The Clarendon Press, October 25, Page 12
Motor home overturns
A Ghuistron Motor Home overturned on Highway 287 two
miles west of Clarendon Monday night at about 8:00 p.m. The
driver, David Anthony Thompson of Grand Prairie, apparently
lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Damages to the vehicle
were slight and Thompson suffered slight head injuries.
Two wrecks in city
Friday evening, on the corner of West 7th and Parks, a 1972
Buick driven by Yvonne Constantin of Clarendon was struck in
the left rear by a 1973 Ford pickup driven by Ricky Lee Osburn,
also of Clarendon, according to Police Chief Gary Gerdes. There
were no injuries, although approximately $700 dollars damage
was done to each vehicle.
Monday, a 1965 Plymouth driven by Bryan Myers of
Clarendon was in collision with a 1962 Chevrolet pickup driven
by Tullis Davis of Clarendon. No injuries were reported,
although both cars were totalled.
Explorer Post meets
Explorers Post No. 33 will meet again tonight at 7:00 p.m. at
the Farmers State Bank and Trust Co. Plans have already been
made for the ski trip January 4, 5 and 6 of next year. Tonight will
be the last night for people desiring to go on the ski trip to pay
their $10 deposit. Reservations are being taken on a first come,
first serve basis.
THIS MOBILE CAMPER was heavily damaged when it toppled
west of Clarendon Monday night. The driver was slightly
Injured, but was not hospitalized. [Press Photo by Richard Allen]
Playday for the ladies last Monday was really pretty
weatherwise and drew a good crowd. These ladies are always
anxious to improve their game.
Wednesday night saw a large family night crowd and the food
prepared by Robbie Hill was delicious. If you have not been
coming out on family night you are missing a good time and a
fine buffet. Our next meeting will be on Thanksgiving Eve., the
third Wednesday in November. Plan to come out, bring your
fanix and.,jguests and enjoy*the ballyhoo.
Lune'hwas served Thursday to the Duplicate Bridge Club.
Catherine Cain was hostess and the high pointers were Julia
Beck in first place with a tie for second between Carolyn Payne
and Avis Benson. We have a new clean-up man who knows his
business. When you see him let him know that you like the way
he is keeping the clubhouse.
Our golf Pro, Lendon White, invites you to play golf six days a
week, arrange for lessons or just come out and loaf with him. The
course is in excellent condition, thanks to the team effort of Fred
Medley and Lendon. Clarendon is getting to be known as "golf
town" of the Panhandle.
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Group sets paper drive
The Cooperative Youth Group of Clarendon will have its
regular paper drive this Saturday.
If you have paper to donate to the drive, you may do so by
calling the pastors of either the St. John the Baptist Episcopal
Church, the First Presbyterian Church or the First United
Methodist Church.
Members of the grodp reported that their spaghetti supper
was a big success Friday night.
on 1973 cars at
CHAMBERLAIN MOTOR COMPANY
EIJECTRA LIMITED HARDTOP SEDAN"
CENTURY 350 COLONNADE HARDTOP COUPE
We've just received 20 factory
executive cars. All have low mileage, and
have new-car factory warranties. They're
just like new, but we will discount these
cars a bunch, some up to $2,000 OFF,
others with proportionate discounts.
Now you can drive
a new car for
used-car prices.
RIVIERA HARDTOP COUPE
Also, a complete line
of new 1974 cars,
GIRLS CAN wear bathing suits without swimming
clothing without actually skiing, but when they pick out
dresses, they mean business.
PRESIDENTNIXON shocked the nation Saturday
he fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox and
resignations of Attorney General Elliott Richardson
assistant. And within hours, the nation heard
impeachment.
A poll issued Tuesday showed that 44% of all
the president to be impeached. How tragic.
President Richard M. Nixon may have signed
impeachment papers when he did what he did
yet to be seen, and all we can do is hope for the
But Nixon did a tragic thing. He made a liar out
lied to Congress. He lied to his staff. And he lied to
people.
