Brownfield Boys Club faces closure after United Fund cut
The Brownfield community debates pulling the Brownfield Boys Club from the 1968 69 budget after United Fund directors vote to delete it citing low attendance. The club serves about 250 boys with 75 in basketball, seeking a full time paid director and local funding to continue winter programs and youth outreach. Nearby agencies note widespread federal employment growth as critics urge budget cuts.
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United Fund
Arany
Pay Scouts of America
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
West ‘Texas Boys’ Ranch
Girl Scouts of America
Girlstown
U.S A
Terry County Society For Crippled Children
Volunteers of America
Goodfellow Fund
United Service Organization
Brownfield
Eee
Brownfield Boys Club
Certification deadline urged for Terry County crops
Terry County farmers must certify cotton feed grains and diverted acres by August 15. Only about 20 percent of cotton and fewer feed grain farms are certified. About 970 farms remain. an average of 65 farms per day would be needed in the final 15 workdays. New intercom lines speed ASCS service at 637 2113 and 637 2056.
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Terry County
ASCS
Three Baylor Seminar Attendees Named From Terry County
Steve Mason Starley McNiel and Jena King will attend the sixth annual Texas Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar at Baylor University in Waco Tuesday through Saturday. The Terry County Farm Bureau sponsors tuition room and board and transportation, with 425 students from 156 counties enrolled. Four national lecturers will speak on economic moral and social aspects of American society.
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Steve Mason
Starley McNiel
Jena King
Texas Farm Bureau
Baylor University
Waco
Billy Timmons
Terry County Farm Bureau
Weldon Mason
K.R. McNiel
H.l.hub) King
Timmons
Farm Bureau
Tohoka
Clifton L. Ganus
Harding College
Searcy
Ark
C.L. Kay
Lubbock Christian College
John Noble
Stanley MecNiel
UF Directors Approve Budget for 1968 69 Drive
Terry County United Fund directors met at 9 a.m. Friday to approve a 1968 69 budget of 27 211 dollars, up from 27 065. Two agencies were dropped Brownfield Boys Club and Texas Rehabilitation Center. American Red Cross and United Service Organization gained modest increases. Ten agencies remain, with a new 3 000 fund for Youth Recreation and contingency funds raised to 2 000. Arlie Lawrimore and Ike Bailey to co chair the drive.
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Terry County United Fund
Vernon Clem
United Fund
Brownfield Boys Club
Texas Rehabilitation Center
American Red Cross
United Service Organizaton, Inc
Boy Scouts of America
Salvation Army
West Texas Boys’ Ranch
Girl Scouts of America
Terry County Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Volunteers of America
Goodfellow Fund
Law Activity Dims As Month Nears End
Local law officials report a quiet period with multiple arrests for breach of peace drunkenness and related offenses. Fines range from 25 to 50 dollars with several individuals released after payment. Thefts include a sewer rod and a .25 caliber pistol.
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Alfonso Finney
Ruby Lee Mason Finney
Eugene Cummings
Roy S. Lawrence Jr
John Lee Fitzgerald
Dodson Smith Jr
William B. McMillian
Bill Jowers
North 5Th Street
Domingo Martinez
Alex Grimaldo DeLeon
Gregorio Gutierrez
Felix Salas
Tommy Flournoy
Robert Wells
East Hester
C.G. Griffith
Star Discount
Dr Kay outlines U S defense aims at Rotary talk
Brownfield Rotary Club heard Dr C L Kay of Lubbock Christian College describe a joint civilian orientation conference to show how the Defense Department operates. He cited aims to inform the public, broaden understanding, and foster civilian military awareness through demonstrations and base visits from California to North Carolina.
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C. L. Kay
Lubbock Christian College
Brownfield Rotary Club
Kay
West Texas
New Mexico
America
Clark Clifford
Defense
Department of Defense
Department of Defense From April 24 To May 2,”’ Dr. Kay Told the Rotarians
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Rotarians
Secretary of Defense
Department of Government
JCOC
U. S. Defense
Citzens
Dr. Kay
Red Fez Event Honors Noble Kendrick in Brownfield
Khiva Shrine Temple in Amarillo hosts Clovis K. Kendrick Shrine Ceremonial with 8 a.m. activities at the National Guard Armory and an 11:30 a.m. parade in downtown Brownfield. Kendrick, active since 1938, holds multiple Scottish Rite and Red Cross roles and helped establish a Scottish Rite Temple in Lubbock. About 300 Shriners and wives are expected, with Nobles from 13 counties invited to attend.
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Khiva
Amarillo
Clovis K. Kendrick
National Guard
Brownfield
Noble Kendrick
Masonic Lodge
Blue Lodge
Karen Lee
Kenneth Lee
Thurman Q. Shaine
Wayne Rousseau
Earl Jones
Shriners
Miss McNiel Enters Terry County Farm Bureau Queen Contest
Louie McNiel an 18 year old Union resident and 1968 Union High School graduate has entered the Terry County Farm Bureau Queen contest. The August 1 entry deadline and August 8 contest date at Brownfield High School are announced. McNiel plans to study physical education at South Plains Junior College and aims to become a teacher.
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Louie McNiel
R.R. McNiel
Union
Terry County Farm Bureau
Miss MecNiel
Union High School
South Plains Junior College
Miss McNiel
Union Future Farmers of America
UWA
Union Baptist Church
Debbie Beck
Caroyl Green
Judy Hass
Carol Ann Sullivan
Annette S Lockett
Melba Herron
Mary Young
Terry County
Daugher
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Slaton Slatonite
West
Texas
Post Office
Agriculture Departments
Council of State Chambers of Commerce
Buddy Logsden
Calvin Holcomb
John Newbourn
Logsden and Holcomb
The
Arlie Lawrimore
Ike Bailey
Rotary Club
Lubbock
Knights Tom
el Paso
Board of Direct
Ray Latham
Brownfield High School
Terry County Agpecans
Louise McNie
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