Fire Destroys Cotton The Woodenfoote Staff Wishes
A local report notes a fire that destroyed cotton storage or related facilities. The piece opens with greetings from the Woodenfoote staff and introduces newsroom staff to readers.
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Newspaper
Seminole News
Location
Seminole, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
1
A local report notes a fire that destroyed cotton storage or related facilities. The piece opens with greetings from the Woodenfoote staff and introduces newsroom staff to readers.
Funeral services for Johnny J. Smith AG2 24 will be Monday in San Antonio with burial at Fort Sam Houston. He froze to death Sunday night December 15 after going hunting and getting lost. He served in the Navy since 1962 and was stationed at Lakehurst New Jersey. Survivors include his wife Lynn two sons Jonathan Douglas and David mother Faye Smith and siblings Arlene Agnew Juanita Aaron Clarence E Arnold D. The Boys Ranch executive director Morris Craig will attend.
A fire at the Planter Gin nine miles south and four west of Seminole caused heavy losses Friday at 12 30 pm. Firefighting crews from Seminole and Drew plus county help contained the blaze with trailers loaded with cotton damaged and several loads destroyed. House and gin offices remained intact.
The Seminole Rotary Club presented Dwayne Herman, chairman of the Doctor Fund, a check for 101.00 in response to a Lions challenge noting Lions contributions. Rotary per member exceeded Lions totals, prompting remarks about size age and effort as of Tuesday afternoon. The Doctor Fund balance stood at 660.50.
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