Grandson of Rockdale woman in all star game
A local society column lists numerous visiting relatives and residents in Haskell and surrounding towns. It highlights Lorene Raughton’s grandson Jimmy Dan Raughton of Bronte playing on an all star team at Breckenridge and details a flurry of family visits and gatherings across Stamford, Abilene, Waco, and Dallas during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
O. G. Raughton
Lorene Raughton
Breckenridge
Jimmy Dan Raughton
Bronte
Mmes
Leo McKeever
C. G. Raughton
Dennis Martindale
Sheppard Afb
Wichita Falls
Berryhill
Lagerton
Stamford
Hawley
Waco
Coors Sees Jump in Local Aluminum Recycling
Local aluminum recycling in six months of 1972 reached 27 317 pounds at Coors cash for cans in the Big Country area. That equals about 655 608 cans at 24 cans per pound, vs 24 163 pounds a year earlier. The rise is attributed to cash incentives public cooperation and environmental concern. The program now accepts aluminum cans only and has paid out 9197 70 to participants since inception. ANSON An approved cutting horse show was held July 29 in the Jones County Fair Arena by the Central West Texas Cutting Horse Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reed
Stamford
Adolph Coors
Big Country
Coors
Anson
Jones County Fair
Central West Texas Cutting Horse Association
Color Coded Pavement Signs Adopted by Texas Highway Board
The Texas Highway Commission adopts new symbol signs and pavement markings from the Federal highway guidelines. Yellow replaces white for centerlines on two way roads. Red marks wrong way, dashed lines indicate permissive passing, and solid lines restrict passing. White remains for crosswalks and edge lines on interstates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Federal Highway Administration
Aspermont Lanier Foster Named Lion of the Year
Lanier Foster of Aspermont was named Lion of the Year and received a one year perfect attendance pin at a ceremony last week. The event highlighted Foster as a standout member of the Lions Club for consistent service and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspermont
Lanier Foster
Harrett Martin shines in state 4-H horse show San Antonio
Aspermont rider Harrett Martin finished seventh in Showmanship and reached the semifinals in Western Pleasure at the state 4-H Horse Show in San Antonio held July 20 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspermont Harrett Martin
Western Pleasure
San Antonio
Fisher Named Texas GOP Executive Director
Zack Fisher of Memphi Texas becomes executive director of the Texas Republican Party succeeding Jim Kane who resigned. A statewide food stamp program for the needy will be put into effect this year with stamps purchased at post office windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Fisher
Memphi Texas
Texas Republican Party
Jim Kane
Leonardo da Vinci allegedly invents wheelbarrow
A historical claim credits Leonardo da Vinci with inventing the wheelbarrow, presenting him as the creator of a simple farm implement. The assertion links the Renaissance artist to early mechanical design and practical tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo da Vinci
Foot care ad touts fast relief for athlete’s foot
An advertisement claims quick drying T-4-L treatment stops itch and burning within minutes and removes infected skin in 3 to 5 days. It promises healthy skin replacing it and offers a money back guarantee if not delighted within one hour. Available at Citys Drug and other drug counters.
Texas constitutional amendment on legislative salaries
Public notice announces Constitutional Amendment Number 1 HJR 58 to be on the November 1972 ballot. It seeks to set annual salaries of eight thousand four hundred dollars for Senate and House members plus per diem and mileage rules for sessions, with specifics on duration and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
House of Rep
Proposed Texas ballot measure on tax exemption for seniors
Article VIII section 1-b outlines a state wide and local option to exempt at least 3000 dollars of assessed value from ad valorem taxes for residence homesteads of persons aged 65 and older, with election triggers and debt-pledge protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Texas Ballot Amendment Seeks Limits On Officials Holding Multiple Posts
The measure proposes constitutional changes to Article XVI Sections 33 and 40 restricting state employees and officers from holding more than one civil office and outlining exceptions. It details who may hold multiple roles such as certain National Guard and local officials while preserving salary rules and voting rights. The language also mentions prohibiting payment of state funds for dual office compensation and sets election timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
State of
Texas
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
United States
Organized Reserves
United States Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Air Force Navy
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Tate
Suc
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R. H. Cobb
Billy Jack Ray
Haskell
Lindsay Chapel Church of Christ
Joe Wilfong
Ray
Andy Wilfong
Pete Callaway of
W. V. Cobb
Addie Middleton
Norma Baker
Walter Kierepka
R. C. Cobb
M. G. McKay
Denison
Maude Cobb
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Burl Bunkley
Micah and
Renee Parks
Abilene
Jim Parks
Hawaii
Mr. Parks
Thailand
Carl Back
Hamlin
Peggy Gilbert
Gill
San Angelo
Grace Miller
Dallas
W. F. Bunkley
Mrs
Renee
V. F. Bunkley Jr
Stephen Bunkley
Arlington
V. F. Bunkley
Grace
Arnold Clevenger
Michelle
Lubbock
Mildred Martin
Lowry
Terry Kay
George Bouldin
Raymond Luckie
Melissa
Donnie Luckie
Claypool, Ariz
LeRoy McNear
Roy and
Mary of
M. E. Hughes
O. G. Houston
Lester Ivy
Stanley Paul Ivy
Mike
Paul
Albany
O. G
Houston
Dempsey Bolding
Brent, Tammie and
Kara
Janie Raughton
Snyder
Bill Riley
Tommy Riley
Clayton and
Kenny Mac Riley
Mrs. C. G. Raughton
Rudy Raughton
Craig and
Julie
Roscoe
A. B. McLennan
Grady King
Lucille Andrews
Zanna McQueen
Roanoke
Ann McLennan
A.B. McLennan
Johnny Rushing
Mary
Roy
Vicksburg
Vera McLennan
Gladstone McLennan
Raymond Bounds
Josie Bean
Lawrence Ekdahl
Wayne Friday
Royce Ekdahl
Wayne
David Martindale
Gene Martindale
Annabell Duske of
Gorman
Susie Patterson
Annabelle Duske
Christeen McLoud
Priscilla Brazell
Cliff House
Christeen McLoud of
John King of
Ollie Wilson
Tappan
Joe Hudspeth
TIRE
High’s Flowers
T.v.’S
Ross Gentry
S Gulf
Hamilton
Theo Scott
105 N. Swenson
Upshaw
W. McHarg
B& P
Anthony
Bank Americard
PPS
Seeo
Bill Davis
Valet Cleaners
S. Ferguson
Bunkley
Dobbins Pharmacy
Owner
Pete Dobbins
S. Swenson
General Welding
Howard Kohout
and Carl Cooper
T.V
Don’s TV
W. Hamilton
Arledge Ice
Wedgeco
Massey Ferguson
Allis Chalmers
Doc Jones
McLemore
Rodeo Grounds
Velma
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