Screwworm Outbreak Becoming Serious in Texas
Jim Foy, Terry County agent, reports a growing screwworm outbreak in Texas with over 1400 confirmed cases as of May 4. The program releases sterile flies 100 miles ahead of reports to slow spread while urging producers to inspect wounds, manage livestock, collect samples, treat wounds, spray herds, verify origin of purchases, inform neighbors, and contact county agents for information.
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Jim Foy
Terry County
Texas
Southwest
Bill Clymer
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Amarillo
Chelms
Borden
North Ward
West Texas
P. O
New Draft Registration Procedures Announced
A new Selective Service registration procedure requires registrants to sign up within 30 days before or after turning 18. They must show photo ID, complete a Registration Card and a Registration Questionnaire, and list three outside contacts and family details. The permanent draft board follows the registrant, with a future lottery determining deferments and classifications.
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Imogene Nicholson
Selective Service System
Ting
Students named to Who's Who and departmental awards listed
Nine seniors were named to Who's Who for 1971 72: Mark Nall Randi Taylor Jerry Cade Jackie Hunter David Murphy Glen Waters Jean Ann Jones Karl Baumgardner Mercedes De Lao. Three juniors were selected Deidra Durham Alice Toliver and Shannon Brooks. Departmental awards announced by Mr Geron include business education Van Webb bookkeeping Lynn Lindsey vocational office education Vicki Lampp typing. Fine arts awards honored Milton Taulton art Ronnie Eakin band Jerry Faulkenberry choir Lynn Lindsey dramatics and speech Lynn Tatum outstanding Thespian boy and Deidra Durham outstanding Thespian girl.
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Kathy Rowberts
Rex Reese
Mark Nall
Randi Taylor
Jerry Cade
Jackie Hunter
David Murphy
Glen Waters
Jean Ann Jones
Karl Baumgardner
Mercedes de Lao
Deidra Durham
Alice Toliver
Shannon Brooks
Geron
van Webb
Lynn Lindsey
Vicki Lampp
Milton Taulton
Ronnie Eakin
Jerry Faulkenberry
Lynn Tatum
Mary Ruth Hope
Gloria Masso
Janis Farquhar
Dana Har Ben
P.E
Janie Navarro
Mary Robison
Dell Knight
David Hobdy
Marvin McCullough
Brenda Seaton
Donna Todd
Irma Ra=inicz
Dennis Jones
Rites Held for Mrs Alma Hair in Brownfield
Services were held Saturday at 2 pm from First United Methodist Church for Mrs. Alma Hair 72 who died Thursday at Brownfield General Hospital after a lengthy illness. The Rev. Robert T. Metzger officiated and burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Mrs Hair, born in Palo Pinto, moved to Brownfield in 1959. husband Marion Hair teaches at Brownfield High. Survivors include Marion Hair, a daughter Rita Seeber of Detroit Michigan, sister Bertha Hershon of San Francisco, and one grandson.
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First United Methodist Church
Alma Hair
Brownfield General Hospital
Robert T. Metzger
Buerial
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield
Mrs. Hair
Palo Pinto
Marion Hair
Brownfield High
Rita Seeber
Detroit, Mich
Bertha Hershon
San Francisco
Calif
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures
Five day forecast calls for generally fair conditions with rain unlikely Friday afternoon through Tuesday. Temperatures will reach the low 70s by day and fall to the upper 40s to 50s at night. Evaporation should rise over the weekend and soil should dry moderately. wet fields may hamper some operations Friday and Saturday.
Hospital expansion plans discussed for 16 000 county
The article notes that all cases ordered by doctors are accepted and there is ample land and surplus utilities for expansion. Private rooms will be built, as McMillan believes any patient ill enough for hospital care deserves privacy. The board includes J. V. Riley as president and Bill as a member.
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McMillan
J. V. Riley
Bill
Mother’s Day Calls Come First After Christmas
The telephone service group notes Mother’s Day ranks after Christmas in priority but many operators assisted hundreds of people. Last year on Mother's Day 2630 operator calls were handled and 4124 DDD calls offered. Delays occur when lines run to capacity. early Sunday morning calls are advised to improve chances of connection.
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Hamilton
Board members named for 1960s committee?
Cowan as vice president L G Smith as secretary Wayne Rat useau Ralph Spain Ronald Stice and Robert Beasley listed as members of the unnamed group.
Graves Thurman runoff appeal spurs gratitude from Terry County voters
In a letter seeking continued support, a candidate thanks Terry County voters for their confidence in the recent Democratic primary. The message notes the field of judge candidates and invites backers of Kenneth Graves and Mrs. Thurman to rally for the runoff, acknowledging the narrow margin and urging engagement.
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Terry County
Judge
Kenneth Graves
Thurman
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