Platyplains irrigation studies at Texas Tech and local notices
Technologist C C Reeves Jr at Texas Tech studies playa lakes to recharge dwindling irrigation wells. Estimates show 90 percent of lake contents are lost to evaporation. Ancient Panhandle forests and rainfall are discussed, with 19 inches annual rainfall over 20,000 years ago. Estelline salt spring dike plans may slow artesian flow, creating a saltwater pool. Spring likely began around 1890 to 1920 according to locals. Spring equinox noted and readership appeal to young readers. Kennedy dynasty critique cited from Newsweek.
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Texas Tech
C. C. Reeves Jr
Atully
Reeves
Panhandle
Moses
High Plains
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Estelline
Frank X. Tolbert
Dallas Morning News
Corps of Engineers
Red River
Two One Act Plays slated by Wellington High Speech Dept
The Wellington high school speech department presents two one act plays in the school auditorium on Monday March 25 at 8 p m The first play Goodbye to the Clown by the Speech II class enters the Interscholastic League contest at Canadian March 28 Characters include Peggy Alvina Roberts Clown Don Roark Dr Henson the principal Lynn McLain Miss Erwin Peggy Shanks Margaret Peggy s mother Gayla Courtney Uncle George James Poteet Stage crew Betty Courtney Herbie Nunean and Craig Bergvall The second play Girls Ask Roya for Dates by the Speech I class features Mrs Smith Patty Overton George Stanley Harrison Harvey Bry an Hatch Kay Janet West Nancy Donna Allred announcer Kenneth Patterson with Billy Wilkerson as stage manager Intermission entertainment by the Telstars Billy Tyler Billy Wilkerson Graham Bowen and Douglas Mitchell Tickets available from speech class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington High ‘School
Pegey
Alvina Roberts
Don Roark
Dr. Henson
Lynn McLain
Miss Erwin
Peggy Shanks
Margaret
Peggy
Gayla Courtney
George
James Poteet
Betty Courtney
Herbie Nunean
Craig Bergvall
Roya
Wildlife friendly farming boosts Salt Fork SCD effort
Farmers and ranchers in Salt Fork Soil Conservation District expand wildlife support with winterberry plantings and native vegetation. Plans include food plots, windbreaks, cover, and fencing to protect stock ponds, with wildlife income from hunting and fishing rights. Community committees coordinate supplies, pancakes, and event duties.
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Balt Fork Soil Conservation District
John Coleman
J. C. Breeding
Bob Crawford
Soil Conservation Service
Salt Fork Sci
National Speaker Beaton Honored for Traffic Safety Work
Mrs Beaton has advanced traffic accident prevention in North America receiving awards from the American Optometric Association Missouri state honors and recognition from the Citizens Traffic Board of the District of Columbia She holds memberships in the American Society of Safety Engineers Veterans for Safety and several national and local safety groups and serves as consultant to the Presidents Committee for Traffic Safety and the Women's League for Traffic Safety.
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North America
American Optometric Association
Citizens Traffic Board of the
District of Columbia
Prom page continues with national math competition details
The article notes a nationwide math contest sponsored by the Mathematics Association of America and the Society of Actuaries. Participants listed include Peggy Shanks, Carol Blain, Lynn McLain, Danny Martin, Craig Bergval, Gene Sweat, and Tommy Thomas.
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United States
Canada
The
Mathematics Association of America
Society of Actuaries
Pegey Shanks
Carol Blain
Lynn McLain
Danny Martin
Craig Bergval
Gene Sweat
Tommy Thomas
Obituary fragment lists Johnston family survivors
The fragment lists Edward Johnston of Amarillo and Mrs. L. B. Shipley of Eastland among survivors along with Mrs. Melvin Asberry of Groom and Mrs. Harris. Two brothers and a sister survive: Joseph E. Johnston Crosbyton Dan Johnston Hollis and Mrs. Delia Riddle Silverton. There are 33 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
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Ahso
Joseph E. Johnston
Crosbyton
Dan Johnston
Hollis
Delia Riddle
Silverton
Meeting With Continued From Page One
Mrs Hoffarth, formerly Lucille Zeck of Welington, and their two children Mark and Judy have returned home in January. Her husband will join them in June, and after their leave, he will receive another assignment in Iran.
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Iran
Relay Team Sets Record At Lefors
The Skyrocket two mile relay team won the Lefors Track Meet with a 9:02 record. Members Johnny Ford Lynn Wolt Dwayne Poteet and Don Sweat led Wellington to third place among Class A schools. White Deer Shamrock Stinnett topped Class AA, with 21 teams competing. Duncan faulted for two false starts in the 100 yard dash. Coach Don Heck praised the team’s improved shape and focus on district meet prospects.
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Wellington
White Deer
Shamrock
Stinnett
Pampa
Perryton
Lynn MelLain
Herb Duncan
Gary White
Ford
Bryan Hatch
Lynn Wolf
Duncan
Don Heck
Restricted Motor Express Carriers Bill Proposed
Sen Franklin Spears of San Antonio introduces a bill to create a new class of motor vehicle carriers called Restricted Motor Express Common Carriers. The service would run on regular routes with standard equipment and focus on shipments from one to 100 pounds. Rates would be higher than existing motor carriers, but a complete pickup and delivery service would be offered. Supervision would be by the Railroad Commission.
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Franklin Spears
San Antonio
Texas
Ill
Railroad Commission
Fire Destroys Hollis Incident Ends as Contained
Firefighters from Wellington were alerted by a second call and found the Hollis fire contained. Crews returned to their stations after securing the scene and ensuring all hotspots were extinguished.
