The Clarendon Press, July 4, 1973, Page 6
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IT'S AN UNUSUAL SIGHT to see an old-timy contraption
like this travelling on a 4-1ane super highway. But nothing's
unusual in Clarendon. Syd McElroy, his grandson Mitch
McElroy of Claude, and Kelly Tunnell of Clarendon took
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a Sunday afternoon ride and caught much attention from
travelling motorists, most o f them who never had seen the
likes of this. The Paymaster Gin is in the background.
(Press Photo by Will Lowe)
Attend July 4 Activities!
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Hot, hot, hoti Lots of bright sunshine for wheat harvest!
Everyone's finishing up their combining this week and making
plans for a very active weekend.
Friday afternoon Goodnight received a shower which was
just enough to steam things up. Our downpour was much
lighter than what fell in Clarendon.
Plans are already being started for the big Caprock Round-
Up in town. This year's "whoop 'era up" sounds very
enticing, with a queen's contest, a rodeo and a barbeque as
Just a few events. Scheduled for July 17-19, the Round-Up
will offer a wide variety of fun and entertainment for all.
So, after you've caught your breath, from the Saint's Roost
celebration, come be with us for our holidays.
Even thohgh tip%harvesting haslz'etty well tied most pe-
oples hand:ound here the temfferatures have prompted
some lovely outdoor suppers.
This is the week for the twirling camp. There are a lot of
participants, which stands to reason with such professional
instructors, Margaret Mann, Becky Busch and others and
such reasonable fees. The girls began arriving at their
"foster homes" last Sunday and will stay until classes are
completed this Saturday.
Lynette English returned home Tuesday from the Houston
hospital where she had spinal surgery. It's good to have her
home so soon.
Mrs. A. J. Garland and granddaughter Twana shopped in
Amarillo Wednesday. The twosome also dropped by Mrs.
Garland's sister's, Mrs. Jenelle Morehead for a short time.
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fithen entertained several
relatives and close friends. Those calling were Leslie
Fithen and boys of Friona and Miss Patricia Benett of
Portland, Oregon.
Ricky Jones is spending this July 4th week with his grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hess.
The W. M. Crains shopped in Clarendon and dined at
Ruby Bromley's Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wllmoth and Shannon Hudson recently
returned from a four-day visit with the Madison Wilmoths in
San Angelo.
The Johnny Bairds of Wheeler were weekend guests in the
Max Baird home.
The Hank Thompsons of Dallas, Jimmy McCrackens of
Pampa, Bert Burals of Groom and Bert Chauveaux all con-
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We have grown because we have helped others grow.
gregated in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bural are spending this
them.
Grace Wingman is in Northwest Texas Hospital this
because of a broken hip she received while out
week.
The Gerald Rays travelled to the Ft. Worth-Dallas
have a "look see" at Six Flags and other area
parks.
Never let it be said that the people of Arm:
don't keep up with the news! I encountered more
gate Watchers" while getting this week's column
believed possible. As Mrs. F. G. Church said, "I do
to watch the hearings because there's always
exciting going on, and I don't want to miss it!
The Joe Lovells entertained family and
barbequed chicken dinner Saturday evening in their
yard. Honored guests for the "super supper"
Jimmy McFarlands, Olen Cooks, Ralph StevensonS,
Aduddells, Ben Lovells and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson. The
was meant to celebrate the areas successful wheat
Miss Inez Blankenship and Mrs. Steve Donald are
with friends and relatives this week.
The Dick Bennetts of Amarillo were weekend guests li
home of his folks, Judge and Mrs. Forrest Bennett.
My apologies Captain Jim Kennedy for mis-
rank in last week's newsl
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Hodges and son Bob
Miss., are presently houseguests of the Lee Palmer
Renee Jackson of Bedford, Texas, is staying this
with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hignett.
Mrs. Corine Jones and Geneva andDenny Davis of
called on Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hess Sunday evening.
Joe Miller was in Clarendon several days ago.
The W. M. Crains drove to Philli to
night with their daughter and her family, Mr.
Hazlett.
The Fairview Community is always up to something.
Wednesday evening the group sponsored a pot luck
and fireworks show. Everyone donated food
fireworks so the entire community could enjoy
Concerned Claude and Goodnlght friends of Mrs.
Swift hope to hear of her release from the hospital
too-distant future.
The J. B. Hundleys are anxiously anticipating an
family reunion.
The Jack McGowans were in Amarillo Sunday
A. J. Garland is giving son Marion of Sunray a little
of fatherly help with harvesting this week.
Happy anniversary! Mr. and Mrs. Berl Loveday and
Mrs. Roger Johnson.
The Bill Gills of Modesto, Calif., stopped by her
uncles, the Forrest Bennets, euroute to Miami
The Lee Hesses entertained friends with an ice
supper Thursday night. Special guests were Mr. and
Benny Digs who moved from Claude to Frttch
Other guests for the evening were the Rex Bagwell
Mrs. Jess Hunley, Mrs. Icy Chapman, Mrs. Janle
and children, the Lloyd Reids, Mrs. Raymond Diggs!
Mrs. Frances Ford.
Saturday night the Albert Fithens and Roy
on their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leslie Fithen in the
hospital.
Scottie Boomer was in Goodnight Thursday visiting
neighbors.
Mrs. Myrtle Reed and son Earl shopped in
turday and called on Mrs. C. Po Williams.
Congratulations and best wishes for a
happy future together go to tWo newlywed
and Mrs. Micheal Andrew Mills and Mr. and
Gene Orahoed.
The James R. Lovells of Dumas spent last
Canada. The occasion was to reunite the family
friend, Phillip Kear.
Mrs. Euna Cantrell of the Palo Duro Nursing Home
Thursday with Mrs. Bob Roland.
The Spencer Matlocks were Sunday guests of Mr.
Mrs. W. M. Crain,
Happy birthday to : Bobbye Roberts, Smith Harred,
Fields, Edith Winkompleek, Jim Perry, Mary Crain, Ma
Meador, Lisa Riley, Leroy Campbell, Sterling McBee,.
Merrell, Leon Osburn, Jason Cartwright, Shari Smith
Longhagen, Roby Butler, Dutch Ashworth, Mary
Norma Osborn.
Thursday afternoon the Ben and Joe Lovells
Amarillo and dined at Chef Luis' Restaurant. The
also called on Mrs. Kinch Leathers.
% compounded daily, Shortage closes lst00
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS-- effective annual yield 4.6675%
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
LESS THAN1 YEAR--5%
compounded daily,
effective annual yield 5.1998%
1 YEAR OR MORE--5'0000o
effective annual yield 5.7343%
2 YEAR MINIMUM 00o.00oun,,ddoi00,,
effective annual yield 6%
with only a slight period of non-activity.
The Bell Service Station on:East 287, operated bY I
Hill, ran out of gasoline early Monday morning,
to put a "No Gasoline" sign out in front for MondaY.
ever, Hill reported that more gasoline was on its
Tuesday, and the doors were once open again at the
Elsewhere on the scene, Clarendon stations
through June pretty well, staying open by closing
and closing early at night. July 1 brought another
gasoline quota, and while it was 10% below last
quota , local operators were confident that they
be stranded.
Some concern was expressed because July is
which brings out vacationers in full force, and local
ors were concerned that the supply might get low
the end of the month.
But most tanks were full as the first of the month
and there's not much telling what the situation
later in the month.
HOWDY,
PARDNER!!
Welcome to Clarendon
THE FARMERS STATE BANK
& TRUST COMPANY
C|arendon
MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
the annual Cel
Hope you enjoy yourself.
HOMER BON
Clarendon
