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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1971
Page
1
Light witticisms on aging and energy mix with local notices from Terry County. Items mention weight watchers leaders, a car sign, church decor, and community gatherings. Also notes on birthdays, training trips, and local business signings.
Brownfield Public Schools announce a three day in service for teachers starting Monday August 16 with student registration Thursday August 19 and first regular classes Monday August 23. High school registration groups run 8 to 12, immunization checks, new electives include Bible for seniors and CVA unit. Middle School registration runs 8 11:45 with schedules and fees due.
The Soil Conservation District and Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture call for nominations for the Outstanding Farm Family of the year. Submit by August 31 to Box 152 or Box 672. The winner will be announced after the Farm Tour on September 16, co sponsored by the SCC and Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
Officials tracked eight tornadoes Thursday afternoon in Terry County with funnels dropping near the Country Club and near Needmore Community. No damage or injuries reported as storms moved south with heavy rains nearby. Five day forecast calls for lingering clouds, cool highs in the 80s, and a gradual warmup by Monday.
The Brownfield High School Student Council revises the dress and behavior code. Principal Jesse Geron says students must be neat and properly groomed with gender specific guidelines on dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, and hair length. The policy bars outfits deemed too short or revealing and reserves participation in activities for those meeting standards.
Brownfield Public Schools will offer a new Local Kindergarten for all five year olds by Sept. 1, expanding from Migrant and Head Start programs. The program runs two sessions 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 12 to 3 p.m., uses local funds, and emphasizes readiness skills for reading, numbers, colors, and motor and eye coordination.
Col Melvin N Glantz state director of Selective Service visited Local Board 116 on Thursday afternoon. He presented three certificates and discussed the draft situation while noting the power to induct expired June 30. Edwin W Wright and C R Gillis received 20 and 10 year service awards respectively. H B Virgil Crawford received a 2 year certificate for serving as government appeals agent.
Petitions circle the South Plains Underground Conservation District No. 4 covering Dawson Gaines Terry and Yoakum counties seeking recreation of the Water Conservation District. A 1966 vote set directors tax limits and a nullified district after a lengthy legal fight with Texas Supreme Court ruling. Public hearings by the Texas Water Rights Commission will decide if an election is ordered.
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