Best snow in 50 years recedes after weekend thaw
A weekend blizzard blanketed Terry County with the era’s largest snowfall since 1906, bringing a thaw that left over an inch of moisture in dry soil. The South Plains faced more moisture and possible snow, while schools and utilities largely recovered. National Guard helped. one injury reported a broken ankle from sledding.
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Terry County
South Plains
National Guard
Harold Pharr
Neil Thompson
Dolphus Goodpasture
Goodpasture
April 7 School Trustee Vote Notice
Notice of the April 7 school election mandates candidate filing with Raymond Simms at the Courthouse by March 14. Trustees H. B. Thompson and L. V. Alexander are up for reelection, with E. G. Akers as election judge and clerks Earl Jones, David Nicholson, and Sawyer Graham. The vote takes place in the County Superintendent's office at the courthouse.
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Raymond Simms
H. B. Thompson
Three Fugitives Caught In Arizona
Three of four Terry County jail inmates who escaped last night were recaptured about 24 hours later. Arizona Highway Patrol located them driving a car reported stolen from Brownfield the night of the break. The trio Dinny Potts Billy Potts and Edwin R Harris were held in St Jolias Arizona pending return. fourth escapee James W Burney, 34, of Brownfield, is still at large.
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Terry County
Mordsas
Arizona Highway Patrol
Brownfield
James W. Burney
Springerville
Ariz
St. Jolias Ariz
Dinny
Billy Potts
Edwin R. Harris
World Day Of Prayer Program Set For Feb 17
Observance planned Friday from 10 to 11 a m at First Baptist Church with city officials urging a citywide closure. Rev Jimmy Tidwell to lead prayer, Mrs Stoltz to welcome, Wayne Bresette choir to sing Beautiful Savior and Be Attitudes. Ministers and church members from five churches will take part in the program.
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First Baptist Church
Jerry Stoltz
Federation
Ministerial Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Tidwell
First Methodist Church
Stoltz
Wayne Bresette
Christensen
Glarum
Spirit of Power
Malcolm Thomason
Joe Denison
Leonard Emington
Truett Flache
A. W. Johnson
January Building Permits Total 181000 Boosts Early 1956 Start
January building activity in Levelland climbs with a $100,000 motel permit for DuBose and Murphy and $81,000 in additional permits. Seventeen home permits and a total of 13 permits issued this month signal a strong start, though 1955’s record remains out of reach.
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Bruce DuBose
Dewey Murphy
Jake Geron
Presbyterian
Lloyd Moore
E. Buckley
Taylor Elected President and Board Members at Brownfield Country Club
Crawford Taylor was elected president of Brownfield Country Club at a Monday director’s meeting after the annual stockholders meeting. Taylor and Bobby Jones were named to the new board, joining two newly elected members.
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Crawford Taylor
Brownfield Country Club
Taylor
Bobby Jones
Breakout at Escape-Proof County Jail Leaves One at Large
Four inmates escaped the county jail on Monday from a facility described as escape‑proof. After the breach, authorities recaptured most, with one suspect still unaccounted for as deputies expanded search and prepared for trial. The escape involved a staged incident, weapon handling, and a protracted attempt to flee, ending in a pursuit that led to courtroom exposure and renewed lockup. Names and exact charges appear in the court report with details on the escape sequence and subsequent recapture efforts.
Educator to Speak At Annual Banquet
Educator Dr Alexander F Stoddard will speak at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. About 200 attendees are expected as Lal Copeland John Hansard L Dusty Kemper Dennis Lilly and Curtis Sterling are named to join the Chamber board. The event begins at 7 30 pm in the Jesse G Randall cafeteria.
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Lal Copeland
John Hansard
Dusty) Kemper
Dennis Lilly
Curtis Sterling
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board of
Iirectors
Bianqiet
Alexander IF
Tilley
Lewis
Jesse G. Randall Careteria
Terry Farm Bureau Meeting Attended by Local Personnel
Terry Farm Bureau members attended a meeting in Lubbock with listed attendees including Lubbock officials and local leaders. The report notes participation by Mr and Mrs LT Multont, Leon Jonesh, Medeen, Furvar, Delton Tatura, and BG Ufin, led by President King Vultomila.
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Terry Farm Bureau
Lubbock
Terry Crayty Maron
Rotter
Archey Pont
Terry Peroone
Multont
Leon Jonesh Medeen
Furvar
Delton Tatura
Ufin
Vultomila
Che
Mage
Butane Truck and Train Collision Leaves Driver Critical
A serious crash occurred when a butane truck and freight train collided at a rail crossing near Wellman on a Monday. The truck driver is in critical condition after the impact as authorities investigate the event and its sequence, with the train proceeding south and the truckbound trailer derailed.
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Ya Butane
Frank Driver
Tg Im Crit Téa Foundation
Tn Sekenavey Cute As & Besilt, of
Mierten
Rinwivell Ia
Tctieleteain Cardan
Wellman
Carl Cottrell
Cottrell
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Jesse G. Randall
Brownfield Plains
Highway 41
Levelland
Plains
Ray Hailey
Darwin Cargill
Cecil Davis
Jeff Lester
Arizona
Pedro Zent
Lindsey Brothers
East Reppte
Roger
Woodson
J. H. Kerrigay
N. Bell
Cuma Lee Black
S&s
10Th
Jesse Johnson, Jr
Ripley
Cates
Reppto
B. N. Flanagan
Magnolia Avenue
Harris
W. Lake
Glenwood Homes
Lanny Drive
Country Club
Mejorhay
Ives
Cagneore
Laver
Lubbock County
Kosinvlin
Orie
Waters
Peters
Wowsuehaire
Tao Pere
Harria
Albert
Steedkdard
Monl Pehent
Nebraska
Bach Aeheo
Oof Wehordd
Thorpe
oRrhapt Aubministrators
Werge
Educational Police Commission
Japan
General McArthur
Wis Thairrean
TMG
Dr. Stoddard
Alenander Stoddard
Cratbreth
Lerman
Iearth
Pelvig Bond
Braken
Stittekes
Brownbiett
Wealmian
Allfegha
Denver Ory Farnitos
Feugraves
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