Annual Jaycee Banquet Promises Big Turnout And Nominations
The Brownfield Jaycees plan the 30th banquet with Dr. Charles W. Jarvis as speaker from San Marcos and aim to double attendance from 175. Nominations for outstanding man and farmer are invited via local banks and the Brownfield NEWS. A.C. Bishop resigns as chamber manager, and the column closes with a lighthearted mongoose plural anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee
Charles W. Jarvis
San Marcos
Webster
Brownfield News
L. G. Smith
Frank Gerton
Brownfield State
First National Banks
Brownfield Council approves codification contract and bids
Brownfield City Council approves Municipal Code Corp of Tallahassee for codifying city ordinances at an estimated 4000 dollars and receives updates on municipal standards. The body awards water well drilling to F B Skaggs Drilling and accepts Keeling Construction Company bid to upgrade 12 000 volt lines and pole changes for a city cable project. A water line extension to Howell Addition is considered with Pro Rata financing, and a tax suit near West Gin is set for sale with minimum bid equal to taxes plus costs. Mayor C E F Ross presided. council members present included Lindsey Hamilton Porter and Richardson. Sam Teague absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Code Corp
Tallahassee
Fla
C. C. Crutchfield
Brownfield
City Electric
Keeling Construction Company of
San Angelo
E. W. Howell
Tahoka Road
Hill Street
C. E F. Ross
Brownfield Police Leaders Talk Juvenile Offenses to Rotarians
Brownfield Police Chief James Tippit and Captain Larry Beauchamp spoke at the Rotary Club meeting discussing city offenses in the prior year with emphasis on juvenile issues. Tippit noted ongoing law enforcement training at the Big Spring school and invited locals to visit when in session. Cardwell led the luncheon and Kirk Brown, freshman class president at Brownfield High, attended as a student guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Tippit
Larry Beauchamp
Brownfield
Rotary Club
Tippit
Big Spring
Carrol Collier
Kirk Brown
Brownfield High School
Earl J. Brown
KE. Cardwell
Meeting of Terry County Historical Survey Group Set
County Judge R A Simms calls the Terry County Historical Survey Committee to meet Thursday January 14 at 3 30 p m in the Brownfield Savings and Loan Building. The session aligns with Gov Connally’s See and Save Texas History Week January 10 18 as RAMPS advances a five year program to mark and preserve local history and educate youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Simms
Terry County Historical Survey Committee
Brownfield ‘Savings and’ Loan
John Connally
Texas
Terry County
Simms
Hstorical Survey Committee
Leo Holmes
Clovis Kendrick
J. H. McWherter
Louis Peeler
C. E. Ross
Lions Back Into Swing Of Things
The Brownfield Lions Club met in regular session at the Party House with 52 Lions and guests in attendance. Officers and guests discussed the Tournament of Talent set for February 18 20 at the high school auditorium and a briefing by Fort Sill explosive experts on handling munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Lions Club
Lindsey
Lions
David Nicholson
Doe) Lewis
Larry Morton
Lewis Simmonds
Brownfield Civil Defense
Fort Sill
Oklo
al Bordelon
Joe Plemons
Bordelon
Texas
Oklahoma
Curtis Scott
Tickets Available For Demo Dinner In Austin
The Texas Democratic Party announces a victory dinner set for January 25 in Austin. Tickets are available by contacting Mrs P R Cates, visiting 1216 E Harris, or calling 637 4073.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Democratic Party
Austin
P. R. Cates
Cates
E. Harris
Liquor seizures and arrests reported by Brownfield police
Brownfield police and Terry County officers report raids yielding 13 cans of beer and four half pints of whiskey seized at a North 6th Street residence. Roger Lopez 31 faces illegal possession charges after pleading innocent. bond set at $1000. Other arrests include drunkenness charges, a broken into rent house on Atkins, and a stolen camera case. Blotter notes multiple fines, probation, and a jailbreak of youth offenders. A menacing capias case, forgery dismissal, and minor traffic mishap near East Cardwell and B were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
North 6Th Street
Roger Lopez
No. 6Th
East Cardwell
Marie Davis Cornett
Brownfield
Reba Milner Church
FE. Harris
Monday Meeting of Tax Study Group Planned
Citizens' Tax Study Committee members announce a report meeting Monday night in Brownfield School District. John Kendrick chairs the group with Marion Bowers as vice chair and Bill Noble as secretary. Additional members include J. M Mon Telford Dub Fulford Luther Reynolds Bill Heflin Ike Bailey Dr Tim Faulken berry John Thomas Bon ner Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Brownfield
John Kendrick
Marion Bowers
Bill Noble
J. M
Mon) Telford
Dub Fulford
Luther Reynolds
Bill Heflin
Ike Bailey
Tim Faulkenberry
John Thomas
Bonner Lytle
Importance Of Wills Discussed At Optimist Club Meeting
Leonard Ellington of First National Bank spoke to 19 Optimist Club members and three guests on drawing up a will. He urged timely preparation, noted legal changes, and advised consulting an attorney to revise outdated wills. The session included a Q and A with Richard Prigmore and raffle of meeting business tied to the Fort Worth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ellington
First National Bank
Willis
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
Ellington
Richard Prigmore
Stlornes
Albert McDowell
Ralph Burton
Hobbs
N.M
Hal Glascow
Lubbock
Burton
Brownfield Boys’ Club
Fort Worth
Phil Porter
Army investigator program seeks applicants in Lubbock
Mr A L Cox from the Department of the Army will interview applicants in Lubbock this Monday for training as Army investigators. Prerequisites include high school graduation ages 21 to 26 with dependent limits for prior and non prior service. Trainees go to Fort Holabird for 14 weeks then work as background investigators for the Army with cars provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
A. L. Cox
Department of the Army
Lubbock
Fort Hollabird
Cox
13Th Street
SFC
Bill Jones
Porter
Swift
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Mark Wyatt
Lewis Timberlake
A. C. Bishop
Chamber of Commerce
Ace
See
City Hall
F. B. Skaggs Drilling Company of
W. K
Speedy) Lindsey
Jack Hamilton
Kenneth Porter
J. J. Richardson
Sam Teague
Eunice Jones
Jake Geron
Joe McGowan
M K
Red) Smith
BPD
Qengally
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Texas Tech
Cecil Ayers
Kansas City
Chicago
Sam Weaver
Leroy Hill
Happy
Herman Wheatley
John Walter
Ayers
Dan Wells
James Kirkpatrick
Don Turner
Goodfellows
Bowers
David
Rob Bowers
E. Oak
Brownfield City Police
Terry County Sheriffs Department
M. W. Walker
No. Atkins
Cecil Click
California
Sheriff's Department
Capias
Texas Highway Patrol
Capias Pro
Ramon Narveaz Salinas
State School For
Gatesville
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