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EIGHTEEN PAGES
NUMBER 33
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1966
VOLUME 90
GRAHAM. TEXAS, 76044
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Proposed Budget
Bethel Baptist Church
Revival Begins Sunday
Community Concert Association
Plans Membership Campaign
Masonic
Workshop
Scheduled
Street Repairs
Scheduled This
Spring in City
WELCOMING Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith,
center, to Graham Tuesday for the Graham Jaycee
luncheon were Mayor E. S Graham, Jr., left, Ken
Andrews, left center, Stanley Peavy, Jr., right cen-
i School Student Council is David
rtson, above, shown making his
The current signup period in
Young County began January
24 and will end April 1. Farm
The meetings are authorized
by H. W. Fullingim of Odessa,
who holds the highest Masonic
position in the state as Grand
Master of Masons in Texas.
various parts of the world, the
1966 wheat program has been
amended and it no longer of-
fers spring wheat growerspay-
ments on additional voluntary
diversion below allotments.
acceptance speech before the Gra-
ham High School student body Tues-
A Masonic Workshop meeting
has been scheduled for officers
and members of five Lodges at
7;30 p.m., March 28, in Me-
gargel Lodge 1038 at Megargel.
While the payments will still
be available for winter wheat
growers who had already plant-
ed crops with the provision in
mind, these growers are en-
couraged wherever possible not
to reduce their acreage below
the farm allotment during the
present signup period. Instead,
such wheat farmers who are
also eligible as feed grain grow-
ers are encouraged to partici-
pate fully in the feed grain pro-
gram. Feed grain stocks con-
tinue to be more than suffic-
ient.
Of additional revenue from Tex-
as Electric Service Company,
and other sources.
City Manager Duke and per-
sonnel in his office have been
working on the Proposed Bud-
get since January.
Nearly 200 Workshop meet-
ings are held semi-annually for
officers of over 970 Texas Ma-
sonic Lodges.
operators are urged not to post-
pone filing program applica-
tions. As the deadline approach-
es, the county offices are like-
ly to be crowded and delays
inevitable.
Quotation For Today
Habit is habit and not to be Hung out of the
wlmdow vy nuty man, but coaxed downstairs a step
A 74-page proposed Budget
will be presented to City Coun-
cil when Aidermen meet Thurs-
day morning. The proposed bud-
get will be higher than the pre-
vious year with the difference
mainly in capital improvements
for the City Water Treatment
Plant and distribution system,
and the City Sewer Plant.
Last year’s budget was $697,-
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ter, and Payne Roye, right. Jaycee president Lt.
Governor Smith was honored with a Coffee later in
the afternoon by Jaycee Wives.
day afternoon He will serve as Stu-
dent Council president for 1966-67,
Dovid is the son of Mr and Mrs John
T Robertson Jr , Route A, Graham.
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FLOAT HOUSE
BURGLARIZED
AT P-K LAKE
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A Wichita Falls resident,
Russell Harr, reported to Gra-
ham Police Department and the
P-K ake Patrol someone en-
tered his float house on P-K
Lake in the vicinity of Waco
Bend and took equipment
Missing were two gasoline
lanterns, six rods and reels,
a South Bend reel and 5 Shakes-
peare reels.___________________
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The Masonic Order is the
state’s largest fraternal or-
ganization with nearly 250,000
members. It is noted for its
activities in the field of charity
and in the self-improvement of
its members.
The proposed Budget includes
additional rapid sand filters
in the water treatment plant
authorized several weeks ago by
the Council. The, new filters,
to be placed in operation this
summer, will almost double the
filtering capacity of the plant
and eliminate an overload which
August each year.
City Manager Doyle Duke said
he was recommending the same
tax rate as the previous year.
As mentioned above, there will
be a raise in the capital im-
provements, mostly in the water
and sewer departments.
Duke states the increased
budget will be possible because
DPS, Lubbock; James A. Mosar,
Highway Patrol Service, Lub-
bock; District Attorney T. J.
Rodgers of this city, and City
Manager Doyle Duke.
The new Criminal Code is
being discussed and how of-
ficers must cope with it in
handling criminal cases.
returned to the girls’gym where
an election committee compos-
ed of Lynn Orr, Victor Berry,
Mrs. Eugenia D. Howell, and
Mrs. Mark Jones tabulated and
totaled votes.
As Preston Pratt read the
results of the voting, Jim Chas-
tain recorded the voting from
each precinct on a blackboard
The stage band provided mu-
sical entertainment at inter-
vals throughout the period that
students were gathered in the
gym for the political rally and
the recording of results. The
band was directed by Mr. Kyle
Ellison.
