J O Gillham Memorial Scholarship Trust Established
The Brownfield community honors philanthropist J O Gillham by creating a memorial scholarship trust. Funds from contributions and a $1,000 annual Brownfield State Bank grant will provide $500 scholarships to Brownfield High School graduates for college or university study. Selection is by Brownfield High faculty.
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J. O. Gillham
Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co
Brownfield High School
Brownfield High
Brownfield
J. D
Local burglars charged in multiple thefts and alcohol cases
Two boys aged nine and 11 were charged with four burglaries, including two 1970 incidents at Coca Cola Warehouse and two 1980s robberies at Mackey's 7 11 and Wood's Enco. They were turned over to juvenile authorities. Adults faced various charges including drunken driving and forgery.
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Mackey’s
Wood
Enco
Harold Brown
Felix
Showers Possible as Warm Winds Bring Higher Temps
A warm spell with south and southwest winds brings above normal temperatures across the area. Lamesa hit 102 degrees and Brownfield 97 as recent rains boost soil moisture for crops. Five day outlook through June 12 calls for highs in low 90s and nightly in 60s to 70s with scattered thundershowers likely each afternoon and evening. Drought conditions worsen Texas wide from Ree River to South Texas with extreme drought in central regions and Palmer scale ratings moderate in others.
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South Plains
Trans-Pecos
Texas
Ree River
Low Plains
Edwards Plateau
High Plains
Local Boys State Delegates Register at UT Campus
The 31st annual American Legion Boys State in Texas opened with 840 high school attendees from across the state and two from Mexico registering at the University of Texas. Eight Terry County youths joined the group, with sponsors including the Howard-Henson Post 269 and local banks. Delegates choose a party and participate in precinct, county, and state conventions, learning by doing as they simulate government experiences.
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American Legion
Department of Texas
University of Texas
Texas
Mexico
B. B. Hester
Terry County
Don Brookshire
Glenn Waters
Glen Schmuck
Gaines County
Austin
Texas American Legion
Steve Bottoms
Gary Miller
Wellman Coach McPherson resigns amid vacancy at district
Jerry McPherson, Wellman High School head football and track coach for two years, resigns effective immediately. His contract had been extended to 1971-72. Wellman ISD seeks applicants. Also notes Brownfield seniors Janis Farquhar and Mary Ruth Hope leaving for 1971 Girls State in Seguin June 15 to 25, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, with Farquhar aiming for Spanish major and bilingual teaching.
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Jerry McPherson
Wellman High School
Frank L. Odom
McPherson
Wellman
Petersburg
Wellman Independent School
Odom
Wellman School
Janis Farquhar
Mary Ruth Hope
Lubboc
Seguin
Girls State
Miss Farquhar
James A. Farquhar
Miss Hope
Sherman A. Hope
Howard-Henson Post No
American Legion Auxiliary
Brownfield High School
Farquhar
Brownfield
Youth For Christ
Young Republicans
BHS
Texas Tech
Five Plead Guilty In Court Here
Thirty five criminal cases were on the docket when District Court opened with Judge M C Ledbetter presiding. Before jury reports, six cases were passed and five pleaded guilty. Watkins pleaded guilty to removal of mortgaged property and got two years. Jackson and Daniels pleaded guilty to forgery and passing with five and three year probations. Barnhart and Rodriguez faced theft over 50 dollars with seven year probations for Barnhart and Rodriguez. Erwin received a three year probated sentence.
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M. C. Ledbetter
Billy H. Watkins
James Jackson
David Daniels
Eloy Barnhart
Gilbert Rodriguez
Rodriquez
Charles Ray Erwin
Funeral services held for J. O. Gillham 71 in Brownfield
J. O. Gillham 71 prominent Brownfield banker died Sunday at Brownfield General Hospital after strokes. He served as Texas Bankers Association president 1943-44 and led Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co. He was active in Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and Methodist foundations. Funeral at First United Methodist Church with interment at Terry County Memorial Cemetery.
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First United Methodist Church
J. O. Gillham
Brownfield
Brownefield General Hospital
Dallas Dennison
Robert T. Metzger
Jordan Groom
Big Spring
Dale Durham
Jerry Gannaway
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Brownfield General Hospital
Gillham
Texas
Texas Bankers Association
Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co
Greenville
Canyon
Plainview
Happy
Pampa
Brownfield Bank
James Odell Gillham
Hunt County
Tex
West Texas State University
Denver University
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
D. E. Collins
Levelland State Bank
Levelland
Leo Holmes
Bruce Zorns
J. E. Gillham
Yoakum County
Yoakum County State Bank & Trust Co
Denver City
Brownfield Savings & Loan Association
Yoakum County Bank
State Legislatre
Ruth Upton
San
Straw Ballot on Daylight Saving Time in Texas 1972
Texas voters will weigh in on Daylight Saving Time via a straw ballot in the 1972 party primaries. The nonbinding measure, backed by Governor Preston Smith and western and southern legislators, asks for public opinion on DST.
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Texas
Preston Smith
Doc Roberts Leads Terry County Posse Parade Ride
T D Doc Roberts serves as captain of the Terry County Sheriff's Posse, with ten years in the group. The posse will ride in the Brown field parade at 4 00 p m Thursday to help kick off the annual rodeo, followed by a big feed.
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Terry Comnery Sheriff’s Posse
Brenda Roberts
Terry County Sheriff's 'Posse
Pony Express
Chuck Hall
Terry County
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