31 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
1
A reflective column notes summer’s heat and the joy of vacation time. The author, filling in for Billie Norman, voices appreciation for rest and a smooth return to routine, as townsfolk prepare for school robes and new shoes after summer at the pool.
The Brazos River Authority board unanimously supports Amendment 2 and urges Texans to vote yes on August 5. The measure would let the legislature authorize up to 3.5 billion in water development bonds, repaid by future water users over 50 years, with federal contributions expected to exceed 5 billion. Colonel Walter J. Wells notes voters are not approving a bond issue as such but an amendment to allow future issuance.
Newsline tidbits note a sample ballot of nine proposed Texas constitutional amendments for the upcoming vote. H. J. Blanchard was elected President Pro Tem of the Texas Senate and will serve in the first called session of the 61st Legislature and act as Governor for a day on August 15.
Sands Bowling Lanes on the Lubbock Highway in Brownfield marks its 12th anniversary this Friday August 1. Owner E E Wes Wesley credits strong local support and notes many nearby towns have lost bowling facilities as 220 lanes were removed across a 100 mile radius.
First National Bank will hold an August 8 anniversary event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with guided tours and a chance to win a $100 Savings Bond. The bank showcases a remodeled back entrance and lobby refreshments, while staff including John J. Kendrick and L J Richardson greet guests.
City Man Jake Geron presented a color film on the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority plan at a Rotary meeting. He outlined costs, shared Brownfield’s 4.7 percent ($191,000) amortized over 20 years, and noted cooperative building of the Lubbock water plant with Lubbock and five area cities.
A citywide motorcycling group, the Brownfield Motorcycle Association, formed at a July 25 meeting, will finalize plans at a Friday August 1 gathering hosted by Wendell McWilliams. New officers are Sherill Lindsey president Lonnie Fulford vice president and secretary treasurer Don Skiles. Board members are Ferrer Daniel Gary Oliver and Wendell McWilliams. The group emphasizes safety and wholesome sport and invites all males over 18 to join.
Mrs Joe Brown credits classified ads with strong returns after a garage sale run July 24 to 26 at 1317 Ek Reppto. She received 16 calls and sold out, with many others calling about future items and services for sale via the Brownfield News Classified Ad Department at PHONE 637-4535.
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