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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
1
Terry County Farm Bureau backs an old-fashioned rally at 7 30 p m Friday in the National Guard Armory with local district and state candidates present for brief talks. A 30 minute entertainment period precedes introductions at 8 p m as musical groups perform and home baked pies and cakes are auctioned in a one minute Chinese style sale.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce announces annual Leaders' Workshops for local chambers. Sessions run March 19 Amarillo, March 20 Midland, March 21 Brownwood, and March 22 Mineral Wells with Frank Mueller of the U S Chamber as keynote.
Seven candidates filed for three seats on the Terry Memorial Hospital District board by the Monday 5 p.m. deadline. Incumbent Art A dair is seeking re election while Jack Mason and Joe Fleming do not run again. Other contenders include L G Smith John H Thomas L M Waters Jr Ralph Spain Bill Scarbrough and J W Riley. Election set for April 6 with voting in 17 county boxes. Returning directors are Ronald Stice Homer Barron Mrs Joe Henson and Robert Baumgardner.
A special meeting of all officers managers and coaches of the Terry County Little League is set for 7 30 p m today in the Flame Room of the Pioneer Natural Gas Building. Eddie Rowe president urges full attendance to discuss player registration and finalize season plans.
Terry County commissioners authorize filing a statement of intent designating a Community Action Agency, aiming to gauge feasibility. A county meeting with officials, school leaders, and citizens approved naming the court as the funding request group, with a Friday deadline. Other actions include personnel appointments, election box purchases, and travel expenses for officials.
The Brownfield Kiwanis Club will host its annual Pancake Supper Friday from 5 to 8 p m in the Brownfield Junior High Cafeteria. Cecil Ferguson outlined plans at the Tuesday noon meeting. Tickets sold by members include unlimited pancakes with bacon or sausage and milk or coffee.
The Howard Henson Post No 269 hosts a 49th birthday celebration for the American Legion at 7 30 p m on Friday. Guest speaker Jack Flynt of Dimmitt, former Texas state American Legion commander, will attend. Veterans of World War I will be recognized and members will receive five year, ten year, fifteen year, twenty year and longer continuous membership cards.
Carla Willis, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Willis, showed the grand champion steer weighing 1020 pounds in the Terry County Junior Livestock Show which ended with swine judging. Marcus Starkey won grand champion all breeds with his Hampshire, while Randy Henson and others earned showmanship awards in lamb, steer, and swine divisions.
The Terry County Sheriff’s Office reports 48 arrests in February all within Terry County, up from 38 in February 1967 with two outside counties. Civil processes numbered 37 for Terry County and 10 elsewhere, total fees $49.50. Department miles traveled totaled 11,260 at 14.25 cents per mile. Prisoners fed totaled 445 for $376.82, averaging 84 cents per day per man. The livestock show featured blue ribbons in calf, Angus, swine, and Chester breeds with multiple winners led by Pat Green and Danny Bingham among others. Sale hogs fetched 20.25 cents per pound. The Terry County Junior Livestock Show is cosponsored by local groups with prize money funded by county businesses. daily gain awards honored Walter and Gena King for gains exceeding two pounds per day.
The Brownfield News announces a Friday 1:30 p.m. deadline for its Everybody Wins subscription contest with a grand prize Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe and additional cash awards up to $750 for runners up. Judges named are Don Turner Dean Merrifield Pat McMillan and Marlon Summitt. Winners to be revealed in Sunday’s edition with photos of the Camaro winner and second place recipient.
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