Willie Johnson's HEDLEY
news in Hedley this week is the open house at the
County Feed Lot this Saturday, July 28th. Lou Hurt
westerners of Amarillo will furnish the music. This
western band that has played for the last sever-
festival dances. A catering service from Amarillo
the food. While the feed lot is not new so many
Imve been made in the last year the management
to see the new lots and other facilities. The
County Feed Lot can now handle 20,000 head of cat-
employment for over 20 people. Charles
originator of the feed lots, is the president of the
Hedley resident Dured Gibson of Amarillo visited
Johnsons, Mrs. J. B. Pickett and other Hedley
of last week.
and Angela Wilson of Pampa were Hedley
of last week. Ginger stayed a few days to
Holland.
Sue Noel of Phillips visited the Harry Boat-
Wednesday, Miss Noel and Mrs.Boatright visited
Mary Anderson in Welling'ton who has been ill.
returned home Wednesday from a visit in
Her son, Billy Bridges is bringing his Amarillo
troop to Greenbelt Lake this weekend.
Willie Jolmson and Kate Stone shopped in Am-
Y.
Wilson, former pastor of the Hedley United Me-
Church, and now pastor of the Harrah United Metho-
in Pampa, was a Hedley visitor last Thursday.
Major Bob Estes, former pastor of the First Bap-
and children, Bruce, Traci and Scott, were Hed-
last Friday. He has been in both Korea and Ger-
;lnce leaving Hedley. He goes from here to New York
to be stationed in the United States for a few
editor of the Clarendon Press, was a Hed-
Friday.
Frank Llndsey and son Bobby Frank were on the
/ Saturday.
aM John Stafford of Ft. Worth have been visiting their
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stafford.
aM Mrs. Sam Sanders with some help from the girls,
redoing the inside of their home.
Mrs. Jap Shaw and Mrs. Clifford John-
the Bill 3ohnsons in Memphis last Friday.
Mollie Dlckson has returned from Amarillo after a
visit with Mrs. Charlie Wilson and Mr. and Mrs.
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sPel meetings now going at the Hedley Church of
bare been well attended and enjoyed by all. Gaylord
from Stamford, Texas, is doing the preach-
Thurman Ellerd of Memphis is leading the singing.
service is at 8 p.m. Sunday service will be at 11
6:30 p.mo The meeting closes with the Sunday ser-
27th annual Top O' Texas rodeo will be held in Pampa
lst-4th with performances at 8 p.m. each night.
Birthday to the Rieken twins, Tim and Tony. They
17th of July.
Pete Rice and children of Quitaque visited the Sam
last week.
J, B. Pickett's Sunday company included Mrs. Cheryl
children and Mrs. Wanda Pickett of Amarillo.
Moffett is visiting relatives in New Mexico this
Spalding and Mrs. Bill Jones were in Amarillo
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S made a trip to Llano last week with
Tollett of Borger tovisit Mrs. W. D. Bar-
also saw her doctor in Dallas.
Mrs. Keith Bain of Amarillo were recent visitors
last week. She was there to take Mrs. Jack Quisenberry of
Chlldress for a check-up with her doctor. While there they
visited Mrs, Joe Thomas.
Mrs. Goldie Mlkesell of Denver, Colo., has returned home
after a few days visit with her mother Mrs. Mollie Dickson.
In July, 1969, Mrs. Madaline Thornberry of Claude opened
the Hedley Recreation and Youth Center on Hedley's Main
Street. It has been in operation every day for the past tour
years. Clifford Johnson is the manager.
3. M. Dickson of Panhandle visited his mother Mrs. Mol-
lie Dickson Sunday.
Ewell Clendennan came home from the Hall County Hos-
pital in Memphis Monday. He underwent surgery there Wed-
nesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herlie Moreman visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Jewell in Hereford and Mrs. George Jones in Friona last
weekend.
Mrs. Opal Thomas visited her mother Mrs. Mollie Dlckson
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spalding and Deck from Amarillo were
here Sunday visiting the Alfred Spaldlngs and Mrs. Tillle
Spalding.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hargrove of Little Rock, Ark., visited
her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wiggins and the Nookte
Wiggins family last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carter and granddaughter Melody
Moreman of Panhandle visited Mrs. W. A. Pierce Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Blankenship celebrated their 70th wed-
ding anniversary in California not long ago. They were for-
mer residents of Hedley. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship are
charter members of the First Baptist Church of Hedley
which they helped to build in 1909. They farmed in this area
for over 60 years. They now live in Long Beach, Calif.
They have five children, O1sen and Lionel Blankenshlp, Mrs.
James Ney, Mrs. Pete Armstrong and Mrs. Robert Axteil;
twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Louise Long and Mrs. Martha Nell Hill made a busi-
ness trip to Amarillo last Thursday.
Mrs. Lloyd Leggitt visited in Amarillo last Saturday.
Attendance was real good at the Sunday morning service of
the First Baptist Church of Hedley. Rev. J. J. Terry is the
pastor.
