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Volume 57, Number 16 The Groom News. Carson County. Texas 79039 25c Per Copy Thursday, May 22, 1906 Ken Ruthardt-Melissa Fields Named Tiger-Tigerette Ken Ruthardt and Melissa college on > basketball scho­ Ruthardt, girls track; and Fields were recipients o f the larship in the fall. She was Darron Eschle, boys track. Fighting Tiger and Tigerette named to the aU-district Joyce Hutsell and Steve awards presented last Tues­ basketball team all four yean Hutsell were narrators of a day night at the All-Sports o f high school and all-region slide presentation showing Banquet in Groom. two years. She also played senior athletes In action Ruthardt served as a cap­ tennis four yean qualifying during the year. tain on the football team and for regional three yean. Deocrstions included 24 was named all-district in Coaches in each sport also Cabbage Patch dolls dressed football. He was a regional recognized the M ott Valu­ in official uniforms for the qualifier three years in track able Players Recipients Tigers and Tigerettes with and also played on the included Hank McConneU, Cabbage Patch cheerleader« basketball team. football; co-winners. Robbie at the head table. AO the Miss Fields will attend Kuehler and Melissa Fields, uniforms were designed and girls basketball; Darren sewn by Mrs. Coonie Fields. DPS Investigates Eachle. boys basketball; Pictures of athletes through­ Melissa Fields, girls tennis; out football, basketball and Fatal Accident Michael Rose and Jack Brit­ track season completed the ten, boys tennis; Jowannah decorations. Groom DPS officers assist­ ed Monday in the investiga­ tion of a fatal accident on 1-40 Receives Moisture Edition Set at Conway. , left, and Ken Ruthardt, Coach Terry Coffee congratulates both The 12:0S a.m. accident Groom finally received the The Graduation right, received the prestigous Fighting athletes on their selection as top Groom resulted in the death of a much needed moisture last wiO be published next week Tigerctte and Fighting Tiger awards during performers. California truck driver. A week when rain showers the All-Sports Banquet last Tuesday night, for Groom and McLean. The female driver, asleep in the strived on Friday. The rain News staff has had diffi­ cab. was treated and releas­ continued through Saturday culty this year securing Donna Burton Honored With Awarded from Northwest Texas and for the most part was pictures from all the seniors, Hospital with only minor cuts gentle and soaked in. Total in an effort to insure no one Donna Burton was recently and braises. rainfall amounts for the area is left out, we opted to poet- honored by the local chapter DPS officers at the scene ranged from an inch and .55 pone printing of the issue of Beta Sigma Phi at the said the truck was westbound west of town to two inches in until all pictures can be Alpha Mu Xi Founder's Day on 1-40 when the driver the City. collected. observance. apparently went to sleep at Mrs. Burtoo was the 1966 the wheel. The truck recipient o f the People demolished 1 S6’ of guard rail Helping People Award. Mrs. before impacting on a Community Calendar Burton founded the first girl concrete pillar at the Conway scout troop in Groom in s overpass. ‘ ‘ Both bumpers ( number of years when she touched where the track came to Groom. Since the wrapped around the pillar. Girl Seawt Banquet will be local girls have grown in don meeting and wotkdav Sunday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. membership to three troops. will be Saturday. May 24. Everyone welcome, please Their list o f activities and Groom Businesses Bring pot luck dish. M eet­ bring a covered dish. contributions to the commu­ ing begins at 9:00 a.m. nity are long. Mrs. Burton Observing Holiday encouraged her girls to do No school Monday, May Groom businesses to doee two projects at the park, special session tonight to 26, the official observance Monday in observance of originally a soroity project. discuss the head coxch posi­ day for Memorial Day. The Memorial Day include Brum­ Mrs. Burton is active in last day of classes will be my Insurance, Groom Branch tion. the O livers Council of Girl May 29 with graduation on Library, Groom Dry Goods, Scouts. She will serve in the May 30. State National Bank, City coming year aa first vice- Hall, Post Office, Wheeler May 29. Guests are asked to president of the group. She is Evans Elevator, Groom bring a dish for the meal. Gals meet in the also a member of the adult Hardware and Groom Wheat Hospitality room at the Bank Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. operating Growers. Observing special hours are entering kindergarten In Helen Homer and Stella Pat- well aa a ■ was the recent recipient of the People win be Pav’ s Service closing the fall are Invited to come to tenon are hostesses. sponsor at many events and a meeting on Friday. May 30 Helping People award for ber dedication in her work at noon and Groom Grocery the day camp. She is past at 11:00 a.m. in the with the Girt Scouts and ail her dvic contributions. will be open bom 6:00 a.m. president of the PTO and a kindergarten room. The CRy deaaap—Make a re­ to 2:00 p.m. The News office member of Christian meeting will indude a prere­ servation for use of the truck member o f the sorority who will be open so be sure to Mother’ s Altar Society. She was chosen for her gistration and an orientation to cleanup items from your has twice served as presi­ phone us and share your Elaine Thompson was enthusiasm, service and concerning the nature of property. No hauling fee this dent and held the offices of Memorial Day visitors with selected to represent the dedication to o f Beta kindergarten education. month. Call Pat 248-3611. Groom News readers. sorority aa Girl o f the Year. Sigma PM. She is a charter treasurer and vice president.

Tuesday Grain Prices H\)t (groom Sfctoo ^M EM O RIAL At Local Elevators Cash prices on grain post­ The Only Newspaper ed si grain elevators serving Monday, the Groom sres Tuesday in the W orld afternoon: Interested In Groom May 26 W H EAT $2.32 bushel MILO $4.40 cwt. 248-3311 a

