New Clubhouse at Brownfield Country Club Nears Finish
Brownfield Country Club advances its new 8800 square foot clubhouse. Construction began in April with completion set for August 10. K D Moore Construction is general contractor and Ballard Plumbing Electric the mechanical subcontractor. The fireproof, plush complex costs about 90000 dollars and will host dining, social events, and family activities.
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Brownfield Country Club
K. D. Moore Construction Company
Ballard Plumbing and Electric
Brownfield
Country Club
Robert Bowers
Bowers
Earl Jones
Joe Christian
Bruce Zorns
Charles Kersh
Jack Shirley
Franke Szydloski
Harold Crites
House Committee
Judge Proclaims Miss South Plains Month in Terry County
Judge Ray Simms proclaims July as Miss South Plains Month in Terry County to honor Dor A McDonald, winner of the South Plains Pageant sponsored by the Junior Chamber. McDonald will compete for Miss Texas in Fort Worth late July and early August, representing Terry Gaines and Yoakum with support from local clubs.
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South Plains
Terry County
Ray Simms
Dor“A McDonald
Simms
Fort Worth
McDonald Wille
Jean McDonald
McDonald
Terry
Gaines
Yoakum
Badgwell
Id Jaycees
Mewes
Badgweil
Jaycees
Dorothy McDonald
Raymond Simms
Texas
J. R. A. Simms
Corner Corner: Clubhouse tour boosts city pride
A first-class tour of the fledgling Country Club Clubhouse was given to Bowers and Bart Jones by proxy. They praised progress and enthusiasm, noting a future centerpiece for the city and area. No stone is left unturned in the development.
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Country Club
Bowers
Bart Jones
Brownfield Boys Club Director Resigns for College Work
Ralph Burton, Brownfield Boys Club director, has tendered his resignation to the board. President Richard Prigmore said Burton seeks to finish college at Ias Tech, pursuing a double major in physical education and sociology. A July 3 meeting will discuss the club’s future with Jim Spearing present. Burton arrived in 1962 and helped grow membership from under 10 to about 100 along with a new building and expanded programs. He expects to remain involved with Boys Clubs after completing his education.
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Ralph Burton
Brownfield Boys Club
Richard Prigmore
Burton
Ias Tech
Prigmore
Jim Spearing
Dallas
Brownfield
Several Thefts Reported In Brownfield City
Brownfield City police report multiple thefts and break ins in recent days. Ed McCutcheon 411 South 2nd says valuables valued over 50 dollars were stolen from a drawer Tuesday night. L G Bounds Humble Station 120 North 1st burglarized Thursday night by a broken south window. loot included a money sack with 17 dollars. Jerrel Gardner 312 West Lake reports hub caps taken from his car late Thursday or early Friday. Mrs Blanch Gorby hospital employee reports a suitcase stolen from her car in hospital lot. Other calls involve a dog bite a postman and youths tossing peaches and firecrackers from moving vehicles. Sheriff reports Clyde Morris held on 250 dollar bond for aggravated assault.
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Ed McCutcheon
South 2Nd
L. G. Bounds
North 1St
Jerrel Gardner
West Lake
Contract Let For Ropes Post Office
A post office contract for Ropesville has been awarded to E. N. Exum Rt 1 Ropesville. The Post Office Department will lease the 1200 square foot building on Timmons Ave for five years with a five year renewal option, expected to be ready by October 1.
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J. Edward Day
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Price Takes Up Reins As Rotary Club Proxy
Joe L. Price was installed as 1963 64 president of the local Rotary Club at the noon meeting held at the Party House. New officers included first vice president Bill Noble second vice president Carrol Collier and secretary treasurer Harry Elam. Outgoing president Leonard Ellington received a certificate of merit and a wall plaque. Four incoming directors were Sawyer Graham Morgan Copeland Paul Yaney and Bill Heflin.
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Price
Joe L. Price
Bill Noble
Carrol Collier
Harry Elam
Newell Reed
Brownfield
Leonard Ellington
Sawyer Graham
Morgan Copeland
Paul Yaney
Bill Heflin
J. O O. Burnett
George Weiss
Roy Colliery
Jess Borum
R. C. Burns
Paul Campbell
Howard Davis
J. QO. Burnett
Joe Price
Brownfield Rotary Club
Paul Yancy
Carrel Collier
City Council To Meet Wednesday
The Brownfield City Council will meet in regular monthly session Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in the Directors Room City Hall. The first Thursday meeting time was changed this month to avoid conflict with the Fourth of July holiday.
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City Council
Brownfield
Meadow voters to decide on Senate Bill 116
Taxpayers in Meadow Independent School District go to the polls on Saturday, July 6, to vote on Senate Bill 116. The 1957 measure allows districts to raise the tax rate above 1.50 for school maintenance and teacher salaries, with potential bond issues at better rates. Meadow needs two classrooms two teachers and a heating system for next year, and passage would secure funds for the 1963 64 budget.
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Meadow Independent School District
Senate
Texas
Meadow
Terry County Food and Car Sales Dominate Local Trade
Local Terry County retail activity remained strong in the past year with higher incomes and a avoided recession. Food and automotive equipment led spending, accounting for 48 percent of all retail business, above national and regional shares. Food purchases totaled 4.83 million dollars, 17 percent of local retail, or 904 dollars per family.
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Terry County
Standard
United States
West South Central
Brownfield Joins Nationwide July Fourth Bell Ringing
Brownfield plans a noon July 4 bell concert with local churches and schools joining a national tribute for the 187th birthday. The Quanah Parker bell in Coleman Park will ring at noon, and Radio KTFY will relay the sound for two minutes. The event mirrors a Connecticut idea by Eric Hatch and Eric Sloane and accompanies a televised Independence Hall ceremony.
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Price
Chamber of Commerce
Quanah Parker
Boy Scout
Girl Scout
Coleman Park
First Methodist
KTFY
Connecticut
Eric Hatch
Eric Sloane
Independence’ Hall
TB Test Available For Terry Cattle
Terry County cattle must be tested for tuberculosis in coming weeks to keep county accreditation with the State Health Department. County Agent Jim Foy notes the six month testing extension is ending and urge owners to participate. The program is free and requires cattle to be penned on a designated day. Contact Jim Foy or Dr Tim Faulkenberry to arrange tests on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays.
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Terry County
State Health Department
Jim Foy
Foy
Tim Faulkenberry
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