Surprises Mark Election Returns Across the State
The statewide vote brought unexpected write-in strength and near upsets. Gov. Connally led his opponent by about four to one, while Preston Smith failed to beat his rival in the county by a single vote. Republican write-in interest centered on Henry Cabot Lodge with little prior publicity. The piece also highlights farming gains and challenges, including Polly O’Neil’s regional land reclamation award and Zook Thomas’s district farming honor, plus irrigation trends raising concerns about groundwater supplies.
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Connally
Vatate . Ag
Preston “Smith
Henry Cabot
Lodge
Goldwater
Bush
Polly O’neil
Zook Thomas
Samnorwood eighth graders name top seniors and valedictorian
Samnorwood Supt. Orville Cunningham announced the eighth grade graduates. Barbara Hill is valedictorian with a 91.0 average and Wayne Lindley is salutatorian with 90.33. Other high ranking seniors include Claudine Conner Joyce Alexander and Jimmy Martindale. Top five graduates include Karen Cunningham Janice Colson Sherry Latham Billie Purkey and Nelson Dwyer with strong averages.
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Barbara * Hill
Wayne Lindley
Samnorwood
Orville Cunningham
Claudine Conner
Joyce
Alexander
Jimmy Martindale
Barbara
Harald _ Hih
Chins ‘Grove
Wayne
G.L. Lindley
Claudine
Carl Conner
Jimmy
Buck
Martindale
Cunningham
Karen Cunningham
Janice Colson
Tom W. Colson
Sherry Latham
Earl Latham
Billie Purkey
Bernice Purkey
Nelson Dwyer
John Dwyer
Manuel Opens Texaco Station Grand Opening
Don Manuel announces a three day grand opening for Don's Texaco Station at the corner of Highway 83 and 9th Street May 7 to 9. Free merchandise and special events will be offered. The Manuel family are former county residents with history in local service stations and Texaco work.
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Texaco
Don Manuel
Highway 83
9Th Street
Manuel
Berger
Phillips Petroleum Company
Borger
Wanda Minatrea
Joey
Kathy
Terry
Sam Kennedy A Circus Band Memorable Lone Performer
Sam Kennedy a former circus band member and later vaudeville performer recalled a life of one night stands across circuits. He spoke of a 50 car circus train and short tours in New York Dallas Amarillo and Shamrock with rained out shows and a final day in Fulton Kentucky after a co worker died in sweltering heat. He maintained strong religious faith and never returned to show business.
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Page One
Barnum and Bailey
Sam
Orpheum Theatre
New York City
Dallas
Wellington
Amarillo
Shamrock
Texas
Minnesota
Fulton
Kentucky
Coe Family Obituary Listing From Arlington
Mrs. Kincannon identifies Billy Dee as her home and lists survivors including her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Coe of Shamrock. Surviving siblings include Mrs. Bill Ferris Shamrock, Mrs. C. L. Dyess Jr. Florida Alabama, Mrs. John Guadagnolo Arlington, Mrs. A. R. Behar Amarillo, and C. E. Coe and Bobby Joe and Johnny D. Coe of Arlington.
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Billy Dee
C. H. Coe
Shamrock
Bill Ferris
C. L. Dyess Jr
Florda
Ala
John Guadagnolo
Arlington
A. R. Behar
Amarillo
C. E. Coe
Bobby Joe Coe
Johnny D. Coe
Aber deen and the county map mystery
The text recalls Aberdeen pronunciation and debates county versus town naming. A weather remark about May rain is noted. A memory mentions Jack Sanford reviving a boy with sand after a rain scare in the thirties.
Dodson Church Honors Mothers Service Sunday May 10
A Dodson Church of the Nazarene program honors area mothers this Sunday at 10 am. High school department children will participate and gifts will be given to the oldest mother, the youngest mother, and the mother with the most children present. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil live on a ranch with granddaughter Leatrice Ann Adams. their sons are Austin Jr, a Cotton Center farmer, Ted, and Walter Lee, a Fort Worth lawyer.
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Dodson Church of the Nazarene
Dodson
Page One
Mrs Morgan Remains Active Baptist Member at Death
Mrs Morgan joined the Baptist Church early in life and at death belonged to First Baptist Church. Her husband Mr Morgan died April 12 1948. Survived by five sons E A Morgan Hedrick Ira Quail John Tell Dick Spearman Raymond Wellington, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Langford Takes Charge of Owens and Scott Meat Department
George Scott announces Bill Langford now leads the Owens and Scott Super Market meat department. Langford brings years of grocery and meat processing experience and invites former customers to visit his new stand.
