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Clarendon, Donley County. Texas Thursday, November 8, 1973 12 Pages Volume II, No. 36
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Donley County voters joined voters across Texas in turning
hands down to higher pay for legislators and annual sessions of
the Legislature.
Statewide, the measure was defeated bY a 2 to 1 margin, but
local votes said no by a near 4 to 1 margin. Donley County's vote
on the pay hike amendment was 215 against, and only 66 for.
The turnout was extremely poor, with only 284 county voters
turning out for the election, about 12% of the registered voters of
the county. Statewide voter turnout was about the same.
Voters voted on 9 amendments during the election, and
defeated at least 3 of them.
The light turnout, one of the lightest turnouts in history, was
attributed to the fact that only amendments were included in the
election, and no offices were filled.
Following is a rundown of the nine amendments and their
outcome:
Amendment No. 1, legislative pay hikes and annual sessions
of the Legislature. Failed statewide, failed in Donley County, 66
for, 215 against.
Amendments No. 2, Homestead protection, passed statewide,
passsed in Donley County, 210 for, 70 against.
Amendment No. 3, Homestead exemption, passed statewide,
passed in Donley County, 189 for, 91 against.
Amendment No. 4, Conservation districts, passed statewide,
failed in Donley County, 103 for, 154 against.
Amendment No. 5, Coastal seawall bonds, passed statewide,
failed in Donley County, for 120, against 136.
Amendment No. 6, District Courts jurisdiction, Tailed
statewide, failed in Donley County, 44 for, 220 against.
Amendment No. 7, Increase veterans land fund, passed
statewide, passed in Donley County, 158 for, 114 against.
Amendment No. 8, Broaden ad valorem tax, failed statewise,
failed in Donley County, 73 for, 190 against.
Amendment No. 9, Water tax exemption, passed statewide,
failed in Donley County, 112 for, 161 against.
"CLARENDON COLLEGE BULLDOGS are ready to open the
oach Jack Hedden feels that this year's team
to win the conference, as he's combining
talent for what he thinks will be the winning
combination. Team members include [not in order] Joe Pride,
Herman Brown, Brent Sherrod, Evander Ford, Junior Siegeler,
David Graham, Archle Hughes, Steve Amerine, Joe Evans,
Richard Wiley and Larry Mitchell. [Press Photo by Richard
Allen] / '
Ildogs open season Monday
Bulldogs open their season Monday, November
:7:30 p.m. against the Panhandle State Junior Varsity in the
fieldhouse. The Bulldogs who will see most of the action
night and during the rest of the season are Joe Pride, a
SOphomore from Philadelphia who led the nation last year in
Herman Brown, a 6'4" sophomore from New York;
Sherrod, a 6'4" sophomore from Channing, Texas;
Ford, a 5'9" sophomore from New York; Junior
a 6'10" sophomore from Vernon, Texas; and David
a 6'4" freshman from Ft. Towson, Oklahoma. Keith
of the four returning starters from last year's squad,
tile entire season due to a recurrence of a kaee injury
last year.
Hedden said his team had made a lot of progress,
and in their Saturday scrimmage against Cameron State of
Lawton, Okla., the Bulldogs played their oponents even, losing
both halves sci'immaged by only a few points. Cameron is the
defending champion in its conference, .and is a four-year school,
so that showing shines brightly for the Bulldogs. Against Murray
State on October 31, Clarendon did very well. "We beat them
pretty good both halves," said HeddeD. "We showed
improvement in all areas, but the defense made the most
improvement. Offensively we executed better and our timing
was better. The scrimmage was satisfying."
"Our two strongest points are rebounding and quickness, and
this will cause a lot of fast breaks," Hedden continued. "This
team will play a type of bali game that people will enjoy
watching. We'll be able to give a fast, entertaining ball game."
Broncs host Silverton Friday night
By DAVID EVERMAN
The Clarendon Bronehos, still in a 3-way tie for the district
championship, host Silverton here Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in
another one of those "do-or-die" games.
Silverton is a young team with good speed and good potential,
but they haven't shown a lot in previous games this season.
Silverton is winless in district play, except for a 46-0 win over
Valley High last week.
