Four Oklahoma youths charged after spree from Lawton to Del Rio
Four Lawton youths ages 15 to 18 were charged in Haskell County with robbery with assault after a weekend chase spanning Lawton Burke Burnett Archer County to Via Acuna Del Rio. They attacked Wylie Oil attendant Tommy Clexey and stole cars and cash, tying him and fleeing. Sheriff Garth Garrett said the group was captured following a bus driver tip and police work across Texas locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Haskell County
Acuna
Siexico
Via Acuna
del Rio
Tommy Clexey
Wylie Oil Co
Stamford
Clexey
Garth Garrett
Haskell
Burke Burnett
Archer County
Hamlin
Eldorado
Kidorado
Garrett
Thompson elected new president of Exchange Club
M. D. Thompson was installed as the Exchange Club president at the noon meeting Friday June 29 succeeding Byron N. Alleman Roy Arledge served as installation officer New officers include Frank Moore first vice president H D Wilka second vice president and Dean Robertson re elected secretary and treasurer New board of control members are Ray Eastland John K. Rice and Bill Leavitt Alleman remains automatic holdover on the board Officers assume duties at the July 6 meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Thompso
Exchange Club
Byron N. Alleman Roy Arledge
Frank Moore
H .D. Wilka
Dean Robertson
Board of Control
Ray Eastland
John K. Rice
Bill Leavitt
Alleman
Parade Floats From Local Parade Highlight Community Groups
The display features Ola Glory 4H Stamford Prep Teen FHa and a Leeders Camp Fire group on the left with Telephone Company Jaycees Wives Freshman Little Leaguers and Sub Deb Club on the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Glory 4H
Stamford Prep Teen
Fha
Leeders Camp Fire Group
Telephone Company
Jaycees
Altus
Oklahoma
Haskell County
Leddy Boot Shop
Abilene
Freshman League
Stotmford
Little Leaguers
Kanel
Guthrie
Oscar J Cooper
Anson
Tony Kelley
Dummitt
Karen Parks
Thomas Hart
Aspermont
Stamford Prep
Leen Club
Stamford Fha Sat
Jaycees Sponsor Donkey Ball Game in Stamford
Stamford Jaycees will sponsor a donkey ball game Saturday night at Wendeborn field starting at 8 p.m. Jaycees members will play the Bricksdahl Swedes. Don Caffey serves as Jaycee chairman for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Jaycees
Wendeborn Field
Jaycees
Don Caffey
Jaycee
New Champions Named At Texas Cowboy Reunion
New champions were recognized at the final performance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, closing a four night rodeo before large crowds. Winners posted fast times in roping and riding events, with notable horse shows, a parade, and a grand entry enhanced by colorful group costumes. Roy Reeder won the oldtime calf roping saddle with 1496 seconds. Linda Merriott claimed the cowgirl sponsor saddle after riding Gene Rambo. other finalists included Homer McLaury and Brenda Foster. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Saddle Tramps
Stamford
John Selman
SMS Flat Top Ranch
West Texas Rehabiliation Center
Abilene
West Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls
Roy Reeder
Fluvanna
Homer McLaury
Sudan
Linda Merriott
Harmer J. Merriott
Linda
Gene Rambo
Pat Merriott Murphy
Brenda Foster
Leeders
Brenda
Marie Voss
Snyder
Nancy Tucker
Texas A&m Experiment Ranch
Throckmorton
Miss Voss
Anna Lou Allen
Large Street Parade Led by Cowboys Crowds in Texas
Thousands witnessed a Texas Cow boy Reunion parade with horses floats and pioneer vehicles. The Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band led. Mayor Kelly rode with arena director John Selmon. Prizes were awarded to Hardin County Sheriff Posse and other groups, with multiple clubs and local businesses displaying decorated floats.
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Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band
KR. KR. Kelly
John Selmon
Revival Meeting Starts Sunday at Church of Christ
Jerome Savage of Nocona Texas will speak at Orient Street Church of Christ from July 9 to 18. Weekday services are at 7 am and 8 pm with Sunday services at 10 30 am and 6 pm. Savage is Abilene Christian College graduate and has preached in the area for seven years before moving to Nocona. Local evangelists included for previous churches. Music by James High and local preacher J B Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Savage
Nocona
Texas
Orient Street
Church of Christ
Savage
Jack Savaye
Vanderbilt Street
Abilene Christian College
Dundee and Buda Quarter Horses Dominate Event
Dundee and Buda Quarter Horses took top honors here on Monday. Kip Bar a three year old stallion entered by Ed Heller of Dundee, sired by the 1962 Texas Cowboy, led the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Buda
Kip Bar
Ed Heller
Skip Hank
Russell Moore
Plainview
Poco Rip Cash
Mike Rutherford
Ganador
W. D Blakemore
Midland
Leo Sunny San
J. C. Thompson
Saginaw
Fd Heller
Clegg
Creighton
Dedon
O'Donnell
Funeral Service for Mrs Youngquist Held in Stamford
Mrs. Carl FE Youngquist of Stamford died at Stamford Memorial Hospital at 3:35 am Tuesday at age 85. Born in Sweden, she came to the U S in 1880s, lived in Nebraska, then Texas, with a long family record and survivors including four children and six grandchildren. Funeral set for Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church with burial in its cemetery.
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Carl FE. Youngquist
K10
Wells Street
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Youngquist
Sweden
United States
Nebraska
Tilda Oson
C. BE. Youngquist
New Sweden
Texas
Fricksdahl
Stamford
Bethel Lutheran Church
Hugo B. Haterius
Bethel Lutheran Churchyard
Bertil Youngequist
Abilene
John Ed Youngquist
Edgar Shuquist
Wilbur Gustafson
Fort Worth
John Youngquist
Austin
Carl Alvickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. D. Thompson
Texas Cowboy
A. C. Humphrey
Witnes
Calvary Baptist Church
Mrs. Youngquist
Brad Rowland
Homer J. Merriott
Halter
Poco Marcaret
Bar Miss
Hays Maneh
L. B. Sublett
Ferguson and McGown Streets
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