Brownfield Moves Toward Factory Site As Town Grows
Brownfield leaders report encouraging news on securing a garment factory site in Brownfield with a decision expected this Saturday and notification next Monday. Low-cost housing programs may follow, with community energy credited to figures including John Thomas and John Johnson.
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John Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield
Thomas
John Johnson
Bruce Zorns
Hank Jordan
Primary election details and voting procedures outlined West of Courthouse
Voters in Terry County will cast ballots Saturday in a 1972 primary for county district state and national offices. Polls open at 7 a.m. in cities and 8 a.m. in rural boxes, close at 7 p.m., with results posted on the west side of the courthouse. County Clerk Fran Gray notes new registration rules, party affiliation cards, and affidavits to vote if registration is lost or lists err. Precinct conventions and a Democratic county convention set for May 13 are announced, along with listed precinct boxes, judges, and polling places.
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Fran Gray
Gray
R. N. Lowe
Democratic
D. E. Lowe
James Evans
Tohoka Rd
Frank Gray
Terry County
Party House
Lewis Simmonds
Colonial Heights
Tisha Gibbins
Union School
Troy Phillips
Jesse G. Randall
E. V. Riley
Prather
April Dry Hot Dusty Month. Irrigation May Be Needed
Climatologist Lewis Simmonds reports April as hot and dusty with only 0.03 inch of rain. Temperatures reached 97 degrees on April 12 and a 28 degree chill on April 1, followed by frost and five days of clear weather. Winds from the west caused damage to power lines, and the National Weather Service notes wind and dust dominated the month. Evaporation on the South Plains ranged from 0.45 inch in one day to 1.84 inches over five days.
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Lewis Simmonds
Power and Light Company
National Weather Service
South Plains
Progress Shown In All TCCA Phases
Terry County Community Action progress across all phases is praised by chairman Jack Garrett at a Tuesday meeting. He highlights leadership and effort, notes new appointments to the House and Grounds Committee, and mentions upcoming driver education classes.
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Terry County
Jack Garrett
Garret
John Martin
House and Grounds
John Moody
South Plains Community Action
Howard Maddern
SPCA
L. J. Richardson
Stan Blacklock
May Baskets Carried By Brownie Troop 443 Observing May Day
Brownie troop 443 delivered May baskets Monday with items taken to various places including the police station. Photos show Kerry Doss Carla Harben Michelle Bryant Alma Miller Pat Ellison and Barbara Elivardo as part of the service. Community Action Building playground needs discussed by John Martin and Ava McKinney outlines mail notices for driver education training and a Well Baby Clinic with new nurse and Family Planning Classes next week.
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Brownie Troop 443
Kerry Doss
Carla Harben
Michelle Bryant
Alma Miller
Pat Ellison
Barbara Elivardo
Neila Lovell
John Martin
Ava McKinney
Chamber Chooses New Manager Gordon Hoopman
The Terry County Chamber of Commerce elected Gordon W. Hoopman 47 of Albuquerque as its new manager at a Wednesday morning meeting with unanimous support. Other items included guest Rogers Lindsey and a report on West Texas Chamber meeting by Hank Jordan. Hoopman studied at the University of Arizona San Diego State College and Phoenix Evening College and has experience with office machines.
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Terry County Chamber of Commerce
Ing
Gordon W. Hoopman
Albuquerque
Rogers Lindsey
Harold Klein
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Hank Jordan
Douglas, Ariz
University of Arizona
San Diego State College
Phoenix Evening College
Democrats Will Not Vote On Busing Question In Primary
The Democratic primary ballot will not include the busing referendum or daylight saving time question. A spokesperson said he did not know why the referendum is not on the ballot. Both issues appear on the Republican primary ballot and are expected to be on the general election ballot in November.
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Frank Gray
Mothers Plan Meet at Little League Park
Mothers of Little League players will convene at 10 o clock Saturday at Little League Park to clean the concession stand. Mrs. Bill Williamson, newly elected president, announced the meeting. other officers elected April 22 include Mrs. Jim Farr as vice president, Mrs. Donald Godwin as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Jerry Bond as purchasing agent.
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Little League
Little League Park
Bill Williamson
Jim Farr
Donald Godwin
Jerry Bond
Rev Don Knight Leads Loop Baptist Church 50th Birthday
Brownfield minister Rev Don Knight hosts Loop Baptist Church 50th anniversary events on Sunday May 7 with 10 am service lunch at noon and afternoon speakers followed by noteburning ceremonies. Knight, born in Crowell, son of Bess Knight and the late Clyde Knight, raised in Dalhart and a Dalhart High School graduate.
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Brownfield Area
Don Knight
Loop Baptist Church
Crowell
Mr. Knight
Bess Knight
Channing
Clyde Knight
Robert Vencint
Hartly
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Sig H. Atkinson
CCC
Coce
Speedy Nieman
Hereford
United States
Jack
Katherine) Hamilton
Historical Society
Houston Stevens
Traffic Safety Division
State Highway Department
Jake Fulford
Millie McIlroy
Tohoka Road
Glenn Forbes
Ginger Fletcher
E. Broadway
Robbie Lawson
Odessa
Lubbock
Michael I. Martinez
Elias R. Fabien
Lub
Bock
Brownfield General Hospital
Wayne C. Hill
Celeste Thomas
Gordon Hoopman
Chamber
Brownfield Cosmetology Vica Club
Dallas
Brenda Roberts
Rita Mackey
Beverly Hall
Karen Sparks
Lana Emery
Georgia Benson
Neita Lovell
Democrats
Dalhart
Dalhart High
Knight
Nabor
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