• Glasscock County voters recently approved the issuance of bonds to finance the construction of a community center in Garden City. The vote was 145 for, 123 against.
• Linn Hughes will teach an adult Spanish class on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center. There is no charge for the class. To sign up, or for more information, call Bobbie McDaniel at 354-2392.
• The Senior Citizens will now meet the first and third Tuesday of each month. The meeting on the first Tuesday will be at 6 p.m. with a meal, and the meeting on the third Tuesday will be at 3 p.m. with a snack. At the meeting on Sept. 5, fried chicken will be served, and members are asked to bring dishes to go with it. For the Sept. 19 meeting, bring snacks.
• Leroy Moore will teach piano lessons this year at the Methodist Church. He has openings for adults and students. If you would like to schedule lessons, or need more information, call Barbara Fuchs, 397-2215.
• Glasscock County 4-H Achievement Banquet will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at the St. Lawrence Hall. All leaders, parents and members are invited.
• Glasscock County Livestock Association and the 4-H Club want to thank those who helped make sausage and all those who purchased it at their recent fundraiser. According to Sammy Kellermeier, the approximately 1800 pounds of sausage sold netted the group $2,800 for use in future projects.
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• “Meet the Bearkats” night is Aug. 18 at 7:30 in the school auditorium, followed by a Howdy Dance on the tennis courts.
• L.H. (Bud) Hanson, who was born in Glasscock County in October, 1905, died Aug. 7 at his home in Midland. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Vivian Bigby Hanson. He is survived by two sons, Leonard Hanson of Midland and Bruce Hanson of Big Spring, six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.