"They're not the caliber team of Claude or Memphis, or
probably not even McLean," said Coach Clyde Noonkester.
"They've got some new kids that have helped their team some,
but I don't think we'll have any trouble with them if we play good
football. ,
"If we don't play good football, they can hurt us," Noonkester
continued.
The Broncbes beat McLean Friday night by a score of 28-0
following a stunning loss to Claude the week before. The Broncs
were certain picks for the playoffs after beating Memphis three
weeks ago, but the Claude Mustangs upset that apple cart and
put the Broncs in a do-or-die situation for the rest of the season.
Even at best, the Bronchos may have to flip a coin for the right to
represent the district in the playoffs.
Hospital opening slated Nov 19 Cancer Society has
• meetmng here
bonley County Hospital Board, in a special called meeting The board interviewed 3 more applicants for administrator.
night, set November 19 as the target date for opening
Center Hospital.
Dale LaTonn, who has just moved here to practice
plans to open the clinic next Monday, Nov. 12. Dr.
staff has already been hired and will report to work
board authorized Mrs. Dale Martin, nursing home
and Mrs. Charlotte Alexander, chief nurse, to
hospital. Mrs. Martin reported Tuesday that
applications have been accepted, and they likely would
trouble finding enough people to staff the facility.
and read applications from 3 others, but took no action on hiring
an administrator.
The board accepted a proposal from Clarendon Wholesale
Supply for a contract to get the hospital plant in good working
condition. Roddy Klinnert, owner of the firm, said that the
hospital's facilities would be in good shape before Nov.19.
A regular meeting of the board will be held next Monday. The
board at that time will likely hire an administrator and discuss
a load of unpaid bills.
A large amount of money will have to be raised to open the
hospital, as operating capital will be needed when it opens.
Repairs under way at hospital
Clarendon Wholesale will repair all broken equipment, service
all mechanical equipment prior to the hospital's opening, and
then maintain all equipment on a regular scale.
Klinnert said it is not unusual to have problems getting a
building in shape when it's been unused for a long period of
time. "It will be in good shape on Nov. 19," he concluded.
Student hurt in crash
A Clarendon College student from Groom was Injured in a
bear crash at the intersection of Highway 287 West and
Highway 70 late Tuesday night.
Bob Davis, who is a student at Clarendon College, failed to
make a turn onto 287 from 70 and flipped his ear on a vacant lot
across from the intersection, ponce saW. The car was
demollslled, and Davis was taken to Hall County Memorial
Hospital where he was treated for minor Injuries.
No school here Friday
There'will be no school Friday in Clarendon Public Schools.
Teachers will be attending the regional Texas State Teachers
Association workshop on that day, and all will be tumad
out.
of sitting idle will take its toll on an empty hospital
and Medical Center was no exception.
County Hospital Board went into contract with
Wholesale Supply this week, giving the firm the
of getting the facility in good order for opening.
Klinnert, owner of the company, told The Press this
he and his workers have found quite a few things
th the facility, and a fast program for fixing them is
things were found immediately:
air conditioning compressor was burned out.
transformers were burned out.
air conditioning-heating dampers were out.
booster pump motors were burned out.
switches were burned out.
Water heater has gone out.
said that he suspects lightning may have hit the
some time, causing some of these problems. The
is an electrical surge. He declined to make an
of what it will cost to get the facility in good shape.
if this is all we'll find or if we'll find other
of whack," he said.
Nurse week
State Bank and the Donley County State Bank informing the
public about nursing education and responsibilities.
Future plmm for the Whitecaps Organization includes area
wide seminars for area nurses, a career day for area students
interested in the nursing profession, a Community Day for taking
blood pressure, and distribution of special holiday favors to the
patients of the Medical Center Nursing Home and the Clarendon
Rest Home.
Officers of the Whitecaps are Bettie Burk, president; Tracy
Worley, vice'president; LaDell Maxwell, secretary; Gwen
Sweeney, treasurer; and Mary Tanner, reporter. Sponsors are
Mrs. Linda Britten and Mrs. Helon [ains.
