The Clarendon Press, May 17, 1973 Page 4
Robert Word .
services held
Funeral services for Robertson Ingham (Bob) Word, mem-
ber of a prominent pioneer family of the Panhandle, who
died at his home in Hereford early Thursday morning, May
10, of a heart attack, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the
First United Methodist Church in Hereford. Burial was in
Citizens Cemetary in Clarendon at 5 p.m.
Dr. W. A. Appling, pastor, Dr. Clifford Trotter of Ama-
rillo and Dr. H. Doyle Ragle of Lubbock officiated at the
services. The Rev. Weldon Rives, minister of the First
United Methodist Church of Clarendon, assisted at the
graveside rites here.
Pallbearer s were: Jay Boston, Charles Hoover, A. K. Roark,
Tommy Braddy, W. H. Gentry, and James W. Witherspoon of
Hereford; and Dr. Charles E. Deyhle and William J. Lowe
of Clarendon.
Mr. Word, 47, was born February 15, 1926, inAmarillo
and had lived in Canyon, Clarendon, Amarillo, Vernon and
Hereford. He moved to Donley County in 1938 where his
father, a short time later, became manager of the SJ Ranch
north of A shtola. Graduating from high school here in
1943, he went into the United States Navy. He later gradu-
ated from Texas Tech.
In 1949 he married Ruth Patman. He taught vocational
courses for veterans here for a short time while Mrs. Word
taught in Lelia Lake.
After living in Amarillo for several years, he moved to
Vernon where he was employed by Quaker Oats for a num-
ber of years.
In 1966 he went to Hereford as manager of Southwest Feed
Lots, after having been a manager of the Vernon Feed Lots.
lie was an active member of the Methodist church and had
attended a board meeting of the church the night before
his death.
Surviviors include his wife, Ruth, a 17-year old daughter,
Elizabeth; and a 14-year old son, Billy; a sister, Mary
Charlotte Mathers of Miles City, Montana; and his mother,
Mrs. Charlotte Word of 121 S. Goliad in Amarillo.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kidd and Jan announce the arrival of a
daughter and sister, Jill Dawn. She weighed 7 lbs and 8 1/2
ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pfeiffer of Denver,
Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kidd Jr. of Clarendon.
THE OUTSTANDING Broncho Band award went to Farrell
McAfe Thursday night during the All-Bands Concert. Garry
Bowen, band director presents the award. (Press Photo)
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Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chamberlain of Claude and their
daughter, Mrs. David Counce, and little son, David Jr.
of Dallas spent Thursday in the home of Mrs. Chamber-
lain's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jones.
Clarendon Bands Present
Their Annual Spring Concert
Last Thursday evening the All School Band Spring Concert
was held in the Harned Sister's Fine Arts Auditorium.
The Elementary band was first to perform. They presented
three pieces of contemporary accent that they had been work-
ing on for several weeks.
Colt band members displayed their orchestra talents with
three selections of classical variety.
After the Junior High presentation, Garry Bowen, director,
announced the award receipiants of the year. Karla Nance
and Mary Nell McGarity were selected as Outstanding Colts.
Dennis Petty was named as the Most Improved. Best bands-
men for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades were Anita Glass,
Ellen Green and Missy Grady respectively.
The Broncho Band then exhibit4s classical, contemporary
and rock:.,seldtions to the approximate audience of 300.
Their pieces included "Suite in Minor Mode," "Rockin' In
the Fifties", "Festevo," "Minute Man," "School and Fight
Songs." In between the renditions the brass sextet composed
of Mike Boothe, Regina Knorpp, Janie Hall, Richard Woody,
Farrell McAfee and Sue Hall played. KatrinaMesser exhibi-
ted her twirling capabilities as she performed her twirling
solo for the state competition to be held in June. Katrina used
"Outta Space" as her background music.
Once again Mr. Bowen took center stage to announce High
School Award winners. Ralph McGarity was the Outstanding
Freshman; Calvin Burrow, OutstandingSophomore; KimNew-
house, Outstanding Junior; and Farrell McAfee was selected
as Outstanding Broncho. Mike Boothe receivedtheJohnPhilip
Sousa plaque and Frankie Just was honored by the U. S.
Marine Youth Foundation and Band Association with a cer-
tificate for "Distinguished Musicians."
Bowen was presented a $50 gift certificate to John's as
an appreciation gift for his efforts throughout the year.
Drum Major, Twirlers Select(
Twirling and drum major tryouts were held last Monday aft-
ernoon for both high school and junior high.
Judges Jerry Jansa, band director of McLean High School
Kern Pigg, choral director of Clarendon College and Gar.
ry Bowen selected Jennie Barbee as the CHS drum major witl
Janie Hall, assistant. Kim Newhouse will be head twirler.
