The Clarendon Press, June 21, 1973,
Mrs, Barton James McElroy.
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oooo Price leaving Chamber post
"Clarendon has the potential for a great future and the
Chamber of Commerce can and should be a vital leader in
that growth," asserts Clyde Price, Jr. who has recently
resigned as manager of the Clarendon Chamber of Com-
merce.
Price, who has been manager for three years, leaves the
post in order to devote more time to his responsibilities as
manager of the Emmett O. Simmonslnsurance Agency. He says
that he loved his work with the Chamber and will miss it;
however he plans to continue as an enthusiastic working mem-
ber in the future.
It is important to Price that the Chamber of Commerce be
an active organization functioning for the community. That
takes, he feels, the commitment and participation of all of its
members, rather than the efforts of just a few.
Price reports that since January he has received more
inquiries about Clarendon by letter and phone than the total
he received during the previous two and a half years. He
sees this as an indication that more and more people are in-
terested in moving to the Clarendon area.
Among the activities of the Chamber of C om merce during his
tenure Price is especially proud of certain ones. Clarendon
was one of the first four hundred towns to participate in the
computerized industrial program sponsored by the Texas In-
dustrial Commission. With the aid of other agency heads in
Clarendon the Chamber collected the information required to
be in the program. The program makes the information about
towns available to industries and businesses that are looking
for a place to locate.
Also, in the past several weeks Price, with the help of sev-
eral businessmen and farmers, planted grass seed on a thir-
teen acre industrial tract owned by the Chamber. Hopefully
that grazing land will brir a littl addtional income to the
Chamber.
Price, who is known around town as "Clydie", was born and
raised in Clarendon. He attended Clarendon Junior College and
West Texas State. The only time he has not lived in Clarendon
was the two years he spent in Virginia in the Army Signal
Corp.
In July j 1956, Price went to work in the insurance business
and in Sel2temb, 1959, he joine@theEmmettO. Simmons In-
surance Acy where he has beelever since. Throughout his
career Price has attended many Insurance schools and con-
ferences.
The insurance business and the Chamber of Commerce don't
leave Price much free tlme but he has been an active member
of the Volunteer Fire Department for twenty-one years.
Price is the son of Mrs.Anne Myra Price and the late Cly-
de I. (Pinkey) Price of Clarendon. He has two married broth-
ers. Jerry and Mary Price live in San Diego, California,
and Kenneth and Marti Price have recently moved to Claren-
don.
THE PRESS salutes Clyde Price, Jr. for his outstanding work
and commitment to Clarendon through his work as manager of
the Chamber of Commerce.
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LYDE 1. PRIC: JR .... retires as thambel
manager, but still working hard for it. (Press Photo bY
Lowe)
Miss Jordan weds
Barton J. McElroy
The marriage of Miss Karla Sue Jordan of Amarillo,
Texas, and Barton James McElroy of Columbia, Mo., was
solemlzed Saturday the ninth of June in a garden setting at
the Palisades home of the bride'sparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Jack Jordan.
Col. Chaplin and Mrs. Barton I. McElroy of Carl Junction,
Mo., are parents of the bridegroom.
Officiating were Col. Chaplain Barton L. McElroy, father
of the bridegroom and Rev. Wallace Wardlck of Joplin, Mo.
Ed Skidmore, Albuquerque, N.M., sang "The Weddiug Pray-
er", and "Wedding Song," and accompanied himself on the
guitar. Miss Pare Stuart of Dewey, Okla., and Mrs. Alice Han-
naford, of Joplin, Mo., (former trio members with Miss Jor-
dan who travelled for Ozard Bible College) sang "Love Is",
accompanied by organist, Mrs. George Grey.
The bridegroom sang Walk Hand in Hand With Me as the
bride was escorted down the aisle by her father.
The bride was lovely in a white formal wedding gown of
Filipino Chiffon over Bridal Satin with a chapel train. The
bodice, Filipino sleeves, and train from waist to ruffle were
of heavy Spanish Lace beaded with Mother of Pearl beading
in a floral pattern. The headpiece of the chapel length veil
was beaded to match. The gown and veil were hand made,
beaded, and corded by friends of the McElroy family in Ma-
nila, Philippines.
The bride carried a cascade bouquet of Gardenias, Stephano-
tis, and feathered white carnations, and a family wedding
handkerchief embroidered with the names and wedding dates
of the brides of her mother's family.
The bride wore pearl earrings and necklace, a gift from the
bridegroom.
The bride carried out the traditions of something old, new,
borrowed and blue.
The garden setting for the ceremony consisted of steps lead-
ing up to a white platform placed under a huge I00 year old
Cottonwood Tree. The platform was flanked by white columns
with Grecian urns containing pink Tuberous Begonias. The
background was a white wooden arch entwined with greenry
and pink carnations and flanked by pink Azaleas and a green
topiary tree.