Card of Thanks Page 2— TH E GROOM NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thursday, May 22,1986 Gill o f Douglas. Ax. visited Special thanks to each and friends and relatives in everyone who followed the £Ik (Groom Bietoe Local Happenings Groom Monday. track team this season. Also Doyla BeB and daughter thanks for the flowers and USPS 230-380 Kenjs of Amarillo were phone calls I received while Among those sttending Lynn Pool and Stella Pat­ weekend visitors of Nadine Second-class Postage Paid at Groom, TX. the State track meet were at state. terson were in Waco for the and Kenneth Black. Jowannah Ruthardt Carson County, Texas, under the Act of Congress of graduation of Mrs. Patter­ Mr. and Mrs. Page BlackwnH March 3.1879. son's granddaughter, Jan Mr. and Mrs. Austin CroweH Published weekly except Christmas Week Kay Pattersoo, May 16. Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy. Steel Reed CANON By Phil and lla Miller Jason and Janies Miller, Mr. Electronic Typewriters Postmaster: please send address changes to: and Mrs. Kenneth Sweatt, Typewriters 84 Broadway. Groom. TX— Phone 806-248-3311 Calculators Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Neal Lezlie and Lias, Mr. and ♦ SUBSCRIPTION RATES: drove to Clarendon Thurs­ Mrs. Johnny Eschle and One-year subscription (Carson and Gray Counties) *10.52 A u th o rin d Se(es « Service day evening to visit Mr. and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Glynn D One-year subscription elsewhere *12.62 Mrs. Leslie Neal. Mrs. Neal Harrell, Mrs. Johnny Brooks TASCOS^ J ^ INjjSS .MACHINES is not well at this time. and Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Kuehler. FACTORY t r a i n e d t e c h n ic i a n BOX 985 •Fîo7a W. 7TH • AMARILLO. TEXAS 79105 MEMBER 1986 Greg Lamb is a patient this week at Northwest Texas Jake and Vivian Lacy Greem 248-5491 TÁ Hospital. He suffered a attended the graduation of David Brown AmmMm 373-S731 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION broken hip last Friday while their granddaughter Yvonne hauling hay. Dainia Lacy from West Tesas State University Saturday MEMBER morning. They also visited in Local members o f Weight Tammy A Representative» Watchers recently completed Tulia and Amarillo. a ten week course outlining a plan for diet and exercise to Mr. and Mrs. Glynn D accomplish weight loss. Harrell attended commence Leslie Crowell, local leader ment o f Southwest Texas . © NATIONAL NEWSPAPER for the group reports that a State University at San total of 183 pounds were Marcos Saturday morning Mm m KO m ì h UoM ^ O m Im ASSOCIATION by members o f the May 17 . Their grandaon, 1504 W. ioni. P.O. Boa M B Kemp Ingram of Amarillo AmarlUo, TX 79105 m o n a 172-3091. R a s 225-2961 Driving C lo u Cut received a BBA Degree in Uta. Hoapitaiizatlon, OtaabHIty Incorna. Group It's A Boy Mrs. Essie Knowlei the School o f business. Annuties, IRA, Medicare. Acóòent. Cancer. The defensive driving returned home Monday from On Saturday afternoon and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bochard course set to begin Monday a visits in Woodward, Ok. evening the Harrells attend­ o f Las Vegas, Nev. are the night wax cancelled after and Wichita, Kan. In Wood­ ed the State Athletic meet of proud parents o f a new baby only seven persons express­ ward she visited with Mr. the University Intencholastic boy born March 14. He was ed an interest in attending and Mrs. James Cooper. League to see their GTie Cfw Lbcen of) named Jeffery Jordon and the course. DPS media They traveled to Wichita grandchildren Darron and cfea6 an6 ^fx.r<^avetS^>abeocll jpeighed 9 pounds 11 ounces. officer Jerry Burgtorff of where her grandson, Kenny Erin Kate Eschle race in the He is welcomed by a three- Amarillo who conducts the White, received his degree 800 meter run for Darron and year-old sister, Taylor. course said that 25 persons from Wichita State. Kenny is the 200 meter dash for Erin request your presence Grandparents are Mr. and must be enrolled before the the son of Dr. and Mrs. Kate. He took seventh place at a reception Mrs. Bill Bralley o f Amarillo. dass will be held. Vernon White. and she placed sixth. Mr. and Mrs. Harrell also visited and dance her brothers Dr. C.W. York —■ W orking W ith Your and W .M . York in Austin. in honor op their parents i &o rt i efchCJ\nn i vo r sary Piano Studonts Perform iHay 31.198b Interest In Mind Piano students of Lezlie ^room sCeqi on 34a LjL Crowell were featured in a spring recital held Sunday at ci\<2ccp 11 ori 7 30 to 830 pm United Methodist in Groom. Students performing includ­ 5jqitcg to tixa music Congratulations ed Jill Howard. Sheri Koet- ting, Stacy Fields, Melissa o j) the Cathryn Brown Treadwell, Darcee Lyles, ¿Frankie r4<2. r ¿Band Misty Homen, Bryan Panhandle Extension Homemaker Club Crowell, Robert Homer, * 3 0 pm. to 1230 am. 1986 Aimee Lyles, Rebecca Con­ rad. Krista Burgin, Kenzi set-ups Ca^son_Countj/ E^en^io«IE th£Year Burger, Kim Fields, Amy Brown, Marie Conrad, ^our friendship is a Melinda Burgin, Julie Lyles and Jolee Burger. treasu red Congratulations Also performing pieces at the piano were students of respectfully request Maggie Weinheimer, no other- State Track Honors Melanie Friemel and Kristy Jowannah Ruthardt-5th Darron Eschle — 7th Case. Erin^Kate Esc We —_6th Robbie Kuehler — 8th Band ‘ PopXoncert 1 Junior-Senior THIS W ILL . May 22nd 1:45 P.M. ! Prom Prom & * Banquet RainmM* M ay 24th 7:30 P.M . INTEREST YOU TOO! Big Gym Semester Tests If you don’t have Energy Efficient WINDOWS or If your N o School May 27-28-29 attic Insulation doesn’t have at least a 25R FACTOR May 26th Memorial Day | Wi.CAN SAVE YOU M 0 N IY I I Study for ■ froo ettimote coll 806-373-6801 oftor 5:00 coll 806-622-2719 I^s time7or summer track practice*3aify after Qoality Service school. Contact Coach Belcher ASopply SERVING THE 1500 Wost 3rd State National Bank Amarillo, Toxat PANHANDLE AREA 248-5511 F D IC Groom, Texas 79105 , SINCE 1969. I ® o

