Founding Ideals and Patriotism Across American Birthdays
A reflective piece recalling the founding documents and principles of the United States. It cites the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, quotes Daniel Webster and William Tyler Page, and argues for unity, democracy, and duty amid national challenges on the 192nd birthday. It emphasizes faith in the people's government, the Republic, and dedication to liberty and the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
United States
Canada
Daniel Webster
William Tyler Page
Eight new members join Terry County Chamber of Commerce
Thirteen new members are welcomed by President George Weiss at a Wednesday chamber meeting. New members include Sunset Motors Moody's Drive In Grocery Pat Sol Chemical City Bakery Lindy's Kat and Kurl Tom's Conoco Ayburn's Fina Service Station Beauty Aid Clinic Connie's Hair Fashions Christian Auto Electric Sherwin Williams Paint Company Dairy Queen and Billy Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County Chamber of Commerce
George Weiss
Sunset Motors
Moody’s Drive- In Grocery
Pat-Sol Chemical
City Bakery
Lindy’s
Kat and
Kurl
Tom’s Conoco
Ayburn
Fina
Beauty
Connie’s Hair Fashions
Christian Auto Electric
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Dairy Queen
Billy Timmons
Weiss
Paul Blackstock
Chamber
Joe Masso
Red Raider
Brownfield Country Club
Loyd Hahn
Hahn
Tech
Red Raider Club
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company
Brownfield Savings and Loan Association
Bruce Zorns
Dub Fulford
Don Thrash
Residents Using More Water Here
Brownfield residents used 58,461,400 gallons of water in June, up 11,976,000 from June 1967. The peak day was June 4 with 3,409,400 gallons and the low day June 17 with 932,800 gallons. June 1967 highs and lows were 2,451,800 and 798,700 on June 24 and 26 respectively.
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Brownfield
Beef Production Short Course Set
A beef production short course for adult farmers runs July 8 11 under Brownfield High School Vocational Agriculture and Terry County Young Farmers. Instructed by W W Holtzapple of Texas A&M, the course covers efficient beef production and on farm guidance with an $2 entry fee. Certificates awarded for full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield High School Vocational Agriculture Department
Terry County Young Farmers
W.O. Caraway
Robert Becker
Stanley Dixon
W.w.bud Holtzapple
Vocational Agriculture Division
Texas Education Agency
Department of Animal Science
Texas A&m University
Holtzapple
Texas A&m
Hearne
San Augustine
Dixon
Earl Brown Jr
Dixon, Becker
Homer Jones
Wellman
Scotty Cooper
Meadow
Paul Cowley
Rates May Go Up GenTel Settles With CWA Union
General Telephone Company of the Southwest and the Communication Workers of America settled a wage dispute. An 18.5 percent wage increase over three years will cost the company 3.67 million dollars. Wages retroactive to June 9. The contract runs to June 27, 1971. The deal includes medical coverage, four weeks vacation after 20 years, and overtime pay boosted by holidays. The 4300 employees cover Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana.
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General Telephone Company of
Southwest
Communication Workers of America
Owen N. Rabourn
L. Gray Beck
Rabourn
General of the Southwest
Southwestern States Telephone Company
General Telephone Company of the Southwest
Southwest Company
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Services Held For Mrs. Farrar in Brownfield
Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Farrar, 75, were held at 2 30 p.m. Monday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Alby J. Cockrell and Rev. Don McWhorter officiating. Burial followed in Terry Memorial Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. She died Sunday morning in Brownfield General Hospital after a long illness. A Mississippi native, she married Jim Farrar in 1910 in Van Zandt County. They moved to Terry County in 1937 where he farmed until retiring in 1945. He died January 5, 1968. Survivors include six sons Alton of Vernon, J C Eunice Vernon and Cecil of Brownfield, Paul of Balls, two daughters Mrs. J. F. Hudgens of Odessa and Mrs. David Renfro of Brownfield, two brothers Alvin and Chester McKibben of Van, two sisters Mrs Ethyl Rhodes of Grand Saline and Mrs Myrtle Rogers of Dallas, 31 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
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J. F. Farrar
First Methodist Church
Alby J. Cockrell
Don McWhorter
Parkview Methodist Church
Terry Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Jim Farrar
van Zandt County
Terry County
Pool
Alton
Vernon
J. C
Eunice
Cecil
Brownfield
Paul
Balls
J. F. Hudgens
Odessa
David Renfro
Fourth of July Holiday Observances In Brownfield
Brownfield residents plan varied Fourth of July break with some extended holidays and others taking a day off. Brownfield City Hall closes today and reopens Friday. Terry County Courthouse staff get a four day break with hours ending Wednesday. Major supermarkets stay open for last minute picnics while most Square businesses close today and resume Friday. The NEWS takes the day off. Sunday paper delivery remains at the usual time.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Masons Install New Officers At Open Ceremonies
Lynn Halamicek was installed as worshipful master of the Masonic Lodge in open ceremonies Saturday night. Installing officers were B F Hutson Jr and L M Ellington with Wayne Rousseau senior warden Billy Blankenship junior warden Paul Yancey treasurer John Ball secretary Jack Garrett chaplain Alfred Newsom senior deacon Jess Chidester junior deacon Jack Greenfield senior steward Leon Thomason junior steward Gay Price tiler. A book presenting The Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas was given by Dean Murphy as junior warden. Eyland Eaves presented The Masters Book as senior warden. A past master certificate was given to Keith Vandivere by Cecil J Smith. Halamicek presented Vandivere the past master pin. Refreshments followed.