Mrs. Charles William Burlln I! of Auburn, Maine, aunt of
the bride, was Matron of Honor. Miss Janice Wallis of Mon-
damin, Iowa, served as Maid of Honor. Miss Pam Stuart of
Dewey, Okla., and Mrs. Paul Hannaford of Joplin, Mo., were
bridesmaids.
They wore floor length dresses of pin chalet dot, over
crepe. They carried white lace fans with feathered pink carna-
tions and pink satin streamers tied in love knots.
Randy Wilson of Joplin, served as bestman. Groomsmen
were Dave Bouchard of Luby, British Columbia, Steve Miller
of Littleton, Colo., brother-in-lawofthebridegroom, andTom
Farrlngton of Atlanta, Mo.
The bride's mother wore a floor length dress of purple
shadalon with orchid accessories. The bridegroom's mother
wore a floor length turquoise dress with white accessories.
Both wore corsages of Gardenias and pink roses.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Cart Pittman
and W. L. Jordan of Clarendon. Mr s. Dora Adklns is her great
grandmother.
Twirlers
aflend camp
The Clarendon High School
Twirlers have Just returned from
West Texas State University
where they attended, from June
10-1G, Caravan of Camps Twirl-
ing Camp. While there, they re-
ceived the highest instruction
possible in the State of Texas. All
of the twirling staff are National
Champions with an endlesslist of
honor s.
There were 20 majorette lines
and approximately 175 twirlers.
They learned marching and twirl-
ing routines, dance twirls, strut-
Ling, fanfares, two baton routines
and had opportunities to learn
twirling with hoops and knives.
Lecture sessions on modeling and
grooming, showmanship, leader-
ship and costume designwereal-
so attended.
Clarendon can be proud of Kim
Newbouse, Andi Eads and Karen
Burgess; Friday morning at the
awards ceremony they received
the honor of being the Hardest
Working Majorette Line. They
received a plaque that will be
placed in the band hall. Each
girl will also receive a medal for
her effort.
CLARENDON HIGH TWIRLERS Andi Ends, Kim Newhouse and Karen Burgess attended twir-
ling camp last week and received high honors. They are preparing for the upcoming school
season. (Press Photo by Will Lowe)
The annual Money Drive for
the Little League will be held
next Wednesday evening at
6:30 p.m. The players col-
lecting the donations will be
in uniform.
Love that Texas---
by JOAN HOAGLAND
After living a couple thousand miles from Texas for more
than four years I had lost a feeliugfor how high, blue, clear
and wide the Texas sky is, how clean the air can feel and
how long the sun can shine. But just a short time in Clar-
AROUND TO
The Lloyd Bensons are spending
daughter and her family, Jan and Ronnie Martin
Plano. Sunday the entire Benson clan, which included
Mary, Briss and Mike of Claude, had a picnic
Chef Bernie had barbeque and fixins for a
This year there are 12 rodeo queen contestants, I
you can imagine, makes for a very exciting
count was held last Friday, and from its results I'd
year's contest will be close. With so many girls
there's got to be a favorite for you -- so
past years the difference in the winner and the
has meant only a matter of centsI Don't let yogi
defeated by a margin like that!
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hinton and
Jennifer and David, of Wichita Falls were hou
aunt, Mrs. Joe Allison and cousin Nelda.
Arthur McGarity, newly returned from his tri
a day in Austin with hisbrother andwlfe, the Tom
While in Austin the three made the hour drive to tl#
summer camp where the brothers' sister,
ployed. Arthur then returned to Clarendon over the
and plans to spend the rest of the summer at
reporting to his engineering Job with the San
and Light company this September.
Connie Robinson lut can't seem to use enough
pans when she cooks -- now that morn Dorot
daughter a new dishwasher for a birthday presentI
The Willard Skeltons are holding open
family this summer. Last weekend Sandy was
children Mike, Lisa and Mat of Wichita Fallsare
week with them and this upcoming weekend
pecting daughters Paula and Candy and their
Here's hoping Homer Taylor is back extra
Taylor was admitted to Northwest Texas
I don't know of anyone more devoted to her yard
ley Clifford. There she was last Monday
ly working out in that 90 degree heat!
Have you noticed tile two new Six
287? I ihink their advertising is real clever. The
Dallas you travel the more original the plug
endon and those good things of the Panhandle have been
pumped back into my bloodstream.
As I settle into the comfort of the atmosphere here I
think about a meeting I attended a short time before leav-
ing Massachusetts at the end of May.Itwas a group of well-
educated women whosepurposewastobecomeknowledgeable
In local, regional and national concern. The topic of this
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MR. AND MRS, BEN LOVELL of Ashtola have retired after :s.
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Lovells retire from public life "
why we'd spend our summer here, but they want to come by Mthc
to see why. They walk in thepastures, drive the tractor, talk
"1 can't to thecattle, work in the garden, swim and fish in the lake,
observe the magnificent sunsets and stay longer thanwe plan
pay the
bill!"