Clean-up Underway There is no charge this THE GROOM NEWS— Page 3 month to load the city truck Local State Tricksters May is cleanup month in Groom Clttzons Invited Thursday, Ntay 22,1966 with these items. the city of Groom. Annually Soaked Before Races To Join Hinds Across For your convenience, a the City Council observes the Coach Terry Coffee was large dumpster has also been Amerlcs, May 25 month of May reminding all proud of members of placed behind City Hall and citizens to obey city ordi­ Groom's track program items can be dumped there. Hands Across America will nances and rid their property going to state last week. Call City Hall to reserve a be Sunday, May 25. Locally, of limbs and other items too "You beat a lot of folks all time to use the truck. Pat Mrs. Henry Merrick and her large to be placed in year to get down there," he Ashford can also assist with family plan to participate in dumpsters for regular week­ said, "each one fulfilled a information concerning the the historic event. ly collections. goal by making it to Austin." city ordinances She has been in contact "T h e weather was with organizers who Groom Feed & Implement rotten. Robbie (Kuehler) encourage persons to parti­ threw the discus in the rain cipate as they are concern­ Groom,Texas * on Friday, Darron (Eschle) ed that there will not be ran in a strong wind just enough people to stretch Garrison Seed Dealer before heavy rains hit, and hand in hand from Claude to Jowannah (Ruthardt) and Clarendon. Officials report H SG 688 Erin (Eschle) ran their races will take 1,320 persons to M aize Seed after 10 p.m.” The state reach hand in hand one mile. SG 677 meet was held up some five Mrs. Merrick reports she hours Saturday due to pour­ would like to see Groomites Red Top Cane Seed Dekalb ing rains accompanied by participating stick together high winds. and suggests they travel to DK 42y DK46 Jowannah Ruthardt placed Goodnight to link hands. fifth in the 1600 followed by Sign up forms are avail­ other Groom tricksters Erin able at Groom Grocery and Eschle placing sixth in the The Groom News. Any dona­ _ the 24 Tiger and 200; Darron Eschle seventh tion will be accepted and Tigerette suit dad Cabbage Patch kids used fo decorate We don 9t think there in the 800 and Robbie Kueh­ spectators are welcome to tables at the All-Sports Banquet. AO the uniforms ware ler, eighth in discus. help fill the fine. A dona­ cut to size by Mrs. Connie Fields. tion o f S10 is required to DPS Reports Activities receive a certificate noting For First Qusrtor ones participation in the is a better place to event. Other memorbUla During the first four months such as pins and t-shirts will of 1986, Groom DPS officers be avrarded contributors of have filed 1543 varying amounts. All monies haul your grain. issued another 470 from the event are designat­ tickets during the course of ed to help feed the hungry duty. Some 21 accidents have and homeless in America. also been investigated. For further details, contact POWER SMnNGSmtE " We appreciate the opportunity Reports have been filed on Mrs. Merrick. 125 caaes where officers The best tractor to serve you. “ Other actions have result­ Tee-Ball Taam ed in 15 DW1 arrests; 3 deals in town just felony arrests; assisted other Memban Named got better law agencies In 14 cases; and Members o f the Groom s e r v e d 22 warrants. Tee-Ball trams are getting B u y a n e w WEEKS & BAGWELL The total amount of fines o ff to a slow start as their luu to l*>hp collected In Carson County first scheduled game with John Deere now a n d p a y n o since January is S46.539.00. McLean was cancelled interest* until June In 1985, S87.064.00 was Monday night. Groom team GRAIN, Inc. collected on fines resulting members ready to play Right now we re dealing bkr never before on pranary power Jofoi from citations and arrests by include Tami Ashford, Todd Deere tractors For starters, we're pnaang along tag factory As Bob Byrd, Mgr. local officers. Some 2,752 Gray. C.J. Whatley. Jeremy counts - that means huge savings am ike sekng price And to Lewis, April Burton, Leo sweeten the deal. John Deetc wdl inane« your new tractor cases were filed during the interest IreeuntdJune I. 1966 Phone 248-5591 entire year for 1985. Britten. Kay Lynn Britten. Come on m and check out the new tractors m stock Horsepower Groom DPS unit David Fields. Michael (nr horsepower, leatue for feature John Deere's got the tractor desk the compettoon can t match And now the deads are even better Stop the counties of Canon, Don­ Stephens, Daniel Treadwell. R o u l e 1 G ro o m b today ley. Gray and Armstrong. M aggie Thomas, Sabrina Schaffer, Brenda Fields, Your School Jami Shuck. By Rex Peeples Also. Toby Bürgin, Angie Blackwell Supply Our track contestants Conrad, Buck Babcock, made it home without any Amber Weller. Brad Sustaire 248-2141 Groom Keyes Pharmacy problems, other than too Sean Crowell. Jessica much rain in the Austin area. Frieroel. Justin Ritter and Although we didn't win any Sammy Britten. gold. silver or bronze, each participant did make a good showing for our school. Each student and coach deserves a well-earned congratulation. W e are having an appre­ Please Use ciation reception for all the high school literary contes­ tants Monday night. This is a community sponsored event, C a u tio n ! mainly through the efforts of Karen Case, to recognize our G.T.E. crows aro currently installing Fiber Optics academic students. A thanks to Karen and her volunteers oqnipmont to epdate Groom phono service. for this event. A special board meeting . has been posted for 7:30 Linos will bo run through Groom along 1-40, sooth "SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST" I p.m. Thursday night, to make a decision on our head on the access road to North Eastern west on East First Complete Convenient coach/Athletic Director. I'm sure this issue will be resolv­ to the f H i B office, then west on First bnch to the sooth Prescription Service Mailing Service ed at that time. The good Lord blessed us Competitive Prices with a bountiful rain over the access road. We are sorry about any inconvenience weekend. My guage mea­ and Drive-Dp Window sured about two inches. The Ihism ay cause and ash that you use caution near football and practice fields are already showing the Merlin Rose benefits of the rain. these areas. W e are still appreciating Pharmacist, Owner the new roof. T.C. Sustaire used to have to come to EMERGENCY NUMBER 669-3559 school on weekends of rain and place the water buckets (SEflERAL TELEPHORE 24-Hour Emergency Service and pans all over the school. W e appreciate your Hohart. 669-6859 Pampa support in our school. 928 N . I y

