Terry County second primary looms with local races
In Terry County a second primary on June 6 features Jesse T. George challenging Howard E Ragland for State Representative. B. T. Gordon and Homer Parker lead the Sheriff runoff, while E. S. Tankersley and Johnny Best contest Commissioner Precinct 1, with Baumgardner awaiting November. Runoffs also for Tax Assessor-Collector and Constable precede early voting.
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Jesse T. George
Hockley
Howard E Ragland
B. T
Bill) Gordon
Homer Parker
E. S
Red) Tankersley
John A
Johnny) Best
Robert Baumgardner
J. D
Jet) Akers
Mike Smith
Thad Risinger
Constable
Jeff) Coker
Roy Key
Rental Fee Established For Tower Construction
Brownfield City Council met in City Hall to discuss space needs and approve leasing the television tower site on well 14 near Lamesa Highway. The tower, about 500 feet tall, will enable multi channel cable service for residents. The council set a $100 monthly rent and June 18 as bid date for a city leader, with replacement cost estimated between $9,000 and $14,000. A public hearing on zoning changes for Block 11, Santa Fe Addition, was also scheduled for June 18.
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Eunice Jones Jones
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Santa Fe Addition
North 2Nd Street
Pension Checks Rise Sharply in Terry County
Government figures show Social Security payments to Terry County residents have increased from 467 000 to 699 000 annually over three years. Average monthly checks rose from 618 to 664, as beneficiaries grew from 756 to 1 053. The rise reflects broader program expansion and potential future benefit and tax increases.
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Pathologist to Visit Brownfield for Plant Analysis
County Agent Jim Foy announces that Dr. Robert Berry of Lubbock, plant pathologist for the Extension Service, will visit Brownfield Thursday morning to consult with residents on plant problems. Citizens may bring sick or diseased plants to the Courthouse office from 10 to 12 for analysis by Dr. Berry. a similar visit last year drew many cases.
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Water District Discussion Spurs Oil Regulation Push
Terry County Water Users Association held a strategy session amid unease over moves by oil firms to appeal the Texas Water Pollution Control Board no pit ruling banning open pit oilfield brine disposal. The group, backing board jurisdiction, plans fundraising and a possible water district election to conserve resources.
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Texas Water Pollution Control Board
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State Water Pollution Control Board
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Pollution Control Board
Pleas Entered In County Court
Several pleas on assorted charges heard recently. A D Bean, arrested on a check warrant, pleaded guilty with a $69.76 fine and costs plus one day jail. Wadell Wyatt held for Cleburne authorities on three forgery and passing warrants with $2,000 bonds. Curly Linto pleaded innocent to aggravated assault and is held on $5,000 bond. Charles Wyatt pleaded guilty to abandonment with $51.70 in fines. Joe Kelly fined $51.70 for abandonment of wife and children. Charles Hoyt Gaddy arrested on a DWI charge and placed in city jail. An additional drunk suspect and property destruction incidents noted at a local service station.
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Terry County Sheriff's Department
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Cleburne
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Texas Highway Patrol
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Oak Grove Lions Club hosts choir and honors members
Oak Grove Boys' Choir ten voices performed at the Brownfield Lions Club meeting led by Miss Frances Nell with piano accompaniment. O R Douglas introduced Miss Neu. Doc Lewis announced ladies night installation for June 16. Bob Hen arted and Bob Eakin earned district governor membership pins. Visitors included John Williams and others. Billie Moore presided.
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O. R. Douglas
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Phonsen
Bob Eakin
Weather Outlook for Brownfield and Vicinity
Clear to partly cloudy today with a few thundershowers possible late afternoon or early night. Temperatures near 90 with low in the mid 60s. Monday little change with light precipitation potential under 0.5 inch and less than 15 percent area. Southerly winds 20 to 30 mph day and 15 to 20 mph night. About 80 percent sunshine.
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