Brownfield Optimist honors four Brownfield High grads
Brownfield Optimist Club recognizes four recent BHS graduates as young Tex-Ans for August and September. Honorees include Steven Cawthon, Tiffany Rudd, Sam Miller, and Regina Holmes, with plans to compete in district and state Tex-An contests. Cawthon earned valedictorian honors and NHS leadership. Rudd served as senior year head cheerleader and NHS member. Miller was salutatorian and NHS leader. Holmes recognized for outside activities.
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Brownfield
Optimist Club
BHS
Steven Cawthon
Tiffany Rudd
Sam Miller
Regina Holmes
Cawthon
Fred Cawthon
Texas Tech University
Jim
Brenda Rudd
Youth Against Cancer
Miller
Roma Miller
Farm Tour seeks nominees with Aug. 31 deadline
Nominations have begun for Terry County Farm Tour awards to be presented Sept 20. Eligible are Farm Family of the Year Dryland Farmer of the Year Agribusinessman of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year. Nominations are due August 31 at the Soil Conservation Office or Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Office.
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Terry County
Coleman Park
Soil Conservation Office
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Commissioners reject raising vehicle tax motion
Terry County commissioners on Monday rejected a motion to add a $5 county fee to vehicle registrations. Vote split among four members, with County Judge Herbert Chesshir casting the deciding no. Other actions included funding for a military police unit, radio purchase, health district representation, soil conservation work authorizations, and a $75 monthly equipment-use payment to County Attorney Dwayne Pruitt.
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Terry County
Bill Keesee
James Martin
Delton Gregg
Harvey Smith
Herbert Chesshir
501St Military Police
The
Texas State Guard
Brownfield
Chesshir
South Plains Health District
Paul Turner
Precinct
Kenneth Tuttle
Raymond Green
Dwayne Pruitt
Football season questions rise as pros begin play Sunday
Local sports writer previews upcoming gridiron action from Sunday pros to college matchups. Mentions Randy White, Earl Campbell, Cowboys, Oilers, Red Raiders, Cubs, and Tech scrimmage with Dalhart. Gary Peebles notes pre season action and expectations for Here thay slunenned ter baat e land Lobos. See Paper N Ink page 16.
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Cowboys
Earl Campbell
Oilers
Red Raiders
Cubs
Tech
Cub
Dalhart
Paper 'N Ink
API Chapter Blind Bogey Golf Tourney Plans Sept at Brownfield
The South Plains Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute schedules its 30th annual Blind Bogey Tournament for September 7 and 8 at Brownfield Country Club. Proceeds fund 25 scholarships to South Plains College and Texas Tech University. Past profits created $60,000 and $40,000 endowment funds at Texas Tech and South Plains for future scholarships. entrants must be API South Plains members and 18 or older. For membership and details contact Larry McVay.
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South Plains
The
American Petroleum Institute
Brownfield Country Club
South Plains College
Texas Tech University
API
Texas Tech
Larry McVay
Old Settlers reunion draws over 200 guests
Terry County’s Old Settlers gathered for the 24th Annual Reunion with 222 check ins. Registration began at 9 am and a shared meal followed. The afternoon featured handbell music from First Baptist Church and a women’s trio, with awards for the oldest couple, longest married, longest resident, and furthest traveler.
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Old Settlers Reunion
Terry County
First Baptist Church
Harry Stice
Kenneth Flowers
Marge Flowers
Katrinka Rash
Eddie Sharp
Joann Cargill
Kayla Best
Brownfield Police Reserve volunteers aid city service
Ten volunteers supplement the Brownfield Police Department providing 57 hours of patrol and ambulance cover in July and over 500 annual man hours. Reservists receive no pay, rely on donations, and must complete four hours monthly plus 94 hours of training. They staff major events and accidents and participate in monthly meetings and outside courses at personal expense.
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Art Steffens
Steffens
Brownfield Police Department
J.T. Churchwell
Churchwell
Amoco
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BHS Grads
Texannes
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Anita Contreras
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Clara Gist
Willie McDonald
Hadyn
Madge Griffin
Whitesboro
Texas
Ona Gore
Ruby Nell (Smith) Gardner
Reserve Advisory Board
Brad Moore
Howard Herd
Joe Masso
Bill McGowan II
Dick Fletcher
Frank Melcher
Mike Click
Clarence Hinkle
Earl Elrod
Marvin McCullough
Sammy Cox
Bobby Bullard
Jerry Hinson
Vivian Snell
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