Fraser— Moraniec Page 4— THE GROOM NEWS New Manager To Wed In June Thurday, May 22.1986 boy’ s football team. At this Announces Rules Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. time it appears Terry Coffee, Fraser are pleased to now assistant coach, will be Bea Stephens will be announce the engagement School Board To discussed for the job. managing the Groom Swim­ and approaching marriage of The board may convene ming Pool this summer. She their daughter Vicki Lynn to Moat In Called Session into executive session and asks parents and those who Michael Anthony Moraniec, the public hopes the execu­ plan to swim to be advised of son of Janie Moraniec of San tive session will not follow the following rules to be Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Groom School Board if the procedure of the last one observed at the pool this James C. Moraniec of scheduled to convene in a by the board excusing all summer. Groom. special called meeting Thurs­ members of the administra­ 1. All children ages 9 and The couple plans to be wed day night at 7:30 p.m. tion and public and then under must be accompanied June 21 at the First United On the agenda for the convening back into open by an adult or possess a Methodist Church in Groom. meeting is interview a coach­ session as though an execu­ recent advanced beginner ing applicant for the varsity tive session never occurred. swimming certificate. Vaccination Clinic 2. No horseplay such as More than 50 animals were continuous dunking of other vaccinated Saturday during swimmer. the clinic held in Groom. 3. Each person is respon­ Pet owners are reminded to sible for their own behavior. (T /uLftfW ial keep tags in a safe place If a warning is necessary, should need of verification these are the steps that will arise Dr. Horne can also be taken by the lifeguard: 1 ) assist in locating owners for a verbal warning; 2) Second Quality Cleaning at Competitive Prices lost animals when the tags offense— a verbal warning, removal from pool for that are worn by pets. In Amarillo: 1800 Bell. 353-2265: 4410 Bell, day and call made to the 359-6611; 3630 W 45th, 352-5797; 3300 1-40 E. parents; 3) Third offense— Flavor Crisp Grand Plaza. 373-0272; or 3801 Olsen. 358-8889. ejection from pool until fur­ Stop N Shop ther notice from pool The Ceantry Store In Claade 226-2621 manager. This is for the pro­ South of Dairy Queen Homemade tection of you and your children. 248-3801 4. No cutoffs Sandwiches 5. No running in pool or Fried Chicken dressing area. by the piece Fresh Daily You Are Invited 6. No glass in pool area. 7. No food or drink in pool or by the bucket area. Don’ t litter, all paper, cups and cans belong in the Budwieser $6.00 To Grandview-Hopkins trash cans located at the exit or in the dressing rooms. 12 pack 8. No diving on the shallow Classic Coke- PTA Annual Barbeque side of the tope. This is for your own protection. S i. " 6 pack 9. Only one on the diving board at a time. Thursday, May 29 10. Be safe, but have fun!

Weekend visitors in the Phil Miller home were Mr. 12:00 Noon and Mrs. Dalton Stewart and family of Amarillo and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Miller of FISH Pampa. N ow is the time ■ ■ for Spring W a g c g r a I N , I N C . 1 Lark Groom Stocking ®- 248-6511 248-2551 Hybrid Bluegill i S e v i i t " Florida Hybrid Bass, Channel Catfish, Hie general purpose insecticide Fathead Minnows, in the form you need The Hybrid Bluegill Will REA CH the weight of 21/2 to 3 lbs. We furnish your Hauling Containers. We guarantee live delivery

Delivery wil’ be Friday May 30, for law ns 8t at the times listed for the following towns

gardens, Stinnett-Hutchinson Soil snd Water Conservation District, 8:00 -11:00 a.m.. Parking Lot of from Falcon Restaurant 806-878-2241. Purina* Panhandle-McClellon Creek Soil and Water Conservation District, 12:00-2:00 p.m., 305 Euclid St. 806-537-3732.

Claude-Staked Plains Soil and Water Conservation District, 3:00-5:00 p.m., 1st and Andrus 806-226-3951. $1 «50 Fidd ‘NFarm Plus Call your local Feed Store to place your order or call collect: 405/777-2202 q pi p Coupon in every marked bag Fiahcry consultant and pond rotenonlng available. for Purina Products Special Dellverlea on largo ponds and laka ordars.