The organizational meeting of the Donley County chapter of
the American Cancer Society (ACS) took place Monday night at
the Farmers State Bank before a crowd of 16 people. Two men
from Amarillo, John Altus and Jerry Clingen, conducted the
program after a few opening words from Dr. Richard Gilkey.
The two Amarillo men explained the services of the ACS, then
outlined the different committees each separate society has and
clarified the duties of each officer. They told about the Amarillo
Bike-A-Thon held last year, and explained what the society does
to raise money during April, which is Cancer Month. The two
pointed out that Potter County raised $35,000 last year for the
ACS.
Two temporary officers were elected to handle the society until
it can get organized fully. Temporary chairman is Mrs. Gene
Alderson and temporary secretary is Betty Burk.
Dr. Giikey, in his explanation at the start of the meeting, said,
"I believe in the society. It can help my patientS, it can help you,
it can help your friends."
At the end of the meeting, the group nominated a unit board to
serve in Donley County. Those people selected will be notified
before the next meeting, which will be held November 26, and
they will be requested to come.
CLARENDON MAYOR H.M. [Flip] Broediove has proehdmed
week as Clarendon Nurses Week, eolnddlnl with Texts
Mayor proclaims
:1 r O. i, ][LM. Breedlove signed a proclamation honoring the
!nad red Nurses of Clarendon in conjunction with the Texas
7/eek, November 4-10.
Whitecaps, a newly organized group in the School of
:econd l at Clarendon College, honored the RN sof Clarendon by
[raw fll ag corsages to each of them and saying thanks for the
mt the Dv that they provide to the citizens of this area.
n Is fortunate to have eight Registered Nurses. The
Mrs. Linda Bell, Mrs. Janet LaTonn, Mrs. Charlotte
"-er, Mrs. Jimmie Isbell, Mrs. Onita Thomas, Mrs. Bessie
t, Mrs. Clarice Alley, and Mrs. Linda Britten.
hout the week there will be displays at the Farmers
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5:00 p.,!
The Bronchos will be in good shape for Friday night's
encounter. Kenneth Reese will be back in action this week, and
the only injured player is running back Gary Shields.
"We're in pretty good shape," Noonkester reported.
The Broncs will be favored to win the encounter with Silverton,
but they'll still need the support of a stadium full of fans. Game
time is 7:30 p.m.
Claude, Wellington
decide 2A outcome
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By DEAN SINGLETON
The outcome of District 2A will depend largely on the game
Friday night between the Claude Mustangs and Wellington
Skyrockets° And football fans in Clarendon, as well as Claude,
Will have their" £glhd to that gar this week.
The Mustangs travel to Wellington Friday night for a 7:30
p.m. confrontation with the Skyrockets, a game which w.ilI tell it
all for the district race.
At present, Clarendon, Claude and Memphis are tied for the
district lead, with Clarendon and Memphis having two more
games to play and Claude finishing up Friday against
Wellington. If Claude beats Wellington, the Mustangs will clinch
at least a tie for the district crown. If Claude wins, and Memphis
and Clarendon go undefeated in the next two outings, the race
will end up in a 3-way tie, and a toss of the coin would decide
which team meets Stinnett in the bi-district clash.
If Claude should lose to Wellington, Clarendon and Memphis
would be tied for the district lead, and Clarendon would advance
to the playoffs because they defeated Memphis. That's provided,
of course, that Clarendon wins the next two games,
If Clarendon should lose a game, either to Silverton this week
or Wheeler next week, then Claude and Memphis would be tied,
and Memphis would go to the playoffs because the Cyclones
defeated Claude.
If Memphis should lose a game. and Claude beats Wellington,
then Claude would be tied with Clarendon and would go to the
playoffs by virtue of having beaten Clarendon.
But, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Clarendon and
Memphis should have little trouble winning their last two games,
and the district title thus hangs on the Claude-Wellington game
Friday night. (Remember, however, that an upset is possible on
any given Friday night, and Clarendon isn't immune to an
upset.)
The Cltede Mumtlagm are the surprise team of the district.
[Cont'd. on Page 121
humes Week. Breedlove signed the proelmtion Tuesday at
City Hall while Clarendon nurses watched. IPr Photol
