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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1968
Page
1
Brownfield News notes delays due to rapid growth of its carrier and mailing list. New subscribers should report non receipt and renewals will be processed quickly with time added to expiration. Receipts will be issued for all payments and corrections made if duplicates arrive.
Lt Col Howard Pierson of Reese AFB spoke to the West Texas Airmen's Association at Brownfield Country Club about his Vietnam tour with a defoliation crew. He described jungle warfare, daily spray cycles, Hue destruction, Saigon life, and the difficulties of stabilizing the South Vietnamese government while noting strong American morale and equipment amid persistent enemy strength.
Civil Defense director Lewis Simmonds announces weekly checks of sirens to ensure readiness. A three minute blast will sound at 12 noon each Monday unless threatening weather exists. Citizens should distinguish tornado siren tones from fire siren signals.
Brownfield City Council scheduled a public hearing for March 21 on the 1968 budget presented by City Manager Jake Geron. The plan shows expenditures up about 9 000 more than this year, offset by cuts in future development and a 3 percent salary rise. The panel also considered a sales tax, asked the Corps of Engineers to delay flood control plans, and discussed a county contract for mutual aid.
Brownfield Schools announce Texas Public Schools Week March 4 to 8 with open houses at all city schools. Parents and citizens are invited to visit any public school during the week to see new teaching methods and innovations. Luncheon visits at noon are also planned in cafeterias.
A called meeting of all Babe Ruth League team managers coaches and wives is set for 7 30 p m Thursday in the First National Bank. President Jess Bryant says several important matters will be discussed and plans for the upcoming season will be made.
Judge James A Joy, 7th Court of Civil Appeals candidate and Plainview district judge since 1961, spoke an hour in the Gold Room of the First National Bank. He campaigns across 46 counties, with his wife present, and is a native of Crowell Texas.
Building permits in Brown Field rose in February with 10 permits totaling 81 575. New residences accounted for 63 500, a commercial building 16 000, additions 1 575 and storage houses 500. First two months show 17 permits worth 95 915 including four new homes and two commercial buildings. Instances include W O Carraway 1801 Gillham Drive 26500 and George Cannady 1803 E Buckley 22000.
Terry County Civil Defense will sponsor a 15 minute color film during March 26 to 29 to educate the public on tornado dangers and safety. The film includes color footage from Nebraska Texas Missouri Illinois and Kansas and was written by Cee Peacock and produced by Astra Films Inc. Civic club chairs may book by calling Lewis Simmonds or Dick Fletcher at K KUB.
Bobby Craig was installed as Master Councilor of Wayland Parker Chapter Order of DeMolay at First United Presbyterian Church. Other officers installed include Gary Paddock, Greg Chapman, Donald Jones, Shad Brooks, and more. ceremony conducted by Jimmy Craig with several past master councilors assisting. Bobby Craig, a Brownfield High School junior, is active as DeMolay Sweetheart Pattie Thurman recipient and student leader.
A 1967 Jaguar driven by Robert Anthony Duehring overturned four times 10.2 miles south of the city on State Highway 137 about 6:20 p.m. Friday injuring Danny Thurman and Duehring. Thurman is in a Lubbock hospital with serious injuries while Duehring remains in Brownfield General Hospital in critical condition. Both men, on leave from Fort Hood, were en route to Thurman’s home when they passed a vehicle and swerved to avoid another. Highway Patrolman Rick Bauman investigated.
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