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THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
New meter connections reported by
the city of Tulia since last week: Santos,
Reynoso, 1212 North Gaines; Lucy
Saldana, 320 North Gaines; Eddie
Cogbum, 516 N. E. 6th #2; Steven
Schmidt, 623 North Crosby; Mike Mil-
loway, 804 North El Paso; Carl Birkle,
800 North Hale #8.
Marriage licenses issued by Swisher
county clerk since last week: Michael
Edward Johnston, Fritch and Margaret
Jane Devin, Fritch.
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Patients admitted to Swisher Memo-
rial Hospital since last Tuesday: Adela
Marquez.
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The following friends have expressed
their appreciation for the Tulia Herald
by having their names placed on its
mailing list Stanley Gillham, Box 133,
Wayside, Texas; AMN Derek T. Hall,
PSC Box 81844, DM-AFB, Arizona;
Grade Hammons, 1704 West Iowa,
Chickasha, Oklahoma; Earl Love, 201
S. E. 5th, Tulia, Texas; Tule Creek
SWCD, 215 N. W. 2nd, Tulia, Texas;
Dorothy Danneckcr, 420 N. W. 2nd,
Tulia, Texas; Kyle Todd, Route 2 Box
186, Tulia, Texas.
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TULIA MARKETS
WHEAT 2.55
MILO 4.30
CORN 4.70
SOYBEANS 5.05
(As reported by Tulia Wheat Growers)
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Temperature extremes for the week
were 87 and 55. Rainfall measured .35
of an inch. Total rainfall for the year to
dale has been 10.47 inches.
Congressman Sarpalius
Due Here Wednesday
For Town Hall Meeting
While Congress is recessed during
the month of August, Congressman Bill
Sarpalius will travel throughout the 13th
District discussing the issues with citi-
zens. A number of issues that will effect
the district arc still in the legislative
process.
"A lot of things are happening right
now in Congress,” said Sarpalius.
"We're pushing through 20 million dol-
lars in water projects. National status for
l^ike Meredith, a build-up at Sheppard
Air Force Base and a number of individ-
ual issues within the Farm Bill."
The Congressman will hold a Town
Hall Meeting in 48 cities across the 13th
Congressional District during August.
He plans to be in Tulia at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 15.
"These meetings arc the best way to
meet and keep in touch with people in
the District," explained Sarpalius. "I can
hear, face to face, exactly what is impor-
tant to them and act accordingly in
Congress. I have always tried to repre-
sent my constituency and bring home
the jobs and projects that keep our econ-
omy alive."
The Tulia Herald
(USPS 643-740)
Wendell Toolcy, Publisher. Jim
Reynolds, Editor-Publisher. Pub-
lished each Thursday by The Tu-
lia Herald, Inc. at 115 South
Austin, Tulia, Swisher County,
Texas 79088. Paid as second class
matter at the Post Office at Tulia,
Texas, under the Act Of March 1,
1979. POST MASTER: Send
address changes to The Tulia
Herald, P. O. Drawer 87, Tulia,
Tx. 79088. Swisher and adjoining
counties — 1 year, $14.00; all
other Texas and U. S. addresses
$17.00.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Swisher County Industrial Foundation, Inc. is dedicated and
caimitted to the promotion of business, catmercial and industrial development in
Swisher County, Texas;
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wyatt, world renowned artist who resides in Tulia, Texas,
has offered to the conmunity the original of his paintings of the apostles for
the sum of $150,000.00, a reduction of $100,000.00 fran an appraised value of
$250,000.00 he has obtained for the paintings, upon the conmunity providing a
suitable building for the display of said paintings in a format that would
constitute an attraction to tourists;
WHEREAS, a presentation of said original works of art should constitute a
significant exhibit that would attract numerous travelers to Swisher County,
Texas, that would additionally benefit other businesses and attractions in the
county;
NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Swisher County Industrial
Foundation, Inc., hereby unanimously approves of said project, recorrmends that
the conmunity pursue the project and ►agrees to assist in bringing the project to
consummation.
