Tax receipts rise as oil and vehicle taxes drive state income
The article notes July 1 bring a 2 percent tax on apparel under ten dollars, with May receipts totaling 43,285,722 and year-to-date at 138 million. Oil and gas taxes add tens of millions, motor vehicle licenses boost revenue, while the overall receipts exceed one billion. Community notes cover rains in Wellington area, crop planting, guar seed marketing, and local moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Hoghs
Fuar
ZIP Code adoption to speed mail delivery
Dratten Wellington Texas outlines ZIP Code use for efficient mail routing. The plan assigns destinations by postal zones to shorten deposit and delivery times, promising a modern system nationwide.
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Dratten
Brutten
United States
Check Before You Contract Police Chief Warns Transient Pest Firms
Police Chief Troy Marsh warns residents to investigate pest control firms before hiring them as seasonal operators target older residents. He says reputable firms welcome scrutiny and urges checking with the Chamber of Commerce, local lumber yards, the sheriff, or police for referrals and cautions about less reliable outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Marsh
Marsh
Chamber of Commerce
Focal Lumber Yards
Sheriff's Department
Police
More Explorer Scouts Needed At Post 31 Summer Plans
Gus Allen announces need for youths aged 14 to 16 to join Explorer Scouts with Post 31 meeting Mondays at 7 30 p m at the National Guard Armory. The American Legion sponsors the group and planned summer events include a trip to Red River New Mexico a visit to Altus Air Base and a weekend at Lagert with Mike Luckworth as assistant explorer advisor.
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Explorer Scouts
Gus Allen
Post 31
National Guard Armory
Allen
American Legion
Red River
Altus Air Base
Lagert
Mike Luckworth
Burglary at Singley Mill and Elevator Sunday night
Sheriff John Rainey reported a hole was broken in the flags pane of a door at Singley Mill and Elevator on Sunday night June 16. It is unclear if the burglar entered the building and Jones Singley reported nothing missing.
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Singley
John Rainey
Jones Singley
Many Here for Lawrence Rites
Out of town relatives and friends attend the funeral of Mrs. Levi Lawrence. Dozens from Hollis Oklahoma and nearby towns are listed among the mourners, including households from Pampa, Encumar i New Mexico, Farmington New Mexico, Clovis New Mexico, Albany Texas, Abernathy Texas, and Clarendon Texas alongside local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi .Lawrence
Chad Husband
Ebner Willincham
Ethel Husband
Sam Davis
Nellie Scott
Very Cunningham
Sterlng Payne
Garnet Payne
Mattie Gardner
Hollis
Okla
C. D. Payne
Paul Bowers
Lue Gordon
Pampa
Frank Taylor
Longhorn Steer Displayed at George Wert Courthouse
The George Wert courthouse showcases the Inett Longhorn steer from the great West herd mounted in a glass case. The statue-like figure represents a famed breeding animal once part of local cattle history.
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George Wert
Texas
Inett
Owens Station Adds Service for Farmers
Robert Owens of Owens Super Service at Lucky Corner announces field tire service for tractors. A newly equipped truck will handle tractor tire troubles in the field, reducing farmer delays and costs during tight times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Owens
Owens Super
Lucky Corner
Owens
Group Here for Simpson Rites
Friends gather for the funeral service of W. J. Simpson on Thursday, June 18. Attendees include sisters Mrs. Ruth Moore and Miss Fay Simpson of Beaumont and many others from Knox City, Pampa, Guyarion, Amarillo, Canyon, Fritch, Shamrock, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Simpson
Ruth Moore
Fay Simpson
Beaumont
E. C. Camprey
SB. Campsey
Knox City
Jim King
Pampa
Ray King
Drugsing
Guyarion
Okla
Ed Nuss
Mar Hatch
Kehn Souther
Amarillo
Don Briggs
Canyon
Autrey A. Spent Jr
Leslie Gayle
Fritch
R. A. Nichols
D. C. Hale
Vernon Tarbet
Shamrack
Black Installs Motor Wash at Bill's Mobil Service
Till Black owner of Bill's Mobil Service Station announces the installation of a Goodrich Motor Wash. The new unit quickly washes and cleans the entire car and is the first of its type in town. The station sits at 1016 8th Street and invites friends to visit during operation.