When Archibald Cox was hired to conduct the
the Watergate Caper, President Nixon told the
that he would give Cox full authority with no
investigation. He said, "Let the courts take care
situation."
Then, with Cox getting all his information together
to court to "let the court take care of this awful situation
goes back on his word and fires Cox because Cox
Nixon to intervene in the investigation.
Cox then asked the question: "Do we let our country !
laws or by men?" Obviously, Richard Nixon would say
with the law, let me make the decisions."
According to investigations of the Watergate
p bunch of Nixon's staff said that very thing: "To
p law." They ignored the law when they broke into
p headquarters to steal documents to help Nixon get
They ignored the law when they dreamed up wild
assassinate the character of all Nixon's opponents.
have been convicted. And some of them have
4 1' oath that Nixon himself played a part in the
( The Number 2 man in control of the country ignored
(
1' when he took kickbacks from on company after
government projects. He ignored the law when he
income tax, trying to cheat you and me out of
government. He certainly' ignored the law in all
And Riehurd Nixon ignored the law when he failed
courts told him when they asked for the Watergate
tapes. (Nixon turned over the tapes to a district judge
apparent that impeachment charges might be
him, but only then.)
Richard Nixon is my president. I voted for him and
him vigorously. But if he doesn't choose to live by the
insists on ignoring the law that governs us all, then
resign or be impeached. He is not immune to the
Now, I am not advocating impeachment of the
don't want that at all, because that could weaken
more than anything at this point. But I think the
impeachment needs to hang over the president's
decides to abide by the law. We should not allow our
be a crook.
The investigation of the Watergate Caper should be
up in a vigorous way. Every fact should come out of t
caper. The courts should know everything about the
If, after a steady investigation, it is found that
guilty of criminal activities, then he should either
impeached.
But, if it is proven that Nixon was not a party to
activities, then the people should know. And at that
should rally behind him and give him our utmost
I sincerely hope that Nixon will allow the
unhampered. And I hope that the country finds that
Nixon is as honest as the day is long. I've always
up until now. 1 now have lost a lot of faith in him,
neglected to see that the truth is unveiled.
If Nixon proves that it was his staff and not he that (
illegal activities, then I'll be the first to rally
throw all my support his way.
But if it is proven that Nixon participated in
activities, I'll also be the first to say he needs to g
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Century Luxus Colonnade Hardtop Coupe
Check these deals quick, as '
these executive cars will move fast
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With meat prices about in line with other
them to remain around current levels, one authority
Mrs. Gwendolyne Clyatt, consumer marketing
specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service,
) University System, cited consumer resistance to
4 ) one factor causing the current lower prices.
) "Watch for more beef features this week at
advised. "Consider chuck roasts and steaks,
)
ground beef and beef liver.
"Pork Supplies have increased with
4 )' usually found on Boston butt roasts,
4 ) quarter-loins sliced into shops, ham portions,
4 P canned hams and sausage.
4 k' "However, keep in mind that cuts in most
4 more. For example, a center-cut loin roast is
than rib or loin-end roasts although both have the
4 flavor and preparation simplicity."
4 Fryer chicken prices are near "pre-freeze"
specialist ,continued. For real she
economy,
whole birds and cutting them up at home.
"Also look for eggs in an attractive price
size usually the best value.
) "For an instant, natural food. turn to milk. Just
) glass and drink up. There's no peeling, no rind
) she pointed out.
p Turning to fruits and vegetables, Mrs. Ciyatt
4 seedless grapes have about disappeared
"However, red Tokay varieties remain in good
4 prices.
4 1' "New crop cranberries are available at
k prices, while bananas, pea, rs, oranges,
1' cantaloupes offer the best fruit buys.
4 "Carrots, head lettuce, cabbage, celery, dry
hard shell squash, pumpkin, potatoes, rutabagas
). greens comprise the most economical vegetable
