Brother of Local Man Dies in San Angelo
Locie Ry Randolph Roach aged 53 of Miles died Friday at Park Plaza Nursing Home in San Angelo after three years of ill health. Funeral was held Sunday at First Baptist Church of Miles with ministers Balke and Robinson. He is survived by wife Louise, three daughters, a stepdaughter, three stepsons, his father, five brothers, and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers named from Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Roach
Miles
Eat Roach
Winters
Park Plaza
San Angelo
First Baptist Church
R. C. Balke
Vernon Robinson
Miles Cemetery
Louise Roach
Kathy Lynn Roach
Stella Marie Roach
Jerry Keaton
Bobby Webb
Midland
Billy Wells
Claude Wells
Zion, Ill
C. L. Wells
Loveland
Colo
A. W. Roach
Leslie Roach
Earl Roach
Clyde Roach
Harriet
Lois Roach
Alton Roach
Harold Wright
Milburne Wright, Jr
J. B. McGuire
Frank Penkert
Epp Waits
Werner Harsch
Keep Texas Green Warns Against Forest Fire Risk
Conservation groups urge wise use of forests noting water conservation erosion control air purification and wildlife habitat. They urge precautions to prevent fires and promote ash tray use in cars to protect natural resources and Texas greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Forestry Association
Texas
Retiring Teachers Honored At Russell Home Party
In Winters area, Mrs. C. T. Hart and Mrs. Orbie Harrison, retiring from Winters Primary and Elementary Schools, were honored May 22 at Dr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Russell home. A red white and blue theme featured milk glass, punch and cookies. Corsages were given to honorees, gifts included engraved vegetable dishes from faculty and staff, with about thirty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Hart
Orbie Harrison
Winters
Tommy L. Russell
George Davis
Frank Brown
Clifford Hill
Homer Stoecker
Tommy Russell
Pyburn Brown
Sara Parker
WSCS Met In Drasco Chapel Tuesday Morning
Regular meeting of the Wo mans Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church held Tuesday morning in the Drasco Chapel. President Mrs John Schaffrina presided with reports from circle chairmen and a program on Whats Ahead For the Church led by Mrs M L Dobbins and Mrs Frank Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Drasco Chapel
John Schaffrina
Coleman
M. L. Dobbins
Frank Mitchell
Mesdames
J. D. Vinson
Thad Traylor
Paul Gerhardt
Elmo Mayhew
W. T. Nichols
Forrest Davis
Clarence Hambright
Vada Babston
D. A. Dobbins
H. O. Abbott
Alfred Rose
Sallie Gray
Laws as bulwarks of liberty defend individual rights
A statement praising laws as the foundation of liberty, defining rights and safeguarding personal freedoms for all citizens.
Mother of Area Women Died In Weatherford
Blanche Charlotte Bonnifield Wright died at Campbell Memorial Hospital Weatherford after months of illness. Funeral Thursday at Galbreath Pickard Chapel with Rev Hance, Dr Jack Pritchard officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. She was born August 18 1890 in Parker County and married John Wright September 17 1905. Survivors: husband three daughters in Winters Wingate Weatherford. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Parker County
Campbell Memorial Hospital
Weatherford
Galbreath-Pickard Funeral Chapel
Hance
Jack Pritchard
Oakland Cemetery
Blanche Charlotte Bonnifield
A. T. Bonnifield
Church of Christ
C. H. Eubanks
Winters
O. D. Bradford
Wingate
Luke Massengale
Don Roark
Wayne Thompson
Bennett Piester
Max Massengale
Larry Prather
Stanley Wallace
Diversity Club Holds Year End Meeting May 14
Diversity Club completed its 1969-70 activities at a May 14 meeting hosted by Mrs. Roy Crawford. Mrs. Sam Jones was installing officer using a wheel symbol for unity and community, with Mrs. D W Williams elected to membership. Committees were named for yearbook finance nominating courtesy conservation education home life fine arts international affairs public affairs and Texas Heritage with department chairmen appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diversity Club
Roy Crawford
Sam Jones
D. W. Williams
Roy Young
Joyce Krause
C. R. Kendrick
John Q. McAdams
Fred Young
Z. J. Hale
C. R. Bellis
James Glenn
Charlie Sewell
Fine Arts
Buck Smith
George Garrett
Texas Heritage
VA urges college veterans to return enrollment cards
The VA urges veterans using the GI Bill to return their certification of attendance cards during the last full month of each enrollment period so that final checks for that period can be prepared.
