Turnbow to graduate from University of Houston
J Christopher Turnbow son of Patti Thomas and grandson of Estel Thomas will graduate magna cum laude with a B B A in Management Information Systems at UH on May 16. He is Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma inductee, from Brownfield, married to Bambi Turnbow, and will join Exxon Company U S A in Houston in the Information and Communications Division after earning numerous honors and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Christopher Turnbow
Patti Thomas
Estel Thomas
University of Houston
Brownfield
Bambi Turnbow
Exxon Company
U.S.A
Houston
McWhorter Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Texas State Guard
Major Donald W. McWhorter, commander of the 5th Military Police Group, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in a ceremony at the Texas State Guard Headquarters in Austin on May 2. He has led the 5th MP Group since April 1986, with battalions in Lubbock Amarillo and Pampa.
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Donald W. McWhorter
Texas State Guard
Austin
Col. McWhorter
Texas Panhandle
South Plains
Lubbock
Amarillo
Pampa
Texas National Guard
US Army
Korea
11Th Air Assault Division
1St
Air Calvary Division
Vietnam
Army
Brownfield
5Th MP Group
Adjutant General
Historical Committee Holds Regular Meeting in May
The Terry County Historical Committee met at 4 p.m. Monday May 4 at Joe Burlesons home for a regular session. Esther Ruth Henson reported on the State Historical Convention in El Paso where she received a distinguished service award for 20 years of service. Attendees from Brownfield included Joe and Peggy Burleson Truett Flache and Esther Ruth Henson. Burleson gave Peggy Gillespie a service award for 20 years with the committee. A memorial to the Southwest Genealogical Society of Chris Gelin was approved. Plans to restore the police station mural were discussed with an estimated cost of 3500 dollars. Contributions are welcome via contact with Joe Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Southwest Genealogical Society
Chris Gelin
Joe Burleson
Wellman FHA to Host Springling Talent Show
Wellman FHA will present a Springling Talent and Skit show on Friday May 15 at 7 30 p m in the WHS auditorium Admission is 50 cents with half the proceeds to benefit the Wellman Volunteer Fire Department.
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Wellman Fha
WHS
Wellman Volunteer Fire Department
Firemen's Banquet Set by Hand Brothers Post 6794
Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will host the annual Firemen’s Appreciation Banquet Saturday May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Post home. Fireman of the Year will receive special recognition by secret ballot. All Brownfield firemen and auxiliary members are invited.
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Hand Brothers Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Brownfield Firemen
TCWBA to hold meeting at Cub Lanes May 18
The Terry County Women s Bowling Association will hold its annual meeting at Cub Lanes on Monday May 18 at 7 PM All interested in forming fall leagues are invited to attend.
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Terry County Women’s Bowling Association
Cub Lanes
Brownfield High council attends Austin state convention
Six Brownfield High School student council members and sponsor Cathy Pope attended the state convention in Austin last weekend. Participants included Jon Troutman Mark Cagle Liz Williams Stephanie Ellis Traci Kapler and Tammy Jones. The council scrapbook earned an excellent rating among more than 200 scrapbooks judged from Texas high schools. Traci Kapler chaired the scrapbook committee.
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Brownfield High School
Cathy Pope
Austin
BHS
Jon Troutman
Mark Cagle
Liz Williams
Stephanie Ellis
Traci Kapler
Tammy Jones
Texas
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Katrinka Rash
Jack Rash
New Albany
Ohio
Jeana Michelle
Kyle Matthew Averill
First Baptist Church
Fred D. Howard
Wayland Baptist University
Art Averill
Exeter
Nan
WRU
Exeter High School
Monterey
Calif
Ollie D. Cooper
Terry County Park
Fay Stuart
J.W. Cooper
Seminole
Eddie Cooper
Richard Cooper
Turnbow
Terrel Bowlin
Insurance Agency
Lubbock Road
Brownfield Independent School District
Millie
Historical Committee
TCWBA
Matt Henson
Clarence Neiman
BHS Council
SeedTec
Hondo
Gregory
Reno
Thomas
Kansas
Tri-State Chemicals
Andrews Fertilizer & Farm Supply
J&b Seed
Hal
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