* Trademark - Ralston Purina Company '• Trademark o t U nion Carbide C o DUNN’S FISH FARM P.O. Box 85 ______FITTSTOWN, OK 74842 O

THE GROOM NEWS— Page S Thursday. May 22, 1986 Don’t Forget

State Representative Fos­ ter Whaley will be the guest eonn e u f t - speaker at the Senior Citi­ zen’s Club tonight at 7:00 Commerce Bank Building. No. 5 779-2141 p.m. The entire McLean Tiger band will give its final con­ cert o f the year tonight at City Council Considers Various 7:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Longtime Resident Roy The Lions Club will con­ Barker Dies Issues At Meeting duct their annual Journey for The McLean City Councilu •A motion tn Orioni D____ oil I» ni nni! in moiniol Sight next Saturday, May 31. •A motion to adopt Reso­ cil agreed to maintain the mons. After the inventory is met in its regular session last Roy Barter, 82, died on Pledge sheets can be obtain­ lution 3.1986 to ament plans property insurance and non­ completed, beds will be Tuesday night. Due to the Wednesday. May 14 at ed by contacting John M. for the Water Grant project. emergency vehicle insurance loaned only after permission large number of people in Shamrock Hospital. Haynes. It was approved. at its current level and to for three or more council attendance, the meeting was Funeral services were held -A discussion concerning increase its coverage on the members has been received. moved to Lovett library. on Friday at 2:00 p.m. in City offices will be closed the purchase of a sewer water tower from 158,000 to Records of the loans will be Members in attendance Lamb Funeral Home Chapel. on Monday. May 26, in cleaning machine. The coun­ 1125,000. In addition, bids kept in the Clinic files. were George Terry, Miro Reverend Billy Wilson, pas­ observance of Memorial Day. cil instructed Superintendent will be advertised for liability -A discussion of the need Pakan. Brian Pohiroeier. tor of McLean Methodist Bob Glenn to have the mach­ coverage on the emergency for utilities on South Main for Martha Jo Bailey, Dr. H.F. Church, officiated. Opinion— ines demonstrated and get' vehicles and to retain the the proposed motel. It was Fabian and George Green Burial was at Hillcrest cost estimates on a lease- binder with the Simpson agreed to ask the builders to Cemetery under the direction Others in attendance were purchase plan. Be Proud Agency until such time that meet with the council. of Lamb Funeral Home. Linda Mazey PRPC repre­ -A presentation by Fire bids can be received and -A report by Bob Glenn Mr. Barker was bom June sentative, Ernie Boyd, insur­ Chief Jim McDonald on the studied. of McLean regarding complaints from 16, 1903, in Washington, ance representative. Jim need for a new overhead The McLean News needs -A presentation by Mrs. citizens about the noise be­ Penn. He moved to McLean McDonald. Lisa Patman, heater in the Fire Station, the vour support to survive. You George Green regarding the ing made by the dogs in the from Sayre, Okla. in 1926. representing 'he Ambulance installation o f a new fire Christmas in July project. have probably heard this city pound. Mayor Terry He married Charlene Carrol Service. Rick Jones. Eva phone and the purchse o f a little plea before but This will be a fund-raising agreed to check with the City in Shamrock in July, 1975. Emmett, Mrs. George new pumper truck within the without the advertising, carnival celebration in which o f Amarillo regarding the He served on the McLean Green, Ruth Magee. Mr. and next 10 years. Then. Mr. there is no more newspaper organizations can rent booth loan or purchase of muzzles City Council from 1960-62. Mrs. Vernon Turner. Mr. McDonald and Lisa Patman,. or hopes of one. and sidewalk space to sell for the dogs. He is survived by his wife, and Mrs. Johnny Day, H.A. representing the Ambulance > Since forming the new their products. Mrs. Green -A report by Mayor Terry Charlene, of the home; one P od , Mrs. H.P. Fabian, Mr. Service, discussed the need format back in August, we also reported that liability about different activities to son, Rodney Barker of Sham­ and Mrs. Da-ryel Herndon. to install an emergency dis­ have received much insuance, covering the fac­ be held in conjunction with rock: one daughter, Becky Reverend Billy Wilson. Lana patch system. They proposed gratitude and appreciation tory building for a flea mar- the Sesquecentennial cele­ Stubbs o f Alanreed; one Stump. Bess Edwards. Eve­ that the system be installed ket, in the amount of for the newspaper that has bration. step-son. Chris Carrol of lyn Shaw, several members been provided to McLean in the home of Charles 1100 ,000, can be written by -A review by the council of Groveton, Georgia; two o f the McLean Girl Scout and the area. But we know as Milam, who has agreed to Lloyd’s of Dallas for a yearly applications for the Refuse brothers, Shannon and troop, Stella Lee and Bob well as anyone else its not handle dispatching on an premium of 1674.00. Action Department. Action was tab­ James Barker of McLean; 11 Glenn. the same as having your own hourly basis. They requested on both projects was tabled led until May 27th. grandchildren and 12 great­ newspaper. We have even Major items o f business that the city pay half the until May 27th. -A presentation by Rick grandchildren. included: costs o f installing a new -A discussion concerning Jones regarding a list of been told that people like the -Discussion o f the delin­ system. The other half will the need to paint a new sign grievances he had prepared combined format because of (see related story). The coun­ friends and relatives. quent tax contract. Action be paid for by the Amubiance for the landfill, stating the The paper was closed last permit number, hours of cil had set a limit of five was tabled until the May Service .The council appro­ year due not only to the fire operation and fees charged. minutes for the presentation. 27th meeting ved the allocation of J221 to but the lack of advertising A motion was approved to set After fifteen minutes, Mr. Card of Thanks -Consideraiion of legal assist in putting in the new revenue from McLean. We fees at 12.00 for pick-ups and Jones was informed that his counsel for the city. Action system. cannot depend on only a few time was up. When he W e wish to express our was tabled until a later* -A presentation by Ernie trailers and 15.00 for trucks. o f McLean businesses, we refused to relinquish the grateful appreciation to each meeting. Boyd, representative from Locks without duplicate keys would like to see enough floor, he was asked to leave. of you for your prayers, •A public hearing on the Southwestern Insurance will also be purchased. pride in the town so that He handed his list of griev­ memorials, food, cards, calls amended resolution for the Company regarding the -A motion to have city when someone picks up the and your love and concern water project. No one ap­ emergency vehicle insurance employees inventory hospital ances to Mayor Terry and during the loss o f our loved paper, they can sec every­ peared before the council his company underwrites. equipment in the presence of left. thing McLean has to offer. one. with any comments. After a discussion, the coun­ Dr. Harold Fabian and Coun­ The meeting adjourned at So we will ask you to try 10:05 p.m. The Roy Barker Family ty Commissioner Ted Sim­ and find ways to make the newspaper work in your favor. The subscription list has remained very good and solid so you are receiving the Council Has Special Session To Hear Grievances coverage for your advertising and news. W e are working hard lor you in McLean and Groom The City Council held a Statutes o f Texas. However, that on February 25, 1906, lowed, either by directive of charged with "incompe­ and hopefully someday If we special meeting last Friday he adds, that "th e City of the council proposed a reso­ the past city councils without tence, negligence and poss­ can make it through these night to consider and act on a McLean is presently operat­ lution "lim iting the powers resolution or by the acqui­ ible official misconduct.” hard economic times for a l of list of grievances written by ing in accordance with Chap­ o f the elected mayor to only escence o f the mayor him­ This charge is made in us, there could always be the ter 11 under Article 1133 of thoae acts as authorized by self.” relation to the filing of Mr. Rick Jones. possibility of separating the Members in attendance the Revised Civil Statutes law." After a review of Councilman Green respon­ Jones' candidacy for the city papers again. But we have ks were George Green. Miro and, therefore, "has for Article 954 of the Revised ded by saying that it Is council, the releasing of infor ■nation about his candidacy see the need and want o f a Pakan. Dr. Harold F. Fabian many years been operating Civil Statutes, which define "generally understood that to the newspapers, and to the newspaper for McLean. and Martha Jo Bailey. illegally.” the powers o f the mayor, Mr. the Mayor votes only in case instructions given to citizens Let us say one more thing, Others present were Von Councilman Green res- Jones stated that theVction oT a tie ." He added that "N o in filling out absentee bal­ its not only McLean but there Winegeart. Martha Parker. ponded by saying that he had o f February 25 shows the city council has taken away are other towns having researched past minutes of "council to be deliberate in his right to vote in these iosi. BiDy Jack Bailey. Edgar Lee, economic troubles but its the council meetings and that no their insubordination and circumstances." No action The council, finding no L.L. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. ones with the pride and mention was ever made that disrespectful nature” and was taken regarding this evidence of misconduct, Clyde Holman, Mr. and Mrs. support of each other that the city government has to that "th e duties, powers and grievance. voted to either drop or ignore Johnny Day, Mrs. George allows businesses and towns operate under Articles 1-10. authority of the elected may­ 3)City Officers-Breach of the grievances mentioned in Green and sons, Doyle Lee. to survive and continue on fact, he said, "Article 11 is or have been altogether ig­ Duties-In this section, Mr. this section. Reverend and Mrs. Billy W il­ In nored.” He added that "a Jones charged that a council Last Thursday, a investi­ and on. son and Sam Haynes. the only law that has ever gator from the District Attor­ The meet ng was conduct­ been mentioned in council situation of negligence does member had not responded to the requests of several ney’ s office was in town to ed by Councilman Green, minutes." now exist and hereby urge citizens for assistance and investigate the charges relat­ Card of Thanks who read the list of grievan­ Acting on this grievance. those responsible to comply with the law.” had, therefore, "avoided ing to the absentee ballots. ces submitted by Mr. Jones. Councilman Harold Fabian In response. Councilman duties and responsibilities to No instances of misconduct Words can’ t express my In a five jage letter to the made a notion that the City of Green stated that council the residents of the City of were found. appreciation for the flowers, Mayor and City Council. Mr. McLean continue to operate actions have not infringed on McLean and to the city 4) Remuneration of Elec­ cards, calls and visits while 1 Jones listed "the following under Chapter 11 as the law the powers of the Mayor and council.” Since these citizens tion Committee-In this sec­ was in the hospital and foir items of grievance pertinent most pertinent to city oper­ asked for a motion to act on did not appear before the tion, Mr. Jones stated that the delicious food that wais to municipal operations : ations. The motion was ap­ this grievance. No motion council to substantiate their "th e election committee was brought in after I returned 1) Municipal Incorpor-proved, Councilmen Green, was proposed. complaint, no action was this vear given an increase in home ation-ln this section, Mr. Fabian and Bailey voting in Mr. Jones, in another sec­ taken on this grievance. pay" and that since “ there is A special thanks for the Jones stated that McLean is favor, and Councilman Pakan tion pertaining to the powers In other statements under no record of this action prayers that were said fo r "an incorporated vllla8® voting against. of the mayor, stated that the same section, Mr. Jones having been proposed on an me. operating under Title 28, 2) Mavoral Duties, Powers “ The vote as councilman by stated that one of the city God bless each of you. Chapters 1-10 under Article and Limitations Thereof-In our mayor has been disal­ employees should be See Grievances, P. 6 Louise Dickinson 961 of the Revised Civil this section, Mr. Jones states I © y

