The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 87, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 11, 1962 Page: 4 of 22
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LA THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
AMlene, Texas, Tuesday Morning, September 11, 1962
Water Improved
In Haskell, Knox
Underground w ater in Haskell ranged from 21 to 138 parts per its
and Knox Counties has improved million far above the 19 to 2
remarkably c Noun quantity and parts per n/do the Texas Board E
quality since 1900 contrary to of Health commoers the safe max Mina
usual experience in other areas of imuma
West Texas where irrigation from Geologists making the survey assn
wells has developed found that wells drilled into the FATS
This is one of the unusual dis-Seymour formaton in 1900 were 1 Ah
coveries reported in Bulletin 6209 dry or produced only small sent aeo
just published by the Texas Water amounts of aty water B.r:96 MSA
Commission, The bulletin, pre the aquifer produced enough soft, HRs
pared in cooperation with the U.S. potable water to irrigate 10 per w. D WATKINS
Geological Survey, is available cent of the acreage under culti- .. “truly the American Way
far free distribution at the Com-vation in the two counties. Water
mission's office, P. 0. Box 2311, levels have risen in wells and in
Capitol Station, Austin. some places marshes have de-
Another oddity is that although veloped
water from the Seymour forma- It is believed that these effects
ton, principal aquifer in the two are due ■ part to more rapid re-
north-central Texas counties, is charge resulting from increased
good for irrigation and most do- cultivation and the use of terrac-
mestic uses, it is in many places ing and contour farming and
bad for babies. Investigation had other water-conservation methods
disclosed,, the bulletin reports. The report states, however, that
that use of the water in preparing the water supply from the Sey
infants' feeding formulas may mour formation probably will not
produce “blue babies” because of indefinitely support the demand
a high nitrate content. In 62 sam-for irrigation, though a loncer
piles of water the nitrate content period of record is needed to sup
port the conclusion Several pro-
cedures for obtaining maximum
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the next big winner. You are assured of e $1.00 win when cord Free
Puncehs ore fully punched. You may win in these amounts: $2, $5,
$10, $20, $50, $100, $250 end even $1,000. Use Your Premium
Cord et Furr’s as you shop! Cords are issued end redeemed to adult
participants. Full time personnel of Fun’s Inc. and their immediate
families ore not eligible to win.
MAT
20-Year Award
To Weatherman
ROSCOE (RNS) — E. M. Coop-
er. who has been serving ae vol-
unteer weather recorder for the
Roscoe area since 1999. has been
awarded a 20 - year lapel pin for
his services by the United States
beneficial use of ground water are
recommended.
The Seymour formation is the
surface formation in nearly 50
percent of Haskell and Knox
Department of Commerce, of
which the Weather Bureau is a
part.
Counties, and is the only major
source of ground-water supplies
for irrigation. The Permian red
beds which appear at the surface
in the remaining areas were re-
ported to furnish only small quant-
ities of generally poor - quality
water.
Industry
Supports
UF Drive
In its efforts to raise the 1962
53 budget of $351,649.78, the sue
cess of the Abilene United Fund
campaign is dependent upon many
individuals and organizations giv-
ing a “Fair Share” to support the
Fund's IS agencies.
“As industry is important to the
community, so is it likewise im-
portant to the United Fund. It
is gratifying to find support from
Abilene's many industrial organi-
zations,” said U. F. President
Chuck Moser. The Paymaster Oil
Mill Company, one of the many
firms in Abilene actively support-
ing the drive this year, as in the
past, was cited by Moser as an
example of the support needed and
In a letter to Cooper with the Fieldwork on the county's
ground - water geology was done given,
during 1956 and 1967 The report W D Watkins, general manager
contains tabulated records of 1,159 of Paymaster, speaking in support
wells and springs, of which 936 of the Abilene United Fund, said:
were used for irrigation, and 192 “When business firms and in-
chemical analyses. dividuals get together and pool
--------------------—----------their resources and efforts to care
award, Gilbert E. Stegall, super-
vising climatologist of Kansas
City, wrote, "You have an envi-
able record of dedicated public
W. D. Watkins, general manager
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FURRS
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MELLORINE
Dartmouth
Asst. Flavors Y Gal.
