County Eyes Airport Purchase on Highway South of Town
Terry County Commissioners hear a petition to acquire land used as an airport south of town for a county airport. A survey report is presented as the county studies need and value, with consideration of federal aid and a session with the City Council. The board also approves funds for fire damage repairs and notes county finances remain solid. City officials report $249,900 street improvement bonds will soon be available to fund right of way purchases for widening the Lubbock highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Pete Hocks
Canimetes
Ashe
Armdintainer
Iigd
Damayred
Cheswhir
BE. D. Jones
Jake Geran
Community leaders discuss river authority and safety drive
Pat Patterson Eunice Jones Brownfield representatives attended a Canadian River Municipal Water Authority session in Plainview. City leaders weigh timing for a federal program and aim to maintain progress while awaiting broader government action. County officials note a drop in fatal highway crashes and highlight countywide safety efforts. Other items include a Rotary talk by Rep J O Gutham on legislative priorities and school bus safety reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Patterson
Eunice Jones
Brownfield
Cinadan River
Plainview
Dai Les
Pat
Rithoubh
Anyiow
Towna
Aha
Lordi ‘ Izena
Covinci
Acut Education Council Forms for Winter Forum
Education council organized on Monday electing officers for the year. Members include Mia Wade as chair, Dr. Bob Hosy, Curtis Sterling, and O. R. Douglas with Jim Thompson and others. Discussion covered Japan since 1946 and democracy promotion in the Orient. Next meeting set for 7 pm January 4 at the high school with a China topic. Also mentions the January 20 21 Mid winter Forum on Community Development at Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discuussion Suate
Hhe
Mia
Margaret Wade
Bob Hosy
Veeonarimnan
Curtis Sterling
Mreasurer
O. R. Douglas
Jim Thompson
DeGee Roseboom
Coleman Willam
Maren Bowers
Ouri
United States
Japan
Orient
China
Sterling
Texas Teih
Deadline Extended for Chamber Questionnaires
Chamber of Commerce Directors voted Thursday to push back the return deadline for questionnaires to allow more members to submit recommendations for the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors. About 240 cards were sent. only 85 percent responded in 1984, with early returns showing focus on improved recreation facilities and a new retail committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alent
Chamber of Coen Mmerie
Aldo
Changes in Officers at Brownfield State Bank and Trust Co
At the annual meeting directors installed four changes in Brownfield State Bank and Trust Co officers. G Gillham remains president. J Q Gillham re-elected president and chairman. Sawyer Graham became vice president, R V Moreman promoted to cashier, Bruce Zorns added Trust Officer duties, JOC Powell promoted to assistant vice president and assistant Trust Officer. Leo Holmes remains executive vice president, J B Gillham and RON McClain become vice presidents, Don Cade named assistant vice president and auditor, J B Smith remains plant cashier.
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Brownfield State Bank
Thist Company
G. Gillham
Sawyer Graham
R.V. Moreman
Bruce Zorns
Joc Powell
Leo Holmes
J. B Gillham
Ron. McClain
Don Cade
Audster
J. .B. Smith
S.plant
Head of Tax Headaches
Changes in income tax law aim to help taxpayers. Under $5,000 income may use a new card type form with exemptions offering savings. Pension contributions may be partially non taxable. Read the series by Frank OBrien for full details in News Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Herald
Frank O'Brien
Vetecan
Treasury Department
Associated Press
Two New Prentice Field Locations and Statex-Cisco Progress
Two Prentice field sites were established last week with one additional completion at the Statex-Cisco field south of Brownfield Ohio. Oil wells in multiple sections report drilling progress, acidizing, and open-hole tests, with several units targeting depths around 6,900 feet and beyond. Plus, a 1,980-foot lateral offset and a 7,537-foot lime drill show ongoing activity in the Brownsfield region.
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Prentice Field
Cisco
Brownfield
Ohio Oil Co
A. FE. McBroom
T. D&w
Tennesse Production Co
J. T. Jones
Tokio
Price
Placid Oil Co
al M. Muldrow
Amelia Givan
Clear Fork
Honolulu Oil Corp
F. M. Ellington
Seven Voluntees For Draft Call
The local Selective Service Board announced February quotas at four men, down from seven in January. Inductions leave January 27 for Dan Stritts Ronald D. McCarty Robert Rutledge Jr William Waygood Buford Duff John Bailey and Carlos Parker. February calls 697 Army men locally amid a national 11 000 man draft.