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Hollis
Wellington
Senator Criss Cole Seeks $1 Fee Increase for Plates
Houston Senator Criss Cole proposes raising the annual motor vehicle registration fee by one dollar to fund state parks. If approved by the Legislature, the measure would go to voters at the November 1964 general election.
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Criss Cole
Houston Foranoses
Cole
SCD Land and Grass Contest Set for April 2
Salt Fork Soil Conservation District sponsors annual grass and land judging for Future Farmers of the Greenbelt District and 4-H boys. Contest Tuesday April 2 at 1 pm in National Guard Armory and adjacent field at Salt Fork. A hamburger supper will follow.
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Salt Fork
Texas House backs resolution on states rights push
The Texas House passed a resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to delegate reapportionment to state legislatures. Rep B J Parsley of Lubbock said this could be the last chance to assert state rights as a rural legislature could dominate if amendments gain enough states. Lender Wont Ada for Results.
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Texas House
Congress
B. J. Parsley
Lubbock
Texas
Wilson Garage Opens at 604 West Avenue
A. C. Wilson announces the Wilson Garage at 604 West Avenue in the former Morton Motor building. He specializes in hydraulic transmissions for Ford and Chevrolet yet will handle all repair work. Wilson has 25 years in the trade and previously worked for Ford dealer Floydada and White Truck Agency in Lubbock. he and Mrs. Wilson have moved here.
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A.C. Wilson
Wilson
West Avenue
Morton Motor
Ford
Chevrolet
Ford Deater
Floydada
White Truck Agency
Lubbock
Mrs. Wilson
Sale tax freeze fails to pass in Texas House
Rep. John Allen of Longview led a constitutional amendment to freeze state sales tax at two percent with food and drugs exempt. The measure failed 472 to 64 in the Texas House. A separate bill by Rep. Hew Atwell and Rep. Charles Witten of Trinity seeks to simplify sales tax bookkeeping for grocers and could keep food exempt if enacted.
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John Allen
Longview
Texan House
Hew Atwell
Dallas
Charles Witken
Trinity
All 50 States Represented in UT Student Body
UT registrar report shows 1961-62 out of state enrollment including Louisiana 83, California 80, New York 8, Oklahoma 65, Arkansas 62, Illinois 64. Representative Atwell proposes doubling Texas state college tuition to 100 per semester. Gov. Connally silent. Rep. Morgan backs no good compromise. bill to grant free tuition for children of Texas National Guard members killed since 1980 advances.
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Austin
University of Texas
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Commission On Higher Education
Texas
Connally Hae
Dick Morgan
Texas National Guard
Coltopes, Wi
Parmer
County buying may be made easier
Rep Vernon Beckham of Den igen won house committee approval to raise the emergency purchase limit for county buying without competitive bidding from $150 to $300, arguing rising costs. Other bills seek competitive bidding for public school purchases over $1000, while a note mentions California’s fruit production lead.
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Vernon Beckham
Denigen
House Committee On
Beckham
Xube
Henry Grover
J. C. Whitfield
Houston
House State Affairs Committee
Stones Open Grocery Here
Mr and Mrs Bill Stone announced the opening of Stone Grocery on Highway 83 at 12th Street in the former Porter building. The store will be open seven days a week and offer a complete line of groceries, fresh produce, meats, milk and bread.
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Bill Stone
Fix Grocers
Stone Grocery
Highway 83
12Th Street
R. L. Porter
Mra. Stone
Hedley
Stone
Dusineka
Proposed Blanket Hospital District Bill Expands County Power
Last November Texas voters authorized hospital districts. Rep H G Wells of Tulsa proposes giving each county the right to create a hospital district within its boundaries, with many bills already filed for individual districts.
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Texas
H.G. Wells
Tulsa
Shadid Family Hosts Sunday Visitors From Altus and Memphis
In Clarendon Mrs. Bob Kaller and daughter Mrs. C A Jackson were joined by relatives from Altus Giln Miss Marie Sheadid Rose Shadid and several Shadids including Dr and Mrs T F Shadid Otma Shadid Jack Shadid Eleanor Dakil and John Shadid Terry from Memphis and Frank Dakil of Chicago area for a Sunday gathering amid a recent surgery.
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Bob Kaller
Clarendon
A. Jackson
Marie
Rose She~ Did
George Shadid
Mra
A. Shadid
Mias Otma Shadid
Jack Shaslid
Mias
Eleanor Dakil
T. F. Shadid
Altus, Giln
John Shadid
Terry
Memphis
Frank Dakil
Chit‘deny
Don’t Get Up Nights Drug Ad Claims Quick Relief
An early 20th century style drug advertisement touts Bukets 4 day treatment for nighttime urination and kidney discomfort. It promises relief within 12 hours for symptoms like nocturnal urination, backache, and leg pains, with a money back guarantee available at Parsonk Drug.
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Parsonk Drug
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Deskins Wells
E. A. Singley
Frank Anderson
Cleo Rothwell
South America
Bernice Welch
John C. Alexander
Kennedy
Newsweek
Robert Kennedy
Winterberry
Salt Fork Scd Farmers Wildlife Conscious
Kiwanis
Jake Leach
Jack Aaron
Glenn Hickey
B. F. Chanez
Steve Owens
Calvin Hurst
C.T. Hubbard
Jimmie Kelso
Clyde DeMoss
J. Y. Martin
Mack Saied
Lynn Carter
L. J. Bratten
John Holton
Morris Sullivan
G. B. Hopper
Silas Grawford
Joe Thompson
Coy Vaughan
Paje One
B. Johnston
Les Carroll
Lefors
Motor Express
Price Hire
Taffy
Bladensburge, Md
California
State
Union
Jack L. Rose
Sue
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