02 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1967
Page
1
A lighthearted column discusses predicting weather by a groundhog and the spread of spring fashions. It notes potential six more weeks of winter, urges voters to register, and warns about long lines for car tag renewals while praising courteous local workers. The piece blends humor with civic reminders.
A total of 46065 in building permits were issued in January, up 33155 from January 1966. Three dwellings totaling 38900 and one office building for 1500 were issued, with numerous additions remodels and dwellings approved for residents including Denton Schultz Vasquez Keeler Hoey Calbert Holland Chidester Lindley Bovkoon and others.
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce approved a 1967 budget of 25000 at 6 30 am Wednesday. Dues will total 20000 and special events 5000. expenses total 24875 with salaries and taxes 12300 operating costs 5205 building payment 1170 and bank note 1200. A special membership drive is planned with Vernon Clem as chair.
Texas State Representative Jesse T. George travels to Washington D C for the Presidents Prayer Breakfast, a United States Jaycees event honoring President Lyndon B. Johnson. He will meet with Congressman George Mahon and Texans Crawford Martin H A Carabbi and Glenn Reed will attend as prominent Texas Jaycees figures.
Terry County joined 123 Texas counties in reaching its Savings Bond goal in 1966 as reported by J. O. Gillham. Texans bought 72 007 in Series E and H bonds, achieving 104 percent of the state’s $147.5 million goal.
Terry County enjoys unusually warm dry January with highs around 77 to 78 degrees and only trace rainfall since November. Lions Club tickets go on sale for a two night talent show with volunteers listing contest divisions and prize details to benefit the Texas Crippled Children's Camp in Kerrville.
A government study shows Terry County residents spend about 385000 dollars annually on medicines, averaging 22.80 dollars per person with 17.50 dollars for prescriptions. The rise reflects higher overall spending and regional demographics, with age and income affecting drug expenditure.
A new Shop At Home contest starts in today’s NEWS edition and runs through February 23 with winners named February 26. Readers praise Brownfield shops for helpful clerks and quality merchandise, and a verse urges staying local to save gas and time.
Comparison of Brownfield Post Office receipts shows a $20 259 increase in 1966, totaling $178 376 up from $158 116 in 1965. Rates on certified and insured mail and money orders rose March 26 1966, boosting revenue. Rural Route extensions added six and nine new delivery households in 1966, with city deliveries expanding to several streets.
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