Parade And Rodeo Set To Kick Off In Terry County
The Terry County Sheriff's Posse sponsors a three day rodeo starting Thursday July 22 through Saturday July 24 with a 4 PM parade. Entry is open to floats and entries, parade assembly at 3 PM in front of Anderson Grain. Rodeo nights start at 8 PM with events and Pony Express performances. Stock by Ray Davis Rodeo Co. of Lubbock. Dances after each show around 9 PM at the County Barn. Queen Anita Bieg and Rodeo Queen Renee Cline named. Admission 2 adults 1 child under 12.
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Terry County Sheriff's Posse
The
Pony Express
Ray Davis Rodeo Company of
Lubbock
Talk of the Town
Anita Bieg
Sheriff's Posse
Renee Cline
Hospital Board Cuts Tax Rate
The Hospital Board votes to reduce the tax rate, reflecting members’ commitment to Terry County citizens and the facility’s financial management.
OSHA Toilet Regulation Rumor Sparks Farm Debate
A controversial OSHA proposal would require farm and ranch workers to have flush toilets within five minutes of work. Critics warn it impractical on large ranches. comments extended to August 16. A Texas hospital district also plans a four cent tax cut after oil-property reevaluation, with a public hearing July 28.
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington
U. S. ‘Department of Labor
3Rd
Constitution Ave
N.W
Washington, D. C
West Texas Livestock Weekly
John A. Matthews
Ed Wishcamper
Abilene Reporter
John
Summer Recreation Committee Convenes in Terry County
Members of the Youth Summer Recreation Program committee met at the Chamber office to discuss a Terry County Community Action program for youths up to 13 with trips, arts and crafts, and educational activities. Two youths will interview as directors. program runs until August 31 and may partner with the juvenile councilor program. A Friday meeting was planned. The board also noted a 25 percent tax rate cut from 36 to 27 cents and announced Wayne Rousseau's resignation with a replacement to be named soon.
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Brownfield General Hospital
Dan Powers
Terry County Memorial Hospital
Terry County Community Action Committee
Chamber
Leonard Ellington
Community Action
Wayne Rousseau
Terry County
Terry County Oil Output Grows Significantly in 1975
In 1975 Terry County produced crude oil and natural gas totaling a record market value of 96.8 million dollars and supported an industry payroll of 10 million dollars. The era of cheap energy waned, elevating Terry County's role in Texas and national energy supplies.
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America
Terry County
Texas
United States
Vandalism Is A Crime Opinion From Brownfield PD
Sergeant W J Redwine outlines vandalism as a crime not a prank. He notes rising national incidents, categories of vandals, social triggers, and the financial and social costs to families schools and communities in Brownfield. Public action urged including parental involvement and community support to deter vandalism. The piece cites a Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association study and an oil industry figure.
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Brownfield
America
Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
Jack S. Blanton
Houston Independent Oil Company
Texas
Contracting Accelerates For South Plains Cotton
South Plains farmers have stepped up contracting for this year's cotton with most sales in early July. Prices ranged from 45 to 60 cents per pound in crop lots, while other contracts ranged 26 to 38 points over CCC loan rates. Forward contracting aids farmers’ planning and ensures buyers an adequate supply. 42 percent of all U S cotton is under contract.
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South Plains
Paul R. Dickson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lubbock
Dickson
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rio Grande Valley
California
Mississippi
U. S
Citizens Backing Mahon Plan Campaign Meet
All citizens interested in reelecting U S Congressman George Mahon are asked to meet at 7 p m Tuesday July 20 in the district courtroom of the courthouse Mrs Gertrude Lowe said the session will plan strategy for an active campaign in the General Election in November.
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Brownfield
Monty Cooper
Buzz Cooper
Ropesville
Stacy Terrell
Bill Tankersley
Ernie Flores
J. B. Burse
Scott Beesinger
Daniel Bermen
Richard Hope
Fran
U. S
George Mahon
Gertrude Lowe
Mahon
Terry United Way Names New Officers
United Way of Terry County held a board meeting at the Chamber office naming new officers and directors by acclamation. Officers include Lowe, Knox, Jones, Slack and Williford with outgoing officers listed. new and retiring directors, rotating members, agency representatives, and club spokespeople are named. The financial report shows a balance of 1166.94 on hand as of July 15.
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United Way of
Terry County Board of Directors
Chamber
Herschel (LaVerne) Lowe
Junior Knox
Jimmy Jones
Bobbye Slack
Buster Williford
Don Park
Joe Hays
Jake Geron
Eddie Johnson
Sam
Margaret) Cha
Lon
Lucille) Selman
Ray
Virginia
Ken Kelsay
Rotary
Hal Pirtle
Noon Lions
Eddie McNett
James Morris
Stanley Miller
Kiwanis
Jim Pete Hale
Buddy Kelsay
Jaycees
Bill McGowan II
Carl Prince
Evening Lions
Felix
Weather outlook predicts showers and warming trend through week
The National Weather Bureau forecasts additional showers Saturday and Sunday with cloudiness easing early next week and temperatures rising. Drying conditions stay low today but improve at the start of the week. Brownfield reports nearly six inches of rain in July up to Friday.
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Weather Bureau
Brownfield
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Brenda) Rudd
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Patsy) Salter
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Glenda) Draper
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Judy) Taylor
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