If you carelessly cause a fire on someone
else's property, such as at a motel or other
place of busine$$, you Can be held liable for
damages which may run into thousands of dol-
lars. Such legal liability can he insured by
Knorpp Insurance Agency.
Mrs. G. H. Parker has a mouth-watering
termilk cakeI Give her a ring this weekend and
secretI .I |"
Wine found guiqell
Tuesday, June 19, the 100th JudicialDistrict Court 011
and found Curtis Wine of Clarendon guilty of aggr 0
sault. Judge Robert E. Montgomery presided.
Frank Baughman of Amarillo was the attorney t0
tensed Prosecutor was District Attorney John I)@
Wine was sentenced to six monthsin jail and asseS@ Ic
of $IOO.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morrow and Johnny . .
Missy and took her home to Canyon. Missyhad bee -
with Mr. and Mrs. Darell Harper and Alan all las' II
prticular meeting was land-use planning.
The statement was made that unfortunately a majority of
the nation'spopulation live on the East and West Coasts. "But
that's understandable," said one woman, "so much of the
middle of the country is uninhabitable." The other members
nodded in agreement.
My mouth actually flew opan at the naivete of the idea. I dis-
covered her ignorance and that of the others in the group
was based on their never having been to that vast area they
consider "uninhabitable."
Meanwhile, my husband and i are thoroughly enjoying en-
many years of hard work. (Press Photo by Will L(we)
tertainlng friends from Massachusetts who didn't understand •
WALT KNORPP PH. 874-3521
on. They leave reluctantly, earnestly vowing they'll come
back.
We understand.
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MR, AND MRS. Herschel (Bhorty)Thompson were honored
Sunday at the First Baptist Church, where it was "Thompson
day." Thompson is retiring after 21 years as custodian of the
church. They were honored Sunday morning, andagainSunday
tght with a reception, A spectalpart of the day was when they
were awarded this color TV and plaque from the members of
the church. They also received a check for $200.
by LEE ANN PALMER
After a grand total of 48 years in service to the public, Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Lovell will begin to enjoy the life-style of a
seml-retired couple.
The Lovells, Goodnight residents since 1961, have owned
an operated the little community's only Texaco station and
grocery mart for the last 13 years. Prior to their begin-
ning in Armstrong County, Mr. and Mrs. Lovell operated
public businesses of one type or another on both the north
and south sides of Ashtola.
Ben and his family, the Howell Walker Lovells, came to
Southard, as Ashtola was called in 1915, from Honey Grove,
Texas. In 1925 young Lovell began his first business which
soon expanded to include a garage, grist mill, scales and
cotton yard. All of these locations were centered Just north
of the Ft. Worth and Denver railroad.
The highway was designated to be moved in 1936. So, the
Lovells compelled to change with the times, situated
the business entertprises and their home in the southern
part of Ashtola.
In 1953 Ben and Reta built a brand new home to accom-
modate a growing family and to comfortable house his age-
ing parents.
During their years in Ashtola, Benhad served as the com-
munity's Gulf and Phillips fuel distributor. After moving to
the southern edge of town, he became associated with the
Texaco firm. Before their final move to Armstrong County,
Mr. and Mrs. Lovell operated the A shtola Postal Service,
tOO.
Just eight years after erectingtheir new home the LovelYs
station and store enterprise dictated that they pUll up roots
and begin business a little further down the road. About
this time news had been released that the highway would
be widened to four lanes. So, to keep his business, Ben
moved his family and home toJustthls side of Goodntght and
had a brand new Texaco station built.
For recognition of his service, the Texaco
awarded Lovell on several occasions. He has the
company's 25-year plaque displayed on one of tle
walls. The Gates Tire Company has also
Goodnlght distributor for his loyal service.
When asked about problems with vandals, Mrs.
plied, "Oh we've had minor break-ins through
When you have a business out in the country
the highway, it can't be avoided. Really,
been quite lucky. I consider the times we've
more of the funnier incidents than the
By their last move in1961, the Lovells had
Joe Tom and James Reed. James Reed and
the daughter of the late Ernest Hunts
call Dumas their home. There, James serves
partner in the Lovell, Lyle and Cobb law firm.
Joe Tom Lovell married the former Shirley
son of Claude in 1963 and has since been a
He has been commuting to Clarendon where he
cashier and vice president for the Farmer's
Mr. and Mrs. Lovell are the very proud gr
of I0 children, eight of whom are the
and the remaining two belong to Joe and Shirley 0
As previously stated, Ben and Rita are
sests of semi-retirement. Although not tied dow
duties any more, Ben's farming chores have
him Just as busy as before.
Both Ashtola and Goodnight has missed the
Lovells' Station and Store but we are most
years of generous and unyielding neighborly