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Masonic Lodge
Lynn Halamicek
Wayne Rousseau
Billy Blankenship
Paul Yancy
John Ball
B.F. Hutson Jr
L.M. Ellington
Jack Garrett
Alfred Newsom
Jess Chidester
Jack Greenfield
Stewart
Leon Thomason
Junior Stewart
Gay Price
PCA Schedules Meeting July 12
A called meeting of all members of the Production Credit Association is set for 2 p.m. July 12 at the Brownfield High School Auditorium. The local association covers Terry and Yoakum Counties. Alton Strickland and Jack Condra of Lubbock will lead. About 300 people are expected.
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Production Credit Association
Brownfield High School
John Ball
Terry
Yoakum Counties
Alton Strickland
Jack Condra
Lubbock
Ball
Local Attorneys Attend Convention in Houston
H B Virgil Crawford Richard Prigmore and Ray Anderson attend the annual State Bar of Texas convention in Houston. The meeting opened Wednesday and runs through Saturday with a joint luncheon hosted by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Texas Association of Defense Council.
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H. B. Virgil Crawford
Richard Prigmore
Ray Anderson
Houston
State Bar of Texas Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Association of Defense Council
Water District In Trouble Again
The Texas Supreme Court invalidated South Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 4, ruling directors lacked power to exclude areas that voted against the district. The decision overturns a Court of Civil Appeals ruling and affects debts not to be pro rata by county commissioners. District manager Wayne Wyatt notes potential refunds to farmers and future losses without the district. The district was created to conserve Ogallala water across Andrews Cochran Dawson Gaines Lynn Terry and Yoakam counties amid mixed voter support. the court held that a majority opposing a district voids its authority.
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South Plains
Supreme Court
County Commissioners Court
Wayne Wyatt
High Plains
Wyatt
Terry County
George W. McCleskey
Lubbock
Water District
Texas Water Rights Commission
Andrews
Cochran
Dawson
Gaines
Lynn
Terry
Yoakum
Seminole
Denver City
Lynn, Dawson
July Relies On Heavy Rains For County Wide Moisture
July opened with scorching heat but heavy rainfall drenched the county. Total rainfall ranged 1.64 to three inches with Brownfield at 1.64 inches. The storm halted irrigation plans, saving money and underground water, while regional totals neared yearly averages. Brownfield recorded 13.41 inches for the year.
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Brownfield
Lewis Simmonds
Cox Speaks To Kiwanis Club
Sterling Cox, junior counselor at Boys State, spoke to the Brownfield Kiwanis Club in regular session at noon Tuesday. He presented the Boys State program and discussed activities in which the boys participated.
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Sterling Cox
Boys State
Brownfield Kiwanis Club
Cox
Crime rise in county in first quarter of 1968
Vandalism, thefts, burglaries and robberies rose in the first three months of 1968 versus 1967 in the county and city. City Police logged 1,036 calls, 119 arrests, 145 offenses, 68 traffic accidents causing injury, and $19,684 in property damage with 134 traffic citations. The FBI noted a national 17 percent jump in serious crimes for the period.
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Terry County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Agm
Yesteryear
Holtvapple
W.W. Holtzapple
GenTel
CWA Union
Masons
PCA
Kiwanis Club
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