Local Delegates Named to Girls State Offices
Two county girls were elected to offices at the American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State session in Austin. Linda Moore of Wellington named chairman of Precinct No. 2, while Judy Martindale of Dozier was elected chairman of Precinct 3. Oath taken by Associate Justiceead Griffin of the Texas Supreme Court. Two 1966 outstanding citizens will attend Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.
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American Legion | Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls
Austin
Linda Moore
Wellington
Carpovey
Federalist Party
D. C. Thomason
Americans Legion Auxiliary Unit 249
BPW Club
Judy Martindale
Dozier
Bart Martindale
Auxiliary
Sumnerwood Pta
American Legion Auxiliary
Bluebonnet
Baylor University
Texas
Mexico City
Ead Griffin
Texas Supreme Court
Bluelannet Girls
Girls Nation
Washington, D.C
Republic
Lindsey Heads Parks Program in Euless
Frank Lindsey, former Wellington high school coach and athletic director at Bell high school, directs the Parks and Recreation summer program in Euless. The program offers youth theatre, athletics, dance, crafts, and supervised activities for children and teens, plus evening classes for adults in music, band, chorus, and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Euless
Frank Lindsey
Bell
Hurst
Insect Survey Reports Early Cotton Pests in Collingsworth County
A county insect survey of 14 fields by Texas Extension Service and Rolling Plains Cotton Growers notes limited build up by June 15. Findings include a few cutworms and cabbage looper north of Salt Fork River, beneficial insects rising east of Wellington, and low counts elsewhere. Call Sam Helmers at 447 2312 for details. report issued weekly.
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Sam Helmers
Collingsworth
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Organization
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Jerry Pulley
Darrell Collins
Texas Tech
Memphis
Collins
Hall County
Salt Fork River
Hast
Wellington
Quail
Buck Creek
Dodson
Community Recreation Program Proposes Expanded Courses
Tax supported recreation efforts offer advanced art classes music appreciation and lectures to meet public demand. Sponsors argue the program expands leisure options and helps residents increase skills across multiple areas.
Bounty Jumpers in Civil War Army Deserters
Pro money and anti fight crowds used the term bounty jumper for men who enlisted to claim government bonuses and then deserted, a pattern seen in Civil War era records and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Sanctuary policy in Viet Nam inspires historic warning
The piece warns that sanctuaries for Communist forces in North Viet Nam and neighboring areas hinder U.S. air power, drawing a parallel to Korea where MacArthur argued for decisive bombing. It cites Haiphong and Yalu events, urging an end to sanctuaries to avoid a future tragic Far East scenario.
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U.S
Sout
Viet Nam
North
South Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Russia
Red China
Haiphong Harbor
Manoi
Pelicv
Department of Defense
South Korea
Inchon
Manchuria
Yalu
MacArthur
Stratemeyer
North Korea
Marshall
Washington
United Nations
Doyle Hickey
Far East
Korea
Asia
Aoudad Sheep Hunt Bags 16 Animals in Palo Duro Canyon
Sportsmen bagged 16 aoudad sheep during the three day December hunt in Palo Duro Canyon. Eight rams and eight ewes were killed. Largest ram weighed 225 pounds dressed. Texas Parks and Wildlife notes landowners received seventy permits for the season. Air mail service began Texas May 22, 1926.
Debbie Reynolds and Greer Garson Star in The Singing Nun
Debbie Reynolds plays a nun with a God given gift of music and humor in The Singing Nun with Greer Garson also starring. The film screens Sunday Monday and Tuesday at the Bronco Drive In.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Reynolds
Rickey Cordell
Miss Reynolds
Greer Garson
Teesday
Bronco Drive In
Ski Surfing Thrills Hit Monahans Sandhills Park
Texas sees a new sand ski surfboarding craze at Monahans Sandhills State Park as youths adapt dune riding. James A. Jaynes notes Carl Kirk introduced the sport after learning on the West Coast. Speeds reach 17 to 20 mph common, up to 30 mph for some pioneers, with soft sand reducing injury risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Texas
Monahans Sandhills State Park
James A. Jaynes
Carl Kirk
West Texas
Neers
Jaynes
Peru
Monte Kaolins
Hirschaw
Germany
Plymouth street naming plan drops two former mayors
The article notes Cornelius Tripe and John Beer are removed from consideration as names for streets honoring Plymouths past mayors. The item appears in a brief local notice style with a generic ad line following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Tripe
John Beer
Plymouth
England
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Lindsey Heads Parks Program
Kellogg
Til
Comedy Corner
Douglas MacArthur
Quail, Texas
Quail Young Farmers
A. O. Smith
Air
Ritz Attraction
Attene Rik
Pani
Tal
Tapoleo
Coleman
Wass
Sein Boon Clearing Ae
Steve Owens
RPP Poved
Coast Guard
Keene Head
Fostoria
Sunbeam
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