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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1968
Page
1
In a year marked by controversy old timers recall, Terry County voters approve a 650000 hospital bond. Turnout reaches 3736 of 6000 plus with strong support across most boxes and overwhelming absentee votes. The bond enables applying for Hill Burton funds by May 31 and a later contract once Class A rating is achieved.
About 85 Terry County citizens voted in the Republican primaries on Saturday. James W. Evans, county chair man, reports results for governor candidates Wallace T. Sisk nine votes Paul Eggers two John R. Trice twenty five Doug Decluitt sixty nine for lieutenant governor Sproesser Wynn sixty nine for attorney general John M. Bennett Jr sixty nine for comptroller of public accounts Millard K. Neptune sixty three for commissioner of general land office Manuel Sanchez sixty seven for state treasurer E G Schuhart II sixty two for commissioner of agriculture Jim Segrest sixty four for railroad commissioner Merle M. Rose sixty two for state representative 76th District Place One Eddie Paxton sixty three for state representative 76th District Place One James W. Evans sixty three for county chairman precincts chairmen elected listed and three propositions on the ballot defeated: horse racing 68 against 20 for, liquor by the drink 57 20 against, Dairy Commission 70 7 defeated.
With over 6000 registered voters in Terry County, 4197 cast ballots to choose state and county officials. Democrats secured 4114 votes and Republicans 83 in primaries. Parker led sheriff race by 179 votes, while county commissioner Precinct One and governor chosen from multiple candidates.
The Howard Henson Post 269 American Legion sponsored meeting discussed the Little League budget and a Summer Recreation program plus the Opportunity Plan. Council pledged to study and help. underwrote the program up to 500 dollars with 250 immediate.
Brownfield residents consumed 48,372,100 gallons of water in April, up 4,064,100 from a year earlier when 44,308,000 gallons were used in April 1967. City Water Department notes the higher April total reflects increased consumption.
Johnny Isaacs new executive vice president of the Terry County Chamber of Commerce was introduced at the chamber board meeting. He outlined plans for Clean Up Week, noted by Frank Gorton as chair, and discussed Jaycees support for a hospital bond, WTCC convention in Odessa, and the 1968 membership drive led by Paul Blackstock. Isaacs announced new approaches for the drive and a coffee honoring E H Danner of San Angelo retiring May 31. George Weiss suggested a Silver Coats group of past presidents and it was decided to discuss it with past presidents. Redcoats will help with the Terry County Rodeo on June 2022 and dues for the Highway 385 Association were set at $10. Isaacs closed by urging unity toadvance the town and county.
Brownfield Public Schools announce a preschool day for next year's first graders on Tuesday. Reporting time is 10 30 a m with parents bringing children to enroll for the 1968 69 school year. Teachers greet families and assign classes. morning activities run through lunch, midday hamburger meal provided. parents may call school offices to confirm attendance zones.
The Brownfield Junior High School Activity Banquet honored eighth graders Terri Rogers as Athletic Queen and Vickie Herring as Band Sweetheart. Terri received roses from Coach Clifford Niles. Vickie from band director John Garrison. The event featured patriotic decor, choir numbers, and an after-dinner speech urging civic duty and faith. Trophies awarded to athletic participants from seventh and eighth grades.
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