DATED the /,2 ^~~day of July, 1990.
SPEED
LIMIT
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1990
Wiser
Ed Harris, President
Bill Daniel,
utive Director
Industrial Foundation Casts Eye To Future
Continued from Page One
Wayne Wcllboum, Charles Castleberry, V. H. Harman and
Daniel also mentioned discussions with others.
Castleberry indicated that the facility should have a confer-
ence room.
Due to the apparent interest of several persons and the fact
that the land and other incentives arc possible, President Ed
Harris asked Robinson, Wcllboum and Castleberry to work
with him and Daniel on drafting a proposal for the considera-
tion of prospects.
Directors were anxious that present Tulia business persons
have an opportunity to pursue such a facility should they
desire.
The Rip Griffin firm, which installed Rip Griffin Fastop
and Grandy’s north of the proposed motel site and which had
an original option on the land, indicates it is still interested but
has other commitments and would be unable to start a motel
here this year.
Steve Rohde suggested "we need to pursue whatever op-
tions we have."
WYATT PROJECT ENDORSED
A resolution drafted by Rohde and dated July 12 outlines
the industrial foundation’s endorsement of the Kenneth Wyatt
"Christ and the Apostles" art being purchased and perma-
nently housed in Tulia.
This resolution, formally adopted following a motion by
Robinson and second by Dick Shackleford, appears adjuaccnt
to this article.
Local officials were notified several weeks ago by the state
that City of Tulia should award contracts on installation of
water and sewer lines to the detention center site.
This work is virtually complete, but the state has yet to
finalize the grant contract.
A state agency is still wanting documents on such things as
commitments from other agencies about the number of in-
mates they will consign.
PROJECT IN WORKS
Castleberry told directors of another major project, involv-
ing a local entity and several others, which is under considera-
tion but has not yet advanced to the point where it can be
announced publicly.
It would involve alternate energy.
Otis Harman informed directors that he has scheduled an
Aug. 14 meeting with the High Plains Underground Water
Conservation District No. 1 board to again talk with this
county about being incorporated into the district
Harman, who will be accompanied by Delbert Devin,
Daniel and possibly others, asked suggestions from his fellow
industrial foundation board members.
Barbara Hart of the Texas Water Commission, along with
Hale and Briscoe County leaders, possibly will be present.
Daniel had no good news on the Wyatt project.
"No grant money or (outside) funds arc available right
now," he said, although the idea continues to be pursued.
President Harris, who conducted the meeting, said that
pledge letters would be mailed "the first week of September."
Membership or pledge response was extremely strong last
Fall.
Present for the regular monthly session in Swisher Memo-
rial Building were directors Harris, Shackelford, Rohde,
Castleberry, Robert Wilson, Garrett, V. H. Harman, Wcll-
boum, Shelton, Otis Harman, Robinson and Jim Reynolds and
Daniel.
NEW SPEED, NEW SIGN—A sign
posted on Austin Street, just
north of Mackenzie Park, reminds
motorists that the speed limit
adjacent to the park Is now 20
miles per hour. —Staff photo
Herald Wins Plaque
In WTPA Competition
A first place plaque in the "Lifestyles"
category has been received by The Tulia
Herald in the annual West Texas Press
Association Better Newspaper contest.
Held in conjunction with the WTPA
annual convention at Abilene, the
awards dinner was Saturday evening.
Jim Davis, publisher-editor of The
Slaton Slatonite, accepted The Herald's
plaque.
WTPA, the world's largest regional
newspaper association, encompasses
over one-half of the state.
. .. . .
Continued from Page One
COCKEYED THEORY
Lee Harvey Oswald may or may not
have acted alone in the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. But I have
trouble buying the claims of an out-of-
work Midland oil equipment salesman
that his late father, then a Dallas police-
man, and two other men actually fired
the shots.
From this viewpoint, the young man
could be acting on the theory of selling
his "story" for a movie or book.
