09 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1972
Page
1
A reader urges that every vote matters in local elections even when up for grabs seems limited. One vote historically shifted presidencies and policies, underscoring civic duty. The note mixes community tidbits from Brownfield touching on golf mischief and local officials.
Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church for Charles Wesley Dunn 47 of Levelland with Rev Fred Blake and Rev Bill Pheland officiating Interment at Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Home in charge He died Friday at Cook Memorial Hospital in Levelland survived by wife three sons one daughter one brother and four sisters Pallbearers named Bill Methven J O Spurlock Neil Atchinson Bob O Dell Bill Crump and Jimmy Johnson
Bonner Lytle purchases Macy Edwards Pharmacy in Plains. Roy Edwards will join Lytle in Brownfield after April 16, moving files and allowing prescriptions to be refilled as usual. Edwards, former Plains mayor, will relocate with his family as the Plains shop closes after 13 years in business.
State Representative E. L. Short and John J. Kendrick discuss the food stamp program versus the commodity program during Thursday evening Town Hall gathering.
State Representative E L Short spoke on a statewide food stamp plan to be handled by the Texas Public Welfare Department. He noted a federal requirement for county implementation and urged support at the upcoming special legislative session.
A political rally is set for 7 30 p m Saturday April 15 at Oak Grove Cafe ter ia. Sponsored by the Brownfield Art Association and Garden Club, it will be open to all candidates with letters sent to local district and some state hopefuls. Following the rally cakes will be auctioned and coffee served. The piece discusses food stamp versus commodity programs, funding rules, and administrative costs, citing local controversy and calls for study.
City council meeting covers SPAG services, telephone rate amendment, health ordinance debate, closing Stockton Street, demolition of two burned buildings, and buying a new police chief car. Pole safety at rodeo arena noted. Zimmelman not available for quick wiring input. Council plans bid process and awaits further county lease details.
Monday April 10 is the official Babe Ruth league registration date for boys aged 13 to 18. Kenneth Graves notes interested players and parents with birth certificates should attend the Intermediate School cafeteria on Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Tryouts run April 14 and 15 with 13 and 14 year olds on Friday night and 15 year olds on Friday night. drafting occurs that evening as well.
An initial meeting to discuss a Brownfield High School reunion for the 1942 43 graduates will be held at 7 30 p m Monday in the Administration building announced by Stanley Miller The last reunion was in 1962 with a large crowd Miller urged all members to attend if possible.
Terry County Little League elected Wiley Kay president for the 1972 season. Officers include Gene L. Duke as secretary, Billy Balthrop purchasing agent, Don Godwin player agent, Marvin Collier chief umpire, with Jim Billings Pee Wee League, Leon May Minor League, and Jack Barr Major League as board members. Sign up starts April 13 at Intermediate School Cafeteria. late registrations end April 15 at Brownfield. Try-outs for 11 and 12 year olds set for April 20. practice begins April 24. games start May 11. season ends around June 30. A $2 registration fee approved.
Bi monthly town hall session yields a sound off ballot listing topics for study including telephone franchise ratings postal salaries Texas Constitution welfare guidelines water plan income tax housing and city planning. Ellington reports results show opinions on Sunday closing law primary date legislature sessions no fault auto insurance hospital turnout and voter participation ideas.
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