15 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1976
Page
1
Several requests for student transfers between districts were denied at the regular school board meeting. Superintendent W. O. Caraway announced that only two letters were received about transfers from Wellman and Union, marking a first in the board's history.
Caraway noted 10 students wished to transfer from Wellman with 2 approved and 8 denied while 8 sought transfer from Union with 3 approved. The board followed the standard procedure and cited a 1973 federal court order handed down at Tyler as the reason.
Trustees heard that Plains ISD would accept transfers only for elementary grades while above seventh grade transfers were restricted. Citizens John Curtis and Tommy Elmore argued that moving into Plains or nearby land could allow continued schooling, seeking a legal way to adjust residency and transfer eligibility for their children.
The article notes ongoing rains since July 2 delaying fieldwork with 2.16 inches recorded in Brownfield since July 10 and daily totals through the 13th. Farmers face stalled planting for cotton grain sorghum soybeans and sunflowers with some wheat losses and hail damage while others anticipate a harvest if rains subside.
Vivacious Mrs. Bob Simpson opens The Thumb Print at 60S Lubbock Road in the former Ideal Gift Shop space. She offers crafts and classes in rub out crochet crewel and macrame with Saturday sessions for children 9 to 14 and extended weekday hours. Born in Palestine she grew up in Brownfield to J B and Ethelyne Marsh and is connected to local families and business.
Terry County commissioners selected election judges and alternates for the November general election. Named: Precinct 1 Box 1 party House judge Mrs John L Hill and alternate Mrs Dennis.
A humorous piece blends Bible lore with environmental talk showing God facing a mock environmental impact review by a fictional HEPA and a council debating light, earth, and heavens. The rest covers local long meeting notes on bids, personnel, and county business.
The National Weather Bureau notes a low pressure cool wet front continues showers this afternoon and evening. Temperatures stay cool until the weekend when dry warm days and cool nights return.
During a Tuesday meeting the Democratic executive board unanimously named Pete Cramer as candidate for Justice of the Peace. The vacancy follows the death of George Steele. Republican chairman James Evans was away, leaving uncertain if a Republican candidate will be offered in November.
Two men died in a July 9 light plane crash near Stapleton Airport Aurora Colorado. Jimmie Knowles of Brownfield piloted the craft and Paul Lynn Christian of Lubbock died with him. The two were en route to Lubbock when high winds may have contributed to the crash which also struck a house and several cars. Funeral services for Knowles were held at Crescent Hills Church of Christ with interment in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Christian’s services were at Turkey Church of Christ with burial in Turkey Cemetery. Survivors for Knowles include a widow a son and two daughters along with his parents and siblings. Christian is survived by a widow a daughter and his mother.
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