Officials name new Jones County agent
Martha Shanklin a recent graduate of Texas Tech University has been named Jones County Extension Agent Home Economics. The announcement came Tuesday from County Agent Gary Stanford after approval by the Jones County Commissioners Court and District Extension Director Ed Garnett. Shanklin a Rocksprings native won state and national 4 H awards and trained in Young County through September, assuming her Jones County post October 1 her predecessor Necy Wilburn resigned in May.
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Martha Shanklin
Texas Tech University
Jones County
Home Economics
Gary Stanford
Miss Shanklin
Rocksprings
Young County
Defensive driving class opens Monday at Old Glory School
Old Glory Club sponsors a defensive driving course at Old Glory School in Room 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with refreshments provided. The report also lists recent visits, family reunions, and travel between Abilene, Lubbock, and distant towns, mentioning injuries, weddings, and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re Re Glory Ae Club
Old Glory
Board approves 1981-82 staff assignments and resignations
The board approves Doris Carnes Gibson as a Title I teacher and Carol Hickman as a State Compensatory teacher. Tri County hires include Vicki Aldridge Stamford VAC, Carla Beames Rotan resource teacher, Judy McDaniel Roby resource teacher, Susan LoRelle Anson Hamlin speech therapist, Lydia Vasquez Stamford aide, Misti Goza Anson aide. Resignations include Mary Torres Reynolds Elementary secretary and three Tri County staff Jaime Torres Stamford resource teacher Hermina Lollar Anson aide Mercy Torres Anson aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosanne Graham
Bard
Doris Carnes Gibson
Carol Hickman
Tri-County
Vicki Aldridge
VAC
Stamford
Carla Beames
Rotan
Judy McDaniel
Roby
Susan LoRelle
Anson/Hamlin
Lydia Vasquez
Misti Goza
Anson
Mary Torres
Reynolds
Jaime Torres
Hermina Lollar
Mercy Torres
Abilene youths win show prizes at West Texas Horse Show
Angela Smith and John Hagler captured top honors at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center Horse Show held at Wedek ing Horse Ranch. Eddie Shanafelt, now of Ranger, earned reserve grand champion in stallions halter, with Smith winning Open division All-Around and Hagler taking the same honor in the HALTER category. The event benefited the WTRC and featured numerous age-group showmanship and performance results across geldings mares and stallions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Wedeking Horse Ranch
Eddie Shanafelt
Stamford
Ranger
Angela Smith
John Hagler
Smith
Hagler
Plan
Bobby Wedeking
Leslie Harrison
WTRC
Junior Gray
Graham
Rough rider at Stamford rodeo defies bull ride
A Stamford Junior Sheriff's Posse contestant clings to a bull during the Thursday to Saturday Texas Cowboy Reunion arena rodeo. John Wendeborn photographed the event, capturing the tense moment of the bull riding competition.
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Lynn Navert
Sammy
L.C. Rorie
Stamford
Rorie
John Wendeborn
Knox City Final Playnight Set At Knox City Arena
The final open playnight of the season occurs at the Knox City arena at 8 p.m. Friday featuring barrels flags and poles in three novice and three regular divisions plus an open division. Divisions 8 and under 9 12 and 13 18 use Jan 1 1981 for age. Trophies awarded to first in each event and division with ribbons to sixth. high point trophies in each division. Contact Mrs. Joe Boone at 817-658-3016 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox City
Joe Boone
Camellia Named After Missionary George Kamel
The camellia plant is named for George Joseph Kamel, a missionary who introduced the shrub from the Orient to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Joseph Kamel
Orient
Europe
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Necy Wilburn
Old Glory News
Ansel
Mable Sawyers
Marvin Sawyers
Rialto
Calif
Rodney Dunham
Breckenridge
Glen
Shelly
Doll Jones
Aspermont
A.B. Cox
Paul Cox
Aspermont Hospital
Denise Pierce
Louis Spitzer
Allen Letz
Jeffrey Mark Letz
Karen Lee Kent
C.T. Pierce
Ricky
Debbie Suggs
Jennifer
Jeffrey
Leota Sorrells
Effie Hatch
Luther Meier
Melissa
Tommy Robertson
Goode
Rochester
Herbert Vahlenkamp
Waco
Nancy
Janie
Bubba Brown
Sprout
Anita Baldree
Vahlenkamp
Katrina
Tucker McDonald
San Angelo
Bernice White
Giddings
Ida Mae Giddings
Raymond McGee
Wichita
Kan
First Thessalonian Bible Church
Joplin City
Bransson
Eureka Springs
Ark
Roy Jennings
Novella Burns
Evelyn Jennings
Bill Smith
Jamie Prickett
Elizabeth Parker
Dub Harrison
Billy Morrow
Dana Richmond
Dalane Crisp
Linda Owens
Beth Harrison
Steven Jones
Kim Johnson
Beth Harison
Mac Ownes
Candy Shireman
Mac Owens
Linda Samek
Gary Goree
Martin Hill
Mares
Robin Dowell
Cindy Jay
Mary Hill
Jennifer Atkins
Christy Hagler
Stephanie Friarson
Leah Boone
Andra Jackson
Lynn Hering
Teresa Riker
Kristi Hagler
James Henderson
Kevin McTernan
Reining
J.D. Richards
Cody Smith
Staphanie Friarson
Lynn Herring
Levi
Delies Cowboys
Houston Oilers
Dallas Cowboys
Reck Men's & Boys
Speciel Purchase Ladies
Corduroy Blazers
Levis
Gibralter Metal Buildings, Inc
College Dr
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