The newly - elected student
council president has had ex-
perience to qualify him for his
office. David served as presi-
dent of the L atin Club as a fresh-
man and as president of his
class as a sophomore. This year
he is serving as president of the
Future Teachers of America.
His popularity with his class-
mates is further evidenced by
the fact that he has twice been
selected as class favor lie--this
year as a Junior Class Favor-
ite and as a Freshman Class
Favorite his first year in high
school.
David has been active in stu-
dent council work for three
years. He is serving as chaplain
of the organization this year.
Last year he served as co-
chairman of the bulletin-board
committee. He is scheduled to
• lead a discussion on parlia-
mentary procedure at the state
meeting of student councils in
Hurst this weekend.
David is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Thomas Robertson,
Jr., of Route A, Graham.
Induction Call
Received For
4 Registrants
Local Selective Service
Board has received ar. induc-
tion call for four registrants
on April 21 according to an an-
nouncement today.
For the first time in months
there will not be a call for reg-
istrants to take physicals.
Orders to report for induc-
tion will be mailed to the re-
gistrants next week.
ary, Fort Worth.
David Richardson, minister
of music and educational di-
rector of the First Baptist
Church, Graham, will direct
the song services. ''Richard-
son is well known to the people
of Graham through the fine work
that he is doing at the First
Baptist Church and the South-
ern Association; therefore, we
consider ourself fortunate to
have him with us at Bethel
during this week of Revival,”
said Rev. Badgero. Mrs. Zeb
Sumpter will be playing the
piano, who is doing a fine job
as church planist.
Pastor Jack Badgero cor-
dially extends a welcome to the
public to attend as many ser-
vices as possible.
RAY GAMESON
RAY GAMESON
RECEIVES
SCHOLARSHIP
Ray Gameson, high school
senior, was named recipient
of the first Lions Club athletic
scholarship when the announce-
ment was made Wednesday noon
by Ray Herring.
Gameson will receive a $250
scholarship each semester tor
a four-year period with a total
value of $2,000.00 He was se-
lected from a list of candid-
ates last week by the Lions
Club scholarship, education and
athletic committee.
He is a three-year letterman
in athletics, and is president
of the Graham High school chap-
ter of the Fellowship of Christ-
ian Athletes.
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occurs in July and
DPS Police
School In
Progress
Texas Department of Public
Safety is conducting a 20-hour
Police-In-service Training
School this week in Graham for
local and area police officers.
Sessions are being conducted
each afternoon in the Memor-
ial Auditorium through March
25.
Police officers from sur-
rounding towns are taking ad-
vantage of the classes con-
ducted by R.W. Brisco, Safety
Officer of Wichita Falls, Ro-
bert W. Craig, chemist and to-
xologist, DPS, Lubbock; C. A.
Friday, April 1, is the last
day growers may file appli-
cations to take part in the 1966
voluntary wheat program, L.B.
Creel, Chairman, Agricultural
Stabilization and Conservation
County Committee, has an-
nounced. Signing up is the first
step in qualifying for any of
the program benefits, including
price support
Farmers who signup and then
carry out provisions of the 1966
voluntary wheat program will
be able to get domestic mar-
keting certificates in addition to
price-support loans and pur-
chases tor their wheat crop.
On the “domestic” part of
the projected production, the
support available through loans
and certificates will be at 100
percent of parity as of the be-
ginning of the marketing year—
July 1, 1966. (The Feb. 4, 1966,
wheat parity was $2.53 per
bushel.)
In view of the famine con-
ditions which have developed in
Warm weather signals the be-
ginning of street repairs
throughout the city following
the recent inclement weather
during the winter months.
City Manager Doyle Duke an-
nounced today plans were un-
derway to begin digging out soft
places in city streets, and patch
the areas with asphalt.
Areas which have been paved
over several times will be re-
paired by putting in more sub-
stantial base.
Lieut. Gov. Preston Smith of
Lubbock said Tuesday that
, America’s shortcomings have
been magnified far out of pro-
portion to actual facts.
Speaking at a Junior Cham-
ber of Commerce-sponsored
luncheon at the American
Legion Building, the lieutenant
governor said that enemy pro-
paganda had compounded the
impression that the country is
torn by racial strive, rebellious
youth, rampant crime, proverty
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Directors of the Community
Concert Association announced
tp day the week of April 18
had been set tor the 1966-67
membership campaign.
