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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1968
Page
1
The 1967 estimated Brownfield population rises to 11,500 from 10,950 in 1966 while Terry County grows from 17,329 to 17,503. The write up urges residents to stop complaining and focus on available assets and opportunities.
A reader notes a pleasant evening at Brownfield's bowling alley with families out enjoying the sport. Mentioned are Hugh Thomas and son Charlie, Skupin families, and Billy Suggs noted as Babe Ruth League high point batter, with parents listed. A separate survey tallies flags in Browne field area, totaling 40 across Main Street Broadway Tate Street Cardwell Buckley Reppto Sons Pecos Hester Harris Warren.
Dr. Robert Berry plant pathologist from the A&M Extension will be in Jim Foy’s office all day Thursday to discuss plant problems with visitors. Citizens may drop by or call with questions as part of the session. Plans for the Sidewalk Sale and Farm Tour continue with dates tentatively set for late August and September 12. Dr Kay speaks to Lions on his tour of military installations and civilian orientation conference.
Two additional contestants join the Terry County Farm Bureau Queen contest set for August 9 at Brownfield High School Auditorium. New entrants include Carol Ann Sullivan and Annette Lockett, bringing total contestants to five alongside Melba Herron, Mary Young, and Sheryl Franks.
Delwin Marrow of Union spoke to the Brownfield Optimist Club, recounting his experience at Boys State in Austin. He noted the program’s motto Learn by Doing and the involvement of Terry County youths sponsored by Howard Henson Post No 269. Visitors included Ralph McClurg, John K. Frei, Charles R.K. Graham, R.D. Jones Jr., and John Stockton.
G T Hamilton will assume the Brownfield Division manager post for General Telephone effective July 21 replacing J J Parrish who moved to Durham NC W A Leigon Western area manager announced The division covers 17 cities with more than 27000 telephones Hamilton from Carlsbad NM brings four years as district manager and a prior 1950 start with the company He served in the Navy as a 2nd class petty officer and held multiple civic roles in Carlsbad including Chamber of Commerce officers Lions Club and local civic groups.
Terry County Historical Society seeks a photograph of a covered wagon used by residents moving to the South Plains. Any such image is welcome. contact Mrs. R L Bowers at 637 4367. The photo will be preserved and returned after sketches are made.
Brownfield Rotary members heard Bobby Craig and Gary Baccus describe their Boys State experiences sponsored by the American Legion. Howard Henson Post 269 sent five boys to Austin with Danny Tuggle of Wellman unable to attend. The Longhorn and Pioneer Parties pitted candidates in state level debates and elections, with Baccus elected county attorney and 13 and 12 offices filled by each party.
A Terry County Chamber fact sheet details Brownfield population rise to an estimated 11 500 in 1967 from 10 950 in 1966 and Terry County totals up to 17 503 residents. It lists major industries including Arco Pipe and Supply, Chevron Chemical, Columbia Carbon, Pan American Petroleum, and others, with oil activity details and tax figures. It notes Brownfield banks deposits rising to 26 216 102.11 and savings deposits to 15 011 850.30 by end of 1967, plus municipal power, water, and communications services and local media reach.
The 121st Judicial District Court opens Monday at 10 a.m. with fourteen criminal cases before Judge M C Ledbetter. Jury report is Tuesday at 10 a.m. for 84 summoned citizens. Names include Hubbard, Parrish, Abbe, Brown, Flournoy, Wesley, Ross, McBride, Wesson, Martinez, Hesser, Villarreal and others. E W Boedeker represents the State.
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