Je
California
Vine Ripe, Lb.
YELLOW ONIONS Spani S.ce, u
CABBAGE Rama Su."
ROMAINE
Salad Lettuce o 90€
Nice & Fresh, Bunch L for 47*
CARROTS
Fresh & Crisp 121€
Tops Clipped, Lb.......12725
CUCUMBERS
Long Green O
Slicers, Lb.................2
GREEN ONIONS
Nico & Fresh
Bunch .....
2for 15
BLUE
county
violatin
rested i
WA1
service and it is a pleasure for
us to present you with the 20-
year pin. ..Although the 90 years
was reached in 1959, the award
is made now as the a - year
award had not been started at
that time.”
Cooper took over the duties of
e volunteer weatherman from
Monroe McCaulley, another long
time weatherman. He is the offi-
cial weatherman in Roscoe.
Dean-Registrar
Named al Ranger
RANGER (RNS) — The board
of regents of Ranger Junior Col-
“When business firms and in
for the underprivileged and char-
acter building organizations, it is
truly the American way. When
business firms of our city unite
to give 'Fair Share' to the United
Fund, they are on the right track.
The United Fund way is the best
way to give your share of care.
and it is also the best established
MIRACLE WHIP
GREEN BEANS
Salad
Dressing
Quart ..
Allen
Cut
303 Can
39 EGGS
Furr’s
Grade A
Med., Doz
Dutch Antilles
Governor Named
THE HAGUE. Netherlands (AP)
-Dr. Nicolaas Debrot, 60, was ap-
pointed Monday as governor of
the Dutch Antilles.
Debrot was born at Bonaire, in
the East Indies in May 1900. He
is the first Antillian ever chosen
for the office.
He has won fame in the Nether-
lands as an author with a novel
and poems and at one time had
a medical practice.
lege has announced that Ernen and it is also the best established
Haby has been appointed dean- channel to make sure it gets to
registrar of the college, where it is most needed. I urge
Haby holds both the bachelor of all industrial plants and the em-
science and master of arts de- ployes of these plants to strongly
grees from Southwest Texas State support this year’s United Fund
College, San Marcos. An instruc- campaign by giving their ‘Fair
tor in social science and agricul- Share’.”
ture, he has been on the faculty Watkins is a member of the
of Ranger Junior College since
1956. at which time Mrs. Haby
COFFEE Folger.
WI I All Grinds, 1-Lb....
CODA ^
CULT Whole Kernel
TEAEU 12-oz. Com •
:. $117
2-Lb. .: I
SAVE with
SECURITY
STAMPS
6 for
$100
CONVENIENT FROZEN FOODS
also was associated with the col-
lege
Haby assumed his duties as
dean - registrar Sept. 1, 1962.
The Habys, who reside at 911
Walnut, have two children, Gra-
cia 7 and Ernen Jr. 3.
Board of Directors, Abilene Cham-
ber of Commerce: director, Citi-
zens National Bank, West Texas
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Western Ranch
Colored
Solids, IL ....
Ca DEC
- r A D Fresh Frozen ) 9 ■
i • At 10-Pkg ft
American Motors
Has New Styling
Rehabilitation Center, and is for- il Stillwell
mer chairman of the Board of Dili C in.
rectors of Texas Technological I sweet Potatoes
College. - u
■ Large 24-oz. Size
WESSON OIL
Japanese Budget
303
Can
15-
By DON OLIVER
DALLAS — American Motors,
which has gotten maximum mile-
age out of performance and econ-
omy in the past, added new
styling to its lines for 1963 here
Monday sad drew standing ova-
tions from over 1.000 dealers on
hand for the special preview.
standing ovation. The series is ac-
tually 1.2 inches shorter than the
1961 models but has a four-inch
longer wheelbase, 112 inches, the
same as the Ambassador series.
The Classic series has a lower belt
line with sloping hood and deck
and comes in three series. . I
— The Ambassador model also
Chairman of the Board Richard has the 112-inch wheelbase and
E. Cross and President Roy Aber-
nathy were on hand to personally
receive the plaudits of the dealers
and salesmen at Dallas Memorial
Auditorium. The new lines will be
introduced in Abilene at Hill and
Hill Motors Oct 5.