Andy Eads and Karen Burgess will be the two other twirlers
Cathy Hommel was selected as alternate.
Next year's band leaders for Junior High will be Bubb
Newhouse, drum major; assistant, Dan Hall and twirlers
Dee Ann Cook and Teresa Hill.
Atte d Two attend graduation
n Mrs. Jim Baker and Mrs. Arthur Arnold returned Monday
from Nacogdoches when they attended the graduation Satur- I |
Y Ch h day of Mrs. Marjory Arnold Grady from Stephen F. Austin
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our urc University. Mrs. Grady, who is the granddaughter of Mrs.
Arnold, graduated with high honors with a 3.7 four year
average, majoring in math and science. She was awarded
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
"Sth • McCtoitond
R. L. Loecier, Pastor
Suncloy
Sunday Schoot ............... 9:45 o.m.
Sunday WorShip ............ 11:00 o.m.
Sunday E venlng Worship ..... 7:0O p.m.
Tuesday
Women's MiSsionary Council .1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Wsdnesdoy Night Service .... 7:30 p.m.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Hwy. 217 • Jackson
R, W. Sullivan, Po|tor
Sunday
Sunday School .............. 10700 o.m.
Sunday Worship ............ 11:00 a.m.
Training Union .............. 6745 p.m.
Evening Worship ............ 7:30 p.m.
Woctnesdoy
Wednesday N ight Service .... 8700 p. m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bugbee & Third Streets
James Brandon, Pastor
Sunday
Sunday School ....... 9:4G a.m.
Morning Worship .... lh00 a.m.
Training Union ....... 6:00p.m.
t,venin_g Worship ..... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday Night .... 7:30 p. mo
ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Jefferson & Marflndale
Albert Yerborough, Pastor
Weekly Sunday Services.
The pastor is from out of town.
ST. STEVENS BAPTIST CHURCH
Jefferson & Mortlnchllo
R. E. Manning, Pastor
Weekly Sunday Services.
The f, astor Is from out of town.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
4th & Carhart
Don Stone, Minister
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:15 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Night service 7:30 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Rosenfeld • Keorney
Hubert Eromloy, Mlni|r
CHUFrt.r; OF GOD IN CHRIST
303 N. Jefferson
C. H, Duncan
EPISCOPAL, ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST
3rd • PorKS
R ichird Saxor
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Sth • Jefferson
Woldon Rives, Pastor
Sunday School ............... 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship . .. 11 :(wl o.m.
Sunday N Ight Service ........ 7:00 p. m.
METHODIST CHURCH
JefferSon • Resenfeld.
Era. Scott.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
3rd • Hlwiey
John Hanson
Sunday
Sunday School .............. lg:00 o.m.
Morning Worship . .: ........ 11:00o.m.
Evening Worship ............ 7700 p.m.
Wldnosdly
Wednesday N Ight Service .... 7:30 p.m.
PRESIYTIRIAN CHURCH
4th • Porks
Owen MCOlrity, Pallor
Sunday School .............. 10700 a,m.
Sunday MOrning Worship .... 9:00 n.m.
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MIKE BOOTHE received the John Phillip Sousa Award I
All-Bands Concert Thursday night. Director GarrY
presents the awards. (Press Photo)
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
McCtellond • Montgomery
Father Wolko
Sunday Morning Mass ....... 7: 30 o.m.
othor Wolko is from Momphls.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURC;H
3rd • Gorst
Paul Hancock, Pastor
Sunday School ......... ,, ..... 9:45 O. m.
Sunday Mornltlg Worlhlp . .. li):4i0 n.m
Regular Monthly Woman's Meefhrtglk
MARTIN BAPTIST CHURCH
Clarendon, Texas
Bryan Knowles, Pastor
Sunday School ........ I0 a.m.
Church Service ...... II a.m.
Evening Service ...... 6 p.m.
Wednesday ............. 7 p.m.
Sponsored by These Merchants
Murphy Funeral Home Bright Newhouse
People Who Care American Amicable
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Roddy's 66 Service Peanut's Drive-In
Here to Serve Bill & Rudene Wise
Clifford Grocery
Cornell Texaco
The Friendly Store
Dood Cornell
a grant to continue studies toward a masters degree.
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Arnold made a tour of the Big Thicket
while in the area enjoying outings on both Lake Sam Ray-
burn and Lake Livingston.
AWARD WINNERS in the Junior High Band divisionThursday night at the concert
Karla Nance, Mary Nell McGarity and Dennis Petty. (Press Photo)
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