19 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1969
Page
1
A Brownfield column reflects on adolescence and aging, urging risk taking and adventure. The writer recalls childhood games, January busyness, and a county program building meeting with farmers, bankers, and officials discussing economic improvement, urging change and self improvement. The Toastmaster Club charter event is highlighted, noting a good dinner and captivating speakers.
Texas Highway Patrolmen James Johns and Thelbert Milsap investigated a Friday night one car crash inside the Lynn County line that killed Raydell Redman 30 of Post at the scene and left Fred Thomas Bufkin 25 of Post badly injured. Redman drove a 1968 Chevrolet that left the curve on U S 380 and overturned. Both men were employed by the Texas Highway Department in Post.
Thirteen felony cases are slated for trial when the 121st Judicial District Court convenes Monday with Judge M C Ledbetter presiding. Included is Leroy Hubbard charged with burglary of a private residence at night and Rc A Key charged with others.
With only ten days to register, about 3 000 voters have registered in the county, far short of the 6 000 who registered for 1968. J D Akers, county tax assessor collector, urged all citizens to obtain a registration card, offered mail and in person options, and noted office hours 8 a m to 6 p m five days a week. Registration forms will be available at local banks and by mail via tax office. A list of 96 jurors and numerous county cases followed in the same report.
Brownfield City Council Terry Memorial Hospital District and Terry County Commissioners met at City Hall to address ambulance service. County Judge W T McKinney read a letter from Carroll Collier owner of the Brownfield Funeral Home stating he may discontinue service. license expires January 31. A committee will study the matter as none of the agencies will take on sole responsibility.
Harold Drummonds Brownfield district scout executive spoke at the Lions Club meeting about expanding scouting. He noted 12 Boy Scout units currently serve 265 boys while about 1200 local youths are not yet in scouting and could join under a new program launched by Koy Scouts of A.
Bill Larsen of Midland presented the Charter to Bill Cowan, club president, at a Brownfield Country Club banquet. Speakers and officers included Duane Moss, Ron Lee, John Ball, and area governor Bill Kirk. The program covered leadership, community service goals, and plans for youth scouting and public service.
Members of the Terry County Junior Livestock Show announce March 13 14 and 15 as the show dates. Donald Hancock and Knox serve as general superintendents with Sims heading swine division Wheatley calf division and Speed lamb division. Swine judging is at 4 p.m. March 14 and calves at 2 p.m. March 15.
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