10 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1972
Page
1
A collage of tips and tidbits moves through Brownfield Texas including reader mail scams, a local busi ness open house prize win, and community updates. Notices mention El Cajon California prizes, a Texas Capitol history book, a Distinguished Service Awards banquet in Brownfield, and staff moves at Sanger Harris Dallas with Margaret Masso joining.
Ray D. Anderson of Brownfield announces his candidacy for County Attorney in the Democratic Primary on May 6 1972. A longtime lawyer since 1965 he cites prior roles as Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Assistant County Attorney in Midland and current service as a deacon and ruling elder at First United Presbyterian Church.
A Brownfield committee reports progress toward a Texas State Technical Institute program for Terry County farm workers. A welding refresher course runs March 7 to 9, four weeks, 16 hours total, at the Terry County Barn for eighty cents per classroom hour.
The Brownfield Jaycees held their 32nd annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet at Brownfield Country Club Saturday night with Bill Long as master of ceremonies. State Rep. R. B. McAlister spoke on the Must Thrust urging community youth involvement and enthusiasm to drive Brownfield forward. Mrs. Alton Nicholson received Jayceeette honors, while Mrs. Bill Long was named Outstanding Jaycee-ette.
Jim Foy county agent urges all area farmers to attend a 2 p.m. meeting on February 10 at the Party House. Speakers include Dr. Bob Metzer cotton specialist Leon New irrigation specialist and Marvin Sartin farm management specialist all from Lubbock. Johnny Stockton county ASCS officer will discuss feed grain sorghum land quality and set aside acres changes.
Herb Chesshir filed for county judge of Terry County as a Democratic primary candidate. He previously served as county judge from 1952 to 1960 before resigning to return to business with Reliable Gin Company. Chesshir urged voters to investigate his character and qualifications and said he seeks better government and a stronger community with community support.
Glen Schmucker, 17, Brownfield High School senior, won the Howard-Henson American Legion Post annual oratorical award. He will represent Terry County in District 19 at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Coronado High School in Lubbock. The son of Mr and Mrs B G Schmucker, the family moved here from Louisiana ten years ago.
Optimists announce three night event in the Middle School auditorium with open division men and women teams. Games start at 6 p m Thursday through Saturday, with trophies for first and second places and a concession stand. Brackets appear in the News. 25 cent admission for students and adults.
The Terry County Community Action Association held a regular session with about twenty attendees. New officers were elected including Jack Garrett as president and Bertha Ortiga to a one year term on the Neighborhood Council. A trip to Austin explored on the job training funds and a memorial praise for Judge W. T. McKinney was approved.
The banquet honoring Terry County law enforcement officers will feature Judge Truman Ernest Roberts of Hamilton as guest speaker. Roberts heads the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and previously served ten years as District Judge of the 52nd Judicial District. The event, sponsored by the American Legion, is at 7:30 p.m. February 24 in the American Legion Hall with details to follow.
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