Local Musicians Perform Alanreed News Pnge 6— THE GROOM NEWS cause of their business affil­ Thursday, May 22,1986 Hershel Palmer, the bro­ iations. He added that they Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Dav­ should “ be required to file In Piano Recital ther o f Nita M cKee, is ser­ Grievences is were in Groom on Thurs­ notice o f such interest in iously ill * hospital in agenda posted publicly be­ Last Thursday night, piano Ethan Clay McCracken, day to visit Hattie Terbush. accordance with Article 9886 S-nford. fore such an action was students of Mrs. Bonnie who has been playing for of the Revised Civil Statutes Fabian played in a recital at about a year, played "Indian Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Gold- taken, there exists the possi­ of Texas. Anita Bruce was in Pampa the Methodist Church. A Smoke Signals" by J.W . ston visited in Memphis on bility of a violation of the Councilman Green stated on Friday. She reports that total o f nine young people Schuam. Friday with son Jim and Open Meeting Act.” that this filing procedure is a rainfall amounted to 3 inches from McLean performed. Patsy Rhanda Barker, who family. They went on to The council, feeling that new one and the appropriate in Alanreed and 6 inches two Jamie Michelle Barker, a has been with Mrs. Fabian Goodlett, Okla. and attended no violation had occured. paperwork has been sent for. miles south o f town. two year student of Mrs. for four years, played “ Boy an auction. passed a motion not to act on . Before adjourning the Fabian, played "Bubble with Guitar” and “ March of Jasper Elms, the brother- this grievance. meeting. Councilman Green Gum” by A. McCullen and the Animals” by L. Garrow. Visiting the Robert Bruces 5) Conflict of lnterest-ln issued the following state­ in-law o f Nita McKee, died “ Jolly Little Roller Coaster” Danna Lynn Watson, a five and attending the Fust Bap­ the final section of his letter, ment: “ In my opinion, it is last Thursday in Lubbock. He by E.M. Butman. year student, performed tist Church on Sunday were Mr. Jones said that several appalling that this type of was raised in Alanreed and Mindy Jo Magee, who has “ Spinning Song” by A. EU- Shawn, Kay and Paul Bruce council members are “ in a slanderous accusations have operated a lumber company studied for nine months, menreich. position o f conflict o f inter­ been made toward this coun­ of Pampa. there. played "M y Little Pony” by Daniel Ray Fish, a student e s t" because of leasing pro­ cil and the city employees. I L. Fletcher and “ The Swing” for nine months, played perty from the city or be- would suggest, should Mr. by M. Aaron. “ Menuet in D minor” by Jones or others wish to Dorman Thomas Named Erin Caley McCracken, J.S. Bach and "A llegro in B pursue these issues further, who has played the piano for flat” by W .A. Moaart. Former Alanreed that they provide reasonable a little over a year, per­ Dollie Lee Haynes, a two Resident Dies proof prior to any consider­ Chairman O f Bike— Thon formed “ The Candy Clock” year student of Mrs. Fabian, ation by this governing body. by G. Lake. and a previous student of Ida St. Jude Children's dedicated solely to research J.P. Elms, 82, a former I wish to express my admir­ Joetta Dawn Bailey, a two Hess, played "Rustles of Research Hospital is proud to and the care of children resident o f Alanreed died on ation, support, and faith in year student, played "Taran­ Spring, Op. 32, No. 3“ by G- announce the selection of stricken with catastrophic ill­ March 14, 1986 in Lubbock. the jobs being done by those tella” and “ The Canary” by Sunding and “ Puck, Op. 71, Mr. Dorman Thomas as nesses. Funeral services were held who have been accused by M. Aaron. No. 3” by E. Grieg. chairman for the Fall bike-a- Clifford Damstrom, Reg­ in the Lubbock Fuat United Mr. Jones, and exonerated thon in McLean. According ional Director, stated, “ It is Methodist Church with Dr. by this council tonight. to Clifford Damstrom, South­ gratifying that every year in Sam Nader, pastor, and Rev­ towns all across the country, erend Vernon Henderson west Regional Director, the funding o f cancer research volunteer leaders organize officiating. Burial was in bike-a-thons to benefit St. Resthaven Memorial Park programs and patient care is Jude Children's Research Cemetery. met primarily by contri­ McLean Care Hospital. This would not be Mr. Elms was born in butions from individuals possible without the help and Oklahoma Territory near News from Young at through programs such as support of dedicated chair­ Erick. He married Jimmie Center News bike-a-thons. Heart Club men. Grace Palmer in 1926 in The impact o f St. Jude’ s Fay Wilson, Lula Sheegog, research work is felt in every Danny Thomas, founder of Amarillo. She died in 1986. W e are quilting every McLean Care Center ex­ Alice Dickinson and Frankie community where cancer or St. Jude Children’s Research He was a member of the Tuesday. Come join us. W e tends their deepest sym­ White. Our entertainment other killer diseases strike. Hospital stated its purpose Lubbock Lions Club and the also have pot luck on that day pathy to the family and Over 10,000 children will be clearly: "T o wipe catastro­ First United Methodist at noon and all are welcome friends of Bealle Robinson, was furnished by Lois Myers, Jan I syfield and Ella Mae stricken with cancer during phic diseases of children Church where he was former to join us for that. As many who passed away May 14, Massey. Residents Odessa this year alone. Next to from the face of the earth.” chairman o f the adminis­ as 20 people have been 1986. accidents, cancer is the lead­ Those interested in assisting trative board. He was a attending the luncheons. Sunday, Reverend Billy Beeman and Annie Eudey sang solos. Our cakes were ing killer o f children in the with or participating in the member o f Fifty-Fifty Sun­ On May 15, our regular Wilson, of the United Meth­ United States. St. Jude is the bike-a-thon can get more day School Class. Birthday Dinner was held. odist Church, was here to furnished by Doris Windom, world’s largest cancer information by cootacting Me had lived in Hartley There were 44 people in conduct services. Fern Boyd and Toots Henley. research center in terms of Dorman Thomas at 779-2698. an 1 Alanreed before moving attendance and there was Residents playing bingo ' Ladies serving were Betty treatment success and is the Details of the ride will be to Lubbock in 1939. He was lots of food and fellowship. were Fay Wilson. Marvin Lowe, Louise Turner, Fern retired from Galbraith Steel Gome join us on the third Tibbetts, Ruth Kemp, Kittie Boyd. Isabelle Cousins, only institution o f its kind announced later. - and Supply -hr 1993 after 20 Thursday of each month for Hessey, Grace Swallow, Stel­ Toots Henley and Doris Win­ years as manager. our Birthday Dinners. la Gibson, Delbert Murray. dom. Many thanks to Creed Survivors include two Also on May 15, we gave Annie Eudey, Alice Dickin­ and Wanda Lamb f ir furn­ brothers, George Elms of son, Inez Fields, Frank ishing corsages for the birth­ out some service and volun­ Fot CompUmtmtary Dallas and Virgil Elms of Reeves, Leon Burch, Dick day ladies. teer awards. The Volunteer Facial or Interview Clovis, New Mex.; and three awards went to George Terry Wheeler and Elsa Stalls. Our Thursday, Ted Robertson Call: 779-2102 sisters, Annie Brown o f Pam- and Mildred Giesler. Awards volunteer helpers were M ild­ was here to assist our resi­ pa, Mertie Schaffer of Groom for Outstanding Older Tex­ red Giesler, Loree Barker, dents in dominos. Those and Elizabeth Kunkel, for­ ans went to L.L. Rogers and Onie Gibson, Annie Hern­ playing were Dick Wheeler, merly o f McLean and now Ann Ambler. don, Bertha Smith and Marie Grace Swallow, George Lat- thing in Reeves. Bananas were furn­ ta, Ruth Kemp, Lula Slhee- JlinxLa. <£. a M e a d o i ished for all bingo players by gog, Stella Gibson, Earl Toll- Beauty Consultant our local Lion's Club. eson, P.L. Ledgerwood, Inez Tuesday was our birthday Fields and Annie Eudey. party for the month o f May. Friday, Martha Parker was Box 124 McLean, Tx. 79057 Residents celebrating were here with her great movies.

