Getting Ready for the Collingsworth Free Fair
The Collingsworth Free Fair returns September 8 and 9 as a showcase for farm and livestock sectors. The event highlights include horse show events homemaking arts and a growing county cultural display through art crafts and flower exhibits. Local residents are urged to prepare exhibits even during hot summer days to strengthen entries and regional spotlight.
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Collingsworth
Our County
Collingsworth Free Fair
Southeast Panhandle
Reasonable Price of Taxes Praised by Tax Commissioner
Michigan City News Dispatch reports Sheldon Cohen says U S tax system relies on citizen honesty and trust. Fewer than 2 000 of 102 million taxpayers indicted for fraud last year, with 100 billion collected voluntarily versus 8 billion by enforcement. Americans accept taxes as fair and beneficial to the country they support.
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Sheldon S. Cohen
Internal Revenue
Cohen
Earth
Michigan City
Ind
News-Dispatch
Texas Senator Opposes East West Trade Bill Amid Vietnam War Ties
The Texas senator states opposition to the Administration proposed East West Trade Bill allowing freer Soviet trade. He warns it could aid enemies in Vietnam and urges waiting for Soviet peaceful behavior. He predicts long Congress debates and likely rejection of trade benefits for foes.
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Congress
United States
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Che Guevara
Che
Kremlin
Moscow
Newspaper Ads Back Up Their Value in Local Retail
A grocer urged small retailers to invest in full page newspaper coverage, arguing ads attract readers and deliver attention value unlike TV or radio. He claimed two inch inserts over two months prove newspaper superiority and warned against marketing drain. He spoke to a group of small retailers citing local rates and consumer reach.
July Calendar of Events in Wellington and Nearby Groups
Calendar items list July activities across Wellington with entries for banks churches schools and clubs. It notes events from the Wellington State Bank interest on time certificates to Vacation Bible School, 4H Riding Club, scout troops, Rotary and chapters of Eastern Star along with area school boards and fire department activities.
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Commissioners Court
Panfork
Dodson Wellington-Norwood
Fire Department
Builders Club
Rotary
W& Scouts
Dodson Eastern Star
Panfork Jr Girls Camp Hosts Fourth of July Flag Day Events
Community activities include Panfork Jr Girls Camp and City Council hosting Fourth of July flag raising. 4-H Riding Club and Jaycee Ettes join Farmers Union with Astros, Dodgers, Yankees, and Braves exhibitions in town as residents celebrate Independence Day.
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Panfork Jr
Jaycee Ettes
Farmers Union
Scout
Astros
Yanks
Dodgers
Braves
CB Radio Club
Astros Twins
American Legion Auxiliary
Rotary Installation Quail Meets Local Groups Event
A community gathering highlights Rotary installation and involvement from Quail, School Board, Housing Authority, SCD Supervisors, Dodson Masons, and youth activities. Baseball games feature Twins vs Dodgers and Cardinals vs Giants with BEPW youth camp mentioned.
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Rotary
Quail
School Board Housing Authority
Salt Fork
SCD
Dodson Masons
Twins
Dodgers
Cardinals
Giants
BEPW
Rotary Club
VFW
Braves
Panfork Jr
Dodson Legion Auxiliary Boy Scout District Committee
Norwood Community Calendar Highlights Local Groups
Local clubs and events fill the Norwood calendar with meetings and activities. Included are Jaycees Dozier Methodist Fellowship June 30 Am Legion elections Farm Bureau directors Norwood Young Matrons and various baseball games such as Yanks vs. Astros Twins vs. Braves and Am Legion Aux Dodson.
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Braves
Twins
Astros
Yanks
Norwood Eagles
Shamrock
Yankees
Dodson
Am. Legion
Norwood Young Matrons
Am. Legion Aux
Polyester Sets Stage as New Soft Floor Giant
College Station TEXAS A&M Extension expert Joy Arrington says polyester fibers are emerging as major players in the carpet industry. Introduced a year ago they could join nylon and acrylic as the Big Three within four years, offering strength abrasion resistance resiliency and ease of cleaning.
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College Station
Joy Arrington
Texas A&m University
Arrington
Puns Need Regular Wipe Downs To Prevent Rust
The piece advises cleaning puns with a silicon cloth to prevent rust as temperatures vary in winter. It warns that exposure to sudden changes can cause damage, urging timely maintenance to keep them in good condition.
Congressman Blasts Interior Over Gasoline Import Bid
A Texas congressman accused the Interior Department of seeking to import gasoline to lower pump prices and questioned why the same logic could not apply to imports aimed at reducing taxes.
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Texas
Interior Department
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Mational Newspaper
National Editorial Association
Texas Press Association
Panhandle Press Association
Wellington Leader
Washington
Comedy Corner
Cpl
Sen
John Tower
Russia
Senate
Wellington
Wellington State
Sagebrush
Vacation Bible School
Mission Bautista
Wellington State Bank
Methodist Official Board
National Guard
CAP
Baptist Brotherhood
B&pw
Jaycees
Dozier
Usda Defense Board Meeting
R Jaycees
Church of Christ Vacation Bible School
Norwood
Lions
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Glants
Shamrock Phillies
Dodson Men's Club
Camp
Kiowa
And
Pampa
ASCS
Panforg
Farm Bureau Queen
Jan Glenn
JIS
Collingsworth County
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