Learning to read changed his life in Terry County
Jerry Caudle, lifelong illiterate, pursued literacy through the Terry County Laubach program after GED classes failed to start with reading basics. Now mid-way through Level 3, he works on cursive, plans to finish the program and earn his GED. The Terry County Literacy Council invites adults 16 and up to enroll, with Irene Paddack at Kendrick Memorial Library offering information.
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Jerry Caudle
Jerry
Amarillo
Terry County
Irene Paddack
Brownfield Woman Injured After Early Morning Fight
A Brownfield woman was taken to the hospital with facial injuries after a 2 a.m. fight at her home in the 100 block of West Cardwell. Officers noted swelling around her left eye. She told police she did not want to file assault charges.
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Brownfield
W. Cardwell
Mobile breast cancer unit to visit Brownfield Friday
A mobile breast cancer detection unit will be at the South Plains Health Department in Brownfield on Friday December 11. Appointments at 915-334-8888 561-9999. screening costs 50 dollars. City council cancels Thursday meeting. next session set for December 17. Local info line 637-2164. The American Cancer Society outlines mammography guidelines by age and risk factors.
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South Plains Health Department
E. Main
Brownfield
Women's and Children’s Hospital
American Cancer Society
U.S
Dick Fletcher
Mastercard
American Express
Karate Students Promote Across Multiple Grades at ATA School
On November 30 ATA taekwondo students were promoted following tests held November 21 at the Church of Christ Family Life Center. Promotions include David Bartlett 3rd grade Blue D and many others from San Angelo and local participants across several belts and grades.
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ATA
ATA School
Church of Christ Family Life Center
San Angelo
David Bartlett
Domingo Cruz
James E. Day
Elayne Farrar
Stacey Farrar
Mary Garcia
Clyde J. Garland
Kenney J
Texas Railroad Commission Maintains December 1987 Oil Output
The Texas Railroad Commission kept December 1987 oil production at 100 percent of market demand and approved top production after reviewing nominations totaling 2,023,041 barrels daily. This is up 6,536 barrels from November, with Amoco Production Company nominating 183,000 barrels daily, up 500 from November.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Amoco Production Company
H2S Safety Class at SPC Set for December Seventh
South Plains College schedules a one day hydrogen sulfide safety course on December 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Petroleum Technology Building Room 115. The $10 class, taught by Kim Williamson and Kelton White, targets oilfield workers and aligns with Texas Railroad Commission gas knowledge requirements. Call 806 894 9611 ext 391 for details.
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South Plains College
SPC Petroleum Technology
Kim Williamson
Kelton White
SPC
Texas Railroad Commission
Don Yarbrough
Wellman Wildcats eye state title after Jayton triumphs
Jayton Jaybirds rose to successive six man state success facing tough rivals including Lazbuddie Fort Hancock and Trent. Wellman coach John Cornelius previews a balanced offense and a sturdy Jayton defense as they clash in a decisive playoff showdown.
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Jaybird
Paul Mitchell
Jaybirds
Christoval
Jayton
Fort Hancock
Armando Aguilar
Sands
Klondike
Dawson
Blackwell
Trent
Hermleigh
Pecos
Nemisis Fort Hancock
Mustangs
Vernon Northside
Indians
Wellman
John Cornelius
Doug Smith
Cornelius
Mark Morales
Andrew Sumner
Paul Morales
Steve Morales
Rodney Smith
Scott Albers
Smith
Steve Washburn
Michael Skelton
Washburn
Paul Martinez
Sumner
Moraleses
United Way drive remarks urge going the extra mile
State Senator Montford praised United Way fundraisers during remarks inaugurating this year’s drive. He urged volunteers not to doubt the impact and to support agencies and organizations, citing involvement with Goodfellows and the Boy Scouts as examples of service. Contacts include Kelly Moore, Paul Coon at P&R Custom Jewelry, Phil Dunlap at First Baptist Church, Don Hendley at the School Administration Office, and Larry Yowell at Larry's Chemical & Spraying.
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Kelly Moore
Paul Coon
P&r
Phil Dunlap
First Baptist Church
Don Hendley
Larry Yowell
Larry
Montford
Two GTE Workers Promoted In Brownfield Office
O.D. Hearn announces promotions at GTE Brownfield operations. Tulane Hix elevates to business office supervisor after starting in 1983. Jodi Johnson rises to confidential staff secretary after a 1980 start. Both reside in Brownfield with families and belong to local groups.
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GTE
O.D. Hearn
Brownfield
Tulane Hix
Hix
Jerry
Red Skirts
Defensive driving course offered at South Plains College
A defensive driving class will be offered in December at South Plains College. Classes meet in the morning and cost $20 per person. Formal registration is at 7 45 a.m. The course is open to any licensed driver seeking basic defensive driving techniques.
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South Plains College
SPC
Petroleum Technology Building
Travelling Texas Notes and Local Lore
Rosston in Cooke County with 35 residents houses an operating streetcar line built by 72 year old mayor Jim Penton. Footnote to history profiles George Wilkins Kendall, foreign correspondent and Texas promoter who helped found the New Orleans Picayune and later settled in New Braunfels Kendall County bears his name. Texan law requires a will and Plano in Collin County was renamed from Fillmore for its rolling plain setting.
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Jack Maguire
Texas
Rosston
Cooke County
Jim Penton
America
George Wilkins Kendall
New Hampshire
New York
Boston
Washington
New Orleans Picayune
Santa Fe
New Mexico
U.S
Mexico
Rio Grande
Kendall
Zachary Taylor
New Orleans
New Braunfels
Paris
Plano
Collin County
Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
United States
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