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Selective Service Board
Dan Stritts
Brownfield
Ronald D. McCarty
Robert Rutledge, Jr
Meadow
William Waygood
Sundown
Buford Duff
Plains
John Bailey
Levelland
Carios Parker
Anton
Texas
Janu
Christmas Seals Campaign Totals $516 in Terry County
The Terry County Tuberculosis Association reports $516.86 raised from Christmas Seals sales led by executive secretary Mrs. Earl Jones. Included were $34.46 from Brownfield schools and $11.90 from Meadow schools. The funds fall short for the year as 23 people need check-ups from a mass X ray program and about 20 heart ailment reports followed screening of over 2,000 people. Contributions can be mailed to the Terry County Tuberculosis Association.
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Terry County
Terry County Tuberculosis Association
March of Dimes Turns To Bridge Players For Dollars
The March of Dimes program in Terry County starts January 17 to 29 with an honor bridge rule requiring each bridge participant to donate 1. Plans assign club groups leaders including Mrs. Oliy Larner as collection contact and sighted committees from Alpha Omega Delphian Study clubs and Young Woman's Study club. A Saturday radio request program is planned for KTFY January 22 and ESA members will canvas picture shows under Mrs. Jack Browder chairmanship.
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Alpha Omega and
Delphian
W. L. Patterson
Otto Butler
Robert Lee Craig
Young Woman's Study Club
Ernest Latham
KTFY
Leonard Chesshir
Mesdames Larner
Jess McWherter
Lee O. Allen
John Jennings
Virgil Travis
Burton Hackney
ESA
Jack Browder Chairan
Sanitarians highlight health goals at Bell PTA meeting
Frances Bell PTA members heard Homer G. Barnes outline health department aims to prevent disease and boost community health. A health unit film explained ongoing health education while officials noted tracing infections and immunization, with room winners announced and Founder’s Day set for February 3.
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State Department of Health
Rocal Health Unit
Frances Bell P-Ta
Homer G. Barnes
South Plains Health Unit
PTA
Health Department
Dorothy Rucker
Toom
David Nichholson
J. B. Curtis
W. C. Daugherty
Odd Fellows Lodge to Install New Officers on Tuesday
The local Odd Fellow Lodge will install new officers and confer the first degree Tuesday evening. District Deputy Grand Master Owen Ben and staff from Abernathy will perform the ceremony. New officers include Noble Grand Frank Jordan succeeding Fletcher Smith, Vice Grand Earl Cook, Secretary Sam White, and Treasurer Jon Stevens.
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Odd Fellow Lodge
Owen Ben
Abernathy
Frank Jordan
Fletcher Smith
Earl Cook
Sam White
Jon Stevens
Young Man of the Year to Be Named at Jaycee Banquet
The 2nd annual Jayvee presentation banquet will feature Sammy Baugh as the keynote speaker with dinner music by Bernie Howell. Tickets cost 1.75 each and the program includes remarks by Jaycee President B. P. Hutson and introductions by Jap Kelly. Former awardees are listed, and the event honors the Distinguished Service Award recipients.
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Brownfield
Sammy Baugh
Bernie Howell
Jaycee
B. P. Hutson
Hutson
Avalanche Journal
Jap Kelly
Ray Christopher
Lynn Nelson
Virgil Burnett
C.ice Primm
Herb Chesshir
Frankie Szydloski
Buddy Gillian
Bruce Zorns
Sam Privitt
Johnny Kendrick
W. A. Roberson
Clyde Bond
J. G. Smith
J. C. Powel
Vth
Avant
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Mhen
Attorney General
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Ael
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Lubbock Highway
Jones
VFFO
Jerry Stoltz
Highway Patrol District
Thas
Pl-county
J. O. Gutham
Rotary
SP Path Ter Wien
Jack Griggs
Nazarene Church
IL. O. Pipkin
Herman Wheatley
Rodney Herrin
Lubbock
Jim Foy
Hub King
Jake Fulford
Malice Farrar
Verry County
Ross
Bowman
Jack Bailey
Portwood
Craig
Brownfield Statoes
Shipley
Tudor Sales
N-V
Acut Education Council
West Texas
Honolululi Corp
Ella Covington
Cemar
Tri-Service. Drilling Co
Edagr Mitchell
C&m
J. C. Williamson
John H Gibson
J.C. Williamson
Gueter- Sloh
PSL
Defense Department
Terry
Terry County March of Dimes
MOD Planning Committee
March of Dimes
Oliy Larner
East Broadway
Bell P-Ta
Baugh
Lne
Wasgoner Carr
John Ben Shepferd
Kilmer Corbin
Joe Moss
Post
C. C. Primm
Buddy Gillham
Hirry Kendrick
L. G. Smith
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