Rainy August Deepens Terry County Records
Terry County recorded another 1.43 inches Sunday night at KKUB as a fast moving storm line rolled through. August totals reached 9.29 inches, the wettest since 1916, with the year at 21.87 inches, 5.06 inches above normal, and 1966 may become the wettest year on record. Temperature highs and lows also set marks, including 105 degrees for a daily high and 52 degrees on August 27, the lowest August low in at least a decade.
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KKUB
Sidewalk Sale Plans Underway For September Event
Local businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce finalize plans for the annual sidewalk sale set for September 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The theme is Batman with participants free to choose costumes, while non themed workers may wear Krzy. A Regal Theatre free show for youngsters runs 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cash prizes of 50 dollars will be awarded at 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on courthouse square. Winners need not buy but must be present when called. Entries via blanks supplied to stores.
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Chamber of Commerce
Regal Theatre
Jr High Band Director Named at Brownfield School
John Garrison 24, native of Phillips, has been employed as Brownfield Junior High School band director. He holds a 1964 degree from West Texas State University Canyon and recently completed two years in the U.S. Army. He married Sue Adkison of Lawton Oklahoma on August 20 and they live at 1006 E Hester. He belongs to the Texas State Teachers Association Sigma Nu and Kappa Kappa Psi.
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John Garrison
Brownfield
West Texas State University
Canyon
United States Army
Garrison
Phillips
Sue Adkison
Lawton
Okla
Local men testify in cotton hearing in Dallas
Kenneth Purtell of Brownfield Texas testifies at a Dallas public hearing on a proposed uniform collection to fund cotton research and promotion. H L King of Brownfield testifies against the plan as the U S Department of Agriculture holds hearings Aug 22 to Sept 1 across the Cotton Belt.
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H. L.king
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Conress
Cotton Research and Promotion Act
Purtell
Cotton Producers Institute
CPI
King
Services Held For Sam Gossett
Funeral services for Sam Gossett 68 were held at the First Methodist Church in Meadow with Rev. Delton Fisher officiating. Burial followed in Meadow Cemetery. Gossett died Monday in Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a longtime farmer near Meadow and Brownfield and served as Terry County Commissioner 1947 1953 and as Meadow tax assessor collector 1961 65. He is survived by his wife Jewel a son and three daughters and eight grandchildren.
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Sam Gossett
Maggie Jenkins
Culver City
Calif
South Plains Water District names A Wayne Wyatt manager
The South Plains Underground Water Conservation District appointed A Wayne Wyatt as general manager. Wyatt, a Lubbock resident, will start Sept 19 and relocate to Brownfield, bringing nine years at High Plains District including roles in permit division and field activity. The district covers parts of Cochran Terry Gaines and Yoakum counties.
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Ter Conservation District
A. Wayne Wyatt
Wyatt
Lubbock
Brownfield
High Plains Underground Water District
Four Auto Accidents Investigated Here
Local police and highway patrol investigated four crashes since Saturday. Incidents included two in Lubbock area and two near Plains and Foster. Minor injuries and minimal damage reported. several thefts and break-ins observed along with two car fires.
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Texas Highway Patrol
Lubbock and Levelland
James Franklin Sergent
Rt. 5
Douglas Wayne Sewell
Box Ih
Jim Sewell
Lubbock Road
Magnolia Street
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Bynum
Jaycees Sponsor Labor Day Rest Stop
Brownfield and Levelland Jaycees will sponsor the annual Labor Day Rest Stop in Lubbock Friday afternoon and Saturday to warn motorists of weekend dangers. Jack Greenfield chairs the project, manned by local Jaycees, with coffee and cola to refresh travelers. In addition, wrecked cars and a bulletin board will illustrate crash risks. The group meets after 5 p m Thursday to set up and clean.
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Brownfield Jaycees
Lubbock and Levelland ‘*Y
Jack Greenfield
Jaycees
County clears area of dreaded encephalitis mosquitoes
Ray White, city sanitarian, reported Brownfield and Terry County are free of Culex tarsalis and Culex nguefasciatus mosquitoes carrying encephalitis. Traps show no mosquitoes. city spraying continues daily. Residents are urged to remove standing water and keep surveillance up to curb the mosquito population.
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Ray White
Brownfield
Terry County
White
United States
St. Louis
Texas
Lubbock
Booster Club to Hold First Meeting of the Season
Brownfield Booster Club meets at 7 30 p m Monday in the high school cafeteria. Bob Sewell serves as president and will preside. Election of new officers tops agenda, with current officers L J Richardson and Jim Newton in supporting roles. Coach Doug Cox and staff discuss football outlook and preview Denver City’s team.
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Brownfield Booster Club
Bob Sewell
Sewell
L. J. Richardson
Jim Newton
Doug Cox
Denver City
County and City Offices Close Labor Day Observed
Labor Day will be observed by Brown field county and city offices. School personnel and students take the holiday while post office work may be limited to behind closed doors. Local law enforcement Brace for increased auto accidents. Merchants offer Dollar Day values.
Local Schools Enroll 2 827 Students in New Term
Dr E B Posey reports total enrollment for the second full day of the term at 2 827, down 72 from last year’s 2 899. High school totals 712 with freshmen 238 sophomores 197 juniors 171 seniors 106. Junior high 496. elementary 1 619. Colonial Heights 587 Oak Grove 398 West Ward 253 Jesse G. Randall 286 Wheatley 95. Enrollment expected to continue for two more weeks.
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E.B. Posey
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
West Ward
Jesse G. Randal
Wheatley
Posey
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