Older Heifers Expected at Collingsworth County Livestock Show
Approximately 18 steers will enter this year’s Collingsworth County Past Livestock Show chaired by County Agent Doi Reeves. The event on Saturday September 1 features British and Exotic breeds with Hereford Angus Shorthorn Charolais and Brahman crosses, three weight divisions, grand and reserve champions, and cash prizes for top six placings.
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Collingsworth County
Doi Reeves
Reeves
Rodney Myrick
Wellington
Doyle Messer
Quail
Jimmy Brown
Summerwood
Knoll Named Manager of Lutie Gin Plant
Joe F. Knoll has been named manager of the Lutie Gin and says repairs are under way to prepare for fall. He succeeds JM. Morgan who also farms and operates harvesting equipment. The Chickasha Cotton 671 Co. owns the plant. Knoll previously worked at Firestone Stores in several roles and is active in local organizations. He and his wife Lois Amerson have three children.
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Joe F. Knoll
JM. Morgan
Knoll
Chickasha Colton 671 Co
Firestone
Amarillo
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Samnerwood Lions Club
Dozier Cattle Raisers Association
Samnerwood
Masonic Lodge
Dozier
Funeral service for Mrs. Burt draws out of town kinfolk
A large group of out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Jr. Burt on Saturday July 28. Relatives traveled from Denver Fritch Arlington Oklahoma and Dallas among others with numerous Burt family members listed and friends from Canyon Amarillo Pam pa Samnorwood and Hobart also present including clergy Rev John Denton of Fritch and local kinfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Burt
J.L. Burt
Denver
Colorado
Roy Brinson
Fritch
Doe Bulloer
Arlington
Bob Burt
Day Hancock
Melanie
Brad
Burt Brinson
Brooks, Boyd
Branch
Maggie Johnson
Borger
David Fry
Aaron
Dill9s
John Ford
Greenville
Marvin London
James London
Oklahoma City
Hill London
Hydro
Oklahoma
Mervin Greb
Hobart
Curtis Lockwell
Dallas
Bob Oldham
Watters Fain
Canyon
Ray Pendergraft
Raymond Wilson
Ray Richards
Amarillo
Ray Wooldridge
Pampa
John Denton
B.H. Young
Eugene Young
Betty
Debbie Stacker
Robert Young
Everett Fain
Samnorwood
Cub Scouts Hold Family Wiener Roast at Ellison Park
Cub Pack 31 hosted a family weiner roast at Ellison Park on Thursday evening July 26. Attendees from multiple dens and families enjoyed foods cooked over an open fire and looked forward to a swimming party set for August 7 at Marian Air Park pool with a nickel swim fee.
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Cub Pack
Ellison Park
Den 1
Eddie Langford
Darren Hall
Eddy Trimble
Day Jones
Bill Hart
Arthur Jones
Delmer Turner
Dorothy Trimble
Debbie
Sharon
Jimmy Trimble
Charles Carter
Eugene Vernon
Betty
Aline Reynolds
Marian Air Park Swimming Pool
Mollie Stafford Among UT BA Degree Candidates
About 280 The University of Texas College of Humanities spring graduates include Mollie Ann Stafford daughter of Chief Master Sergeant Clifton Stafford. Stafford, raised near Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio, finished high school at Randolph. She completed all UT work and will continue at UT for the summer while working on The Daily Texan newspaper.
Blood centers adopt mandatory hepatitis test for transfusions
Collingsworth General Hospital administrator Garner Alcom notes new required RIA testing for Hepatitis Associated Antigen at Red River Regional Blood Center in Wichita Falls. The $26,250 installation adds protection, with no added cost to member hospitals per executive director Joe Arrington.
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Garner Alcom
Collingsworth General Hospital
Red River
Wichita Falls
Joe Arrington
Red River Center
Collingsworth General
Alcom
Wellington
Red River Regional
Arrington
RIA
American Red Cross
Mr. Altom
America
Hiett Named To Outstanding Young Men 1973
Ian C. Hiett is nominated by the Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Young Men of America 1973. The yearly awards volume profiles about 7000 young men ages 21 to 35 for service, professional excellence, and civic achievement.
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America
New Life Jacket Regulations Set For Texas Boaters
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials announce new PFD rules effective Oct 1 1978. Boats 16 feet and longer must carry a Coast Guard approved wearable device while smaller craft require one buoyant cushion per person, with a recommendation to wearables even on sub 16 foot craft.