Mrs. Elva Davis had Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce of Amarillo
for Sunday company.
Attendance was good at the Sunday morning service of the
Hedley United Methodist Church. Rev. J. W. Rosenberg of
Pampa brought the message. His sermon was on the life of
Jonah, Mrs. Sharon Wheatly had the opening service. Spe-
cial music was a solo by Mrs. Sharon Stafford accompanied by
Miss Cliftie Holland.
Mrs. 3. B. Pickett's company last week included Miss
Edythe Plunk and a friend from New York City, Mrs. Josie
Plunk Chesser and Sarah of Dumas and Mrs. Emma Luel
Plunk Noland from Hereford.
It is nice to have Vernie Wade back home from the hos-
pital. The Wades' recent company included the Sandlfns
from Iola, Kan.
Lonie Bogue stated in his report on the Lions Interna-
tional Convention that the most impressive event he and his
wife Dottle saw was the International Night Lions show.
The show consisted of 15 acts from stars of many countries.
The emcees announced the numbers in Spanish, French and
English.
Mrs. T. H. Gilchrest Is reported to be improving at the
Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo where she has been
some time.
Mrs. Pete Messer, Mrs. Doyle Messer and daughter An-
gela visited Mrs, Ethel Simmons in the Wellington Nursing
Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Holland have returned from }lousion
where they have been vacationing,
The Clarendon Press, July 26, 1973, Page 7
Man hit by lightning
Roy Lee Helms of Clarendon was slightly injured Friday
evening when he was hit by lightning during a thunderstorm.
Roy Lee said he was opening his pickup door when the ligh-
tening hit him, knocking him to the ground. He said he was
knocked out for a time, then woke up to find his side was nataL,
and his foot was slightly burned.
After resting Friday night he was in good shape, except for
a slight burn on his foot.
73 students in summer school
A total of 73 students registered for the second semester
of summer classes at Clarendon College.
Classes are well under way each night, and will continue
until the middle of August.
The 3 total was off a bit from the I00 enrolled for first
semester, but the drop is usual for summer school.
ENTERTAINMENT during intermtssionat the MissArmstrong
County pageant in Claude was provided by Shella Mayben and
her baton. (Press Photo
Scouting news
Beginning Tuesday Scout troop #33 will meet at 7 p. m.
They will begin a sailing merit badge for those boys who
earned the swimming merit badge at summer camp.
They will also take the canoes to the lake and those
wanting to work on the fishing merit badge are asked
to bring their equipment.
Any adult who can help transport the Scouts and equip-
ment for these merit badges please contact Tommy Saye.
Tracy Cagle in Pampa contest
Tracy Cagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D, Cagle of Clar-
endon, will represent ClarendonSaturday in the beautypageant
at the Top O' Texas Rodeo in Pampa.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tale, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carson and son
and Mrs. Susan Cosby and baby all from Borger were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John Tale Sunday.
Mrs. Nora Hartwell's weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Philllp Coble and children of Panhandle, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Choat of Plainview and the Arthur Barnes of Pampa.
Superintendent of Hedley schools Garland Freeman states
that much work has been done on the building and grounds
this summer and the school will be ready for the starting of
the fall term. Sam Sanders is the new custodian. The teach-
ers will report Friday, August 10th, and the pupils, Monday,
August 13th. The lunchroom will open Wednesday, August 15.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. J. B. Pickett. Her birthday is Tues-
day of next week, July 31st.
The showers have been nice. The only thing better would
be more of them. It is a good time to plant your fall garden.
Special planting days for root crops such as turnips, beets
and radishes is this Friday and Saturday, July 27-28.
AND FEATURING...
Beautiful Vonnie Dean
and "The Southern
Belles" direct from Las
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ing for dancing nightly
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There they helped Mr. Hinds' father celebrate
Mrs. Tom Pat Leggitt and John of Pampa visited
Sunday.
party at the home of Mrs. Martha Nell Hill
was well attended.
Sharon Stafford won the door prize and Mrs.
won the Tupper Bingo prize.
Mrs. Sam Sanders' Sunday company included Mr.
. Charley McQuite and children of Amarillo and Mr.
. Terry Simpson and son Jody of Canyon.
see Cathy Duke back in church Sunday morn-
a short stay in the West Texas Hospital in Amarillo
Myers of Pampa was a Hedley visitor Sunday.
Mann is at home again after several trips to the
Hospital and an Amarillo Hospital. We are glad
and is at home to stay.
Quisenberry was in Amarillo Thursday ot
Yes, the homeowner, farmer, busi-
nessman, all are exposed to many
risks of loss. That is why 'package'
POlicies were developed, to cover
these multiple
than the separate policies.
Knorpp Insurance Agency offers a
Homeowner, Farmowner, or Multip-
Peril policy to meet your complete
insurance needs.
Armstrong County Medics! Center
announces the association of
Gordon Juan, M.D., and
Tom Chatton, M.D.
for the general practice of medicine
area 806 226-5611
123 Parks Street Claude, Texas
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