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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1966

Page

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Brownfield Teachers Gather For Preschool Workshop Session

Brownfield Public School teachers met at 9 a m Monday for the first general session of a preschool workshop. Principal Jim Cherry led the invocation, the Brownfield High School Band performed, and new choral director Marjorie Dodson led group singing. Superintendent O R Douglas welcomed attendees as did Jack Hamilton pro tem Mrs Tim Faultry Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and Paul Farrar Board of Trustees president. Helen Poe of Dallas spoke on a changing world and urged teachers to help students adapt to ongoing global shifts.

Brownfield Public School Jim Cherry Brownfield High School Fred Smith Marjorie Dodson New High School O. R. Douglas Jack Hamilton Tim Faultry Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Paul Farrar Board of Helen Poe Dallas Miss Poe United States

Local Couple Injured in Auto Collision Near Big Spring

Mr and Mrs J L Wheat residents of 1307 E Broadway were injured in a two car crash 23 miles south of Big Spring around 10 30 am Tuesday Their son John Wheat of Lamesa said Mrs Wheat was in good condition while Mr Wheat had a punctured lung and one rib injury X rays were being taken and a final report was not yet available The couple were admitted to Cowper Hospital in Big Spring as they were en route to Ward San Angelo when the accident occurred

J. L. Whea E. Broadway Big Springs John Wheat Lamesa Wheat Cowper Hospital Big Spring San Angelo

Trustees Fast Pace Meeting Approves Staff Changes

Brownfield Public Schools board met with four members present and approved 10 resignations and 18 new hires including Daina Anderson and Janice Anderson. They raised lunch prices and approved the 1965 66 budget and bid awards for food and fuel.

Board of Trustees Brownfield Public Schools Paul Farrar Tim Faulkenberry James Thurman Billie Moore C. R. Douglas Holland Evans E. B. Posey John Jennings Ray Anderson Jerry Trice James A. Blevin Nelda Bragg Carol Dobbs Ken Dobbs Carlene Eng Bonnie Harman Stephen Polter M1 Connie Jo Russell E Simpson Daina Starnes Daina Anderson Janice Anderson Darold Baldwin

Accidents and Drunkenness Dominate Local Police Reports

Multiple Sunday and Tuesday crashes tied up city police as drivers collided on 14th and Main, Seagraves Road, East Reppto, Lub bock Lanny, and First Cardwell. Numerous arrests followed for drunkenness and related offenses, with fines and bonds noted for several individuals.

14Th and Main Frank Flores Johnston Trinidad Garcia Rt. 4 George Edward Hights Seagraves Road Edward Gonzales Garza Guadelupe Olivarrez Farwell Ford Jessie Daniel Faught Brownfield East Reppto Billy Bob Graves E. Buckley Chevrolet Kenny Patrick Black E. Cardwell Mike Black Lubbock Lanny Roads Bertha Louese R. R. McNiel John Lee Rambles Cardwell

Jordan Elected As Supervisor In Terry District

Edward Jordan was elected supervisor for the Terry Soil and Water Conservation District in Meadow on Friday. He will serve the remaining two years of the unexpired term of Delton Tatum, representing the area bounded by the Tohoka Highway, Levelland Highway, and county lines.

Edward Jordan Terry Soil and Water Conservation District Meadow Friday Jordan Delton Tatum Tohoka Highway Levelland Highway

Old Timers Set Annual Reunion

The sixth annual Old Time Settler's Reunion will be held Saturday at the American Legion hall with 300 plus expected. Registration runs 9 a.m. to noon, followed by elections, entertainment, and visitation. basket lunches will be served at noon. Attendees are asked to bring extra food for visitors from out of town.

American Legion Hall

Terry County Commissioners Discuss Distress Loans and Budgets

Terry County Commissioners met Monday at 10 a.m. with Judge R A Simms. They urged continued Farmers Home Administration distress loans, set 1966 tax rate at 95 cents per $100, approved the 1967 budget, extended aid for State Welfare extra help for 10 days, and authorized a $25,000 warrant to First National Bank of Brownfield. They paid an $94 bill to Herald Photo with $65 already paid, approved $100 expense for Veterans Service Officer Dale Brown to Austin, and transferred $10,000 from General Fund to Officers Salary.

Brownfield Evans Texas Mobile Oil Company Borden Company Dr. Posey Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc Commissioners Court R. A. Simms Terry County Farmers Home Administration Terry State Welfare First National Bank of Herald Photo Dale Brown Veterans Service Austin Judge Simms E. S. Tankersley Wayne Mullins Jr H. B. Settle Bob Burnett Wade Yandell

Summer Registration Opens for Local Students

Local students and freshmen will register for the 1986 67 school year across Jesse G Randal Elementary and Brownfield High School. Registration times vary by grade and last name with fees for PE and typing courses, and the first full school day begins Monday at 9 a.m.

Jesse G. Randal Brownfield High School

Heavy August Rain Boosts Terry County Crops

Rainfall in Terry County totals 7.86 inches for August, 6.21 inches above normal, with 20.34 inches of moisture for the year. Farmers praise moisture as beneficial for cotton, despite some hail damage in a small area. County agent Jim Foy expects normal September warmth to help a strong cotton crop.

Kkub Radio Terry County Terry Donald Hanenck Foster Donald Gomez Tokio Jim Foy Foy

Brownfield Jaycees Plan Candy Sale Labor Stop and Air Conditioner Service

Brownfield Jaycees held a regular meeting led by president Marion Snell. Directors planned to continue the annual Halloween candy sale and sponsor the Labor rest stop at the Lubbock Levelland Highway Y. They discussed a possible new project to service air conditioners.

Brownfield Jaycees Marion Snell Lubbock Levelland Highway

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