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George. Scott
Bill Langford
Owens& ‘Scott
Langford
Church Men to Kiamichi Clinic
Nine men from First Christian Church attend the annual Kiamichi Clinic in Kiowa Oklahoma. Participants include Jack Sanford J M Strong Zook Thomas Sandy Parsons Claud McMillin Raymond Neeley Billy Neeley H M Clubb and Min Hiram Cassel. The clinic draws about 4000 men from all 48 continental states. The theme is How I Can Make My Life Count for Christ.
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First Christian
Kiamichi
Kia‘michi
Okla
Jack Sanford
J. M. Strong
Zook Thomas
Sandy Parsons
Claud McMillin
Raymond Neeley
Billy Neeley
H. M. Clubb
Min. Hiram ‘Cas ‘Sel
Kiamichi Clinic
Disciples of Christ
Collingsworth Water Board Eyes 20 000 Acre Irrigation Dam
The Collingsworth Water Board discusses starting with a Salt Fork dam to irrigate about 20 000 acres at an estimated 5 million dollars. They consider financing through the Housing and Home Finance Agency with potential grants up to half the cost and possible bond purchases for the rest.
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Spence
Collingsworth Water Board
Salt Fork
Samnor‘wood
Quail
Housing and Home Finance Agency
HHFA
Lubbock
Regan County
Collingsworth
Spence and
Wolverton
National Hospital Week Activities Planned at St Josephs
National Hospital Week will be observed May 10 through 16 at St Josephs Hospital under the Hospital Auxiliary. Activities target adults and children including a coffee break on May 13 and a hospital tour for kindergarten students to ease fear of care. The event highlights accreditation and community well being.
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National Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lyndon Crelia
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wellington
American Hospital Association
Crelia
Owens Opens New Automotive Center Here
Robert Owens announced the opening of Owens Automotive Center at Owens Truck Stop with 24 hour road service and heavy winch. Junior Mitchell will lead repair and maintenance, bringing county experience to general and emergency work. The center offers a full line of parts and salvage and is fully equipped.
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Robert’ Owens
Owens Automotive ‘Center
Owens
Junior Mitchell
Mitchell
Owens Automotive Center
Highway 83 South
County Republican Ballot Returns Reported with Votes
Forty one Republicans voted in the county box with David Baumgardner named county Republican chairman receiving 13 votes. J C Hartman had 4 and Emil Kersten 1. Other returns are in tabulated results on another page.
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David Baumgardner
J. C. Hartman
Emil Kersten
Rockets Name 1964 Captains
The Skyrocket football team will have tri captains for 1964 with Wayne Barton quarterback Joe Rudy tackle and Gary White halfback named by coach Don Beck. All three are slated to be seniors next season.
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Tri
Don Beck
Wayne Barton
Joe Rudy
Gary White
Burglary Report At School Office During Night Hours
The superintendent said burglars entered the east side of the school while lights burned and left without turning them off. Custodian Johnny Parker discovered the break at 7 am and the office contents were scattered. Deputies Rainey and Hodge aided the investigation as ads in the school program were promised to run.
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Zeb Neeley
Clarence Blevins
Johnny Parker
Supt. Moseley
Moseley
Kenneth Hodge
Rainey
Baten
Wellington
Henard
Heward
John Robert Heward
Itch Me Not Promoted For Skin Irritation Relief
An advertisement touts Itch Me Not as a quick drying remedy for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. It claims rapid itch relief antiseptic action speeds healing and offers a 48 cent money back guarantee at Par Sons Drug today.
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Parsons Drug
Family Weekend Social Ties Highlight Lubbock Plainview Visits
Ruben McGill of Lubbock spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Williams and children of Plainview visited Sunday with his sister Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson.
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Ruben McGill
Lubbock
Mrs
John McGill
Keith Williams
Plainview
James Richardson
Sumnerwood dam plans outlined near Le lia Lake
The Sumnerwood site would back a 130000 acre foot reservoir from a 560 square mile watershed, below the Green belt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority dam near Le lia Lake. Much of the meeting was spent on audience questions about the water program. Spence praised the audience’s interest at the close.
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Sumnerwood
Lelia Lake
Spence
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High Plains
Velman Warrick
Don van Pelt
Plymouth
Max Courtney
L. B. Bratten
Eevee
Aberdeen Pelt
Mats Collingsworth
Abe
L. Max Courtmey
iTop
Sam Kennedy
Mrs. Kincannon
Aberdeen
Dodson Church
Mrs. Morgan
Housing and Home Finance
Cortez Barnett
Dozier
Man
Wells & Wells
Calvin Hurst
Wells
Harold Watkins
Lable Insurance
xeToy, Greakeny Ue
Rockets
Jack L. Rose
Memphis
Nelmarie, Charles, Jr. and
Parman
Charles L. Reynolds
Robert Owens
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