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1 h1, . loslio C er,urne 10902 Vgb Puibdn 1T.;zwitilt, Cab!. 9(1( eOlg"-he 17alley tribune THURSDA1, MAY 5, 1983 OLUME 23 NUMBER 47 Ronnie Stewart Takes Bob Wills Celebration Second Win At Amarillo Dragway Described As Huge Success Ronnie Stewart raced at the The 12th Annual Bob Wills old-time favorites. Amarillo Dragway this past Day Celebration is now past The parade, narrated by Jack Sunday and took a first place win history, but will not soon be Tompkins of Amarillo, was color- in his class for the second forgotten as it was "one of the ful as usual and included a clown consecutive time. best," it was reported. A huge and a car with tractor tires on He was interviewed by an crowd attended and the majority the back and regular tires on the Amarillo Daily News sportswri- came for the purpose of hearing front. It was equipped to go up ter, David Stevens, who quoted the large group of former Texas and down similar to a slow-mo- Ronnie as "the hottest thing Playboys play all the good tion bucking horse that delighted going" at the Dragway Sunday the crowds. He is becoming eligible to enter First-place winner in the floats his car at Green Valley near Fort Free Health Clinic division was Security State Bank Worth in October. This will be of Hedley; second place went to the big event for a drag racer, To Be Held Shamrock Chamber of Com- especially one who has climbed At Flomot May 11 merce. and the 1983 Bob Wills as fast as Ronnie. This is his first Queen's float was third place year at drag racing and he is The public is invited to take winner. doing well. advantage of a Free Health Clinic In the riding clubs division, Mr. Stewart had his own "pit sponsored by the Do Gooders Donley County 4-H won first in crew" for the past week. They Club of Flomot to be held the junior division. Lamb County were Manuel Cruz, Kyle Stewart Wednesday. May 11, from 9:00 Sheriffs Posse won first and the and Ricky Alvarez. Glen Roger a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Flomot West Texas Raiders of Lubbock Taylor has helped Ronnie with Community Center. won second in the senior division. the motor of his car and he wants The testing will be under the Judges were Mike Hinkson of to recognize his help. supervision of the Texas Depart- Turkey and Denny and Mitchie Ronnie races again May 14-15 ment of Health. and will be Fuston of Clarendon. at the NHRA Championship performed by registered nurses. Mrs. Betty Wills Sheets rode Races in Amarillo. If he wins There will be screening for eyes. in the parade in a little pink again, he is on his way to Fort ears, lung function, blood pres- roadster with the top down. Worth. sure, blood analysis for hemoglo- driven by Dr. Charles Townsend, Congratulations, Ronnie, and bin for anemia or diabetes, and professor at West Texas State good luck for your next race! urinalysis. University, who was master of VALLEY GIRLS WIN THE RE- They'll advance to the State A kit will be given each person ceremonies for the afternoon LAYS—The Valley High girls Meet May 5-7 in Austin. Pictured taking the examination for furth- program of music by the former track squad won first in the 400 are Coach Robert Phelps, Candy Quitaque Baptist er tests to be completed in the Bob Wills Texas Playboys. meter relays at the Region 1-A Jones, Karen Ramsey, Karen Women Attend home. Another feature of the parade U1L girls track and field meet Clinton and Cindy Fulbright. Everyone is invited to take was the 1969 Lincoln, the last car hosted by South Plains College. —SPC Photo Encampment Monday these tests. owned by Bob Wills. It is now owned by Jim and Billie Robison The Quitaque Baptist Women of Turkey and was driven by 0. Valley Girls Track Team Runs were represented at Womens H. Majors in the parade. Baptist Encampment at Floyda- Blood Pressure The Texas Tech Red Raider, da Monday morning. Approxi- Jennifer Aufill of Lubbock, rid- In State Qualifiers Meet mately 250 women from the Clinic Is May 10 ing the beautiful black horse, a association attended. The Cap- The 400 meter relay placed The Texas Department of trademark of the school. was in rock Association hosted the Immunization Clinic third in the State Qualifiers Meet Health will have a blood pressure the parade. held at Sudan last weekend. mid-morning break, serving cof- clinic Tuesday, May 10, from The Kwahadi Indian Dancers Planned May 20 They ran the 400 meter relay in fee and doughnuts. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the performed at 10:00 a.m. on Main 51.06. The participants are Cindy A good program was present. An immunization clinic offer- First National Bank in Quitaque. Street and seemed to be enjoyed ed, with some men on the ing vaccines that give protection Fulbright, Karen Clinton, Karen Rita Anderson, public health by the crowd a lot. program, it was reported. against several childhood diseas- Ramsey, Candy Jones, and alter- nurse, explained that the Nation- Winners in the Old Fiddlers nate, D'Anna Smith. A good meal was served at es will be held at the Valley al Institute of High Blood Pres- Contest were Ray David. Claren- noon, the ladies report. Consolidated School May 20. In the 100 meter dash competi- sure Education Program has don, first; Barto Riley, Childress. Those attending were Mrs. R. from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. tion, Candy Jones took third declared May the National High second, and Jim Renner. Tulsa, place with 12.36. and Cindy J. Harmon, Mrs. Leon McCrack- Protection is against polio. Blood Pressure Awareness Oklahoma, third. It was reported Fulbright took sixth place with en and Mrs. Cora Gragson. diphtheria, lock jaw (tetanus). Month. that fiddlers were from nine 13.06. whooping cough Ipertussis), mea- High blood pressure is a years old up to around 80. sles, rubella and mumps. Candy Jones placed second disease without symptoms, a Arts and crafts were much in with 26.5 in the 200 meter dash. "We The Women" There will be no charge. "silent executioner." It threatens evidence inside the buildings and The 400 meter relay team Luncheon Is Monday the life and health of more in the open air booths. leaves Thursday for Austin and persons than cancer. It is the It was estimated that approxi- will run in the State Champion- The May meeting for "We the MELODY CRUSE nation's number one killer. mately 1600 persons partook of Women" is Monday, May 9, at RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIPS ship competition Saturday. They Alarming statistics, compiled the delicious barbecue and all the plan to bring home the winning noon at the regular meeting by the National Institute of High trimmings. Melody Cruse, a senior at place. trophy for the first time. Blood Pressure Education Pro- A few people did an awful lot Valley High School and daughter The program will be very Best of luck. Coach Phelps and gram, show that of the people of work so that many others of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cruse of pertinent to this time of the year, 400 meter relay team, from the who have high blood pressure, could have a good time. Turkey, has received letters it is reported. Lynda Fogerson, Valley Tribune and area fans. only 29% successfully control it. stating that she has received Briscoe County Extension Ag- Another 29% do not know they three different scholarships of ent, will present her answers to have the disease. About 19% are $200 each. closet clutter. Doug Turner of Lubbock spent under treatment but do not yet One of these was signed by Plan to attend and to bring a SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT the weekend with his uncle and have it under control, and 23% Gail Shannon, president of West friend. aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hunter, are not treating it at all. SET FOR MAY 13-14-15 Texas State University. and and attended the Bob Wills IN QUITAQUE states it is a Don and Sybil celebration in Turkey. Harrington Honor Scholarship. Ruth and Eldon Lyles of Elk A mixed softball tournament, One is from Mr. Clifford Baker, Award. City. Oklahoma, Johnny Fuston Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carter sponsored by the Softball Asso- Director of Student Financial The Tribune would like to of Hereford, Denny and Mitchie have had their granddaughter, ciation, will be played in Quita- Aid, and the other was presented congratulate Melody on these Fuston and Lisa and Mike of Melanie Carter, baby daughter of que Friday, Saturday and Sun- in the name of Dr. Zeke scholarships. She has been the Clarendon all visited in the home Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Carter of day, May 13-14-15. Marchant who was winner of the Sweetheart of the Turkey Lions of their mother and grandmoth- Lubbock, this week. Needless to There will be a concession 1982-83 Faculty Excellence Club for the past year. er, Mrs. Alice Fuston. say, they are having a ball! stand open each day. astay, MAY! PAGE TWO THE VALLEY TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1983 „, CANJ E ROD F THE VALLEY TRIBUNE TO AT Successor to The Quitaque Tribune. Established at Quitaque in 1960 pat. "- fvtkii,—.B PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT QUITAQUE. TEXAS 79255 ogicipa Mk q,,,c Sippia 0,,,,A4 BY MRS. LOTTIE OWENS 00B WILLS SUBSCRIPTION RATE PER YEAR c anto Rod Setgo tg Briscoe, Hall, Motley, Floyd Counties 87.00 t4k rlaiatointobilho!;,.