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Till Black
Bill
Mobil
Os Goodrith Motor Waal
Black
Usl
Promotions and reassignments among US air service personnel
Major James A. Reints of Aplington Iowa is promoted to lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force with an effective date to be set by future order. Airman Third Class Carl Kilman of Quail is reassigned to Biggs AFB Texas after completing aircraft engine mechanics training. Airman Second Class Eddie D. Cale of Wellington arrives at Tour-Rosieres Air Base France for a Short Spur overseas tour before returning to Fort Bliss Kansas.
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Yokota AB
Japan
James A. T Reints
Aplington
Iowa
United States Air Force
Reints
Air Force Headquarters
H. W. Reints
Town State College
United States Military Academy
Billye
W. R. Bradstreet
Shamrock
Sheppard Afb
Texas
Carl 1 Kilman
Quail
Biggs Apb
Kilman
Glen N. Kilman
Neva
William R. Ward
Route 1
Wellington
Tour-Rosieres Air
France
Eddie TD. Cale
Air Fore
Diana
J. W. Armstrong
Topeks
Kan
van, Texas
Clement Family Mentions from Amarillo and California
Fragmentary docket mentions Clyde Clement and Hampton Chanent of Amarillo plus S F Clement of Exeter California Carey Clement of Verryton and Herman Clement of Vernim.
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Page Mount
Hampton Chanent
Amarillo
S. FP. Clement
Exeter
Calif
Carey Clement
Verryton
Herman Clement
Vernim
Air Conditioners Installed in Court House Offices
The Commissioners' Court approved the purchase of three air conditioners for courthouse offices. S&R Hardware was the low bidder. The units were installed in the offices of the county superintendent, county welfare officer, and county library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Commissioners’ Court
S&r
Cand County
Funeral of Mrs White Attended by Family in Amarilla
Mr and Mrs John Farbis traveled to Amarilla on Saturday June 15 to attend the funeral of Mrs Ruth White a former resident. Also attending were Mrs Jennie Holcomb and Mrs Joe Baumgardner and Mrs David Baumgardner who came for Mrs White's funeral she formerly lived here.
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John Farbis
Amarilla
Ruth White
Jennie Holcomb
Joe Baumgardner
David Baumgardner
White
Mrs Lawrence Rites Held At Bewle Street Church
Mrs Lawrence survived by five daughters and two sons. service conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. by Minister Grandel Forehand at Bewle Street Church of Christ. Burial in Archer cemetery under Kelso Funeral Home. Pallbearers named. 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Survivors include Georgia Lemler, J A Scott, Mary Scott, Willie Weat, Floyd Moore, Chir Lawrence, Jake Lawrence, and J C Devenport, D D Payne.
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Bewle Street Church of Christ
Grandel
Buring
Arche
Kelso Funeral Home
Clyde Alexander
Tother Sullivan
Granville Clark
Gilbert Hunt
Etlmer Hiett
George Adkins
Gawrence
Georgia Lemler
J. A. Scott
Mary Scott
Willie Weat
Wellington
Floyd Moore
Canyon
Chir Lawrence
Hollis
Jake Lawrence
Artie
J. C. Devenport
Welfiipton
D. D. Payne
Pamps
Feet Ache and Itch Relief Ad at Parsons Drug
An odd advertisement touts T-4-L Solution for relief of joints bones and feet. It claims fast action within one hour and targets athlete’s foot and skin health. Readable text notes Parsons Drug as the location for purchase today.
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Perapire
Iparsons Drug
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Tula
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Tony Hurst
Kenny Black
Jerry Wooldridge
Neeley
Clyde DeMoss Jr
Jackie Pendleton
James Jones
Danny West
Ricky Brown
Nix
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Goodrich Motor Wash
Bill’s Mobile
Bill Black
Lawrence
Mroo
Due Bob Wyrick
Maple
Drue Wyrick
Leis Bryant
Archie Porter
Ama- Ville
Larry Griffins
Sharla Kay
Abernathy
John Justice
Clarendon
Cecil Davidson
Tu‘mas
George West
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Walter Easter
Fletcher
Afton Hardy
Lubbock
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Corhat Howard
Cduanuh
Owens Station
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