Mrs. Sherrell Smith is serv-
ing as membership chairman
this year, and plans are under-
way to have the kick-off din-
ner at the Woman’s Club Mon-
day, April 18 at 6 p.m.
"Our Community Concert
series has become a vital force
James E. Warden of Wichita
Falls, who is with Oil Field
Specialties, Inc. and chairman
of the five-county Masonic
Workshop Area B-7, will con-
duct the meeting. He said that
Olney, Loving, Newcastle, Ar-
cher City and Megargel Lodges
are invited.
Student Council, opened the pro-
gram with a short speech and
then turned the meeting over to
Preston Pratt, vice-president,
who was in charge of the elec-
tion. Preston introduced the
candidates and their campaign
managers. Each candidate was
allowed 10 minutes for speeches
and demonstrations. Victor
Berry served as timekeeper.
Larry Wooldridge, campaign
manager for Jo Beth, made the
opening political speech. He
gave her qualifications for of-
fice and urged students to "Go
with Jo.” For entertainment,
Wayne Boyle, Kenneth Scott,
Robert Swain, Michael Slentz,
Ray Gameson, Jimmy Harris,
Johnny Rinks, Sandy Langford,
and Gail Shahan participated
in a skit. Dressed to repre-
sent rabbits, Teresa Brown,
Ariis Davis, Lana Forehand,
Vicki Gough, Mary Ann Schultz,
and Glenda Watkins distributed
Easter eggs to the voters. They
wore signs saying, "Be a good
egg and vote tor Jo Beth.”
To climax the appeal tor sup-
port, the candidate herself
spoke briefly to the voters.
Lynn Orr, campaign mana-
ger, for David Robertson, spoke
in behalf of her candidate. Those
participating in a skit for David
were Gordon Grubbs, Allan
Johns, Patty Wooldridge, and
Mam Sedberry. David spoke to
the voters, closing his speech
with the statement, "You are
knocking on the door to oppor-
tunity. Vote for me and let
me open that door.”
Students went to their home-
rooms which represented the
precincts in which they were to
vote. After casting ballots, they
will be with those who see clear-
ly and act boldly. As always,
risks will be involved. As al-
ways, there will be some fail-
ures. But then prospective re-
wards are most attractive.”
Mr. Smith, who was intro-
duced by Ken Andrews, report-
ed the Graham speaking engage-
ment marked his 477th speech
since becoming Lieutenant
Governor. He also told the dut-
ies of his office.
He expressed pleasure work-
ing with Governor John Con-
nally, who was a guest in the
city two weeks ago tor the de-
dicatory ceremony of Graham
Magnetics Incorporated.
Payne Roye, Jaycee presi-
dent, presided during the lunch-
eon attended by nearly 200 citi-
zens of Graham.
Later, Jaycee Wives honored
Mr. Smith with a coffee which
was open to the public.
and prejudicies and low moral
standards.
"Let’s reflect tor a few min-
utes on whether America Is
great and our future is bright,”
Smith said. "The best source
for a true picture of American
life is the 1960 census, an in-'
terpretation of which has re-
cently been published.”
He said census statistics
showed that the traffic death
rate in this country was de-
creasing, not increasing; the
divorce rate is lower than It
was ten years ago* the per-
centage of school dropouts is
decreasing; and that narcotic
addiction is lower than it was
in the earler day* 6 the na-
tion.
"And America is not a na-
tion of slums,” Smith pointed
out "The statistics show that
the chances of an American
family living in good housing
are twice as great as 1950,
and Contrary to many reports,
negroes in this country have en-
joyed the same rate of econo-
mic progress as whites.”
Smith said that the future
beckons invitingly. “The op-
portunity is there, but it will
not be realized by those who
only stand and wait. Competition
will be keen. Merely being on
the ground floor doesn’t mean
that your flag will automatically
fly from the penthouse.
“As always, the advantages
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Heki Monday
Funeral services were held
Wednesday at Laurel Land in
Dallas for Mrs. Bertha Spen-
cer, sister of Dr. B. B. Grif-
fin, Graham.
Mrs. spencer has made her
home here for the last three
years with Dr. and Mrs. B. B.
Griffin.
Surviving are a son, Chas.
Spencer two grandchildren,
John Spencer and Mrs. Karl
Boettcher, and two great grand-
children, all of Dallas.
She is also survived by three
sisters, Mrs. T. L. Jones of
Post, Mrs. B. C. McDavid of
Weatherford, Mrs. J. G. Neal of
Dallas and her brother, Dr.
