Local events fill January schedule in Brownfield area
January 8 Young Republicans banquet at Holiday House with State Senator Hank Grover as guest speaker. January 13 arthritis program at Calvary Baptist Church features West Texas Arthritis Foundation associates. January 15 Terry County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture annual banquet at Brownfield High School with Lt. Governor Ben Barnes as principal speaker. Plus local notes on birth, gas conservation, and community tales.
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Holiday House
Henry C
Hank) Grover
Houston
Terry County
Calvary Baptist Church
West Texas
Arthritis Foundation
Brownfield
Terry County Home Demonstration Clubs
Terry County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Brownfield High School
Severe winter storm halts cotton harvest and blocks roads
A cold front swept through the area bringing two inches of snow and a low of 9 degrees. Strong winds caused drifting and hazardous travel, with temperatures ranging from 4 to 14 degrees across towns. Gins reported backlog as farmers awaited drying and improved conditions.
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National Weather Service of
Friona
Big Spring
Local man Claude Gibbs dies in Big Spring area crash
Word arrived late Tuesday of the death of Claude S. Gibbs, 48, who was killed in an automobile accident near Big Spring. About 4 40 p m Tuesday his car went out of control on U S 87 seven miles north of Big Spring. It struck the center median and overturned twice. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Claude S. Gibbs
Big Spring
U.S. 87
Ann Oliver
Tommie H. Staggs
Linda
Staggs
Short announces for re election by E L Short
State Representative E L Short of Tohoka declares candidacy for reelection in the 77th District He notes Terry County as one of six counties he represents and thanks residents for hospitality while urging support to continue addressing constitutional revisions tax reform school financing and welfare matters.
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E. L. Short
Tohoka
Terry County
Dink
West Texas
Texas
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Day Care Center and Court Ruling
A Town Hall gathering at 7:30 pm in the Flame Room will feature a presentation of the Opportunity Plan by a West Texas State University representative and an explanation of the proposed Day Care Center by Reverend Jack Garrett. Open discussion will cover the San Antonio court decision noted on page 4.
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West Texas State University
Jack Garrett
San Antonio
Three Men Charged with Assault with Intent to Murder
Three males named Jack Dunlop Douglas Elmore King and Donald Donaldson were charged with assault with intent to murder and disturbance. Two females Ruth Donaldson and others are also noted in connection with the case.
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Jack Dunlop
Douglas Elmore King
Donald Donaldson
Ruth Donaldson
Vehicle registration renewal mailings begin for Texas owners
Texas motorists will soon receive renewal applications for more than 7.5 million vehicles. The first batch went out from Dallas on December 31, with plates to be issued by February 1. Owners may mail renewals, fees, and $1 per vehicle to county tax offices, or renew in person at the Terry County Court House, with processing times up to 30 days.
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R. B. Perry
George Nicholeson
East Main
Joshua James
James H. Nicholson
Los Angeles
James
Browne Field
Delta Airlines
L. A
Ned Self
Lee Bartlett Jr
Bankers Administration Institute
Lubbock
Texas
Motor Vehicle Division
Texas Highway Department
Dallas
Terry County Court House
Baby contest winners named
Winners in the First baby of 1972 contest include Mrs. Frank Herron of 423 N 2nd with a predicted time of 6 45 p m January 1 Carol Houston of 407 North 6th at 12 20 p m January 1 Heath Raymer of 602 S Ave D at 3 52 a m January 1 and Janie Garza of 819 West Lake at 11 30 p m January 2 Merchants in the contest were Maxine's Dress Shop United Super Markets First National Bank and Gibson's Discount Center
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Frank Herron
Carol Houston
North 6Th
Heath Raymer
S. Ave. D
Janie Garza
Westlake
Maxine
United Super Markets
First National Bank
Gibson’s Discount Center
Commissioner Settle seeks reelection in Precinct 3
H. B. Dock Settle announces his candidacy for reelection as Commissioner of Precinct 3 in Terry County, with a Democratic primary set for May 6, 1972. He praises the precinct’s condition, notes open books and public accountability, and urges constituent calls for assistance.
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H. B
Dock) Settle
Terry County
Congressman Mahon to Dedicate New Brownfield Hospital
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce announces a formal dedication of the new hospital on January 13 with a 2:30 pm reception for Congressman Mahon. Dedication is planned for 4:30 pm, according to board member Bill Cowan, as Dr. Sherman Hope is introduced and new directors and 1972 officers are elected at the monthly meeting.
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Brownfield
Howard Hurd
Terry County
Bill Cowan
Sherman Hope
Hank Jordan
Mahon
Nabor Profile: Mrs. Robbie Lawson Top Dollar Manager
Mrs. Robbie Lawson runs the Top Dollar store at 508 West Broadway. She has served as manager since March of last year and has fifteen months of employment with the store. Born in Albany in Shacklesford County, she is featured in NABOR on page 4.
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Robbie Lawson
Top Dollar
W. Broadway
Albany
Shaklesford County
Lawson
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Wisconsin
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Roy Lee
Rudy
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Reliable Insurance Company
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Kris
Vernon D. Stach
Levelland
Brownfield General Hospital
Tammy Verne
Stach
Texas Tech
Bill Tinsley
Cleveland
Okla
Vernon Stach
Plains
Short
Town Hall
Guy Britton
The
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Sheriff
Homer Parker
Nathan Shepherd
Harvey Smith
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Precinct 3
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