Brownfield ad survey shows newspaper ads dominate spend
Modern Retailer reports discount store advertising shifts to direct response with newspapers taking 61.5 percent of the budget in 1971 up from 48 percent in 1969. TV and radio drop, while newspaper recall among shoppers remains highest at 85 percent. Local items note business changes and George Mahon day events in Brownfield Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. (Griff) Griffith
Gibson’s Discount Center
Brownfield
George Mahon Day Enrollments Rise as Term Opens
The 1971-72 term opened with 2,683 students, up from 2,653 a year earlier. Brownfield High School led with 784 students, Middle School 671, Intermediate School 436, Oak Grove 361, and Colonial Heights 505. Last year’s first day had 733, 720, and 1,200 across schools, with peak enrollment expected near 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Caraway
Brownfield
Oak Grove
Colonial Heights
Jesse G. Randal
Mahon to speak at 2 as Terry County hosts George Mahon Day
Terry County residents and officials will welcome Congressman George H. Mahon of Lubbock in Coleman Park for George Mahon Day. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an 11:30 a.m. barbecue lunch and Mahon’s 2 p.m. remarks expected before about 2000 attendees. Brownfield High School Band opens, other entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corlett
Lubbock
Commercial Travelers Insurance Co
Brownfield
Alton Nicholson
Jim
Francelle Reed
Bride’s Boutique
Dallas
Dean Merrifield
C.R. Anthony Co
Brownfield Insurance
Retail Merchants Association
George Mahon
Sol Davis
Pat-Sol Chemical
Texas
Coleman Park
Terry County
George H. Mahon
Brownfield High School
Fred Smith
Brownfield Public Schools
George Herman Mahon
U. S
House of Representatives
House of 435
Senate
Mahon
Terry, Andrews
Borden
Cochran
Crosby
Dawson
Floyd
Gaines
Garza
Hockley
Lynn
Martin
Midland
Motley
Scurry
Yoakum
U.S
Mitchell County
Commissioners Approve Budget Without Public Hearing
County Commissioners approved a budget of 944 296 11 with no audience present at the hearing. The session focused on travel expenses for county employees to attend conferences and meetings including events in Waco San Antonio Dallas and Lubbock. Also approved were a sink purchase for the Terry County farm home and a 25000 loan from First National Bank payable by December 15 at six percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Brown
Service Officers School
Waco
Jim Foy
Water, Inc
California
W. T. McKinney
Mc Ranch
Judge McKinney
Homer Parker
H. B. Virgil Crawford
San Antonio
McKinney
Brown
Panhandle South Plains
Terry County
First National Bank For
General Funds
Season Tickets On Sale For Local Football Games
Season tickets are on sale at the school business office located at the old Jesse G Randall Elementary on the Tohoka Highway. James Willis says tickets are $1.50 per game in advance, $2 at the gate. First home game Sept 24 vs Levelland, with other home games Oct 8 Lakeview, Oct 15 Snyder, Oct 29 Dunbar of Lubbock, and Nov 12 Colorado City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse G. Randal
Tohoka Highway
James Willis
Brownfield
Slaton
Levelland
Lakeview
Snyder
Dunbar
Lubbock
Colorado City
Pioneer Association Plans Reunion in Terry County
More than 250 old-timers gather Saturday for the 11th annual Old Settlers Reunion sponsored by the Terry County Pioneer Association. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on South Eighth Street, with a memorial service for deceased pioneers as a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Terry County Pioneer Association
American Legion Hall
South Eighth Street
Arrests Reportedly Document DUI Charges and Fines
Herminio J. Rodriguez aged 40 was arrested for driving while intoxicated and released after paying 200 dollars fine plus 42.30 in court costs, five days in county jail, and a one year license suspension. Dick Espinosa aged 25 faced DUI and traffic charges and awaits a hearing, fined 25 dollars on the second charge. Two companions were fined 25 dollars each for drunkenness in public and carrying a prohibited weapon. one man faced 50 dollars on the first charge and 500 dollars on the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herminio J. Rodriguez
Dick Espinosa
Grants Open for Law Enforcement Study at South Plains
Full time law enforcement personnel may qualify for grants covering tuition and books for two evening courses at South Plains College. Introduction to Law Enforcement meets 7 8 20 p m Mondays and Wednesdays. Police Administration meets 9 10 p m Mondays and Wednesdays. Both courses can be taken separately or together with no prerequisites aboard by George S. Johnson, CJ Coordinator for the South Plains Association of Governments, who holds a BS in Police Science from New Mexico State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plaing College
South Plains College
George S. Johnson
New Mexico State University
New
Mexico State University
Central Texas College
Killeen
The
South Plains Association of Governments
Librarians Attend Texas State Library Workshop at Tech
Mrs. M. J. Craig Jr and Mrs. Erwin Moore of Kendrick Memorial Library attend a three day Texas State Library annual workshop at Texas Tech University. Betty Bryan of Dallas Public Library leads the sessions focusing on the local librarys young adult section. Kendrick Memorial Library will open Saturdays starting the week of Aug 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Craig Jr
Erwin Moore
Kendrick Memorial Library
Texas State Library
Texas Tech University
Betty Bryan
Dallas Public Library
Craig
Meet Your Nabor: Edward Sharp New Piano Instructor
Edward Sharp named the newest piano instructor in Brownfield. He recently moved a mobile home to 303 E. Cardwell and completed his education at Tulsa, where he played in the band and piano competitions and participated in Future Teachers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sharp
Brownfield
E. Cardwell
Tulsa
Future Teachers of America
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I. Atkin
Brownie
CCC
Roe Brown
Barstow
William Ranson Tilson
First Street
Cardwell
Tilson
Kris
House Committee On Appropriations
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
War Department
House
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution of
Washington, D. C
Louisiana
Loraine
Simmons Colege
Hardin-Simmons University
University of Texas Law School
Duncan Holt
Okla
Pioneer Association
Harry Cornelius
Leonard Ellington
Kathrine
Cornelius
Masons
First Baptist Church
Jack Greenfield
Greenfield
Masonic Lodge
Miss Bryan
Nabor
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