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Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Coast Guard
Pendleton Visitors Share Family Visit From California Canyon
Mrs Pendleton hosts relatives including Eileen Hayek Kevin Nicole Glen and Sheldon from California along with John Masten Melinda Angani from Canyon. They traveled to Wheeler to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Moore.
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Dick Pendleton
Eileen Hayek
Kevin
Nicole
Glen
Sheldon
California
John Masten
Melinda
Angani
Canyon
Wheeler
Jess Moore
CIC Vocational Nursing Program Planned by Clarendon College
Clarendon College will offer a vocational nursing program in cooperation with Hall County Memorial in Memphis Childress County and Groom Memorial. Applicants must take the Minnesota Achievement Test via Texas Employment Commission or at Clarendon Aug 23 at 9 30 a m or 1 00 p m. The first 20 weeks cover pre clinical work five days weekly with courses in nursing. Upon completing 1806 contact hours the student earns 42 college semester hours and may pursue State Board licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Several Wellington women enrolled in 1972 73.
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Clarendon College
Hall County
Memphis
Childress County
Groom Memorial
Minnesota
Texas Employment Commission Office
Beryl Clinton
State Board of Vocational Nursing Examiners
State of Texas
LVN
Spinal and nervous disorders examined and treated
A medical professional specializes in examining and treating spinal and nervous system disorders, focusing on diagnosis, therapy planning, and patient care. The practice emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, targeted interventions, and ongoing management for improved neurological health.
Band Students Reminded of Aug 3 Meeting
Keith Wood reminded junior high band members to attend a meeting on Friday August 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the band hall. Students from sixth to twelfth grade are eligible to join That Skyrocket Band. summer practice runs August 6 to August 17 with times to be announced.
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Keith Wood
Hifi
Wook
Wood
5602
VA Advises on Lost Papers in Benefit Claims
VA Regional Director Jack Coker today urged veterans not to delay applying for benefits if birth certificates or marriage licenses are lost. He noted that since October 1971 VA accepts informal proofs like certified statements of marriage and birth to establish claims for compensation and education benefits for veterans, widows, and orphans. The guidance applies to proof of birth of a child, age and relationship in disability cases, and widows not previously married with no conflicting records on file.
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Jack Coker
Coker
Rural Texas county reports June traffic crashes and deaths
The Texas Highway Patrol logged one rural accident in Collingsworth County in June with no deaths and six injuries. Across six months 1973 the region showed 20 total rural collisions with no deaths and 16 injuries. overall region June 1973 had 559 accidents, 27 deaths, and 331 injuries, up from June 1972. The deaths occurred in Hale, Swisher, Parker, Lamb, Briscoe, and other counties. area counts include Childress, Cottle, Donley, Cray, Hall, Hemphill, and Wheeler with varying injuries. Family and visitors from Dallas, Lubbock, Amarillo, and other areas noted in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Patrol
Collingsworth
Jack Thornhanger
Lubbock Department of Public
Swisher
Parker
Lamb
Briscoe
Hemphill
Wheeler
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Burt
Den
Brent Long
Steven Vassey
Bill Long
Brent Jones
Darren Jones
Sidney Herring
James Herring
Mr. Herring
Webbs
Timmy DeVass
Neal van Melt
Craig Carter
Darryl Vernon
Jerry Lee
Chuck Carter
Bill Anders
Cubmaster
Jay
Wesley Anders
Kevin Hall
Mark
Mike Spears
Terry
Airs
Lee DeVoss
Rhonda
Jimmy Langford
Cecil Lockhart
Mollie Stafford
Yankees
Glenn Hamilton
Anthony Porter
Scott Cocoran
Adam Mejia
Joe Pena
Gary Messer
Delmer Tutter
Hiett
CIC
G.B. Hite
Cecil Perrin
Shamrock
Bud Rice
Mount View Okla
Loyd Lovell
Lubbock
Rollin Reno
Bethany
Okla
M.W. Cobb
South Main Shamrock
Texas
Thomas NM Wiate
15Th Street
W. Ward
Mel
Neal Powell
Leonard Kates
Linda Karnes
Wayne Brasell
le Ann
Teresa
Kettina
Mike Karnes
Bill Karnes
Tech Sargeant
James Stafford
Thailand
Raymond Hodges
Fort Cobb
Oklo
James Goza
Capt
Donald Goza
Chester L. Harrison
Optometrist
West Avenue
Thompson Hardware
Clarendon, Texas
Shideen Mwit
Ascompaning
BT O Fattat Family
Thriftway
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