The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 1, 1990 Page: 2 of 38
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THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
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New meter connections reported by
the city of Tulia since last week: Scott’s
Car Care, Highway 86 & 87; Vivian
Gayler, 608-A North Armstrong; Wil-
liam Fifer, 607 NE First Place.
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Marriage licenses issued by Swisher
county clerk since last week: Robert
Hernandez, Tulia and Sylvia Flores,
Tulia.
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Patients admitted to Swisher Memo-
rial Hospital since last Tuesday: Rena
Gardner, Lois Gardner, Curtis Gardner,
Billy Bob Gales, Chaunce Wright.
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The following friends have expressed
their appreciation for the Tulia Herald
by having their names placed on its
mailing list: Dixie Bryant 7647 Anto-
inette #1070, Dallas, Texas; Fred For-
rester, 13506 NW 13th Ave., Vancou-
ver, Washington; Richard Ferdin, 325
North Gaines, Tulia Texas; Dora Bar-
rios, 2505 Broadway #122, Houston,
Texas.
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TULIA MARKETS
WHEAT 2.25
MILO 3.75
CORN 4.10
SOYBEANS 5.20
(As reported by Tulia Wheat Growers)
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Temperature extremes for the week
were 85 and 31. Rainfall for the month to
date has been .54 of an inch compared
with .11 of an inch in October of 1989.
Total rainfall for the year has been 14.09
inches compared with 18.03 inches at
this time in 1989.
Junior High Open
House Set Tuesday
Open house activities Tuesday, Nov.
6, for Tulia Junior High School will start
at 7 p.m. with entertainment in the Dal-
las Street Gym by the junior high band
and choir.
Principal Don Stout says following
the entertainment, parents arc invited to
visit with teachers in the main building.
Refreshments will be served to guests in
the junior high library.
All parents and other interested indi-
viduals are welcome to attend the open
house, which continues until about8:30.
Public Invited To
Cuard Demonstration
Saturday At Lake
"The public is invited to come out and
watch" a squad level demonstration of
the local Texas National Guard unit this
Saturday at the "Tule Lake bed," north-
east of Tulia.
The demonstration is scheduled to
begin about 9 a.m. and continue until
after lunch," according to Staff Sgt.
Todd Huntley.
STING
the lilhiriuiinds!
18 Races On Ballot
Next Tuesday General Election Day
Continued from Page One
names appearing on the ballot for their
respective positions are: Charles L.
Reynolds, chief justice, 7th Court of
Appeals District; Jack R. Miller, district
judge, 64th Judicial District; and Marvin
F. Marshall, district judge, 242nd Judi-
cial District.
On the county level, the uncontested
candidates are: Jay Johnson, county
judge; Pat Wesley, district and county
clerk; Lane lie Dovel, county treasurer;
A. G. House, commissioner. Precinct 2;
W. C. (Buzz) Weatherred, commis-
sioner, Precinct 4; Marie Hutto Rucker,
justice of the peace; and Weldon Smith,
constable (unexpired term).
All are Democrats and each is an
incumbent except for Smith, who is
seeking an office which has been vacant
One proposed constitutional amend-
ment appears at the bottom of the ballot.
It states: "Theconstitutional amendment
to clarify the authority of the senate to
consider certain nominees to state and
district offices and to provide for filling
vacancies in those offices."
Alcohol, Substance Abuse Topic Of
Community Meeting Monday Night
Public Invited To Session In Presbyterian Church
Continued from Page One
lated to the drug abuse problem.
PLAINVIEW ORGANIZER
The Addition Education Committee
points out that the second speaker has
equally impressive credentials. The
Rev. John Long, education and youth
minister of the College Heights Baptist
Church in Plainview, helped organize
"an incorporated body of community
leaders to identify and work with prob-
lems in Plainview.
"PRIDE (Plainview Really Involved
In Drug Education) and YIELD (Youth
Interested In Eliminating Lethal Drugs)
are two programs resulting from
Plainview’s efforts to organize."
