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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1968
Page
1
Officials praise enterprising participants in the Everybody Wins prize subscription contest now ending at 12:00 noon Friday March 15. Winners receive congratulations and secondary awards for those who finish strong as campaign managers Brownfield News Chuck and Charlotte Redding thank subscribers and contestants for making the event a success.
The Brownfield News announces the final March 15 closing of the seven and a half week Big Everybody Wins contest. A Camaro Sport Coupe valued near 2900 dollars and a second prize of 750 dollars will go to the top vote getters. Votes must be cast by 12:00 P.M. Friday, March 15, with cash or checks up to 15.60 accepted. Results will be published in Sundays issue after a 1:30 P.M. tally at Brownfield News Campaign Headquarters.
Lester L. Baringer announced an adult Civil Air Patrol meeting for form ing a local unit at 7 30 p m Monday in the Cable TV Offices at 320 West Main. He noted a cadet patrol for teens could follow and provided contact numbers 637 4239 and Bill Warner after 5 p m for more information.
Joseph Marcus Burleson 74 of Meadow died March 3 after surgery. Funeral at First Methodist Church Meadow with Rev. Raymond Riley officiating. Burial in Meadow Cemetery. Survived by wife Lucille Miller of Snyder, son Joe of Meadow, daughter Newell Reed of Brownfield, granddaughter Harriet Burleson, two brothers Elmer Burleson and Omar Burleson, half brother T M Burleson. James Meldon Burleson preceded in death in World War I.
Five candidates filed for four Brownfield Independent School Board trustee positions by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Incumbents Carrol Collier Tim Faulkenberry and John McFarland seek re election, Don Turner seeks the vacancy left by Paul Farrar, and Robert L Noble Jr also filed. Election set for April 6 in the County Superintendent Office Courthouse.
Lions Club members heard an education-focused update from Houston Stephens, county school superintendent candidate and Lions program chairman, noting high schooling spending nationwide. Odell Wilkes, Meadow Schools superintendent, spoke on education's importance, future cost rises, and the coming role of computers amid Governor Connally's education committee report due in June. Craig Wilkerson announced a board meeting at the Holiday House Wednesday morning.
The Tijuana Brass from Brownfield High School Band entertained the Brownfield Rotary Club at Friday noon. Members include Nancy Kerley John Allen Hudspeth Ronny Chambers James Faulkenberry Shelia Daniel James Pruitt and Jimmy Don Cousineau.
Sheriff and city police helped recover 5900 in bonds for Earnest E. Henson of Brownfield Automotive after a burglary on April 22 1967. Armin Arthur Shurman Jr Wanda Ann Walters and Beverly Ann Smith were arrested on theft charges and released on bonds. The week long vigil followed, with additional local arrests for various offenses and fines noted.
Funeral services for S. W. White 85 were held at Meadow Church of Christ with Bob Reynolds of Lubbock and Jim Massey of Meadow officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Cemetery. White died Thursday night in Brownfield General Hospital after a long farming life in Meadow. survivors include six sons, three daughters, 22 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
Vernon Clem was elected president of the Terry County United Fund at a 3:30 p.m. meeting in the Terry County Chamber of Commerce building. New officers include secretary Mrs. Bobby Slack and treasurer Marion Snell. The board adds Lewell Addison Shirley Brown Dale Durham Frank Gorton Donald Hancock Harold Klein Dub Leigen George Weiss Kim Williams Sammy Jones. Volunteers of America removed from participating agencies. Red Cross fund drive request denied. February balance reported at 14 382 04 with disbursements to agencies totaling 7 410 to date.
Terry County Young Farmers and Brownfield Junior Chamber of Commerce host open house at the Terry County Livestock Barn in support of the annual junior livestock show. Six sheep 42 calves and 274 swine entered. judging begins with sheep then calves and swine. Concessions run for visitors with animals on display.
Meadow Trustees up for election with two incumbents Olane Caswell and Murl Williams filing for re election. Five men compete for two seats including Dan Roberts Tommy Ashburn Elvice Duncan alongside remaining trustees Winfred Tucker Don Day Edward Jordan Edgar Melcher Eddie Bingham. Voting set for April 6 at Meadow gymnasium with Tom Vernor as judge and Mary White Ann Brooks as clerks. Absentee ballots available in the superintendent's office.
Howard Heinson Post 269 of the American Legion celebrates its 49th anniversary Friday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall with guest speaker Jack Flint of Dimmitt, former state commander. World War I veterans are honored and five to 45 year continuous members receive service cards. Names listed include C C Tucker and many others across year brackets.
A Terry County group including the County Commissioners and City Council met at City Hall to consider forming a Community Action Agency. Howard Madera of Hockley County CAA outlined funding steps, area groupings, and required population thresholds for county and city participation.
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