sunday May 12 with keynote speaker ALPINE W S Bill Heatly chairman of the Texas House Appropriations Committee. One hundred fifty one undergraduates will receive degrees at 6 30 p m in the Health and Physical Education Building. Gene Hendryx will receive the Alumnus Emeritus award for service to Sul Ross.
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Bill” Heatly
Appropriations Committee
Texas House of Representatives
Sul Ross State College
Sul Ross
Heatly
Baylor University
Paducah
Texas
Dallas
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Jamie Green Hawkins
Gene
Baylor
Bill
Fort Worth
Stan
University of Texas
Gene Hendryx
Board of Regents
Norman L. McNeil
San Angelo
McNeil
Rep
Hendryx
Alpine School
Steel Pipe Boosts American Farming Output
New York based report notes portable steel pipe irrigation systems raise production and extend growing seasons. Overhead irrigation enables precise water delivery and enables year round crops. a 1000 foot system can be moved by two men in under an hour. A fully automatic radio controlled system tested by USDA engineers shows on off via clock timers. The U.S. has about 25 000 miles of steel pipe irrigation lines today.
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New York
Sec
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Underground sprinkler system doubles as gas smudge pots
An underground irrigation network uses permanent sprinkler heads and galvanized steel pipe to cover large crop areas. In fall the lines can be connected to a gas source for burners to act as smudge pots during freezing weather and can distribute liquid fertilizer to crops.
Schreiner appoints cadet ranks in final school rotation
Kerrville Fred M. Patton of Midland leads a list of promotive assignments at Schreiner for the final rotational period of the school year. Patton will serve as a cadet lieutenant colonel and David W. Bozeman III of Pecos is named Staff Sergeant.
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Kerrville
Fred M. Patton
Midland
Schreiner
Patton
David W. Bozeman III
Pecos
Sprinkle To Receive BA Degree
Brownwood Howard Payne College announces May 23 graduation list with Charles Thomas Sprinkle of Pecos set to receive a bachelor of arts degree.
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Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Charles Thomas Sprinkle
Pecos
Grand Jury Chosen In 143rd District
Reeves County Grand Jury Commissioners name the panel for the 143rd Judicial District term beginning May 20 1968. Jurors include John F Dearley Bobby Bell Garland Rowe B Warren Beauregard Alice Lasater and others from Pecos Balmorhea and Orla.
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Reeves County
143Rd Judicial District
John F. Dearley
Bobby Bell
Garland Rowe
B. Warren Beauregard
Alice Lasater
143Rd Judicial District Court
Sam Gann
Pecos
Lloyd Standlee
Henry Allen
Road Taxes Costs High In Texas 1966 Study
The Texas Mid-Continental Oil and Gas Association reports highway taxes average $146 per user annually. Executive VP Charles E. Simons notes $77 from motor fuel taxes, plus vehicle registration fees and federal taxes on autos tires and oil. Total highway user taxes were $820,587,000 in 1966.
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Texas
Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
Charles E. Simons
Simons
Cotton Vote Slated May 13 For 1969 Allotment Transfers
Upland cotton farmers will vote from May 13 through May 17 by mail to decide whether they favor transfer of 1969 cotton allotments by sale or lease outside the county but within the state. The vote occurs in counties where transfers have not been approved for 1969, including those where transfers were approved in 1965. County ASCS offices can supply details on the referendum.
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ASCS
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N. Mesa
Cortez Hotel
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Charles Sike
David A. Smith
Michael Harrison
David Gochicoa
Jesse Stephens
Leman Barmore
Jack Adkins
Balmorhea
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Jimmy Cooksey
Orla
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James R. Fuller
Fred Stroade
Joe Williams
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