Long will discuss the formation and
organization of Plainview’s community
corporation.
The Rev. Long served churches in
Fort Worth, Orange Heights, Fla., and
Alachua, Fla., before moving to Plain-
view 2 1/2 years ago. He received a
masters' of religious education degree
from Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Fort Worth.
He has led youth conferences and
conferences for youth workers and
parents throughout Florida. He has also
provided individual counseling for
adolescents and parents for over 15
years and has been in youth ministry for
over 10 years. He is involved in a num-
ber of Plainview organizations.
SUPPORT SOUGHT
"We seek community support and
involvement as we consider numerous
human needs," says the Additional
Education Committee. "Through wise
planning and decisive action as a com-
munity, we can establish guidelines to
deal effectively with local problems.
We can develop creative solutions by
focusing in on our communal strength.
"We can initiate a program that will
educate our youth and adults while look-
ing for ways to create a healthier com-
munity environment that supports the
talents of our neighbors as we grow."
UNITED WAY GIFT—United Way
chairman Danny Johnson looks
on as Luther Robinson signs First
National Bank’s check contribu-
tion to the Tulia United Way cam-
paign. —Staff photo
Officials Hope For
United Way 'Surge'
Continued from Page One
for Meals on Wheels, Driskill Halfway
House, American Red Cross, Texas
Community Action Corporation (most
funds for Panhandle Transit), Salvation
Army and Hale County Crisis Center,
which serves Tulia resident. The latter
organization was added this year.
The 1990 goal is $20,430.
25.000 Bags Of Pintos
Expected To Be Handled
Approximately 13,000 bags of pinto beans have been handled at a Tulia facility
this year, and officials "feel like there's about that many left in the field."
Delbert Devin of Panhandle Pride Marketing Association explains this guess
is "based on the philosophy that everything remaining in the field is suitable for
harvesL" Uncertainty exists over the effects of light freezes.
"Approximately 3,500 acres out of this office," Devin responded to a question
about pinto bean acreage. Not all of this is Swisher County acreage, although some
pintos are being grown locally through other firms.
Colorado-based Jacks Bean Co. has installed receiving points in Tulia and
Sunray since the '89 harvest. The firm is working here with Big N Fertilizer and
Panhandle Pride Marketing Association (PPMA).
The Sunray facility is far ahead of the Tulia plant at present with "around
50.000 bags." Pintos are placed in 100 pound hags.
YIELDS VARY
Yields have been "up and down the scale" this year. Devin says some fields
have yielded over 2,000 pounds per acre while other acreage has "dropped way
cown."
"Approximately one-third of the acres" associated with PPMA were con-
tracted with Jacks Bean Co. for 21 cents a pound. The market price rose to "around
40 cents in July but really tumbled after thaL" It fell to "around 15 cents” and
remained at that level but currently is "negotiable," which means the price is under
15 cents.
September is the traditional month for harvesting pintos produced in this area.
Some producers planted early in 1990 in an attempt to "beat the price break."
With 15 cents per pound not being ample to cover production costs, most
growers are holding their pintos.
A majority of producers who had some of their crop contracted this year expect
to plant pinto beans in '91, Devin believes, despite the fact that "the price sure isn’t
very good right now."
Some acreage was planted to pintos in '89 behind failed cotton acres. Little
cotton was lost early this year.
One advantage of pintos is that "within 90 days you have something in your
hand in the way of harvest," Devin points out.
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This has not been a good year for pepper producers.
Major growers were Frank Devin and Jim Kirkpatrick, and area production has
included 50 acres of bell peppers and 15 acres of jalapcnos.
The local growers believed they had a viable contract with a firm which was
operating out of Plainview. However, this firm "closed shop and went south,"
leaving the growers without what they had been promised.
The producers were able to gain release from these contracts and sold some
peppers to a Lorenzo firm.
