JIM SMITH IS NOW

   RECOVERING FROM

        INJURIES SUSTAINED  

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   Jim Smith who is in the Wilson

Hospital for injuries received Wed-

nesday, Sept. 18th on a well north

of Wink, is reported to be progress-

ing nicely.

   Mr. Smith suffered a number of

fractured ribs and bruises of the

back and was in a critical condi-

tion for a number of days. However,

he is much improved and will be

able to leave the hospital at an early

date.