08 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1965
Page
1
Joe Kelly reflects on slow news days and social visits while criticizing teacher salaries in Lubbock and nearby districts. He urges revising pay scales, suggesting a buddy system pairing experienced teachers with novices to improve early education and student outcomes.
Temperatures in Brownfield and vicinity are expected to run near normal with highs around 87 to 97 degrees and lows near 61 to 73. Little or no precipitation is anticipated as the pattern remains dry.
Lee Brownfield was elected a director of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority at a routine city council meeting. Discussion covered electric rate cuts for the Park Board, safety at the water hole behind the Gibbs property, a rubbish and weed ordinance, a sidewalk sale, and a fence at the Jeter residence. The council noted Lake Meredith boat activity and the project cost being $14 million below original estimates, with some debate on final water rates.
John S. Keyes resigns as vice president and assistant trust officer at Brownfield State Bank to become vice president and trust officer of Commercial Bank and Trust Co in Midland. He starts August 16 and will also serve as commercial loan officer. Brownfield President J O Gillham lauds his work. Keyes expresses gratitude and pride in the department’s growth.
Brownfield educator Buckley serves on the TAIR publicity committee for the 13th annual Texas reading conference to be held in Canyon. The three day event sponsored by West Texas State University features Dr George D Spade and Dr Henry P Smith as main speakers with participants from New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas. Marjorie Martin presides with officers including Kate Bell Hazel Carroll Howard Walker and Grady Coates.
A quiet week for law enforcement with one house fire on Smith Street belonging to Dewey Murphy, destroying contents of a Tenant farm home after a kerosene stove flare up. The area saw theft reports from Linda Black and Charles Hales, vandalism at Buddy Gilliams farm, a minor accident involving Susan Ortiz, and two robbers captured, Kenneth F. Phizer and Lyndle Dale Mings, plus Bertran Lindell Ethridge held for Gaines County.
Postmaster Wm. C. Brown says all Brown field Post Office workers will join the Postal Efficiency Plan announced July 22 by Postmaster General John A. Gronouski. The plan aims to reduce costs and improve service with local and national participation.
The fifth annual Old Settlers Reunion hosted by the Terry County Pioneers Assn will be held August 28 at the American Legion building. Eligibility covers residents of the county 40 years or longer. Malcolm Thomason chairs the group and aims for a turnout larger than last year’s 300. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with a noon basket lunch and a 2 p.m. business session, concluding around 4 p.m. J B Huckabee, Roy Collier, Casey Jones lead the food and entertainment efforts respectively. other active members include Mrs A J Bedell, Judge RA Simms and Ralph Bynum.
Plans for the annual Sidewalk Sale near the Courthouse are nearly complete with participation steady and merchants paying $10 each. The Chamber of Commerce nears break even as booths line the area and civic groups run food stands. Three $100 gift certificates will be drawn during the event.
Ronnie Shepherd 19 son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Shepherd 307 FE Buckley Brownfield dies after 630 pm auto crash between Stamford and Old Glory. Burial at Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev Ed Crow officiating at First Baptist Church. Terri Hughes Avoca remains in serious condition in Stamford Hospital. Shepherd born Jan 31 1946 in Nolan County moved to Brownfield from Snyder five years ago.
The weekly report shows dryland cotton and sorghum in severe moisture distress while irrigated crops progress. Cucumber harvest is good and early grain, onions, and potatoes continue. rain in District 2 centered in Tom Green County remains spotty and insufficient.
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