Hornet Band Garners
T Rating, Compliments
Continued from Page One
The marching contest is an annual
highlight for the band. Forthcoming
events include: all-region band tryouts
at Panhandle, Nov. 17 for high school
and Nov. 27 for junior high; solo and
ensemble contests, Feb. 2 in Canyon;
and concert sight reading, April in
Pam pa.
Directors received both written sum-
maries and tapes bearing verbal com-
ments from judges. "Very complimen-
tary" remarks were submitted about the
Hornet Band and its directors. Among
the summaries from judges:
James Mallow, Brady (retired direc-
tor): "Marching well rehearsed. 1 really
like the knee clock stepoff, etc. Lots of
nice snap and precision. Good teaching
evident here."
George Riddell, Whiteface: "Band
shows hard work and preparation.
Good, consistent marching style. Good
sound."
Fred Stock dale, Azle: "This band is
well rehearsed in basic marching and
playing fundamentals. A fine sound,
middle voices well controlled and al-
ways blended. A well-designed show.
Great attention to detail (both playing
and marching). Congratulations to you
and your fine directors. Excellent job on
an extremely difficult move (rotation). I
know your community and school are
proud of the work you do."
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1990
Continued from Page One
perfume remains a skunk. .The name
"Sam Houston" or "Warren G. Harding
Jr." does not alone qualify one for public
service!
This situation prevails in several in-
stances in the 1990 general election, at
least it does from where I stand.
The following are personal thoughts
and not official endorsements of this
newspaper.
through the World Book Encyclopedia
to make sure they were factual and they
were."
HOW MUCH OF IT WAS
COINCIDENCE?
(Referring to the assassination of
Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy)
Both Lincoln and Kennedy were
concerned with civil rights. Lincoln was
elected president in 1860; Kennedy in
1960.
Both were slain on Friday in the pres-
ence of their wives. Both were shot from
behind and in the head.
Their successors, both named
Johnson, were Southern Democrats and
both were in the Senate.
Andrew Johnson was bom in 1808
and Lyndon Johnson was bom in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth was bom in 1839
and Lee Harvey Oswald was bom in
1939.
Both Booth and Oswald were South-
erners who favored unpopular ideas.
Both presidents wives lost children
through death while in the White House.
Lincoln's secretary, whose name was
Kennedy, advised him not to go to the
theater.
Kennedy's secretary, whose name
was Lincoln, advised him not to go to
Dallas.
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in a
theater and ran to a warehouse.
Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy
from a warehouse and ran to a theater.
The names Lincoln and Kennedy
each contain seven letters.
The names Andrew Johnson and
Lyndon Johnson each contain thirteen
letters.
The names John Wilkes Booth and
Lee Harvey Oswald each contain fifteen
letters.
Both assassins were killed before
being brought to trial.
Both Johnsons were opposed for re-
election by men whose names started
with "G\
WHO TO BELIEVE?
Three times in recent days we have
received information from more than
one source about the same activity. The
only problem was . . . .the details dif-
fered GREATLY!
Whose information is correct in such
a situation?
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JUST A HUNCH ... ANN!
It's strictly a hunch, but I look for Ann
Richards to be the next governor of this
state. Why? Mainly because she now
appears to have the momentum!
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HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
"Integrity is not simply the good luck
of keeping out of prison."—Lynn W.
Landrum Dallas Morning News
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DOWNBALLOT CHOICES
Most people who will cast absentee
ballots or vote next Tuesday in the gen-
eral election have their preferences for
U. S. senator and representative, gover-
nor and lieutenant governor, those bet-
ter-known races which receive the vast
majority of the attention. Commissioner
of agriculture and land commissioner
are two others which fit into the same
category.
Oftentimes, in this opinion, totally
unqualified persons in downballot races
are elected due to the good fortune of
having their mother name them some-
thing such as "Sam Houston." Yes, it
exemplifies how fickle voters can be,
but it happens virtually every election.
