03 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1969
Page
1
A 1969 Babe Ruth League Queen winner is announced as Jan Garner representing the Dodgers. The piece notes the family effort behind her candidacy and the pride of her parents Val and Mrs Garner as they recall their two years of dedication.
June saw 10 building permits issued totaling 115000 with year to date at 49 permits for 463000. Brownfield ISD led June with a 53475 remodel of the high school library and cafeteria. Texas Compress obtained 15000 for apartments at 207 11 West Ross and 1004 South Third. Jimmy Keeler secured 19500 for a dwelling at 1803 Gillham Drive. First National Bank's 11500 awning at 301 West Main. Additional permits include 1200 East Tate addition, 1500 East Reppte addition, remodeling at 1207 East Hester 450, garage 1010 South 7th 300, storage at 1402 East Reppto 100, and 406 Tohoka Road addition 2100.
Local weather data shows June total rainfall at 1.12 inches versus a 2.24 inch average. Year to date stands at 11.12 inches with the annual norm 16.81 inches, as reported by meteorologist Lewis Simmonds. Rain occurred on seven days. peak moisture came June 14 with 0.70 inch. Other days recorded small amounts including 0.04 on June 4 and traces on June 8 and 11.
Jan Garner daughter of Mr and Mrs Val Garner named 1969 Babe Ruth Queen and Red Sox win league title 12 3 in final ceremonies after Friday game. All Stars named to Babe Ruth League Tournament with 13 and 13 15 year olds. schedule outlines July 7 11 events. Pirates finish second 11 4. Adkins Beesinger top hitters. Vera Pillar losses. Crown bearer noted as 1968 Queen’s daughter.
Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture closed its 1969 membership drive with 59 new members, aided by reserves teams led by Lloyd Hahn and Bill McKinney. The total membership nears 360 as Moonlight Madness Sale plans form and Harvest Festival date October 4 is set with Ray Anderson as parade marshal.
Texas reports 284 drownings this year with 64 from boating accidents. As Fourth of July plans unfold, readers are urged to exercise extra care on the water and during gatherings.
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