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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

10

Awbrey Couple Welcome Daughter Susanine in Lubbock

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Awbrey of Lubbock announce the birth of a girl named Susanine on August 2 at Methanstal weighing six pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Houghlett of Brownfield and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Awbrey of Lubbock. Scott Rainey of Midland and his wife welcomed a son born August 16 at Midland Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hester of 1306 E. Buckley.

Gary Awbrey Lubbock Methanstal Susan Ine Houghlett Route 1 Brownfield M.R. Awbrey Scott Rainey Midland Midland Memorial Hospital Preston Hester E. Buckley Frank Cervantes Lora Anna

Constitutional Amendment Three On Ballot HJR20 Texas

Public notice outlines proposed constitutional change number three for the Texas ballot in November 1968. It details investment rules for the Permanent University Fund by UT System Board of Regents, including limits, eligible securities, and disclosure requirements. It specifies the voting option FOR or AGAINST.

State OF Texas Board of Regents of University of Texas United States University of Texas System United Securities and Exchange Commission Board of Regents The

Sprague Nuptials Preceded by Luncheon at Brownfield Club

Mrs. Elia Sue Nelson Sprague received compliments from Mrs. James Alan Sprague at a Friday luncheon before her Saturday nuptials. Attendants included hostesses Graves Nelson and Punch Nelson with Renee Nelson overseeing the registry. Out-of-town guests came from Houston and Hudson Ohio among others.

James Alan Sprague Elia Sue Nelson Brownfield Country Club Homer W. Nelson FE. Hill Lester Charles Sprague Houston Mmes. Graves Nelson Punch Nelson Renee Nelson Nice Lester Sprague George Loughner Hudson Ohio Bill Nn E.W. Deron Jake Geron Linda Beth Geron Lloyd Hahn Tom Harris Jess McWherter Sharon Panzie McWherter L.J. Richardson Becky Richardson Luther Reynolds Bonard Stice Janice Stice T.J. Stephens M.G. Tarpley Edythe Trishler Herman Wheatley Jr George Weiss Marvin Wheeler Ella Sue Nelson Graves Nelson Homer Nelson

Public Notice: Constitutional Amendment on Dallas County road bonds

Public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Four SJR37 to allow Dallas County to issue road bonds under Article III Section 52 by a majority vote of resident property taxpayers. It specifies bonds not counted toward the debt limit and calls for a vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in October 1968 with ballot wording for and against the measure.

State OF Texas State of Texas Dallas County Cundber

Public Notice on Constitutional Amendment Five on Ballot

Public notice announces proposed constitutional amendment HIJR61 providing Texas legislators a salary up to 8400 dollars per year plus per diem and mileage. It details session length limits and mileage rates, and directs official ballots to display the amendment text and opposing line. The notice urges electors to consider the measure.

Stanley Farrar To Receive Degree At UT

Stanley Wayne Farrar of 1311 E Buckley is a candidate to receive a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences at the close of the Summer Session per a degree candidate list from UT Dean John R Silber. Farrar is among about 500 UT students to graduate. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul M Farrar.

Stanley Wayne Farrar E. Buckley College of Arts and Sciences John R. Silber University of Texas Farrar Paul M. Farrar

Constitutional Amendment Proposed for Texas Employees Retirement System

Public notice details a proposed constitutional amendment SJR 39 to create the Employees Retirement System of Texas as a state agency The measure sets governance by a State Board of Trustees and outlines investment powers and limits including 6 percent contribution cap and self executing provisions for the November 5 1968 election Proclamation and publication requirements are noted by the Governor and legislature.

Senate Texas Employees Retirement System of State Board of Trustees Rocea Magtevene Retirement System of State of United States Capereen State of Texas Employees Retirement Fund Employees Retirement System

Wellmaker Former Resident Father Dies at 78

Henry G. Wellmaker aged 78 died in Temple Hospital. He lived at 2315 First in Brownwood and was the father of Mrs. Walter Beauchamp, former Brownfield resident now in Levelland. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters and nine grandchildren.

Henry G. Wellmaker Brownwood Temple Hospital Walter Beauchamp Brownfield Levelland Wellmaker

Business men overlook existing operations while chasing future gains

The saying cautions that many business people err by focusing on potential future profits and neglecting the performance and health of their current business. It emphasizes maintaining solid operations and not sacrificing present stability for anticipated opportunities.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment Seven on Ballot SJR32

Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Number Seven SJR32 proposing 1) limits on state ad valorem taxes after 1978 with exceptions for higher education and a funded school text book program. 2) abolishes Two-Cent levy after 1976 and creates veteran widow fund. 3) directs delinquent taxes toward bonds for higher education improvements. 4) caps assessment and collection fees at 2 percent. 5) amends Section 51 to restrict public grants with exceptions for indigent veterans.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment Two on Ballot SJR 41

Public notice outlines a Texas constitutional amendment to Section 51a of Article III enabling state and federal cooperation for needy seniors disabled blind and children with matching funds and set annual state spending cap at 75 million dollars. It details eligibility residence and participation rules and clarifies ophthalmic services limits and optometrist practice constraints.

State of Texas United States United

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