I'll get plenty of argument on this
point, but qualifications have nothing to
do with party label.Think about that
statement just a minute; I did not say
party affiliation is unimportant. Obvi-
ously the individuals with whom elected
officials surround themselves and to
whom they listen are important.
The point is, a skunk sprayed with
Since 1 consider Bob Bullock one of
the most experienced and able persons
offering himself/herself for state office,
he is my choice for lieutenant governor.
Dan Morales, Democratic candidate
for attorney general, has the background
and ability to far overshadow his oppo-
nent.
This situation is equally prevalent —
perhaps even more so — in the ballot’s
next race. Democrat John Sharp has the
qualifications and his GOP opponent,
Warren G. harding Jr., has exactly noth-
ing but name identification. He happens
to have a father with name identifica-
tion, which doesn't prepare Junior for
service.
Crossing over the party line, Republi-
can Ray Bailey Hutchison appears from
this vantage point to be hcad-and-shoul-
ders better than Democrat Nikki Van
Hightower for the right to succeed Ann
Richards to state treasurer. Ms.
Hutchison has experience in both busi-
ness and government as well as the
endorsement of several Democrats, in-
cluding her opponent's primary runoff
rival.
It is commonly known — 60 minutes
brought it to the nation's attention —
that Oscar H. Mauzy is not the type of
individual Texans want representing
them. Republican Tom Phillips is much
more in line with the quality I desire of
public officials. He gets my vote for the
important chief justice. Supreme Court,
seat.
Judge John Comyn, the Rupublican
candidate for justice Supreme Court,
Place 2, has respect, experience (having
heard over 5,000 cases in Texas courts),
ability and the endorsements of 71 bar
presidents, leading Democrats, Inde-
pendents and Republicans and major
Texas newspapers. His Democratic
opponent, Gene Kelly has never argued
a case in a Texas court and the only thing
he has going is his party’s nomination.
Bob Gammagc, the Democrat,
should be elected justice. Supreme
Court, Place 2 because he is the best
person. Republican Charles Ben Howell
rode his bike through Tulia on a cam-
paign swing and he is a nice old gent but
he is simply not the man for the job.
And then one comes to judge, Court
of Criminal Appeals, Place 2, and there
is that name: "Sam Houston" Clinton.
The man beat a super candidate in an
earlier year Democratic primary simply
because of the name chosen for him by
his mother. I couldn't vote for him then
and I can’t for him today!
For unexpired terms in Places 4 and 5
as judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, I'll
cast a vole for Democrats Charles F.
(Charlie) Baird and Morris L. Over-
street. For those who have forgotten,
Overstreet is a black Amarillo resident
who seemingly deserves consideration.
Incidentally, my choice for governor
— barring a drastic change of heart —
will be NOTB. That's "none of the
above."
Regardless of your viewpoints and
philosophies, please cast your ballot. I
had rather for you to kill my vote than to
watch from the sidelines on election
day!
The Tulia Herald
(USPS 643-740)
Wendell Toolcy, Publisher. Jim
Reynolds, Editor-Publisher. Pub-
lished each Thursday by The Tu-
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Austin, Tulia, Swisher County,
Texas 79088. Paid as second class
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Mt Animal Care
$ Today
Dog's Eating Habits
QUESTION :1s It Important to note any changes In a dog's eating
habits?
ANSWER: Some habits may merit concern, others may not. Con-
trary to what concerned pet owners may fear, it’s all right for a dog to
do without an OCCASIONAL meal. Dogs that refuse to eat the food in
their dish may simply want some variety in their daily rations.
Any change in appetite that lasts more than a day should be
monitored carefully and brought to the attention of a veterinarian. A
marked lack on iterest in meals OR a ravenous appetite can be
symptoms of worm infestation. Occasionally, it seems that your pet
wolfs down its dinner, hardly bothering to chew the food. Donl be too
alarmed. A dog’s stomach performs much of the necessary digestive
action.
James E. Tucker, D.V.M.
East of City
Tulia Animal Hospital
Phone 995-3005
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