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MONEY: NAME OF GAME
Whether the subject of discussion is
Iraq's takeover of neighboring Kuwait
or Arkansas'—possibly to be followed
by Texas A&M and Texas—pullout of
the Southwest Conference, the motiva-
tion is the same: money!
Iraq, in essence, has achieved its
underlying goal. The price of oil has
skyrocketed since its invasion of Ku-
wait. Now if Hussein can manage to
keep his oil flowing, he is in the chips.
In the long run, our nation must be-
come more energy self-sufficient in
order to avoid unpredictable action of
the crazies such as Hussein. Exploration
incentives at home, alternate energy
sources and conservation all are needed.
CELEBRATION PRAISED
A tribute for the Swisher County cele-
bration, which appeared as a letter to the
editor in the Amarillo Daily News, was
submitted to The Herald. We’d like to
share it:
"Hats off again. We salute Tulia for a
wonderful week-long '100 Years Prairie
to Pride Celebration.’
"Achievements, renewing acquain-
tances; seeing former friends, long-
gone but certainly not forgotten, from
all over these great United States of
ours. Coming home with the same
admiration and love for being the kind of
little city for which Tulia stands. People
make a city, and how we love and appre-
ciate you. In gladness and sorrow, the
people of Tulia lend a comforting hand.
"To each of you who made the cele-
bration a week to remember, thanks
again. Keep this spirit always. God bless
each of you."
MRS. MELTON M. TUCKER
Amarillo
WRONG DATE
Somewhere between our office and
the print plant the line bearing the cor-
rect date of last week's issue fell off the
front page masthead. We apologize but
those things do happen at times.
Commissioners Court Reveals
Budget Hearing For August 20
Monday was a lengthy day for mem-
bers of the Swisher County governing
body, who were engaged in a budget
work day. The commissioners court
remained in session after the
courthouse's normal activities had con-
cluded.
The court will conduct a public hear-
ing for the proposed fiscal year 1991
county budget at 10 a.m. Monday,
Aug. 20, in the Swisher County Court-
room, situated in the courthouse.
The proposed budget will "be on file
in the county clerk's office for public
inspection."
A notice of proposed salaries and
allowances of Swisher County elected
officers for the ensuing fiscal year ap-
pears on Page Ten in this issue of The
Herald.
County Treasurer Shirley Whitehead
met with the court concerning the effec-
tive tax rate.
The commissioners court entered
executive session at 2:44 p.m. No mo-
tion was offered when the open session
was resumed six minutes later.
Present for the budget work day was
the entire court Judge Jay Johnson,
Commissioners F. L. McGavock, A. G.
House, Harvey Foster and W. C. Weath-
erred and County Clerk Pat Wesley.
Kelly Mahaney New
FB Agency Manager
Kelly Mahaney has become the new
SwisherCounty Farm Bureau Insurance
agency manager. He succeeds Brock
Merritt, who has moved to Lewisville.
Mahaney comes here from Spear-
man.
DANNY JOHNSON
CANDIDATE FOR TULIA SCHOOL BOARD
•Graduated Cum Laude From West Texas State University
•Degree in Business Administration with major in accounting
•Experienced in banking, business and management
•Manager of Mid-Plains Rural Telephone
•Certified Public Accountant
•Interested in youth, adults and community affairs
Past President Tulia Chamber of Commerce
Mid-Tule Village Board of Directors
Kiwanis Club Board of Directors
Texas Plains Girl Scout Council Board
•Concerned parent with two children in Tulia schools
EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED DEDICATED
I would appreciate your
VOTE!
POL ADV PAID FOR BY DANNY JOHNSON
Grand Opening
Saturday, August 11, 1990
Hours — Monday and Friday
9:00 - 6:00
Saturdays 9:00-4:00
Singletree Country Store
& Greenhouse
DENNIS AND JUDINE WILKS
LOCATED BEHIND OUR HOME
126 HILLCREST ROAD
TULIA, TEXAS
995-4569
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