Terry County Junior Livestock Show Opens This Afternoon
The Terry County Junior Livestock Show begins at 1 p.m. Thursday for two days, instead of three. Swine weigh in from 1 to 8 p.m., lambs and calves weighing follows, with Friday judging starting at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. sale. Clubs from Union Meadow Wellman and Brownfield enter 174 swine 59 lambs 17 calves. judge Joe Ed Wise. Sponsored by Brownfield Jaycees and Terry County Young Farmers.
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Brownfield Jaycees
Terry County Young Farmers
Business is Good in West Texas Says Brownfield Echo
Brownie, the Brownfield elder, notes many cold remedies exist but patience remains the surest. He cites a front page headline in the Avalanche-Journal and Charlie Price’s long standing sign declaring “Business is Good.” He touts strong local economy, rising bank deposits, and a bright, stable West Texas outlook.
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Avalanche-Journal
Charlie Price
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Resigns from Brownfield School Board
Bob Wilburn resigns from the Brownfield board as he is transferred to Houston by Amoco. His seat will be filled at the regular school board election on April 5, with Keith Vandi vere presenting the plaque Monday night in the board room.
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Bob Wilburn
Keith Vandivere
Brownfield School Board of Trustees
Wilburn
Houston
Amoco
Celeste Thomas
HEW Finds Title VI IX Issues in Brownfield District
Federal review cites language barriers and tracking practices. It notes 510 K–12 students struggle with English and calls for expanded bilingual services. Findings reveal minority isolation across schools and disproportionate placement in lower level or non college track courses.
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Washington Office For Civil Rights
Supreme Court of the United States
Lau v. Nichols
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Brownfield Intermediate School
Brownfield Middle School
Talk on international banking praised by Texas Tech official
Bruce Zorns received commendation from Carl Stem assistant dean at Texas Tech for his talk The Latest Trends in International Banking and the New Currency. The piece notes the dollar remains the dominant international currency and quotes Zorns on its supremacy. Jacque Soehngen scheduled for knee surgery in Oklahoma City after earlier injuries from 1966 and basketball mishaps. Her surgery followed a February 12 procedure with a two week hospital stay anticipated. Chris Merritt and Kirt Martin named to Lubbock Christian College fall dean’s honor roll with perfect or near perfect GPAs.
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Bruce Zorns
Carl Stem
Texas Tech
Bruce
U. S
Jacque Soehngen
Charles and
Chris Soehngen
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Oklahoma City
Jacque
Chris
Charles
United Super
Chris Merritt
G. T. Merritt
Kirt Martin
Preston Martin
Farwell
Lubbock Christian College
Kirt
Six file for school trustee positions Tuesday noon
Six candidates filed for three available school trustee seats, two held by incumbents, with April 5 election set. Candidates include Dan Powers for place seven, Gene Duke and Jacque Hunter for place five, and Jackie Moon for place six. Absentee voting runs March 16 to April 1.
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Keith Vandivere
Bob Nobles
Bob Wilburn
Amoco
Houston
Dan Powers
Gene Duke
Jacque Hunter
Jackie Moon
L. G. Smith
James Willis
Wynell Murphy
Jeanette Stevenson
Tim Faulkenberry
Jack Pinson
Jesse Geron
Don Hendley
Hal Tunnell
R. K. McCoy
Dale Sides
Farr Acquires KKUB Radio
Agreement reached to transfer control of Brownfield Radio Inc to Farr as sole stockholder. The $126000 sale involves Dr D M Wiggins and Frank Junell. FCC approval required. Wiggins and Junell have held controlling interest since 1962. Farr has served KKUB since 1969 and became Brownfield Radio vice president after acquiring 20 percent.
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Frank Junell
Jim Farr
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Texas Tech University
Texas Commerce Bank
Lubbock
Brownfield Radio
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Central National Bank
San Angelo
Federal Reserve Board
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Jonell
Mike Barrett
Federal Communications Commission
Plains Schools Seek Learning Resource Center
Plains Schools request a learning resource center to expand curriculum offerings for students. The center would provide unrestricted access to diverse curricular materials and support the development of enhanced classroom programs.
Police Officers Appreciation Banquet Slated By American Legion
Brownfield American Legion will host its annual Police Officers Appreciation Banquet at 7:30 p m tonight at the Legion Home. L D Bailey, Commander, announces all officers and their families are invited without charge. Dinner by the Legion Auxiliary. Roy Dodds notes bond election details for Plains Schools and describes a learning resource center with eight private study rooms and instruments.
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L. D. Bailey
Terry County
American Legion Auxiliary
Roy Dodds
Plains Schools
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Gaines County
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Kurt Blankenship
Stan McNutt
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Brownfield General Hospital
Opal Powers
Nabor
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