06 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1971
Page
1
A collage of quotes on life and humor quotes from various sources plus local notes. It mentions churches in New York planning security spending and a bomb at the Senate building while recalling Emerson Beecher and Beecher thoughts on mirth. It also lists local business updates and a public service feature.
The Brownfield Independent School District trustees met in a special session at Brownfield High School Little Theatre. Wilson Salvage Company of Lubbock submitted the low bid of 2250 for demolishing the West Ward School, with work to be completed in 60 days. Six other bids ranged up to 23125.
Dennis Q Lilly was reported to be resting easier following major surgery on May 31 at St ane Weastiel in Minoe Nie. He entered the hospital May 27 and is still in the intensive care unit.
A Terry County Teen Age Republicans program on drug abuse education is set for Tuesday June 8 at 8 in the Party House. Omer Jim McCrummen will show drug and plant exhibits and answer medical questions. The event is expanded to include all interested adults and youth with aim to curb drug use.
Citizens including Truett Flache Dr Sherman Hope and Billie Moore urged replatting to enable a clinic nursing home and a 50 unit apartment project. Council tabled the matter and agreed to review the property after the meeting while discussing the Brownfield Plan’s Capital Improvements Report and city debt outlook.
Thunderstorms and heavy winds damaged crops across the area with Gomez community reporting up to two inches of rain while Brownfield saw .02 inches. Farmers named include Prentice Brasher J C Wooley Howard Farrow Homer Britton Glynn Brown Decker Harold Briscoe R D Jones Kelly Sears and Bill Blackstock. Some crops were bailed out or washed out affecting Herman Wheatley Jr Graves Nelson and Joe Brown. Temperatures cooled then to rise this weekend with five day forecast predicting little rain and rising evaporation.
The Terry County Chamber of Commerce sets a July 15 hamburger supper at Howard Hurd’s home to launch its annual membership drive. The event targets directors and Red Coats and wives with further details to be announced at the July directors meeting.
Commissioner John Johnson outlines a precinct program to eradicate bindweed along the barrow ditches using sodium chlorate followed by Tordon seed or dry pellets. County Agent Jim Foy says the chemicals are approved and safe for use in these areas. Farmers wishing to participate are asked to contact Johnson as work begins immediately. Bindweed, also called possession vine, aggressively overtakes land and may lead to abandonment if not controlled. It climbs around any weed or crop and grows where there is no support.
Members of the Terry County Chamber of Commerce retail committee meet in the Chamber office with Gary Stacy of Stacy Mason Furniture to plan fund raising for Brownfield Christmas decorations.
Friends of the Library announce a five day book sale from June 7 to 11 in the upstairs rooms of Kendrick Memorial Library. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds support Kendrick Memorial Library. about 800 000 books were gathered including a 1960 Collier Encyclopedia.
Young writers 12 and under can submit a 15 word message to dad for Fathers Day. Publish in the June 17 Brownfield News free of charge as a community service. Deadline Monday noon June 14.
Thirty five criminal cases set for trial on June 7 before District Judge M C Ledbetter. Announcements at 10 a.m. Monday, jury report at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Cases include burglary theft forgery and passing destruction of property and conspiracy among many defendants.
The Terry County Sheriff's Posse sponsors a three day rodeo June 10 12 at the rodeo grounds with a downtown parade at 4 p m Thursday. Brenda Roberts Posse Queen will lead the parade and grand march opening the opening night at 8 p m. Stock from Whatley Company Crosbyton. Each night features 10 events including bull riding roping and barrel races plus a Pony Express Relay Race. Dance every night at County Barn with Chuck Hall and band.
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