Seminole Faces Vacant Homes Challenge and Nuisance Law Call
A local feature recalls Alpine TEXAS meeting of the Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading and highlights Seminole teachers. It also critiques vacant houses in Seminole, estimating 283 vacant of 1851 residences, urging owners to clean up to avoid nuisance law. Bob Whippo of Southwestern Public Service notes 1552 resident customers within city limits.
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Christmas in August Brings Town Booths and Lighting Plans
The town prepares for Christmas in August on Saturday August 10 starting at 6 p.m. in the Court House parking lot. Local clubs present booths to raise funds for Christmas lighting with each group setting its own contribution percentage. Representatives met last Thursday in the Chamber office to finalize booth details.
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School football permit and shoe issuance rules outlined
Jake Harrell, head football coach, announces shoes will be issued Wednesday August 14. Junior high participants will not receive shoes until school begins. Freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors may participate with permits mailed out. Collect $5 insurance coverage and permits at issue time. About 100 boys expected August 19 for two day practices at 9 AM and 7 PM with optional 24 hour coverage.
Rain Brings Savings as Wells Run Full
A farmer reported 14 irrigation wells pumping and rainfall of 23 to 3 inches, noting daily irrigation costs around 15 dollars and potential weekly savings of 1470 dollars. Gauges varied, with measurements from 24 inches to 5 inches by Wednesday night and a 4 inch cross-street discrepancy.
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Lewis McCrummen
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