Brownfield building permits top one million in 1962
December totals push 1962 permits to 1,008,840 for Brownfield projects. The year included 54 new homes and a new church, with 123 permits overall. December permits listed for Moore & Sons, Capri Homes, Sage Terrace Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and others. Cotton bale count climbs to 146,657 by Friday marking second-best year in Terry County history.
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Brownfield
Jake Geron
Moore & Sons
E. Harris
Mack Gray
FE. Harris
Capri Homes, Inc
E Reppte
Sage Terrace Baptist Church
E. Tate
McCourt Construction
Terry County
Texas Employment Commission
Terry
U. S Department of Agriculture
Wilburn L. Reeves
Community Chest Reaches Goal Across Terry County
Terry County’s Community Chest surpasses its $25,302 goal for the first time in years. Chest President Jim Parrish announced Saturday the goal is assured, aided by banks in the wrap up. Campaign leaders include David Nicholson as general chairman and Virgil Crawford, Luther Reynolds, Harry Elam, T A Waites, Paul Farrar, Bob Hanson, Jake Fulford, Ned Self, Jim Cherry and David Cole overseeing divisions. Publicity led by Crawford Taylor and Speedy Nieman. Final tabulations await Thursday release.
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Terry County
Chest
Jim Parrish
David Nicholson
Virgil Crawford
Luther Reynolds
Harry Elam
T. A. Waites
Paul Farrar
Bob Hanson
Jake Fulford
Ned Self
Jim Cherry
David Cole
Crawford Taylor
Speedy Nieman
Terry County Community Chest
George
Local Officials Adjust Harvest Estimates and Community Chest Milestone
Officials at the Texas Employment Commission raise the crop estimate to 146 600 bales with optimism to hit 150 000. Terry County Community Chest reaches its goal amid praise for volunteers and contributors. The Jaycees seek nominees for 1962 Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Farmer with nominations due January 23. Oliver Wendell Holmes on maintaining mental reserves and continual learning concludes the cheer.
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Texas Employment Commission
Brownfield
Jaycee Club
Jaycees
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Brownfield Boys Club Sets Luncheon Kickoff Date
The Brownfield Boys Club changes its 1963 fund drive kickoff to Tuesday January 15 at noon at the Party House. Monroe Clayton says all officials workers and guests will attend with city and county leaders. Ralph Burton reports December visits at 1128 the record high, with year end membership 203 and a February 1 new drive planned.
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Brownfield Boys’ Club
Monroe Clayton
Ralph Burton
Burton
Stray Dogs Still Problem In City
Recap of Brownfield and Terry County enforcement shows light activity second half of the week. Stray dogs remain a city issue and vandalism case investigated. One minor traffic accident recorded and one ticket issued. Sheriff, highway and city officers report theft, forgery and license-suspended arrests.
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Brownfield
Terry County
H M. Neely
Neely’s
Neely
Blevins Laundry
Lubbock Road
Traffic Accidents Set Record Pace In Brownfield 1962
Brownfield police logged 245 traffic accidents in 1962 the highest since records began, topping 1961 level of 220. One fatality Jim Williamson 56 died after being struck Oct 5 on West Main. The year also saw 935 offenses, 4 049 calls, 791 arrests and 1 579 traffic tickets plus 60 burglaries cleared ahead of peers.
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Brownfield
James Tippitt
Jim Williamson
W. Main
Tippit
Fires Damage Homes Saturday
A gas line loosened from a bathroom heater sparked damage at the Harvey Williams residence on W Legion 460 block at 1015 am. A second blaze at I J Staudt residence 1316 E Main at 1 pm involved paper on insulation catching fire. Damages total about 25 dollars. A later alarm at Meadow Coop Gin reported a small burn fire at 530 pm Thursday.
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Harvey Williams
W. Legion
Meadow Coop Gin
District Court To Convene Thursday in 1963 Non Jury Session
The first non jury session of the 121st District Court will convene at 10 a.m. Thursday with Judge M C Ledbetter presiding. The criminal docket was cleared on December 5 after 14 guilty pleas and sentences, leaving no pleas for January. Several civil cases are set for hearing.
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121St District Court
M. C. Ledbetter
Brownfield Gets New Seven-Digit Telephone Numbers
General Telephone announces Brownfield will adopt seven-digit numbers with prefix 637 for all subscribers. Farrar says business listings to be notified soon and new central office at Tate and 1st to begin Feb 18 with initial move for business offices.
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Brownfield
Paul Farrar
General Telephone
Brownfeld
GenTel
Farrar
Tate
Taylor
General Telephone Co
Tate and
Ist
New Postal Rates In Effect Monday
Postal patrons are reminded that new rates take effect Monday at all U S Post Offices. An increase applies to all first class mail. Mail deposited after 10 a m today will require postage at the new rate.
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U. S
Brownfield Council approves funds for Civil Defense unit
In the January meeting the Brownfield City Council approved operating funds for the Civil Defense Unit with a proposal for the county to match $250, under CD director Lewis Simmonds oversight. A public hearing was set for Feb 7 to reclassify a Tohoka Road property to C1 from mixed zones. The council also approved a 20 minute restricted parking area in front of the new General Telephone building at Tate and 1st and appointed a committee to negotiate a City Hall parking lease with First Baptist Church.
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Brownfield
Civil Defense Unit
Jess McWherter
Lewis Simmonds
Tohoka Road
Cedar and
Howell
General Telephone Co
Tate and
1St
Tate
McWherter
W. K. Lindsey
First Baptist Church
City Hall
Poll tax deadline warned as few voters pay in Terry County
J. D. Akers county tax assessor-collector warned that the poll tax payment deadline is law. By Oct 31 only 1,143 had paid and 545 had exemptions, well below normal voter turnout. Texans 21 to 66 must obtain a poll tax receipt to vote in 1963 elections. Exemption rules outlined for seniors and first time voters.
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J. D
Jol) Akers
Akers
Terry County
Rainfall in Brownfield tops yearly average in 1962
Brownfield received 20.16 inches of moisture in 1962 per KTFY, exceeding the Terry County long term average of 17.4 inches by 3.12 inches. Rain, snow, hail and freezing rain fell. July had 4.14 inches. December brought snow totals and a 76 degree high, 18 degree low.
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KTFY
Terry County
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