26 Jun 1975
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
1
Basil S. Walsh argues that people fail not for lack of ability or opportunity but by not using existing assets. He asserts life pays what is earned and that families suffer when men hoard potential while others capitalize. The piece urges utilizing current resources to secure success.
Terry County commissioners approved a six county Resource Conservation and Development plan led by Duane Moss. The Sandy Land Conservation and Development Program includes Yoakum Hockley Cochran Bailey and Lamb counties seeking weed control improved land fills irrigation water and a research center funded through SPAG.
Ken Kelsay visits Houston to support wife Patsy after back surgery at Twelve Oaks Hospital. Patsy improves daily but remains under observation since June 18 operation. Golf at Brown Field Country Club ends early due to an approaching storm with scores undisclosed. Bill Porter reports a booming summer clearance sale and Pizza Hut advertises a two for one coupon. Rev. Bob McLeroy hospitalized in Brownfield in critical condition. Beth Geron notes a Gomez historical marker dedication July 4 at 10 a.m. Miss Cotton of Terry County deadline is July 1. Pony Express races set for Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Smithsonian traveling exhibit on black presence in the American Revolution open 2–4 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays at Heritage Museum.
Police reported Raymond S. Rodriguez, 20, was arrested after a disturbance on West Story Street and charged with being drunk in public disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Domingo Perez Jr., 30, was jailed for carrying a prohibited weapon and drunken public. A year-old Mexican boy was hospitalized after being hit by a ball causing a collapsed lung. Day care burglary totaled 63.37 with items stolen and damage. Other records note Ave linos Ramos, 52, drunk in public, and a spark plug thrown at a residence damaging a storm door and yard.
Calvary Baptist Church of Brownfield will honor America Sunday June 29 during the 11 a.m. worship hour with an American loyalty theme. A National Guard unit color guard will present the colors and a special prayer will honor fallen military personnel. The church choir will perform patriotic music under the guidance of Rev. Clarence Branch who invites all to attend.
Bill McGowan has been elected a Fellow in recognition of service to the Texas Bar Foundation. The foundation supports continuing legal education and improvements to justice administration and aid to the poor. He will be honored at the foundation's annual dinner July 1 in Dallas during the State Bar convention.
Plains Cotton Growers area reports 1,193,100 bales produced in 25 counties for 1974 with an average yield of 263.5 pounds per harvested acre. The TCLAS Texas Cotton Statistics is at the printers, per county figures for the state.
The Terry County division of the American Heart Association schedules a CPR training session from 9 to 5 on July 12 in the Pioneer's Flame Room. David West of Lubbock leads with three assistants and Joel Franks chairs the education committee. First National Bank sponsors. Joyce White brings training aids and a resusci-baby for demonstrations. A children's clinic is planned for August with Delphian Study Club as sponsor. Total Heart Association contributions reach 4675 dollars, with 631 from memorials.
The world championship pony express will be staged at the rodeo arena at 8 30 each Friday and Saturday night with admission for adults 1 and children free Wayne Rousseau will be the announcer and the Sheriff s Posse sponsors a concession stand After the races Saturday night a dance will be held in the exhibition barn Everyone is invited to join the group for an evening of fun.
Homer Irven Nelson known as Punch was in the ICU after a one car crash at about 1 30 a m Saturday on the curve north of Wolfforth. He was expected to be moved from intensive care soon. His son Tommy and nephew Hoot Nelson arrived at the scene before he was removed.
Later reports say Nelson was moved to Room 223 at Methodist Hospital. Visitation is limited to immediate family for several days. The room phone extension is 4-223.
Nelson a Brownfield pharmacist and co owner of Nelsons Pharmacies suffered a crushed pelvic socket two broken ribs a broken collarbone and a cracked skull along with numerous bruises and cuts. He underwent surgery Saturday.
J E Smith, born in Brownfield and now a Bowman Motors salesman, recalls Brownfield’s expansion from the 1300 block eastward and the town’s new school and facilities since he left for Tucson in 1960 for his sons' asthma. He notes the area has become more progressive.
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