Wellman seeks funds from county for fire department
Brownfield County commissioners review Wellman Fire Department funding needs for a 62 522 fire truck and 7 662 communications system with 25 pagers. Wellman plans a 5 000 initial pledge and 5 092 yearly for seven years, aiming to reduce fire protection costs versus current Brownfield support. County discusses petition to gauge civic center bond interest and airport repairs with bids rule.
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Brownfield
Woodward
Wellman
Wellman Fire Department
Herbert Chesshire
Kidder, Peabody and Company
San Antonio
Represtatives
Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development
Civic Center
Terry County
Chesshir
Texas Attorney General
Hospital Raises Pay, Room Rates Pending Blue Cross Review
The hospital approved a 12 percent salary increase plan pending funding by year end. Helton suggested deferring raises until July 1. Private room rates would rise from 104 to 111 and special care units from 235 to 255 daily, pending Blue Cross and Blue Shield approval, expected to take weeks. The June meeting date was moved from June 8 to June 15.
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Helton
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Police hope for arrest in long running Brownfield case
Police Chief J T Churchwell said the case still has a heavy burden but warned an arrest will come. He remained confident of solving the Brownfield crime as the Brownfield Crime Line reward stands at 3890 dollars with an additional 1000 dollars offered by the Lubbock Crime Line.
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J.T. Churchwell
Churchwell
Lubbock
Senior Scholars Named at Wellman Graduation
Miss Baldwin and Miss Dill are recognized for long school careers with leadership posts and activities. Baldwin plans to study secondary education at Lubbock Christian College with math first field. Dill, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harrison Dill, will major in accounting at Midland College. Graduation exercises are set for 8 p.m. May 22 at Wellman School Auditorium with Rev Donny Crowson as speaker.
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America
Miss Baldwin
Lubbock Christian College
Miss Dill
Harrison Dill
Future Homemakers of America
Midland College
Wellman
Wellman School
Donny Crowson
First Methodist Church
Police Log Details Two Possible Deaths And Range Of Offenses
Brownfield Police reported twenty one offenses and three arrests from noon Friday May 8 to noon Tuesday May 12. incidents included two possible death by own action calls one juvenile with a knife and blood in a residence, another man with a shotgun wound, plus theft, vandalism, threats, harassment, prowlers, and a burglary inquiry across several blocks.
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Brownfield
BPD
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Kelsay-Blacklock Chevrolet
W. Ripley
N. 3Rd
E. Lons
el Casino Club
E. Tate
Baseball Caps and Boyhood in a Music Camp
Four young cellists in a Beethoven quartet wore baseball caps, revealing how preteen boys use visors as security blankets. The caps calm nerves, shield hairstyles, display team allegiance, curb affectionate kisses, and provide a barrier between adults and their developing boundaries.
Last chance for women self defense course Friday May 15
The final night to join the women’s self defense course is Friday May 15 at 6 p.m. Sign up by bringing paper and pen. For more information call Ricky Churchwell at 637-4681.
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Ricky Churchwell
Alpha Omega Bake Sale and Garage Sale
The Alpha Omega Study Club hosts a combined sale on Saturday May 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the old Fabrific Building 515 West Main. Proceeds support the club's projects with items including home baked goods clothing and household goods.
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Alpha Omega Study Club
W. Main
A Boy BATTLES NERVES In Final Plate Moment
A young player stands with bases loaded as pressure mounts. A swing and miss provokes jeers and tears. The crowd hears a plea to show mercy, reminding readers he is still a child learning life’s tough lessons.
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Mom
Dad
Retiree Bob Meek Honored With 2:30 P.M. Reception
A reception is planned for 2 30 p m Thursday to honor Bob Meek on his retirement after 14 years as a city fireman. The Brownfield News and Terry County Herald note the event in Brownfield Texas with standard publication details and contact lines.
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Bob Meek
Meek
Brownfield News
THE
Terry County Herald
West Hill Street
Brownfield
Terry County
Texas
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MasterCard
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Wellman High Honors
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E. Warren
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Alpha Omega
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
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State OF Texas
Lynn Brisendine
W. Hill
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