Petrified Bones Found in Terry County Under Goofy Leads
Dr G W Moreland of Midland unearthed petrified human remains June 25 in far northwest Terry County. Deputies Head Rettmann and Kenneth Tuttle transported the skeleton to DPS lab in Austin. analysis suggests 50 years buried, male of likely Indian or Spanish descent. Authorities to send remains to Texas A&M then Oklahoma A&M for further study.
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Terry County
G. W. Moreland
Midland
Brownfield
Kenneth Tuttle
Department of Public Safety Laboratory
Austin
Texas A&m
Oklahoma A&m
Bentsen talks energy and stripper wells impact in Terry County
Senator Lloyd Bentsen addressed about fifty Terry Countians on energy policy praising self sufficiency and urging exemption for stripper wells from the energy bill. He warned another oil shutdown would trigger rationing and noted 12 percent of U S oil comes from stripper wells. A separate gov report on animal manure and a golf course trivia note followed.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Terry Countians
Bentsen
United States
Sen
Middle East
Congressional Conference
Senate
House
Dolph Briscoe
Far Right
Terry County Democratic Association
New Buddy Program To Be Established In Terry County
A volunteer program under the Juvenile Probation Office aims to pair adults with troubled youths. Leon Pope outlines Big Buddy roles including guidance counseling and activity planning to improve school attendance and self esteem. Applications via Juvenile Probation Office or call 76941.
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Terry County
Leon Pope
Pope
Terry County to Pick Election Judges and Alternates
Terry County Commissioners Court will select election judges and alternates for the November ballot at the Monday regular meeting. Other items include board of equalization, expense account for an out of town witness, and bids for tennis court lights. Monthly reports from health department, justice of the peace, county clerk, extension agents, and district clerk will be reviewed.
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Terry County Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Light Bulb Supply, Inc
South Plains Health Department
Justice of the Peace
Weather forecast fair with isolated storms this week
The National Weather Bureau foresees generally fair conditions through Tuesday with temperatures steady at recent levels. There is a 20 percent chance of late afternoon and night thunderstorms and winds will be variable.
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National Weather Bureau
School Board To Convene Monday In Regular Session
Brownfield School board will meet at 7 30 p m Monday July 12 in regular session. Agenda includes resignations and four employment applications. TEA transfer letter, tennis court lighting, activity bus, auditorium rental August 11 by the Sheriff’s Posse, bids on milk paper goods and supplies, and an executive session follow the open meeting.
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Brownfield School Board of Trustees
Sheriff's Posse
Stamps Quartette
Immunization Clinic On Tap
Announcement: monthly immunization clinic set for 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday July 14 at the South Plains Health Clinic. Families urged to immunize children in preparation for school next month.
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South Plains Health Clinic
Brownfield Chamber Seeks Manager as Interviews Planned
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce executives meet to recruit a new manager with two to three active applications. President Alvin Davis aims to act within two to three weeks. Harvest Festival Queen contest rules discussed with a three part judging system led by Charles Fulkerson. theme pending. Neal Dennis named new chamber director to fill S. J. Okerson’s vacancy. Davis praises Bill Noble’s committee for July 4 celebration success.
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Chamber
Alvin Davis
Charles Fulkerson
Neal Dennis
S. J. Okerson
Davis
Bill Noble
Coleman Park
Request Made For Use Of SP Health Building
A request to use the South Plains Health Unit Building for a Senior Citizens Center was presented to Brownfield City Council. Mrs. Shirley Nelson announced a volunteer board and potential office moves, noting minimal renovation and daily blood pressure checks. No action was taken.
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South Plains Health Unit
Brownfield
O. B
Shirley) Nelson
Nelson
Jake Geron
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Sheriff's Office
Grace King Trotter
Paula Terrel
East Buckley
Paula
Melvin Terrell
E. Reppto
Brownfield General Hospital
Kay Dodds
Wade A Warren
U. S
Nevada
Clarrissa Martinez
Mary Martinez
N. Atkins
Clemente Martinez
Route 1
Seminole
U. S. Cavalry
American Legion Post
Auxiliary
Terry County Cemetery Association
Bill Looney
Tohoka
Crescent Hill Church of Christ
Llano Estacado
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Johnie Renfro
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company
Renfro
Lubbock Methodist Hospital
Cub Stadium
Jo Hickman
Buddy
Homer Parker
Celeste Thomas
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
SP Health
Herb Chesshir
Democratic
Bob Gibson
Bill Cone
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