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Newspaper

Waco News Citizen

Location

Waco, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

4

Matson's Final Track Season at A M Es Fabulous

Randy Matson, Pampa born weightman at Texas A M, begins a final track season with high expectations. Coach Charlie Thomas notes his world record weight and near peak condition, with training intensified and a focus on shot put and discus technique after the Sugar Bowl opener.

Randy Matson Pampa Texas Panhandle Charlie Thomas Randy Thomas Aggie Matson Texas Mustang Creek

Oilers face Patriots in final home game at Rice Stadium

Houston Oilers host Boston Patriots in a 1:30 p.m. Sunday game aiming to spoil the Eastern Division race. Lemm may start Buddy Humphrey at quarterback or use Don Trull for experience, while Boston relies on Jim Nance’s rushing and Babe Parilli’s passing to hold first place as Kansas City looms for the AFL title.

Wally Lemm Houston Oilers Rice Stadium Boston Patriots Mike Holovak Patriots Buffalo Oilers New York Jets Don Trull Boston Jim Nance Babe Parilli Parilli Nance

Sailing Course Starts At YMCA

The Central YMCA began a sailing course on Friday at 12th and Columbus. Over three weeks classes meet each Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The course covers sailing language and theory in class with final dry land practice. Instructor is Dr. Harry H. Lutz. Contact David Hodges at PL 4 3571.

Central Ymca 12Th & Columbus Harry H. Lutz David Hodges YMCA

Farm Bureau Delegates In Las Vegas

More than 200 county Farm Bureau leaders from Texas attend the 48th annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Las Vegas Nevada December 4 8 Texas Farm Bureau president C H DeVaney says eight Texas voting delegates set an all time high amid a 1966 membership of 100 926 Delegates from 49 states and Puerto Rico will consider farm program legislation farm labor international trade and monetary policy Guest speakers include Secretary of State Dean Rusk and former Vice President Richard Nixon.

Farm Bureau Texas American Farm Bureau Federation Las Vegas Nevada C. H. DeVaney Waco Texas Farm Bureau Alaska Puerto Rico Dean Rusk Richard Nixon

Farmers Pleased With USDA Program

Texas Farmers Union state President Jay Naman praises USDA cotton loan payment and sales policy as encouraging and a step toward parity. He urges restore of skiprow regulations to boost next year’s production and notes shortages of high quality cotton can be alleviated by more skiprow farming.

Texas Farmers Union Jay Naman Orville Freeman USDA Naman State Farm Organization Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Freeman

Lions Announce Deadline and Events For Waco Clubs

The Greater Waco Lions set December 10 as the Peace Essay deadline and urged all six Waco clubs to submit entries. Joe Cooper urged participation at a zone meeting. A prize from each club will be awarded. Blood Donation nights are the 2nd Monday monthly. The queen contest is January 17 with Hillsboro Lions celebrating their 45th Anniversary.

Lions Greater Waco Joe Cooper Ike Carroll Waco Lions Hillsboro Lions

Moody-McGregor Club Approved for Home Loan

Congress man W R Poage said Farmers Home Administration preliminarily approved a 335000 loan to Rolling Hills Country Club near Moody to build recreational facilities for 325 families. Club president is Frank Denny of McGregor.

Congress W. R. Poage Farmers Home Administration Rolling Hills Country Club Moody Frank Denny McGregor

Ferguson elected 1967 president of Rocketdyne McGregor Club

J. T. Ferguson, manager of Industrial Security at Rocketdyne McGregor Plant, becomes 1967 president of the Rocketdyne McGregor Management Club. Off icers elected include R. M. Webb as vice president C. E. Cook secretary S. M. Garrison treasurer J C Scivally Jr set at arms Directors are W. T. Brooks R. L. Carroll B. M. Corley N. L. Hay Jr. Installation set for January 17 at the first board meeting of 1967.

J. T. Ferguson Rocketdyne McGregor Rocketdyne - McGregor Management Club R. M. Webb C. E. Cook S. M. Garrison J.C. Scivally, Jr W. T. Brooks R. L. Carroll B. M. Corley N. L. Hay, Jr

Supper Planned by St Lukes Methodist Church Ladies

The Ladies of St Lukes Methodist Church at 3600 No 21st will serve a supper on Saturday December 10 from 5 to 8 PM. Adult tickets cost 1.50 and children 50 cents.

Bond Sales Nearing Goal in McLennan County

J Oliver Hudson, chairman of the McLennan Savings Bonds Committee, reported October bond sales reached $164 404 and ten month total $1 869 213 in McLennan County, 85 percent of the 1966 goal. Texans bought $13 520 322 in Series E and H bonds in October, up 13 percent from 1965, with year to date state total $128 194 374, 87 percent of the $147.5 million goal.

J. Oliver Hudson McLennan Savings Bonds Committee Vietnam Hudson

Global lightning storms average high daily count

Scientists report worldwide lightning activity averages about 44 000 storms each day. The finding highlights the global scale of electrical activity in the atmosphere and implications for weather models and lightning risk awareness.

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