Brownfield Reservists Offer Free Property ID Engraving
Brownfield Police Reserve will host a two day event May 14 and 15 from 1 to 5 PM at First National Bank parking lot. They will engrave owner numbers on CB radios tape decks cameras and other small items and provide wind shield decals. The service aims to deter burglars aid recovery and support the national Operation Identification program with local officers coordinating the effort.
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Brownfield Police Reserve
First National Bank
Brownfield
County Court Backs Caterpillar Motorgrader Bid
Terry County Commissioners choose West Texas Equipment Co. over Yellowhouse and Treanor despite a lower John Deere bid. The Caterpillar Model 120 G, with trade allowance, wins at 42 000 total, over Deere 30 000 and Treanor 45 161.48. Commissioner Moore cites market proof and better trade value. In other business, Regional Housing Authority head seeks housing program approval.
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Terry County
Precinct 2
West Texas Equipment Co
Yellowhouse Equipment Co
Treanor Equipment Co
Yellowhouse Equipment
John Deere
K. D. Moore
West Texas
Yellowhouse
Treanor
Moore
Caterpillar
Harvey Smith
John Gildersleeve
Regional Housing Authority
Gildersleeve
Judge Mahon Defies OSHA at Lubbock Hearing
Report notes Judge Herb Chesshir and 1,000 to 1,500 in attendance as Congressman George Mahon decries OSHA rules as impractical and calls for less interference in private business. Ginners, farmers and professionals argued against regulations. a Levelland doctor cited no link between lung disease and cotton dust. Testimony continues with Lanny Webb and James Smith among the speakers.
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OSHA
Lubbock
Herb Chesshir
George Mahon
Mississippi
Mahon
Levelland
Chesshir
Lanny Webb
James Smith
Terry County
Soil Stewardship Week Emphasizes Care For Resources
Soil Stewardship Week runs May 15 to 22 highlighting the duty to protect soil water and other natural resources. Texas Agricultural Extension Service official Dr B L Harris notes the nationwide theme When We Care aims to spur personal motives and actions toward conservation with cooperation from national and state groups. Numerous programs and church services statewide are planned to stress responsibility See Stewardship pg 4.
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B. L. Harris
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
National Association of Conservation
Harris
Rainfall Totals in Brownfield Range Through May
Scattered showers brought Brownfield area 0.78 inches total in a stretch of days with daily readings. May 4 0.23 inches, May 6 0.21, May 9 0.09, May 10 0.25. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Brownfield and Terry County Sunday and Monday with marble size hail reported and a funnel cloud observed Sunday evening. Meadow area reports the heaviest rain causing some roads to flood.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Meadow
Terry County Grand Jury Indicts Eleven on Varied Offenses
The Terry County Grand Jury returned indictments against eleven individuals. Pete Carreos Delao faces a D W I subsequent offense with $1,000 bond. Jesus Portis Ballesteros has two burglary counts at $1,000 each. Bobby J. Kelly charged with a D W I subsequent offense with $1,000 bond. Adolfo Marroquin for forgery by passing with $1,000 bond. Leund Ramos Manuel Trevino Jr and Raymondo Molina indicted for theft over $200 at $1,000 bond each. C W Stell due to gambling promotion with $1,500 bond. Randall Cook charged with theft over $200 and $1,000 bond. Wendall Roberts charged with attempted murder and criminal mischief with $5,000 bonds. Baudelio Flores charged with theft over $200 and $1,000 bond.
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Pete Carreos Delao
D.W.I
Jesus Portis Ballesteros
Bond
Bobby J. Kelly
Adolfo Marroquin
Leund Ramos
Manuel Trevino, Jr
Raymondo Molina
C. W. Stell
Randall Cook
Wendall Roberts
Baudelio Flores
Womens Softball League Seeks Teams for 1977 Season
The Women s Softball League organizes for the 1977 season starting the first week of July. Players not on a team should call Linda Mayfield at 637-2564. Existing teams must submit team name sponsor color and contact details to officers Jeannette Higgins Nancy Adams or Linda Mayfield. Deadline to enter is June 12.
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Linda Mayfield
Jeannette Higgins
Nancy Adams
Well Baby Week Aims To Spotlight Brownfield Children
A Brownfield note urges the May 8 to 14 Well Baby Week to focus on children needs and achievements. It discusses learning disabilities, early recognition, and the roles of educators and counselors in planning education for LD children and preventive psychiatry for future benefits.
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Brownfield
Colonial Heights
Carey White
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Hobbs
N.M
Lindsey’s Hardware
First St
Lester
Brownfield General Hospital
Mary Lester
First Street
Ford
Nancy Niles
Lindsey Hardware
Ken King
Don Harwood
Deere
Lil
LYLG
Elleelllle
Grand Jury
By Sherry Terral
Barbara Granato
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