Town Hall Plans and County Duties Outlined at Meeting
The session covered two misdemeanor charges with fines up to 200 dollars and a six member jury if trial is needed. County Superintendent Stevens detailed duties including retirement and social security records, transportation funding, school classification, teacher certification, and secretarial work for the county school board. He announced plans to retire December 31, 1974. The Terry County Historical Survey Committee shared talks on goals, taped interviews, and markers. The next Town Hall is set for 7:30 p.m. September 7 with a community meeting July 6 at the American Legion Hall.
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Steele
Brownfield News
Stevens
Meadow
Union
Brownfield
Wellman
Terry County
Texas
Jack Hamilton
Jake Geron
Miner Survives Mine Accident Lapses Through 55 Minute Ambulance Ride
Johnson, a mine worker, describes a 55 minute ride to the hospital after a fall into a wheelbarrow accident. Six months of recovery remain, with only six steps taken recently. He praises hospital staff, safety culture, and community support including cards and flowers from many local churches. He thanks the Lord for the miracle that saved his life and plans to return home at 708 E Oak St.
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Johnson
Jahnson
Regionwide Criminal Justice plan discussed at Brownfield meeting
Brownfield hosted the Regional Planning Committee of the Criminal Justice Council with Captain Lee Bartlett Jr presiding. Walter Head outlined aims for a 15 county program, naming priorities like officer training, a basic training academy, juvenile probation improvements, day care for families, and a metro squad to address manpower gaps.
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Brownfield
Criminal Justice Council
South Plains Association of Governments
City Hall
Lee Bartlett Jr
Walter Head
J. R. Fergerson
Lubbock
Giles Daleby
Garza County
Hugh Abercrombie
Plains
W. F. Jones
Lynn County
Raymond Sims
Brown
Pat Gilliam
Bock
James Cox
Littlefield
Ronnie Holt
John Clinton
Glen Hunsucker
Wayland Baptist College
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C. D. McNeese
Lamb County
Les Johnson
Level
Plainview
Arvin Stafford
Justice of Peace
C. G. Bartley
Head
Hunsucker
Wayland
South Plains
Bartley
Stafford
Holt
Bartlett
Dacthal Herbicide Promises Safe Cotton Weed Control
Dacthal herbicide provides excellent control of certain broadleaf weeds and annual grasses without stunting cotton. The product pairs well with cotton farming, offering effective weed management while maintaining crop health.
Toastmasters leaders and luncheon speaker named
Patterson extension coordinator for Texoma Region International Toastmistress and Dean Merrifield president of Brownfield Toastmasters Club join Lisa Cotham luncheon speaker representing Terry County 4-H Clubs in a local event. The report credits Newsfote with byline Dave Cushman.
Still In There Pitching CARL JOHNSON
Carl Johnson remains in hospital after six months. He reports improving outlook and expects to go home soon, saying the good Lord watched over him and kept the injury from being more serious. News by Dave Cushman.
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Carl Johnson
Johnson
Dave Cushman
City Dads Kick Off Police Reserve Training
The Police Reserve started Monday with twenty members and the Sheriff's Office Reserve with ten. Training will run eight hours weekly, four on Monday and four on Thursday until the required hours are completed. Mayor Hahn and City Manager Geron spoke of a Hamilton Ontario trip and optimistic plans for the new power plant costing 1,375,000. Representatives will visit Brownfield in six weeks to survey. Georgia, Vermont and Arizona are leading asbestos producers.
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Police Department
Sheriff’s Office
Lloyd Hahn
Jake Geron
Hamilton
Ontario
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James Evans
John J. Kendrick
Henry H. Hill
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Ag Chemo Inc
Brownfield, Texas
Flagg Homes, Inc
Bel Air
Sunset Heights
Pecos and
Cedar Streets
RoBeRt L. Noble CO
West Broadway
Brownfield Toastmistress Club
Texoma Regional International Toastmistress Clubs
Seleta Jane Brownfield
Beth Wilson
Council 11
Cleo
Georgia
Vermont
Arizona
BILL
Pepsi Cola
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Freezer
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Whitewalls
Price and
Old Tire
Goodzyear
Goodyear
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