Semi final clash heads to Snyder Tiger Stadium
Snyder hosts a Class A football semi final Friday night after Wall and Seagraves both won Friday. Wall beat Pottsboro 28 6 and Seagraves defeated Sunray 33 7 to reach the semis. Seagraves previously beat Haskell 25 3 in Tiger Stadium on Nov 25. Floods in western Washington trigger deaths and a state of emergency with National Guard on standby.
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Carter to Visit Egypt in January 4 or 5
A Belgrade dispatch from AP reports President Carter is planned to visit Egypt in early January with dates around January 4 or 5. No White House comment was available immediately.
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Nuthatch Nibble and Jay Jambalaya Spur Birdwatcher Tips
The National Wildlife Federation urges diversity in winter bird foods beyond seeds and suet. It features recipes like Jay Jambalaya using raw suet and meat scraps. The column also notes toy safety labels and a light joke about Christmas shopping and inflation from Wacil McNair.
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Briscoe heads to Washington to push Texas energy stance
Governor Dolph Briscoe flies to Washington to lobby Congress on Carter energy plans, urging Texas protections in the natural gas bill. He meets Monday with trade ambassador Strauss and Rep. Brooks, and later with HEW Secretary Califano on hospital standards.
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Cotton Harvest Surges Beyond Early Estimates in Scurry County
Scurry County gins processed 59 861 bales with 9 174 bales on yards as harvest extended through the week. Two gins surpassed 10 000 bales and five others held substantial yardage while more cotton awaited hauling and field pickups. The Indealn gin led with 12 740 bales by Saturday.
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Industrial plant decision eyed for Snyder site
An appliance maker may establish a Snyder plant. A labor survey found 823 applicants across Roby Colorado City and Snyder, with 600+ processed in Snyder. The firm seeks 125 to 150 initial jobs, rising to about 400, and a decision is expected soon, likely before year end.
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Snyder Merchant Shot in Store at Snyder Square
Gene Thompson a 46 year old Snyder merchant was found shot to death at 9 45 am Saturday in a restroom at his shoe store on the southeast corner of Snyder Square. Justice of the peace Bobby Goodwin reported a shotgun shell and a chest wound and said a coroner's verdict was delayed pending a doctor's report.
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Snyder Farmer Earns Honor in Texas Outstanding Young Farmer
Jerry House of Snyder was named second runner-up at a Brownfield luncheon in the Texas Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer competition. House farms about 2,300 acres in Scurry County, mainly cotton, with other crops. A Snyder High School graduate, he has farmed 14 years and is married to Rita with three sons, Justin Raymond and Perry. He entered the state contest through the Snyder Jaycees Club.
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STEP program cuts crashes at Snyder intersections
STEP police effort begun November 1 with a $12 400 grant aims to deter risky driving. At six busy intersections in Snyder traffic accidents have decreased, as Sgt. Joeyne notes the program's visible enforcement and deterrent impact.
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Weather Summary for Snyder and West Texas
The forecast notes a Friday high near 72 and a low of 26 with 7 am Saturday at 44 and no precipitation. Total year to date rain remains 22.68 inches. Western Texas expects partly cloudy to mostly fair days with warm Monday and Tuesday, then a cooling trend Tuesday night into Wednesday from north to south with highs from the 60s to 70s lowering to 40s north 50s south by Wednesday. overnight lows drop from 30s north 40s south to teens north and 20s south.
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