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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
1
The Brownfield pool stays busy despite afternoon showers. Weekday hours run 1 to 6 p.m. with weekend hours 2 to 6 p.m. The left photo shows children at the wading pool while the right highlights the slide and inner tubes.
Gregg, Delton Gregg defeats incumbent Lee Bartlett for County Commissioner Precinct 3. J. D. Babe Frith defeats James Forson for constable in Terry County second primary. In state office runoffs Terry County voters favor Jon Newton 596 to 351 over Jerry Sadler for Railroad Commissioner.
In the run-off election 1062 of 7964 Terry County voters cast ballots. Frith beat Phillips 447 to 421 for Criminal Appeals Court judge. Gregg led in county commissioner precinct 3 with 298 to Bartlett 243. Frith led in constable by 18 votes with Forson 300 to 282. Gregg carried absentee ballots and most boxes, Bartlett carried the county judge office box 129 to 91. Frith won absentee ballots and most boxes in constable race. Forson 57 to 49 at East Stuart Party House box.
The Brownfield Cub baseball team won the district and bidistrict crowns before a two game playoff loss to Pecos. Pecos star pitcher injured with arm trouble and a Pecos player died earlier this season in a water skiing accident.
Residents dissatisfied with MecMorries and Company property valuations may meet Thursday and Friday at the School Tax Office on Tohoka Road. The City and School Board of Equalization meet June 14, 15 and June 22 to hear appeals.
Funeral services for Brownfield Justice of the Peace George B. Steele aged 66 were held at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Merrie Abbott officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. He died at 11 10 a.m. on Monday.
The National Weather Service forecasts seasonal temperatures and widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms through Saturday. Precipitation ranges from ½ to ¾ inch with heavier amounts near stronger storms. Winds will be southerly at 10 to 15 mph.
Jim Dailey discusses his move to Brownfield and work at Bowman Motors. Born in Cleveland, he has a background in art and advertising, spent five years in the Merchant Marines, and joined the family auto business. He praises Brownfield and his coworkers. He and Dorothy have two sons in Lubbock and two grandsons. He enjoys fishing and bowling.
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