23 Jun 1974
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1974
Page
1
In Brownfield Sands Bowling, Wes and Rose Wesley run a thriving center. A local note adds that bowling is cheaper than golf at the town’s country club, with a humorous tale of a bowler who played three hours without losing a ball.
Three and a half year old Its Not Too Bad hopes for another puppy after breaking his leg. The dog is the son of Mr and Mrs Jimmy D Martin of 1207 Cactus Lane. Newsfote by Dave Cushman.
A public hearing will be held in Lubbock in early August on cotton contracting warehousing and related topics. State Representative E L Short chairman of the agricultural sub committee of the Constitutional Convention announced the study will guide final committee work and decisions for the new constitution.
The Terry County Commissioners met to discuss using manpower programs to aid local youth at risk of legal trouble. Connie Meissner of Operation Mainstream urged adoption, with a decision due at the June 24 meeting. Programs will shift from existing Neighborhood Youth Corps items to decategorized offerings under a statewide plan led by SPCAA and SPAG.
Police were summoned to a Thursday evening collision at E Buckley Street where Eula Lennis Burnett of 905 E Harris struck her head on the windshield of her 1966 Buick. The other driver was Vivien Nelson Brigance of 407 E Cardwell in a 1967 Chevrolet.
Friends of the Library present the annual sale to fund Kendrick Memorial Library. The event, part of a long running tradition since 1963, is slated for June 25 and 26 with expectations for a strong turnout and high-quality donations.
Terry County reports U S Savings Bond sales nearing the 120000 yearly target with 111158 sold through May 93 percent of goal Frank H Gorton county bond chairman notes Texas monthly sales exceed 19212748 and year to date 80456814 with 34 percent of the yearly goal achieved.
Mrs Billy Balthrop points to two new murals in the children's area funded by proceeds from a used book sale. Readers are urged to donate used books today.
Local residents plan bingo night at Brownfield Country Club next Thursday. Farm Bureau and Kiwanis members attend regional and All-Star meetings in Denver Yale. 4-H Dress Revue set for June 27 at Brownfield High Little Theatre. Public hearings June 25 equalization board. Lamaze class June 26 at a private home. Gary and Charlene Meade relocate to Brownfield, taking over Gary’s Auto Service Center. Goats, Dallas Cowboys highlight reel show June 25 at Oak Grove School. Library board thanks for open house coverage. McDonnell Nursing Center open house moved to July 14. Babe Ruth League finals and all-star selections on Friday at Cub Diamond. Current season honors Joe Stevens.
Thieves pried open the back door and a cabinet to steal a money changing machine plus 175 dollars in bills and change from the stock room at E H Econ O Wash on Tohoka Road. The machine reportedly held 240 dollars in bills and half dollars. Damage estimated at 150 dollars with total loss 430 dollars. A second incident mentions a 19 year old, Bobby Gene Stowe, charged with auto theft and no license after taking a 1972 Plymouth from a club lot. Several items including Levi jeans and restaurant grease were also reported stolen along with a resident’s 232 dollar billfold. Others were charged with public drunkenness and breach of the peace with fines.
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