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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1966

Page

2

Never a Typical Day for Texas Highway Patrol Service

The piece profiles Sgt. A. E. Roberts and the Texas Highway Patrol noting no typical day in patrol work. It describes 125 vacancies, 16 week Academy training, strict entry rules, ongoing refresher courses, and the motto Courtesy Service and Protection guiding officers who assist stranded motorists and deliver emergency messages.

Highway Patrol Texas Highway Patrol Sgt. Roberts Law Enforcement Academy Department of Public Safety Austin Roberts THP Terry Lynn Garza Yoakum Hockley Cochran The

Young candidate argues youth as leadership asset for county clerk race

A Brownfield resident, Joe Horton, defends youth in politics citing early leaders like Jefferson and Roosevelt. He notes 24 years old, married with a son, resident of Terry County, Jaycees secretary, and seeks the June 4 election as a true Democrat for County Clerk.

Jesse George Wade Yandell Thomas Jefferson Virginia House of Burgesses Abraham Lincoln Illinois Theodore Roosevelt New York Franklin Delano Roosevelt Terry County Union Meadow Brownfield Sandra Taylor Lance Brownfield Jaycees First Baptist Church

William M Adams To Receive Degree Today

William Marton Adams will receive the master of science degree in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University at 7 p.m. in Lewis Stadium. Dr. Oliver S. Williams, OSU president, will confer degrees on 2,344 graduates as 43 states and many foreign countries are represented. Sgt. Roberts discusses traffic enforcement and safety talks as the Texas Highway Patrol prepares for disaster duty and cross-department cooperation. He invites high caliber young men to a special meeting Tuesday for those interested in the work.

Texas Highway Patrol Sgt. Roberts Department of Public Safe William Marton Adams Oklahoma State University Oliver S. William OSU Lewis Stadium THP Pioneer Natural Gas Roberts

Follow Up Meeting Highlights Brownfield Tourist Draw

George Jordan of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce led a five hour Selling and Serving course in Brownfield to boost visitor appeal. Attendees from the Tourism Committee and Executive Committee discussed attracting and retaining tourists, distributing printed guides, and developing new attractions and ongoing events.

George Jordan West Texas Chamber of Commerce Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Jordan Brownfield Rich Lake Cedar Lake A. J. Bell Chamber of Commerce Lion's Club FFA Old Settlers John Deere High Plains West Texas

Stabbing Investigation Ties West Main Incident to Edward Morton

Local police probe a stabbing in the 1300 block of West Main. Edward Morton injures abdomen and accuses rival Edward Brown. no charges filed yet. Jewelry theft noted on S 12th Street with $12 value. no forced entry found. Several arrests and bonds: Marvin Sanderson abandoned wife and child with $250 bond. Leroy Hubbard freed on $300 bond for license issue. Zelma Gardner jailed for drunkenness with $27 fine on hold.

Edward Morton Jr. Brown West Main Brownfield General Hospital Morton Brown Don Hewitt Charlie West S. 12Th Street West Marvin Sanderson Leroy C. Hubbard Zelma June Gadner

Thurber Reunion Slated June 11-12

Sixth Thurber School reunion for teachers, ex-students and families set for June 11-12 in Stephenville. Activities begin June 11 at 1 p m with catered lunch Sunday. Olus Justus of WBNL Boonesville Ind will speak. For info write Modean Bogus 725 Green Stephenville. Nuclear power seen as tool for dredging harbors and linking oceans to arid regions.

Thurber Stephenville Thurber School Olus Justus WBNL Boonesville Ind Modean Boggus Green

Briggs Presents Lions Program at Brownfield Junior High

Lions Club program discusses a day at Brownfield Junior High School. Principal John Briggs outlines school activities and invites parents to visit. David Nicholson introduces Briggs as the guest speaker with guests George Jordan and Ray Anderson present. About 50 attendees.

Brownfield Junior High School Lions Club Part House David Nicholson John Briggs Briggs George Jordan Abilene Ray Anderson Max Hamilton

Kendrick Attends Boy Scout Meet

John J. Kendrick attended the 56th national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Dallas with 33 South Plains Council leaders and spouses among more than 2,500 delegates. The session focused on recruiting and training to advance a two year youth program breakthrough, led by Oscar Crain, council president.

John J. Kendrick Boy Scouts of America Dallas South Plains Council Oscar Crain

Kansas Drivers Kill 562 Deer in 1965 Road Toll

Kansas motorists reported a 1965 deer toll of 562 as vehicles collided with wildlife across the state. Officials noted peaks near rural highways and urged precaution for nighttime driving and dawn hours.

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