County Officials Mull Reno Budget and Bids Opened
County Judge Herb Chesshir asked Scott Jackson to prepare cost estimates for proposed renovations and report back. Bids for long distance service from TTI NTS and AT&T were opened with TTI accepted. Irene Paddack requested a copier for Kendrick Memorial Library. $5 500 estimated cost to be included in 1990 budget.
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Herb Chesshir
Scott Jackson
Chesshir
TTI
NTS
At&t
Kendrick Memorial
Irene Paddack
Regional Economic Shifts Highlight 1989 to 1988 Gains
A survey shows varied changes across Texas towns from June 1989 to June 1988, with Andrews, Lamesa, Levelland and Plains posting year to date increases, while Denver City and Morton show declines. Plains registers a notable 21.40 percent rise from 1988 to 1989. Notes include monthly and year to date figures for each locale.
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Plains’ Yoakum County
Denver City
Andrews
Morton
Lamesa
Seagraves
Seminole
Levelland
Tohoka
Plains
Powers Named West Texas State Future Elementary Educator
Optimists page one profiles Powers secretary of the National Honor Society and treasurer of VOE Co op. She joined Tennis Cheis and Spanish National Honor Societies and earned the Senior Girl Award from the American Association of University Women in October. Powers is active at East Hill Church of Christ and enjoys piano and swimming. She plans West Texas State University for elementary education with a math minor to teach first to third grade.
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Powers
American Association of University Women
East Hill Church of Christ
West Texas State University
Denver City marks 50th birthday with weekend events
Denver City celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Friday torch passing at J W Jones Auditorium, followed by the South Plains College Country Caravan. Saturday features a fly in breakfast at the airport, marathon races, an arts show, a children’s pet show, a downtown parade, a Lee Greenwood outdoor concert, and a 90 minute show at Mustang Stadium. Sunday offers a church service, park picnics, games, and a volleyball tournament with tours at the museum and library. Monday focuses on school reunions and a community breakfast and dance.
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Denver City
J.W. Jones
Shell
South Plains College Country
Levelland
Lee Greenwood
Greenwood
Mustang Stadium
Jones Auditorium
Denver City Park
Denver City High
Denver City 50th Birthday Tied to Independence Day
Denver City began with the discovery of oil in 1938 and was named by co founder Ben Eggink for the Denver Development Co. The town reportedly organized in 1939 but no exact date is known. A 50th birthday celebration is planned around Independence Day with Maines Brothers Band performing at 9 p.m. Avoiding drinking and driving.
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Maines Brothers
Denver City
Ben Eggink
Denver Development Co
Local football standout Fisher shifts to linebacker
Fisher, weighing 175 pounds, expects a move to linebacker after a potential rise to 190 pounds. A three year varsity starter at BHS, he earned First-Team All District 3-3A and All-Terry County honors and was All South Plains as a junior. He says college football has become a real possibility and is excited for the change.
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Fisher
BHS
Terry County
South Plains
Farmers urged to join conservation reserve before deadline
Duane Moss of USDA Soil Conservation Service notes the ninth sign-up under the 1985 Food Security Act runs July 17 to August 4. Eligible farmers must have a locally approved conservation plan by December 31 to keep USDA benefits. land entered earns annual rental for 10 years with permanent vegetation.
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Duane Moss
Usda Soil Conservation Service
USDA
Moss
Representatives Write Them Feature
Officials listed include Larry Combest in the 19th District at 1529 Longworth Building Washington DC 20515 phone 1-202-225-4005 Phil Gramm Republican Texas at 179 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 phone 1-202-224-2934 Lloyd Bentsen Democrat Texas 240 Russell Senate Office Building phone 1-202-224-5922 Senator John Montford 28th District P O Box 120688 Austin Texas 78711 phone 1-512-463-0128 State Representative Jim Rudd 77th District P O Box 2910 Austin Texas 78769
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Larry Combest
U.S. House of Representatives
Longworth
Washington
D.C
Phil Gramm
Texas
Russell Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Texas
John Montford
P.O. Box
Austin
Jim Rudd
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Jimmie Berryhill
Texas A&m
Jasper Jowers
Berryhill
Harvey Smith
Jowers
Usda Office
Soil Conservation Office
The
Brownfield News
Terry County 4
Mona Ward
Judy Jones
Dawn Brewer
Twilla Tuttle
Jane Blay
Jamie Jones
Kenya Tuttle
Sara Hamm
Sara Fulkerson
Christy Mancilla
Daysha Gilliam
Amber Brewer
Stacey Barnes
Nancy Competio
Lacey Goldston
Misty Goldston
Kara Wood
Tammy Bow
AYERY
GE Space Center
U.S
Lindsey
Comer
Brownfield Lubbock Highway
Bentley
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