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Brown; Kindergarten, Soft Ball Kindergarten, 50 Yard 1st Grade, 50 Yard Daah Second Grade, 75 Yard 4th-J. Hefley- 5th-J. Ander­ Results of Play Day Throw-lst-N. Billingsley: Daah-lst-D. Adams; [aecond beat]-lst-W. Hutchi­ Dash-lst-J. Brown; 2nd-S son; 6th-J. Pennington 2nd-B. Hauck; Jrd-Dale Ad­ Track Moot 2nd-Dalen Adams; 3rd-B. son; 2nd-T. Purcell; 3rd (tie)- Villagrana; 3rd-J. Hefley; ams; 4th J. Patton; 5th-M. Hauck; 4th-M. Mahorney; K. Tidwell and R. West; 4th-M. Basham; 5th-C. Allgood; 6th-K. Cook 5th-L. Hefley; 6th-K. Cook; 5th-F. Rossert; 61J1 -A. Villa- Young Here are the results for Kindergarten, Frlebee Former Resident 7th-M. Allgood grana Second Grade, 100 Yard K-2 grade at the Elementary Throw-lst-D. Adams; 2nd-N. Kindergarten, Frlebee 1st Grade, Running long Daab-tst-H. Hess; 2nd-J Retires Play Day held several weeks Anderson; 3rd-J. Geddis; Throw [second heat]-lst-S. Jump [second beat|-lst-Z. Brown; 3rd-K. Carter; 4th-J. ago: 4th-R.Bencoma; 5th-J. Bar­ Harold C. Petty cf Mober- Brown; 2nd-S. Hiser; 3rd-J. Helton; 2nd-W. Hutchison; Hefley; 5th-S. Holland:6th Ktadergmtan, 25 ymd The ker; 6th S. Stalls ly, Missouri, retired May 1, Patton; 4th-A. Gibson; 5th- 3rd-F. Rossert; 4th-C. Stew­ C. Young Roll-1 st place-S. Brown; 2nd- 1986. as a Civil Service M. McCracken; 6th-K. M c­ ard; Sth-A. Villagrana; 6th- Second Grade, 220-lst-H D. Adams; 3rd-M. Mabor- -lst-S. Commission annuitant, hav­ Clellan R. West ney; 4th-M. McCracken; 5th- 2nd-Dale Adams; 3rd-N. Kindergarten, i i Yard ing worked many years as a 1st Grade, Soft Ball Hess; 2nd-J. De Leon; 3rd-D. J. Geddis; 6th-R. Bencoma Anderson; 4th-A. Gibson; Tire ReD [second beetl-lst-S. Clerk at the Post Office st Throw [second heat] Phillips; 4th-S. Brown; Sth-J. Sth-J. Barker; 6th-R. Ben- Stalls; 2nd-J. Barker; 3rd-D. Moberiy. He had previously lst-Z. Helton; 2nd-J. Bailey; Brown; 6th-S. Viliagama fls t-K . Cook; j » Adams: 4th-N. Anderson; served 3 years in the U.S. 3rd-C. Richards; 4th-W. AO- Second Grade, 25 Ymd '•5th-A. Gibson; 6th-L. Hall Army in World War II and good; Sth-T. Shipman Daab-lst-H. Hess; 2nd-.'!. _ [aee- had also worked in the lit Grade, 75 Yard Dash- Brown; 3rd-J. Anderson; Ô M ELECTRIC L O Y D BYBEE ______J-lst-J. Jones; 2nd- private sector. lst-T. Purcell; 2nd-B. Watt»; 4th-A. Passmore M. Mahorney; 3rd-S. Hiser; Mr. Petty is the son of the Sales, ykradk Service Bus. 779-3252 3rd-S. Stalls; 4th-J. Bailey; Second Grade, 50 Yard 4th-K. McClellan; 5th-B. late Mr. and Mrs. Luther Res. 779-2517 5th-C. Steward; 6th-L. Hol­ Daah [second heat)-lst-J. De Hauck; 6th-N. Billingsley Petty of McLean. He grad­ land Leon; 2nd-E. Willis; 3rd-. . Kindergarten, Soft Bell uated from McLean High SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF APPLIANCES Flrot Grade, 100 Yard Pennington; 4th-A. Paai- Throw[aecand heatl-lst-K. ELECTRIC WORK HEATING AND Daab-lst-T. Purcell; 2nd-Z. more; Sth-D. Phillips; 6th-.I. School in 1939. McClellan; 2nd-J. Jones; He »ays he plans to fish a Helton; 3rd-S. Stalls; 4th-B. Anderson TV. ANTENNAS AIR CONDITIONING 3rd-M. Mahorney; 4th-Lorin Watts; Sth-J. Bailey; 6th-R. lot and he and his wife, Amy, 1 Hall;5th-L. Hefley; 6th-S. Sacand Grade, Standhig AUTHORIZED SEARS SERVICE TECHNICIAN Mahorney amp-1 st-D. Phillips; plan to visit their five child­ I Hiser lYnt Grade, 25 Yard Daah- Bua. 779 3252/POBnx 284?McLean. Texas 79057 ren when possible. lst-D. Glass; 2nd-C. Harris; 3rd-W. AUgood; 4th-C. Rich­ ards; 5th-P. Martin; 6th-K. Tidwell SWANSON Long Jump [second beetl- Flrot Grade, 50 Yard Daah lst-S. Stalls; 2nd-J. Geddis; [third heatl-lst-B. Watts; 3rd-N. Billingsley; 4th-M. Construction 2nd-Z. Helton; 3rd-P. Mar­ ! Simpson Agency McCracken: SthL. Hail; 6th- tin; 4th-R. Mahorney; 5th-C. B. Hauck McLean, Texas Harris; 6th-T. Shipman Remodeling — Additions FVat Grade, Standing flMN.Main 779-2451 25 Yard Brood Jnmp-lst-E. Gibson; Concrete - Paneling - Roofing I IfcWRfffAMNT / Dash [second heatl-lat-S. 2nd-K. Tidwell; 3fd-C. Rich­ ards; 4th-R. 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Page 10—THE GROOM NEWS UIL Participants Thursday, May 22,1906 7 Honored Monday With Reception A UIL Academic Recog­ nition Reception w u held Monday evening at the Groom School cafeteria. Karen Case, committee chairman win mistress a t See Us for ceremonies for the program. Rex Peeples' gave the welcome. The program included three students’ presentations o f their competition event. Lawn & Garden Erin Kate Eschle read a NEW G SC1313 — A medium matruing hybrid with selection from her state- good tolerance to GREENBUGS (Biotype C and E). qualifying prose. Tim Wein- Uniform, attractive, high test weight and bright red heimer demonstrated infor­ grain. Excellent stalk quality, standability and thresability. Su p p lie s mative speaking and Tim ETTER, TEXAS GRAIN SORGHUM Case presented persuasive PERFORMANCE TEST speaking. Each boy had GSC 1313 — 7527 Ibs/acre — within the top hybrids placed first at district in testing in stat sig. .05 level. Potting Soil 8 qt. these events. A history of Groom Schools KANSAS SORGH JM PE R F O R M A N C E - •Tomato Food participatiao in UIL academic FENNY COUNTY IRRIGATED Rose Food 4 lb. events was presented by GSC 1313 — #1 co nmerial yielding hybrid of Mrs. Janetta Lamb. Since 106 hybrids tested with a yield of General Purpose Plant Food, 4 lb. 1978, $6,500 has been award­ 149 bu (8244 lbs)/ncre. Turl Magic Super Lawn. 40 lb. Bags ed in scholarships to Groom Tw t Magic Weed N Feed, 40 lb. Bags UIL academic students. Any state qualifier is eligible to JAY CRUTCHFIELD , Malathion, qt. apply in their senior year. Cal! Collect (806) 352-7173 Maiatnion, Gal. Groom has woo district for Fre e Delivery ; 5 % Sevln Oust, lb. the past seven yean. In 1985, Groom woo the region­ ; 5 % Sevln Oust, 4 lb. al meet and was a conten­ Liquid Sevin, Qt. dor this year. First place Fire Ant Killer Spectrlcide Garden Insect Dust, 4 lb. flniahen at the state level since available records in Diaanon Gran, 10 lb. 1961, are Susy Looten in Spectrlcide 33t Weed Killer, Pint typing, hi 1976, Jon Mark Beihie and 1978, Ben Britten See these fine products and many more for all you lawn and garden in editorial writing: and care needs at one location, see us. Andrea Lamb in poetry in 1981-1982. Newswriting woo Karen Britten a gold medal in 1985. This year Jami Duke was lin t In feature writing. Presenting recognition Groom Wheat Growers certificates were Mrs. Geor- geann Hinson, business; Mr. Zeldoo Jenldns, science; 101W. Front 248-2161 Mrs. Janetta Lamb, literary; M r. Steve HotaeO, math and Mrs. Judy Babock, spelling. Assisting Mrs. Case on the recognition committee were Mrs. Bud Fields, Mrs. John A Fri. Eschle, Mrs. Joe Homer, Mrs. Ken Jackson, Mrs. Weyne K otare and Mrs. Pat Fill your locker with choice Wcinheimer. BEEF and PORK from Sue Britten Appreciation was express­ ed for donations from Rock House Gallery, State Nation­ al Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Circle B M ea t HORSEMANSHIP SCHOOL Jackson and also to the Brush A Palette dub for loan of decorations. Company Rt. 1 Groom, Tx. 79039 Bill and Leon Bohr, Owners The following students Fk/I Road 295 at West City Limits 806-248-6461 recognized by their Phone 248-3321 Groom, Texas sponsors for district partici- pation: Jowannah Ruthardt. Kristi Jackson, Tun Case, Darron, Erin and Jason Eschle, Lindy Kotars, Jami Duke, Leslie Sweatt,. Tim |Case, Carmel York, Tim and Matt Weinheimer, Daniel and Klley Lambert, Karen Britten. Joannie Homer, Ron Kuehler, Melissa Fields, Tawnya Hancock, Katie Fraser, Tony Homer, Terri ■ K 2 S E ? : . and Michael Rote and Stoney Beginning Horsemanship ☆ Hunter Hack—Hunting- Crump. Those advancing to English & Western Jumping regional were Karen Britten, Equitation ☆ Dressage 1 & 2nd level Tim Case, Erin Eschle. Melissa Fields. Jami Duke, Check with usfor allyour ■Cr Pleasure— Reigning ☆ Timed Events Joannie Homer, Kristi Jack- son. Lindy Kotara, Daniel •Cl Boarding Facilities ☆ Training & Showing and Kiley Lambert, Leslie Sweatt. Jowannah Ruthardt, English & Western Equipment Sale Matt and Tim Weinheimer, Hardware Needs! Carmel York and Ron Kueh­ ler. State qualifiers included Lessons Begin June 2 Tim Case, Jami Duke, Erin GROOM HARDWARE A LUMBER o u a o O O M Eschle, Melissa Fields and Jowannah Ruthardt. Groom, Texas /

