Police Dogs Track Thieves as FBI Join Search
Law officers and a German Shepherd from Lubbock chased two car thieves through sand in Wellman as dawn broke freezing cold. The dog tracked scent rather than tracks, aiding the pursuit before the suspects fled toward Farwell. FBI bloodhounds have been called in, with teen suspects later apprehended in Farwell.
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Farmers Invited To Learn Foreign Worker Security
A special meeting for farmers is set in Lubbock at 3 p.m. in the South Plains Electric Cooperative building to explain securing foreign workers for farm labor. Henry LaGlount of Austin, head of the Farm Placement Division of the Texas Employment Commission, will lead the session.
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South Plains Electric Cooperative
Old Plainview Highway
H. L
Hub) King
Brownfield
Henry LaGlount
Austin
Texas Employment Commission
Heavy Sentence in Check Case Slapped on Offender
County Attorney Max Hamilton announces a two count guilty plea resulting in 60 days in the County Jail and a $106 fine for Don Allison of 609 So 6th St. The official vows ongoing efforts to curb worthless check writing and calls on local businesses to file cases.
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Max Hamilton
Don Allison
6Th St
Water Use Drops in Brownfield for Last Month
City Secretary Jake Geron reports Brownfield's water consumption for last month totaled 28,016,900 gallons, down from 29,006,100 gallons in December 1963. The highest daily use occurred on the 20th with 1,295,000 gallons and the lowest on the 21st at 564,100 gallons.
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Brownfield
Jake Geron
Chamber Manager Resigns From Post
The resignation of A. C. Bish op as manager of the Brown field Chamber of Commerce was accepted here this morn.
Brownfield Chamber Manager resigns after four-year tenure
A. C. Bishop announced his resignation as Brownfield Chamber of Commerce general manager effective February 1 after four years in Brownfield. He came from Sweetwater and cited plans for future ventures while praising the city and the chamber. The board accepted the resignation and thanked him for his cooperation.
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Rural Delivery Appeal by Postmaster on Winter Weather
Postmaster William C Brown appealed to rural customers to assist rural carriers during winter weather. Five routes from Brownfield cover over 365 miles daily, mostly on dirt roads. He urged authorities to cooperate to help mailmen and listed key points for approaching rural boxes.
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Brownfield
Brown
Citizens Tax Study Group Meets For Monday Session
The Citizens' Tax Study Committee of the Brownfield School Board gathers to continue deliberations on school tax equalization policies. Chairman John Kendrick leads a 11 member panel with subcommittees and a report session set for Monday, plus a January 18 meeting with representatives from Latham-Stults-Rasch. Marion Bowers is vice chairman and Bill Noble serves as secretary. Obstacles to mail delivery prompt carriers to advise box clearance and potential relocations when rural routes are blocked by mud or sand.
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Brownfield School Board of Trustees
John Kendrick
Kendrick
Latham-Stults-Rasch
Marion Bowers
Bill Noble
United Fund Stays Short of Its $24,897 Target
The Terry Counts United Fund drive remains about $2,300 shy of its $24,897.25 goal even after a $400 boost from recent efforts, including yesterday's target date push. Leonard Eblington reports funds are still welcome at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce office.
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United Fund
Leonard Eblington
Kind
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
City Council Opens New Year Session in Brownfield
Brownfield city councilmen meet at 9 a m in City Hall to start the new year with Mayor C E Ross presiding.
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Brownfiel
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C. E. Ross
Temperatures Vary Widely In December
December showed a wide range of temperatures at KKUB with a high on Christmas Eve of 8 degrees and a low of 12 above on December 18. The month averaged 44.1 degrees with normals around 56.5 high and 31.8 low, and precipitation totaled 0.92 inches on three days.
Dr Charles W Jarvis to Speak at Brownfield Banquet
Dr Charles W Jarvis of San Marcos a renowned dentist and after dinner speaker will deliver the Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Farmer Banquet address. The event is 7 p m January 30 in the Brownfield junior high school cafeteria with tickets at 2 50 per person from Jaycee members.
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Charles W. Jarvis
San Marcos
Brownfield Jaycees
Jaycee
Jaycees Plan Annual Feed and Banquet in January
Jaycees of Brownfield held a regular luncheon at the Party House with President Mark Wyatt presiding. They discussed the upcoming Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Farmer Banquet on January 30 at the junior high cafeteria, with tickets $2.50 from members. Dr Charles W Jarvis of San Marcos will address attendees. Charlie Robison and Robert Becker announced retirement from the club due to reaching the age limit.
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Dennis Q. Lilly
Mark Wyatt
Charles Fitzgerald
Lilly
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
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Jaycees
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Charles W. Jarvis
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Charlie Robison
Robert Becker
Subscribers Urged to Keep Subscriptions Current
The Brown field NEWS asks subscribers to ensure credit by having route carriers supply and punch subscription cards when payments are made. If a carrier omits a card or fails to punch it, contact Circulation Manager Albert Cravey at the NEWS office. Plans include showings of route identification photos to help subscribers recognize their carrier boys.
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Brownfield News
Albert Cravey
Beoy
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