Hopewell Baptist Church Hosts Busy Sunday and Farewell for Pastor
The Hopewell Baptist Church had a full Sunday with lunch after services. Bro James McGlothian led his final local sermon and will oversee ten Youth Revival meetings statewide this summer before marrying Pat Dehart in August and moving to Fort Worth for seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Baptist Church
James McGlothian
Pat Dehart
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Corra Petrie
Cecil Hambright
Content
A. S. Allcorn
Enoch Johnson
John
L. M. Causey
Clara McKissett
Hazel Dietz
Marvin Hambright
Lubbock
Mike Dyess
Owen Bragg
Elmer Graham
Abilene
California
Willie Hale
Payne
Ballinger
Albcorn
Rodney Faubion
Jason Gibbs
Connie Gibbs
Calvin Hoppe
Marvin Gerhart
Ballinger High School
Carl McKnight
Little Rock
Horace Whitley
S. J. Morrison
Harold Campbell
Mark
L. C. Foster
Christoval
S. D. Fauhions
Cone Robertson
Norton
Getting Married Get Social Security Card Changed
June brings weddings and a reminder from J M Talbot manager of the San Angelo Social Security office to obtain a new social security card in the bride's new name. Cards and forms available at post offices or social security offices. Once issued, the number is lifetime but name changes ensure credit for all earnings. Contact the San Angelo office at 3000 West Harris Avenue or see the representative in your area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Talbot
San Angelo
Social Security Office
West
Harris Avenue
P. O
Oil Allowables Fall Again Statewide for June
Statewide oil allowable drops to 59 percent of potential for June from 64.5 percent in May as the Railroad Commission sets top production at 3,309,344 barrels daily. Nominations total 3,157,227 barrels daily, down 94,624 from May. Only three of 13 major purchasers urged more oil, four asked less, and six stayed the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Faubion Family and Local Visits Reported
Mrs. Orby Faubion and Mr. L. A. Faubion of Ballinger are mentioned along with Cliff and Donna Faubion. Paula Faubion visits her uncle Cone Robertson. Lemma Fuller lunches with L. C. Fuller Sr. Nita Osborn visits. J. D. Peacock and Dallas friends stay with O. C. Fuller. M. L. Wood family moves from San Angelo to Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orby Faubion
Cliff
Donna
L. A. Faubion
Ballinger
Paula Faubion
Cone Robertson
Lemma Fuller
L. C. Fuller Sr
Nita Osborn
O. C. Fuller
J. D. Peacock
Dallas
Social visit notes from San Angelo and area families
A series of weekend and Sunday visits across West Texas towns including San Angelo Abilene Odessa Midland Winters Kerrville Kerrville and Fort Stockton. Local families such as the Doggetts Pattons Phillips and Polk plus visitors from Phoenix Amarillo and California are mentioned with relatives staying the night at Oak Creek Lake and church attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glyndor Shedd
Glen and
Laurie
Abilene
Irvie Talley
Pete Polk
Agatha
Odessa
Bob Phillips
Elwood Rogers
Midland
Artie Wetsel
Albert Wetsel
Henry Webb
Winters
Jack Patton
Bob Williams
Minnie Williams
Weech Phillips
Fluvanna
Leonard Phillips
Pete Tally
Amarillo
Clarence Tally
A. C. Polk
Kerrville
Enoch Doggett
A. C
Church of Christ
Oak Creek Lake
Irvie Tally
Jackson
Aubrey Anderson
Fort Stockton
Max Anderson
California
T. E. Landers
Massive Disaster Strikes Lubbock Tornado Aftermath
Acting Governor Barnes ordered state agencies to assist in Lubbock after the May 11 tornado. About 3,000 homeless, 2 dead, 500 injured, and up to 200 million dollars in damage. President Nixon declared the area a disaster and extended the designation to surrounding counties hit by April storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Barnes
Lubbock
State Defense Council
Nixon
South Plains
Hockley
Hale
Briscoe
Donley
Swisher
Gray, Cochran
Lamb
Palmer Counties
Permian Antelope Census Shows Population Rise
The aerial census across 11 Permian Basin counties reports a four percent gain in adult pronghorns. The 1969 count was 2,085 adults, while 1970 results in the 11‑county area total 2,251, excluding the 1970 fawn crop. Summer-born fawns will be added later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Permian Basin
Jack Parsons
Region I
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
L-County
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Locie
Russell
WSCS
WTA
Focal
Frigidaire Electric Appliances
West Feaas Caditres
ACLU
Henry Smith
Richmond
Calif
Smith
W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
Spill Bros. CO
Lena May Wheat
W. F. Matthews
Nancy Cave Nelson
Phoenix
Ariz
Nolan Cave
Richard Doggett
Sue
Emma Doggett
Bradford
Mrs. Blackie Middleton
J. H. King
Insurno
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