The new models, the American,
the Classic and the Ambassa-
dor, have a new appearance with
sloping hood and rear deck, stylish
new roof lines and art the only
cars in the non-luxury class to
have curved window glass this
year
The American, with engine
horsepowers of 90, 125 and 138,
is led by the new 440H model
with bucket seats and consoles as
standard equipment.
The Classic series drew the
is three inches lower than last
year. A concave new vertical grill
and extra chrome ornamentation
sets off the Ambassador series
from the other two models.
CAN YOU Qualify.?
) FOR A 14 I.
Lone Star
Fishing
Boat %
ME booth of the
WEST TEXAS
STATE FAIR
Iran
100'-'
WORTH OF
OTARION
HEARING AIDS
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Service Center at the address
below and pick up your entry
5 - I it at
comfort and darky along with
wearing ease.
Super 9-The super-powered
eyeglass ald for severe hearing
losses. Re-opens the world of
live sound to folks who thought
their bearing loss was too great
to be lheiped by a hearing aid.
: Don’t delay! Come in today
to pick up your entry bank.
O.K yncntsp is phone
es and we will gladly mail a
blent to you. There is no obli-
nation or cost of any kind on
your part. So-do It today!
most flat
Quality Hearing Aid Ce.
1*M N. 2nd St.
Abilene, Texas OR 9450]
Member: Taxes Hearing Aid
Assn.
Rud Swan, Manager
TOKYO (AP) - The Foreign! Food Club
Ministry has asked for a 1963A DDI F || IiAP
budget of $71.6 million, a 50 peril APPLE J U ICEOuar
cent increase over the current H e_ N
year Green Giant Picnic Can
ASPARAGUS
Groan Giant
Everyone Needs
Jesus ..
IN THIS LIFE —
• FOR PHYSICAL NEEDS
e FOR SECURITY
a FOR PEACE OF MIND
• FOR HAPPINESS
W on’t you come to church
where you can receive His
blessings?
LUTHERAN
OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 9 THRU 13
Your neighboring Lutheren Church
extends an invitation te you and
your family to eftend special tv-
gelistic services and te share in
the joy of knowing Christ.....
YOU ARI INVITED
TO ATTEND
ONE OF THE CHURCHES
LISTED BELOW
ABILENE
OUR SAVIOR (7:30 P.M.)
ALBANY
TRINITY (8.00 PM)
cisco
CHRIST (8:00 P.M.)
GRACE (8:00 P.M.)
SAGERTON.
ZION (8:00 P.M.
SWEETWATER
PEACE (s:00 P.M.)
45
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4 for 100
MEXICORN: 5 fo 100
Swifts Jewel
SHORTENING.:......69
Allen s with Cheese Sauce
SPAGHETTI £.’*„
Hunt's Solid Pack
TOMATOES/......
1 -Gal. Size
WESSON OIL
INSTANT SANKA
10
19-
$211
,. $01
U ENCHILADAS:49
Morton's Shrimp ' Top Frost
DINNER
FRESH FROZEN
PACKAGE .....
4!
Black Eye Peas "%. 19 3
Ore Ida — Fresh Frozen
Potato Patties Pk,... 17*
Patio
TAMAI EC Fresh 00e
I AMALES Frozen, Pkg. 39
GENERAL MERCHANDISE VALUES
VIT A AINC Valiant
Wih ALGATTO Multiple
V HIGTATY 250‛s ....
MOUTHWASH Listeri ne, 14-01........
TOOTH BRUSHES
HAIR CARE Royer, Jan,
Valiant
Reg. 69c
BUBBLE BATH Roecan, Qt. Reg. 99c
Fresh Ground
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Spiced Luncheon or y Tender
Swiss STEAK > skinless.::
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71e
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Swans Down o 4x0
Asst. Layers 3 for 100
SLICED BEEF
Ireland
No. 300 Can... 69
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Groan Giant
No. 303 Can ...
CORN
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Golden, 303 196
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The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 87, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 11, 1962, newspaper, September 11, 1962; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1672429/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Public Library.