B. B. Griffin.
Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Griffin
attended the funeral in Dallas
Wednesday.
401.93, and the Proposed Bud- I usually
get this year totals $792,505.00.
. City Tuesday
David Robertson Is Elected
Student Council President
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Graham High School was the
scene of a big political cam-
paign early this week as stu-
dents made a choice of Student
Council president tor 1966-67.
David Robertson, a junior,
won a decision over his only
opponent, Jo Beth Scott, by a
wide margin. In his acceptance
speech, the newly - elected
president announced to students
that the Student Council decided
in regular meeting Tuesday
morning that the losing candi-
date would automatically serve
as first vice-president of the
organization next year.
Banners, posters, handbills,
etc. greeted students when they
arrived at school Monday mor-
ning. Lockers were plastered
with signs asking support of the
two candidates. Robertson urg-
ed students through locker signs
that included chewing gum or a
small candy bar to “Roll Along
with Robertson,” “'Chews’
Robertson tor President,” or
"Be Sweet--Vote Robertson.”
Jo Beth based her campaign
signs on the slogan, "Go with
Jo.” Locker signs seeking sup-
port tor Miss Scott included
messages printed on decorat-
ed “Scott towels.”
Tuesday morning before
school, campaign rallies were
conducted for each candidate,
supporters of Robertson fell in
behind a band and marched
around the school building. The
rally in support of Miss Scott
was in the girls’ gym. A band
furnished music tor this rally,
too.
The official rally tor both
candidates was held in the girls’
gym st activity period Tuesday.
Jim Chastain, president of the
Bethel Baptist Church Re-
vival will begin Sunday, March
27 and continue through April
3. Morning services will be
conducted 10:00 a.m. Monday
through Friday. Evening wor-
ship service will begin 7:30
p.m. daily. The church plans
to have a special prayer meet-
ing each evening at 7:00 p.m.
Nursery facilities will be pro-
vided.
"We feel that we are very
fortunate to have Rev. Jerry
Speer, pastor of Greenhill Bap-
tist Church in Snyder, Texas,
to be our evangelist for this
Revival effort,’’ said Rev. Bad-
gero, pastor. He is well known
in this area and pastored at
Jean while attending Southwest-
ern Baptist Theological Sam in-
to the life of our community,
tor which the citizens of Gra-
ham can take credit because of
their discriminating support,”
said S. B. Harbison, president.
He added, "However, every
project must have a nucleus
of active workers. We need the
help of citizens to make up
this all important group.”
Dr. D. L. McCree is vice-
president of the Graham Com-
munity Concert Association.
Bellomy Rites
Held at Proffitt
James A. Bellomy, 81, of
Arlington, and former resident
of Young County, died Monday
night following a long illness.
Mr. Bellomy, a retired farm-
er, had resided in Arlington
for the past 15 years. He was
a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services tor Mr.
Bellomy were conducted 2 p.m.
Wednesday from the Proffitt
Baptist Church with Rev. M.F.
Richardson of Abilene officiat-
ing. Interment was in the Pro-
ffitt Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife,
five sons, Eddie Bellomy of
Arlington, Woodrow Bellomy of
Farmington, N.M., George Bel-
lomy of Fort Worth, Berry Bel-
tom y of Lubbock and Bob Bel-
lomy of Arlington.
And five daughters, Mrs.
Agnes Gober of Hurst, Tex.,
Mrs. Mary Rawls of Bledsoe,
Texas, Mrs. Helen Cox, Mor-
ton, Texas, Mrs. Cornie Bowen
of Arlington, and Mrs. Ray
Dell Gothard of Arlington, 22
grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild, and three brothers,
Burgess Bellomy of Proffitt,
John Bellomy of Fort Worth,
Dave Bellomy of Abilene, and
four sisters, Mrs. Laura Keet-
er of Elbert, Mrs. Mattie Hig-
gins, Quincy, Ill., Mrs. Sallie
LeNorls, Abilene, and Mrs.
Mary Lewis of Newcastle.
Gene Berry
Has Surgery
Gene Berry of this city un-
derwent surgery at the Metho-
dist Hospital, Houston, Tues-
day. His wife, Mrs. Berry, and
a sister and brother-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vanover
of Fort Worth, are at his bed-
side.
Mr. Berry’s condition was
reported good Wednesday ac-
cording to a report by JimGeu-
rin, his partner in the Hub
Machine Company.
Mr. Berry will be convalesc-
ing for the next thirty days
following surgery. His friends
in this city are glad to learn
he is making a satisfactory re-
covery.
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