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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
1
Casual Corner notes Beavers Oklahoma hosts national cow chip throwing finals with separate categories for men women and politicians. Souvenirs include bronzed chips. Also referenced are local figures Lal Copeland and Melton Barker visiting Brownfield to film with local youths.
In Houston, the Receives School Bell Award is highlighted with continuous education coverage. The photo features W. O. Caraway, president of the Brownfield Education Association, who nominated the newspaper, with TSTA credited for the image.
The Brownfield News is named among 32 Texas outlets with 42 School Bell Awards for Outstanding Continuous Coverage. Awards cited by the Brownfield Education Association include informing parents about curriculum changes Plan A special education bond issues and elections and their Educational Comments column. The March 22 ceremony at the Rice Hotel Houston honored winners during TSTA convention events.
Clara Mae Ward of Brownfield was found guilty of murder without malice in Terry County court. Judge M C Ledbetter gave a three year probated term after Ward stabbed Johnny Coe January 21 near West Reppto and 14th Street. police found a kitchen knife. Prosecutor Bill Boedeker and defense attorney Bill McGowan argued the case as jurors listened to testimony. The docket still lists a conspiracy trial for William C Barnett set for April 6 before the court without a jury.
Don Park named head of the local Toastmasters with Wayne Long Sig Atkinson Gordon Hoopman and Earl Elrod as officers. They will be installed by the area governor during a Lubbock ladies night. Dr Howard W McIlroy spoke at Farmers Inn about acupuncture’s historic use and its promise, noting it may outperform chiropractic.
State Representative E L Short met with Mrs M R Paddock and Mrs T A Hicks of Kendrick Memorial Library at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Saturday. Short discussed legislative issues and gathered resident opinions during the visit.
Terry County Commissioners Court approved plans to add 19 inset parking spaces on the west side of the courthouse square at a cost of 3395.50, rejecting a double-row plan. They also appealed to county farmers over road damage caused by tractors and plows, noting potential legal action if irreparable.
Carey White of Brownfield High is VOE instructor and head tennis coach. A Texas A&M graduate, he remains active with students in class and on the courts. Born in Los Angeles, he moved to Texas as a child and grew up in Richland Springs.
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