Commissioners Buy Equipment
Threats of tornadoes and auto accidents kept local officials busy this week. A possible tornado near Tokio was not confirmed, but the Bell home roof was blown off and residents sheltered in a bath. Police also investigated a 1964 Ford crash at Elm and Tate driven by Karen Branham.
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Winford Bell
Tokio
Elm
Tate
Karen Branham
Ave. B
Tahoka Road
Ford
James Vincent Melcher
Rt. 1
Meadow
Oldsmobile
Ollie Mattie Bowman
Buckley and
Cedar
Donald Wesley Patton
Tohoka Road
Cheri Grow Kemp
E. Lons
Rose Mary Mermella
Samuel Mermella
Lamesa
Sixth
Hill Streets
James Carl Morin
E. Main
Charles Paul
Craig Wilkerson Named UCT's Highest Office
Craig Wilkerson was elected Grand Councilor of the Texas United Commercial Travelers at its 74th annual Dallas convention. He has 10 years in the organization, previously served as Grand Sentinel of the state unit, and is a Brownfield Chapter charter member and longtime local secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Wilkerson
Texas United Commercial Travelers
Dallas
UCT
Wilkerson
Grand Sentinel
Brownfield
United Commercial Traversers
ACT
United States
Eppada
27th Session of Boys State Opens
The 27th annual American Legion Boys State sponsored by the Texas Department began at the University of Texas with 750 high school boys registering. Participants from Terry County include Keith Martin Benne Garland Marrow Gary Lynn Jones Randall Ray Douglas Roy Keith Cato and Douglas Kirk Brown. Citizens join either the Longhorn or Pioneer party and participate in precinct county and state activities. A Capitol visit Friday marks the highlight with elected officials serving one day followed by the Governor's Ball that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department of Texas
University of Texas
Texas
Jack W. Flynt
Terry County
Keith Rtin
Benne Garland Marrow
Gary Lynn Jones
Randall Ray Douglas
Roy Keith Cato
Douglas Kirk Brown
Howard Henson Post No
Boys State
Capitol
Austin
Kirk Brown
Roy Cato
Randy Douglas
Gary Jones
Benne Mar
Keith Martin
J.B. Huckabee
Summer Track Meet Scheduled in Brownfield
Brownfield hosts its first summer track meet with about 200 to 250 entries from 10 towns including Lubbock Tahoka Idaloo Sun down Levelland Lamesa Seminole Stanton Roosevelt and Abernathy. Open division features Robert Medlock Claudell Morgan and Larry Burnett.
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Brownfield
Satuday
James Morris
Brownfield Lions Club
Lubbock
Tahoka
Idaloa
Sundown
Levelland
Lamesa
Seminole
Stanton
Roosevelt
Abernathy
Robert Medlock
Claudell Morgan
Larry Burnett
Loyalty Day Parade Plans Move Forward in Brownfield
Brownfield citizens held a second meeting to plan the Loyalty Day Parade set for 10 a.m. July 4 with a fly-over by Reese Air Force Base. C. C. Scott and Ross Black co chair the committee as Jesse T. George and Dr. Mattox join the lineup. Regalia includes a palace theme floats and a courthouse square rally with songs led by Brownfield High choir.
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Brownfield
C.C. Scott
Ross Black
Reese Air Force Base
Pike Pettox
Ae Christian College
Dr. Mattox
Jesse T. George
Leer
C.E. Ross
Vietnam
Raymond Beck
Terry County
George
John Garrison
National Guard
Maurice Martin
Howard Henson
American Legion
J.£. Eakin
Community Discusses Juvenile Officer Need in Terry County
A 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee in the Flame Room of Pioneer Natural Gas discussed the need for a county juvenile officer in Terry County. Speakers described duties, salaries, qualifications, and the three‑way funding between county city and school authorities.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
Terry County
Bill
Lubbork
Howard Roundtree
Sweetwater
Zimmerman
Aminee
Perm City
Larry . Beauchamp
Brown
Field
Brownfield
Roundtree
Brownfield City Council
Commissioners Court
Brownfield Independent School Board
Pan American Oil celebrates 30th year in Brownfield
Pan American Oil Company marks 30 years in Brownfield with an open house today from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second floor of Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company. The 8 000 square foot facility includes 2 500 square feet of new space by G A Jones Construction. Fifty five Pan American employees work from Brownfield, with offices in 10 area cities. Refreshments will be served and tours offered.
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Pan American Oil Company
Brownfield
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company
Pan Am
G.A. Jones Construction Company
Lamesa
Pan American First
Brownfield State and Trust Company
Pan American
Area Girls Head to Girls State Session in Austin
Sheryl Franks and Dixie Woodward depart Tuesday for Austin to attend Girls State at the Texas School for the Blind. Sponsored by Brownfield American Legion Auxiliary, about 400 girls will participate. two will be chosen for National Girls State in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheryl Franks
Dixie Woodward
Austin
Rufus Franks
E. Lake
Tommy Woodward
Wellman
American Legion Auxiliary
Brownfield
Texas School For the Blind
Washington
Princ
Bluebonnet Girls State
Texas
Solons Buy Sheriff's Auto and Office Equipment
Terry County Commissioners Court approved purchases including an Intex photo state recorder for the County Clerk, a courthouse lawn edger, and a new car for the Sheriff's Department. Bids ranged from 2,295 to 2,638 for vehicles, with Darwin Ford’s low bid approved after air conditioning was removed to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County Commissioners Court
Sheriff's Department
Itek Businessducts
Rochester
N.Y
Copeland’s
Bill McKinns
Hla
Hws
Nice
Bowman Ocbile
Pontiac
Daywin Ford Sales
Car Cates
Dallas
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Huh
Wahi
Jameson Caramero
Emerson Caramero
Temple Hugh Sparger
Henry Jackson
Joe Trout
David B. Caballero
Etanistado Caballero
Aess
Border Patrol
Paul Ramos Barientes
Willie Lee Smith
Charles Ray Johnson
Luther Illiams
Karen Branham Hobbs
Eland Embree Hulse
Horn
the Pioneer
Solons
Sheriff's Auto
Bielss
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