THE GROOM NEWS— Page 11 C* k* Dswrattag for all We have aiaay gifts for House Far Sab By Owner, Thursday, May 22,1986 occasion,. Call Judy Eatmon CLASSIFIED 506 Wllkmom graduation that can be per­ *1 248-5711, Groom. Call 248-6591 665-1172 sonalized with name and SECTION date for your list of seniors at Why pay raws] Move into a Rock House Gallery. THE GROOM NEWS beautiful home for less than WANTED THE M eLEAN NEWS Insurance and Family A P*yiog in rent, Individual Cancer Insurance. a a l broad by Phone. CaU collect 248-3691 AD ads cash with order 806-381-1352. Plans available at Brumley unless customer has an Insurance Agency 248-5561. Mews of Personal Interest A K C registered toy established account with The .C arpanCry A Ftemhbg poodles, one black male and Far Sab— 21 ft. travel Accoustical Ceilings - Storm KATES female, *100 each. Pure apri­ Cellars - Garage Additions- lte par tread par cot male, *150. Henry Stott- trailer tandem axle, refrig­ Call 248-3311 erator air, completely self Roofing. CaU Jim Burton Mbbmm A6-02.M man, 669-9357, Pampa contained. 12 inch TV, tape 248-3691, Iwtge asfoctfon Graduation deck, many other goodies. i Feed A ImpleoMst New carpet. Phone 248-6471, cards, including money Groom Texas. 248-5721 Now 99 WUkerson, Groom. Canon County Abstract Company wallets at Rock House Open— Bearings, belts and Gallery. REALTORS, ABSTRACTORS OF TITLES more. Come by to see us Summertime babysitter six house, garage, large work­ C.L. Wieberg. days a week. CaU Shartene shop. Property indudes ten 222 Main St. 537-3561 248-2261 or 248-6701. lots. Total price $42,500. 202 East Foster, McLean. Heri­ Panhandte, Texas Dag graamtag-AU sixes for sate. CaU 779-2751 from 6 tage Realty. 358-7161 or and breeds. CaU Jeannie at TAKE UP PAYMENTS to 9 p.m. O.O. Tate. Mary at 359-0687. 779-2702. McLean. on 2 and 3 bedroom homes. Qualify by phone (806) 381 for 1352. CaU Collect. Tom and Doris Britten is too smaU. RGM A g A Grain, Far sab-Msytag dryer and 248-6131. The number o f GtamSe/i&ún Inc. 248-2551 or 248-3461 divan. Win sell cheap. CaU Britten Supply has also been after 6:00. and in­ 779-2095. HIGHWAY 287 CLARENDON, TEXAS to that same num- terior painting. Satisfaction BUICK • OLDSMOOLE 248-6131. Please make guaranteed. Free estimates. CALL note of the change in CaU David WeUer at PONTIAC • CADILLAC • GMC TRUCKS Saturday, May 24th, 8 a.m. Your local used cow dealer 248-2361 after 6:00 p.m. for seven day a week, dead to 6 p.m. Motorcyde, fishing Tam W a p » residence stock removal. Phone 335-, boat with motor, toola, SUSAN BROWN Clarendon (806)674-3527 new number is 248-5071 2372 or 1-800-692-4435. household goods and more. 248-6241 AmariBo 376-9041 Please make note o f the js f apraybgl 318 Cypress, McLean. Groom, Tesis 79039 Terns W ATS (800)629-4088 for bagworms? Contact the change in your directory. Far Sab—lot and trailer or will trade for travel trailer. professionals at RGM Ag A Grain, Inc. 248-2551 or b M Wes you can buy jeeps CaU 248-6821. for *44 through the U.S. 248-6511. government? Get the facts AUTO — HOME — LIFE — MEDICAL Far a l yam concrete and Wieberg today! CaU 1-312-742-1142. backhoe service, call Barker Ext. 9054. Political Calendar ESTATE PLANNING — ANNUITIES Red! Mix 779-2703 in The Groom News u> Far Sab—Honda three McLean. Welding BONDS — CROP H AIL — CANCER wheeler and trailer. CaU authorised to present the Far Sab - 77 Pontiac i 248-2741 after 5 p.m. and on names of the following candi­ Grand Prix. Gary Babcock. dates for office, subject to weekends. 248-4803. Groom. Field A Shop Other the Party Primary Elections AU At r sale— two bed­ on May 6. 1986. A fee has Welding U n es Competitive room with garage, extra nice, been paid by each candidate O f Duy 408 Clarendon in McLean. for listing in this column RATES from now through the Fresh or permanent. Will Call ■’79-2681 or 779-2618. Fabrication deliver to the Cemetery. election. DEMOCRATIC PARTY Lamb Flower Shop W e personally service what we sell. hay hauling. CaU Kelly M c­ Far Stale Representative, 6> Repair*, Heliarc Clellan at 779-3172. 88th Metric!. ______I Arts A Crafts J W. (Buck) BUCHANAN* irumley Insurance Agency Festival will be held June 7 Vlvbn’a Flowers, G leam Far Careen County Jndgai Wesco Supplier and 8 In Old Mobeetie Jail Memorial wreaths for 6R00M, TEXAS JAY R. ROSEL1US* and Museum grounds. 8x8’ memorial May 24. 25 and 26. spaces are avaUible for rent $6.95 to *20.00. Silk and Far Canaty-Dtatrict C b tii Nathan Wieberg Johnny Brumley, Agent for arts and crafts for *5.00 Plastic Flowers. SUE PERSONS« For information contact Toni 248-5721 Office: 248-5561 Home: 248-5561 Wilson. Mobeetie TX. 79061 time. Far Cawty Trenamnn or phone 845-1016. apply in Groom PEGGY BUTLER* Shop & Home FsMd—Large black dog Grocery. with brown paws. CaU 248-5882 or 5701. Far ta b one, new J.D. M AX W ADE* 20’ pickup red . *650; one, " --- «-»I- latan u tWO Scf- Excel Tractor Cab. fits 4020 •Denotes Incumbent WHEELER-EVANS vtae-No job too big or too J.D., *265; one. Maytag small. Reasoaatte rates. CaU kitchen stove, 36” , *160; REPUBLICAN PARTY 779-2726. M cLein. one, used evaporative cooler, $190. CaU 806-248-5721 or GROOM LODGE ELEVATORS 248-2071, Groom. Light Bulba. Ne. 1178 Replacem ent Glass A.F. A A.M. . o t r ■ Make an hen eat offer for *L this two bedroom bouse at Groom & Corner North » » a 309 Broadway. CaU after 6M Stated Meeting. p.m. 248-3271. 2nd Tuesday Practice Every Tuesday 7:30 p.m. ‘W e a r e happy to be of service" Pav's Service VISITORS WELCOME fur yoor planting naad«: Oran Durham, W .M . Cedi Culver. Secretary ★ Paynnster Phones 248-3161 or 248-4771 ★ Taylor Evan« A. J. 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- « / pM * 12—THE GROOM NEWS Grtom Scouts Camp-Out Little League Wins Senior League Splits Games Thursday, May 22,1966 Insplte of Rain & Chill First Home Game Groom Senior Leaguers pitcher giving up six hits and Donna Burton was Girl The Groom Little League coached by Greg Eatmon striking out eight. Scout leader for a weekend played at home Thursday ended the week 1-1 with a Stoney Crump batted one camping trip to Camp Cibolia night against the Clarendon victory over Lefors 22-4 on hit out of three attempts and near Lake Green belt over the Cubs. The game ended with Wednesday and losing one RBI. He scored once by Groom Flying weekend. The camp had 60 a score of 18-14 in Groom’s Friday night to White Derr stealing home. girls and IS adults spon­ favor. 3-8. Mike Rose and Travis sors in attendance. Mrs. The first home run of the Stoney Crump was the Homer both scored once. Burton explained that for her season was hit to left field by Leading hitter for the week Service first experience in leading a Bruce Britten. He scored a winning pitcher allowing was Travis Homer with S hits camp the campers experienc­ total of four runs. Scoring only one hit. The leading out o f 6, 4 RBI’s, scored 4 ed rain, hail and high winds. three runs each were Daryl hitters against Lefors were runs, compiling a batting A box car is buried at the Homer and Shannon Miller. Travis Homer, compiling a average of .833. Harris Howard camp sight that will hold over Two points were scored by record o f 4 hits at 4 bats at The Panhandle game has 100 people, the group sought Kristy Case, Lonny White 4RBI's. Mike Rose had 4 hits been rescheduled to a later shelter there and was in con­ and Nick Kuehler. Corkey out o f 5 at bats and 5 RBI's. date. The next game will be stant contact with the Hickey and Phillip Vaughn Michael Brown and Robert Friday night against McLean All types off Sheriff's department during each scored ooe run for the Miller contributed two RBI’s hete. the roughest portions o f the team. each. Twelve players are listed storm. The team will travel to Friday nights game in on the Groom roster. Teams The Groom Junior Scouts Lefors for their next game. White Deer had Groom mitring np the district are hosted the event to bridge May 22. falling on the short end of White Deer, Panhandle, the third grade group of 3-8. The game was called in McLean, Clarendon, Lefors Good Service - Reasonable Prices scouts. The girls spent a cold the fifth inning due to rain. and Groom. night Friday in cabins, cov­ Mike Rose was the losing Harris i Office Craig ered wagons and tee-pees. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gar­ The Groom and White Deer mon returned Tuesday from 244-4561 249-6311 girls insisted on not having visiting their children in the DEAN'S p h a r m o c y their trip dampened and Fort Worth area. slept in the wagons. 2217 We lookforward to serving our Groom area customers.

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