Darrell Franks Is Candidate For State FFA President Second Thoughts
The column notes a busy period with events like Rodeo and Babe Ruth League in the city. It also mentions Darrell Franks as a candidate for state FFA president and references community activities including a rodeo parade, the All Star game, and local humor about revival meetings.
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Kay Christopher
Nationals
Chicago
al Lopez
All Stars
White Sox
Tony Oliva
Max Alvis
Farm Loans Continued by Terry County Officials
Terry County Commissioners on Monday urged continuation of emergency farm loans for farmers while cautioning the public not to view the area as seeking a disaster declaration. Emergency loans were made available last year during severe drought that hit cotton, helping many farmers keep operations running.
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Terry County
Drouth
Quiet Weekend with Minor Thefts and Minor Charges
Sheriff reports a quiet weekend with a rural theft at N A Lindsey farm on Rt 3 including an 18 inch stallion and assorted tools. A window broken in Jewell Collings car at West Gin. a rock likely caused the damage. Arthurio Lopez Vasquez, 29, charged with carrying a prohibited weapon. released after paying $121.70. Ronnie Lee Robinson released after pleading guilty to carrying a prohibited weapon and paying $121.70. Samuel Carrion Alvarez held on $1000 bond for assault with intent to murder. Suspected drunk in a car case also reported. Five 16 by 18 window panes broken at Brownfield Radiator. Commissioners approve fund transfers and car expenses. discuss raises and tax office report. attendees listed.
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Terry County Sheriff's Office
N. A. Lindsey
Rt. 3
Sheriff's
Jewell Collings
West Gin
Arthurio Lopez Vasquez
Texas Highway Patrol
Vasquez
Ronnie Lee Robnson
Samuel Carrion Alvarez
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s Office
Brownfield
Jeff Coker
Homer Parker
Odessa
Bill Gunter
Jet Akers
Miss Jo Hubbard Headlines Jaycees Feature at Meeting
Jo Hubbard Miss South Plains of 1965 presented a song and dance routine during the Jaycees weekly session at the Party House. President David Cole led the meeting. A film by T Sgt Ralph Wall and T Sgt Dan Scott on Viet Nam and communist influence was shown. Guests included Jimmy Green Buddy Cantrell Milton Atkins and Jina Lynn Reed.
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Jo Hubbard
South Plains
David Cole
Ralph Wall
Dan Scott
US Air Force
Jimny Green
Buddy Cantrell
Milton Atkins
Jina Lynn Reed
Wavre Reed
Plains Mills Head Gives Talk on Cotton Staples
Dan River Mills in Danville Va says cotton under one inch long cannot be used due to textile machinery advances. Ben Tipton, VP, told Plains Cotton Growers board and readers that mills may soon demand staples of 15-16 and 31-32 inch lengths, with targets rising to 1-32 inch in coming years. The South Plains staple last year averaged 30 1-32 inches.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Dan River Mills
Danville, Va
Ben Tipton
Tipton
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Board of Directors
Dan River
Social Security payouts rise sharply in Terry County
Government figures show Terry County's 1965 Social Security recipients at 1127, up from 624 five years earlier, with annual payments at 680 dollars vs 615 in 1960. National benefits total 20 million, up from 13.7 million. Local payments now total 766 thousand dollars yearly, reflecting earlier retirements and broader coverage.
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Terry County
New York
Social Security Administration
United States
Congress
Texas
Sidewalk sale plans discussed at Chamber meeting
The Cham ber of Commerce retail committee plans Aug 12 for a sidewalk sale with odd dress themes and extreme bargains. Store owners will display on courthouse square sidewalks, three streets blocked off, Main Street remains open. Committee members include Bill Frizzell Woody Swaringen Dean Merrifield Phil Porter Bob Eakin and Charles Soehngen.
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Frizzell Drugs
The
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Frizzell
Raymond Beck
Courthouse Square
Main St
Frizzell
Woody Swaringen
Dean Merrifield
Phil Porter
Bob Eakin
Charles Soehngen
Forsythe Named Delegate for Texas Youth Crime Conference
Attorney General Waggoner Carr announced John Donald Forsythe Jr as delegate county correspondent for Terry County for the 1965 Attorney General's Youth Conference on Crime. The Aug 20 22 event in Austin will draw over 1 600 students to study delinquency prevention projects.
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Waggoner Carr
John Donald Forsythe Jr
John Forsythe Sr
S. Lons
Terry County
Austin
Texas
West Texas Chamber Plans Long Range Study in Amarillo
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce opens a two day planning meeting in Amarillo led by President Beeman Fisher. A new special committee will review WTCC position and future objectives while Infocade 66 priorities are set. Meetings also cover constitutional amendments and national legislation.
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Abilene
West Texas
Beeman Fisher
Fort Worth
Amarillo Board
WTCC
Fisher
West Texas Chamber
Midland
Plainview
Amarillo
Holiday Inn West
Howard Rose
Texas
Joe T. Nelson
Weatherford
Hugh White
Alpine
Guadalupe Mountain Park
Big Group Heads to Houston for State FFA Meet
A Brownfield and Meadow group travels to Houston for a three day State FFA convention with 900 chapters. Darrell Franks leads delegates. Verner II candidate for Star Chapter Farmer of Texas and Lone Star Farmer degrees are awarded. Delegates will elect a state president and other honors.
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Franks
Brownfield and
Meadow
Houston
FFA
Don Verner
Star Chapter Farmer of Texas
Sante Fe
Kansas City
Haywood
Brownfield
Longbrake
Werner Chapter
Jerry Liles
Richard Parrish
Dwain Hester
Jim Melcher
Freddie Tucker
Verner
Liles
Jules Parrish
Melcher
Hester
Robert Becker
Scothe
Parade entries urged for Brownfield rodeo kickoff
The Crosbyton producer Red Whatley seeks parade participants for the Brownfield rodeo July 22. Civic clubs businesses and individuals may enter with no rules or restrictions. Seats in the arena are being reseated with old customers. contact Ray Christopher at 72561 for entry or seating details.
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Terry County
Sheriff's Posse
Ray Christopher
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FHA
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Tohoka Rd
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Carr
WICC
Infocade
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