Texas farmers in force as weather improves across districts
In Texas many farmers work outdoors as warm days follow cool nights. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes soil moisture is short in the west and north, with rainfall needed in several regions to sustain grass and crop growth. Livestock remain in good condition and planting progresses from the Blacklands outward.
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College Station
Tex
Texas
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Blacklands
Hutchinson
Hutchison
Panhandle
Hereford
Dimmit
Canadian River
South Plains
Vernon
Corsicana
Dallas
Baird
Taylor
Temple
Cameron
East Texas
Balmorhea News Highlights Weekend Visits and Local Events
Balmorhea notes include Susan Simon and Barron Moore visiting from Angelo State University, Mrs. Fred Vasquez improving at Pecos Hospital, and Ann Rochester of Alpine visiting. A pink bouquet was given at the Methodist Church for a Love sermon by Rev. Bruce Govett. Band Booster Club plans a May 12 concert at the high school auditorium. Allen Beach returns from El Paso with a heart ailment. Rainbow Girls push the Slave Drive for June Convention. Jane Rayborn of Fort Worth visits Balmorhea, Larry Turnbough leaves for State Contest in dis cus throwing in Austin with family accompanying. Mrs. Nora May and Mrs. Dilia Henry visit Duncan Kingston’s family after Hawaii trip. An Educational film from Odessa is shown to Balmorhea students. Bob Moore and Barron install a light from an old Texaco hand pump with Buck Towler’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Moore
Barron
Texaco
Buck Towler
Toyah Lions Club delegates tour Chihuahua conference trip
Toyah resident Mr Bryan Boatman and Grandfalls Lion Vershel Smith joined District Lions Club events in Chihuahua Mexico from April 30 to May 3. They toured the old Pancho Villa home and observed Mexican Labor Day celebrations while meeting fellow Lions and attending a governors reception and banquet. Boatman returned home May 3 as Smith missed part of the program due to a stalled elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Boatman
Toyah Lions Club
Vershel Smith
Grandfalls
Chihuahua
Mexico
District Lions Club
O’janago
Mirador
Pancho Villa
Edward Boswell
Sun City Lions Club
el Paso
Boatman
Smith
Victoria Hotel
Casino de Leones
Odessa
Davies and others face trespass charges over draft board sit in
Ossie Davis, his son Guy, 17, Peter Manchester, 17, and the Rev. Robert Meyer were charged with criminal trespass after a four hour sit in at a draft board office in New Rochelle New York protest against American involvement in Cambodia and the Kent State shootings they were released without bail pending a court hearing next Thursday Davis author of Purlie Victorious and Broadway revival led the group in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
N. Y
Ossie Davis
Draft Board
Cambodia
Kent State University
Ohio National Guard
Davis
Guy
Peter Manchester
Robert Meyer
Barstow Obituary and Local Notices Highlight Area News
Barstow Mississippi area obits note O Davis death May 6, WWII veteran, burial May 11 in Sacramento beside wife. Listed relatives include Davis family of Snyder Abilene El Paso and Mrs Otis R King. May 4 Rebekahs meeting attended by Mrs Hunter and Mrs Nichols. May 5 El Paso visit to Charles Edward Black family. Multiple local moves, births, birthdays and school activities reported including Tammy Leigh Kansas trip and Barstow students in choir.
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O. Davis
Otis R. King
Korea
Caliornia
King
E.J. Davis
J.M. Davis
Snyder
L.E. Davis
Abilene
Opal Price
el Paso
L.B. Hunter
Wendell Nichols
Jimmy Lingle
Rebekahs
Polly Pointers and Cleaning Craft Hints From Dear Polly
Readers ask how to perfume homemade candles using fragrance oil added at various stages, including liquid wax, wick insertion, or whipped wax. Tips cover using perfume oil with oil-based scents and preserving aroma when lighting. Also suggested are repurposing purses as planters and making umbrella dust covers with adhesive paper sleeves.
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Polly
R. S
Mina
R.S
D. M
Polly's Problem: Safeguarding a Damaged Photo
A mother asks if toothpaste can safely remove crayon marks from a cherished photo. She tried toothpaste on a corner but fears removing the finish or ruining the image and seeks guidance on proper cleaning without damage.
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Polly
Sandra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pecos Enterprise
NEA Ing
Balmorhea
Susan Simon and
Barron Moore
Angelo State University
Mrs
Fred Vasquez
Pecos Hospital
Ann Rochester
Alpine
Oma Prew
Butch Purvis
Bruce Govett
Freddy Hernandez
Allen Beach
el Paso Hospital
Rainbow Girls
Jane Rayborn
Fort Worth
Teressa Moore
Jimmie Moore
Larry Turnbough
Austin
Balmorhea High School
Lubbock
R.V. Turnbough
Cindy
Nora May
Delia Henry
Wfe
Duncan Kingston
Hawaii
Jeannie Kingston
San Angelo
West Texas Education Center
Poll Parrott
NAVY
Rand
Are Aid Leettert
Toyah
Billy Lott
Bill Lewter
McCamey
Joe Scott
Veterans Hospital
Big Spring
Kenneth Scott
Joe
David Switzer
Shane
Switzer
Elcor
Robert Patterson
Victor
Denise
Aztec
N. M
Dorothy Massey
Jim
Eastland
W. N. Stutts
London
Frank Sinatra
Princess Margaret
Elizabeth I
Festival Hall
Sinatra
Count Basie
Lord Snowdon
Peter Sellers
Stanley Baker
Michael Cain
Richard Attenborough
San Francisco
John Fell Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Natalie Owings
Nathaniel Owings
California
Los Angeles
Dennis Wilson
Carole
Hollywood
Ricardo Montalban
Mexico City
Nosotros
Nostros
Arnie Calderon
Optimist
Fred Martin, Jr
M.R. Roger
Box
Barstow
J.H. Freeland
Tammy Leigh
Kansas
Joe Bardin
Antilo
Henry Petty
Lake Brownwood
E.A. Pettys
Ear
H.A. Collins
Roncie Rai
Oscar Baeza Jr
Edward Freeland
Dana Mary Sebesta
Connie Beth House
Maggie Prewit
Mrs. W
Tromp
Bevery
Bob Savage
William Owes
Darrell Quinn
Farmington, N.M
Forrest Walker
Ed Powell
Euless
Ft. Worth
Reba Morgan
Betty
Amway
Avon
Pecos Transit and Mix Company
T.B. Pruett
Kerrvill
Patricia Gresham
Warren Morgan
Patricia
Paris
Wes2aok
Bob
Rom Barstow Wert
Roy Wiams
Teason
Everett Morzgan
The
Freelands
By Polly Cramer
Dyer & Sons
Pecos
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