Brownfield News 637 Prefix Numbers and Summer Plans
Newsline item highlights include interesting telephone prefix numbers in the 3 series, a guest editorial on parks and playgrounds, Stacy Mason’s stock sale, summer office closures on Saturdays, and local trips and community notes. Brownfield projects expand with a new Regal Theatre opening, film options, Spanish language cinema, a municipal swimming pool, and bowling facilities. Jack and Delia Aaldrup return from a southern states trip. new hires at Stacy Mason Furniture and Sammy Masso set to attend Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Skupin
Jake Fulford
Terry County Farm Bureau
Ed Hill
Humble
Bonner Lytle
Coleman Williams
Stacy Mason
Jack
Delia Aaldrup
New Orleans
Brownfield
Regal Theatre
Jack Hart
Houston
Sammy Masso
Brownfield High School
Stacy-Mason Furniture
Texas Tech
Memorial Day Veterans Honored At Service In Terry County
Memorial Day services conducted by Howard Henson Post No 269 featured Rev. Frank Brooks of First United Presbyterian Church as principal speaker. He cited Psalm 137 and honored Gold Star Mothers from Terry County with corsages, while veterans and auxiliary members posted wreaths and the flag, followed by a reception for Gold Star Mothers at the Party House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Henson
The
American Legion
Nan Chesshir
Patti Pendleton
Donna Brookshire
James Qualls
L. T. Redding
H. B. Parks
Frank Brooks
First United Presbyterian Church
Brooks
Jerusalem
Terry County
Eva Baggett
Anna Bailey
Etta Brumley
Gertrude Freeman
Ella Glover
Nora Gregg
R. D. Hill
Pearl Nettles
Carman Reyna
Helen Bramlett
Cristobal Gutierrez
Douglass Rohre
Crescent Hill Church of Christ
Jim Cloe
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Maurice Martin
H. D. Boston
Bill Cone
R. D. Shewmake
Barbara Griffin
American Legion Auxiliary
Martin
Alice Toliver
Coke Toliver
Howard Henson Post No. 269
May Brings Varied Weather In Terry County
May delivered a rambunctious mix of weather across Terry County and Brownfield. Temperatures ranged from 1 degree to 95, with dust storms, hail, heavy rains, fog, and wind gusts to 70 mph. Official moisture for the month was 1.97 inches, lifting year total to 7.10 inches as spots varied widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Brownfield
Lewis Simmonds
Keith Addison
Seagraves
Denver City
Equalization Board Meets in Brownfield for Public Hearing
The Brownfield Equalization Board met Monday June 1 with Dale George elected chairman and Ross Campbell as vice chair. Odell Sears named secretary. Board members Speedy Lindsey Robert Smith and Billie Moore attended. Taxpayers may meet on June 16 at 9 a.m. at City Hall to discuss values. 1969 tax collection stands at 93.57 percent with pending suits awaiting payment or court action. Public hearing to discuss values is at City Hall with Tax Assessor-Collector Stanley Miller available for consultations. All taxable properties subject unless exempt by state law. Mobile
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equalization Board
City of
Brownfield
Dale George
Ross Campbell
Odell Sears
Board of Equalization
Speedy Lindsey
Robert Smith
Billie Moore
Stanley Miller
Mobile
Well-Baby Clinic Set To Open In Terry County
County Judge W T Mc Kinney led the Terry County Community Action meeting as Bruce Zorns was absent. The Well-Baby Clinic will start at the Neighborhood Center on June 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. for children from birth to two years who have not seen a physician. No charge, with Dr Morris Knox in charge and Mrs Ray Anderson, Mrs Guy Belew, and Mrs Morris Knox assisting. The Evening Lions Club sponsors the clinic, held on the second Tuesday of each month. A separate program for seniors 55 and older will begin at the Center soon. 155 individuals have been invited to a luncheon June 8 at noon at the Neighborhood Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McKinney
Terry County Community Action Meeting
Bruce Zorns
Morris Knox
Ray Anderson
Guy Belew
Evening Lions Club
No Rabies Epidemic In Area Says White
City Sanitation official Ray White states there is no rabies epidemic in Brownfield, Terry County, noting one skunk tested near the county line does not indicate an outbreak. He warns of rabies danger, urges confinement and observation of biting animals, and explains transmission and treatment basics. Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Terry County
Ray White
City Sanitation
Texas State Department of Health Laboratory
White
South America
Permits Fall to Nine in Brownfield May
Brownfield building records show May permits at nine totaling 17,650. Year to date: 49 permits worth 548,080. January led with 265,550 while April was the year's lowest at 50,100 with no new dwelling or commercial permits. Other noted actions include church remodeling and multiple additions and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Lewis Simmonds
New Hope Baptist Church
North Sixth
Don Moore
Cactus Lane
Roy Seaton
South Sixth
E. C. Willis
East Lanny
Joe Merritt
East Hill
J. Ben Clark
South Seventh
N. L. Brower
Magnolia
A. J. Franks
Fast Cardwell
C. K. Anderson
East Buckley
Citizens' Band Radio Club Meets in Terry County
The Citizens' Band Radio Club met Monday evening with Lewis Simmonds presenting earphones to the REACT monitor. By-laws were tentatively accepted awaiting final approval at the June 15 meeting in the Civil Defense Room. The group reported interference on Channel Nine during emergencies and urged the public to refrain from using it then. Members noted rapid response times with eight minutes from call to placement and reported on duty Thursday through Sunday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County Citizens’ Band
Radio Club
REACT
Lewis Simmonds
React Monitor
Civil Defense Room
Public Safety Building
Channel Nine
Absentee votes roll in for Precinct Two race
At 4 p.m. Tuesday, 60 absentee ballots had been cast for the Democratic run off for County Commissioner Precinct Two, with more voters expected. The June 6 election will use four boxes in Precinct Two. Incumbent Wayne Mullins faces John L. Johnson in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precinct Two
Wayne Mullins
John L. Johnson
Precinct
Hahn Resignation Accepted By Chamber
The Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture accepted Lloyd Hahn's resignation as vice president due to health. The board commended his service and will mail a letter of appreciation. The group announced Babe Ruth State Tournament plans with Optimist and Kiwanis clubs handling ticket sales and housing via a foster-parent plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Stevens
Optimist Club
Kiwanis Club
Meet Your Nabor Mrs Allen Williams Brownfield Satellite School
Mrs Allen Williams teaches the Satellite School for the Mentally Retarded in Brownfield. She explains the program lets a child stay with family while receiving a good school, and she has spoken to civic organizations about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Susan) Williams
Brownfield
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Ye Pub
Barbara Griffis
Newsfoto
Citizens’ Band Radio Club
Hahn
Chamber
Ken Harris
Goodyear
Harris
General Electric
Phil Porter
Phil
Mrs. Allen Williams
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