Eight Accidents On Rural Roads In Terry County
The Texas Highway Patrol reports eight accidents on rural highways in Terry County in November. Five people were injured and property damage estimated at 3900. Through the first 11 months of 1967 Terry County shows 70 accidents with two deaths and 51 injuries and property loss around 55605. December is noted as the deadliest month with a 1946 record of 351 fatalities. the sergeant warns about about 100 expected deaths during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Texas Highway Patrol
Terry County
A. F E. Poberts
Christmas Tree Sale Featured by Brownfield Optimists
The Brownfield Optimist Club offers trees for sale with reduced rates. Frank Gorton says the tree lot behind City Hall will stay open late each day until Christmas Eve.
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Brownfield Optimist Club
Frank Gorton
The
Optimists
City Hall
Jones Announces For Tax Collector
Cliff Jones announces his candidacy for Terry County Tax Assessor and Collector in the Democratic Primaries. He is a lifelong Democrat born and raised in Terry County, 49, Brownfield High School graduate, Draughons College attendee, WWII veteran, American Legion member, and a Brownfield homeowner with a lover of civic work. He pledges full time service, honest and efficient duties, and solicits votes and influence.
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Cliff Jones
Terry County
Jones
Brownfield High School
Draughons Business College
Lubbock
LaVada
Robert
Brownfield
American Legion
Jaycees View Film On Air Pollution
Brownfield Jaycees watched the API produced film To Clear the Air detailing how air pollution requires local scientific action and regional approaches. The meeting also announced the annual Christmas Shopping Spree for about 25 youths, with $5 per child and a downtown shopping tour.
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Jaycees
Brownfield Jaycees
American Petroleum Institute
API
The
Air Pollution Control Association
Cleanererr
Lanny Webb
Jesse G Randal School
the Goodfellows
Robert Kennedy
Christmas Holiday Schedule Across City County and State Offices
City county and federal offices and local businesses pause for Christmas holidays. Courthouse and City Hall close early then reopen after Jan 2. postal runs end Saturday with Monday off. supermarkets vary open. Schools dismiss early Dec 21 and resume Jan 2. band trips and sports events noted. drive carefully and library closes Dec 26. many remain open Sunday.
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City
City Hall
Brownfield Independent
Levelland
Hereford
Cub
el Paso
Brownfield
Kendrick Memorial Library
Local Optimists Enter Tournament of Roses Parade
Frank H. Gorton announces Brownfield Optimist Club will represent in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses on New Year’s Day. A 17 by 20 by 55 foot float themed Wonderful World of Adventure uses 300 000 flowers, mainly chrysanthemums, and must be finished in 48 hours before January 1.
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Frank H. Gorton
Brownfield Optimist Club
Pasadena
Calif
Gorton
UF Campaign Aims to Reach 27065 Dollar Goal
Terry County United Fund nears its 27065 goal with 988 percent secured totaling 26813, four divisions over or near target and a 4 pm January 1 victory celebration planned. The board approved 600 for Brownfield Goodfellows to prepare Christmas boxes and discussed combining chamber and United Fund secretaries.
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Terry County
United Fund
Vernon Clem
John J. Kendrick
Brownfield Goodfellows
Jim Reed
Brownfield Boys Club
Jean Floyd
Raymond Beck
Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Chamber
Brownfield Board Reviews Grading Policy and Church Purchase
Brownfield Independent School Board discusses a new grading program and policy changes for married students. A proposal to buy the First Christian Church building for administration space is presented, with a suggested price around 22 500 dollars excluding furnishings and about 9 106 square feet total.
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Brownfield Independent School Board of Trustees
Carrol Collier
First Christian Church
Bobby Jones
W. O. Caraway
Hill and
Ballard Streets
Caraway
Area Cotton Harvest Nears Complete In Brownfield Area
Cotton harvest in the Brownfield area is about 90 percent complete after freezing drizzle and sleet halted work last week. The Brownfield Office classed 27,000 samples for the week ending December 15, bringing the season total to 146,000. Desirable readings and staple lengths show a seasonal decline as production nears the end, with prices steady for high micronaire cotton and lower for lower micronaire.
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Brownfield
W. E. Cain
USDA
Pressley
Consumer and Marketing Service
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Clif Jones
Yuay
Goodfellows
Jake Geron
Rodeo Grounds
Geron
Ruben Villereal
Randy Gober
Bryanette Woods
Donna Seaton
Patti Ripple
Doyle McQueen
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