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From left, Dave Rexroad, Charlie Mattews, Bobby Holland and Alvin Phillips in a skit in “Hee Haw” that opens at 7 p.m. today at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg. The show is a fundraiser for the Guild.

San Antonio — Known as one of the smoothest singers of traditional country, Booth is a longtime favorite in Texas dance halls. So the Tampa, Fla., native moved to Alvin some 35 years ago. Booth played ...