Two Wellington men graduate at Texas Tech summer ceremony
Michael Lee Dillon earned a bachelor of science in chemistry and John Alf Thomas earned a bachelor of science in agricultural education during Texas Tech's August 20 commencement in Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. Dr. Orla E. Childs of Colorado School of Mines delivered the principal address. Thomas, a Quail high school and Clarendon Junior College graduate, served as vice president of the Texas Tech Collegian Chapter of Future Farmers of America.
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Wellington
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Michael Lee Dillon
John Alf Thomas
School of Agriculture
Orla E. Childs
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
Tech
Thomas
Quail High School
Clarendon Junior College
Future Farmers of Ameti
Student Teaches Chemistry as Dillon Enters Graduate Work
The fragment notes a student, Dillon, joining Texas Tech next year as a member of the Texas Agete Club and Alpha Phi, working toward a master's degree and teaching chemistry. He completed a degree in chemistry and will pursue student teaching at Vega-1, with plans to teach in the chemistry laboratory and undertake graduate work.
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Texas Tech
Texas Agete Club
Alpha
Chi Omega
Vega-1
Dillon
Texas Constitutional Amendment On Agricultural Land Tax
Public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number One to be voted on November 8 1966. It adds Section 14 to Article VIII to tax land used for agriculture by considering only agricultural use factors. The measure requires sworn statements to qualify land and allows local assessors to inspect. If designation ends, extra taxes may apply.
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HOUSE
State of Texas
State of
Texsa
Jocal ‘Tax
Constitutional Amendment on State-wide Retirement System
Texas voters would decide in November 2005 on a proposed amendment to Section 62, Article XVI, adding a new subsection to authorize a statewide retirement disability and death benefits system for county officers and employees and other political subdivisions. The measure outlines funding by counties and subdivisions, potential voluntary mergers, and governing rules, with approval by election.
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Senate
Texas
State OF
Stele
Wstad
Texga
Etna Fem
State of Texas
Hendricks Visit Dodson Friends
Dr. Bill Hendricks of Fort Worth visited his son John who stayed with the Hollands at Dodson. They traveled to Glorietta New Mexico for a week at the Baptist Assembly, then returned to their duties with Hendricks on the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty and his wife teaching at Como Junior High.
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Bill Hendricks
Fort Worth
John
Como
the Hendricks
Dodson
South Baptist Church
Scouts Set Pace at Cleburne State Park Campout
Scout Troop 674 from Almeda completed a three day model campout at Cleburne State Park. They kept a clean campsite and earned praise from Texas Parks and Wildlife staff led by Billy J. Smith. The troop presented a plaque to the park thanking access to facilities for training and recreation. Fleet Street, London, is the home of England's newspaper offices.
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Cleburne
Almeda
Cleburne State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Billy J. Smith
Fleet Street
London
England
Dr Russ Martin Addresses Rotary Luncheon in Wellington
Dr Russ Martin of Miami Oklahoma preached at a Wellington Rotary luncheon on August 16. He praised the city for its friendliness and urged Rotarians to suspend quick judgments, noting each person is threefold: who we are, how others see us, and who we present ourselves to be. Billy Moseley, president, led the meeting. The Shetland Islands lie off Scotland.
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Riss Martin
Miami
Okla
Martin
First Christian Church
Wellington
Billy Moseley
Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment Fifteen on the B
Voter information for Texas on November 6 1966 proposes Amendment Fifteen to Section 6 Article XVI authorizing state participation in private or federal funded programs run by private nonsectarian groups to assist the handicapped through facilities and services while regulating funds and oversight. The amendment details how money may be accepted and spent by state agencies for rehabilitation employment and care of the blind crippled and mentally or physically handicapped. The measure will appear on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1966 for qualified voters.
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Senate
State of
Texas
State OF Texas
Connon
Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment Seven Texas
A public notice details Proposed Constitutional Amendment number seven to repeal the poll tax voting requirement in Texas. It outlines sections to be amended in Article VI, effectiveness dates, registration changes, and language about voter eligibility. The proclamation also notes election timing and governor's proclamation responsibilities.
Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment Four on BAS
Public notice announces Constitutional Amendment Number Four on the ballot November 8 1966. It proposes Article XVI to add Section 80c raising term limits for directors of conservation and reclamation districts from two to six years and validates pre existing provisions not exceeding six years.
Texas Amendment on Death Benefits for Officers and Firemen
Constitutional amendment proposal to add Section 51-d to Article His of the Texas Constitution authorizing state aid to surviving spouses and minor children of law enforcement officers custodial personnel at Corrections, and full paid firemen who die violently in duty. Details include election timing ballot wording proclamation and publication requirements.
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State of
Texas
Texas Department of Corrections
State of Texas
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Thirteen on Ballot Number Thirteen
Public notice details a Texas constitutional amendment to add Section 63 to Article II, allowing the Legislature to consolidate government functions by statute in counties with 1,200,000+ inhabitants. It describes an election, voting requirements, and the scope of consolidated governmental duties, including contracts among subdivisions within affected counties.
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State of
Texas
Tejaz
Aes Indivitet
Thie
Lowin
Mall County
Agulivision
Functiional
Rover
Fayerner
Ate
Biala
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Big Wheel
Lewis
Jerry Lewis
Columbia
Janet Leigh
Mary Ann Mobley
Gila Golan
Leslie Parrish
Jerry
James Best
Public Notice
Hendricks
Aeterians
Russ Martin
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Kahin
United States
Pia
Pena Ai
Con
Directors of Conservation and Reclamation Districte
Directors of Conservation and Reclamation
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