Memorial Services Slated Monday To Honor War Dead
Memorial Day observance set for 10 a.m. in Coleman Park, with Rev. A. D. Kyle as guest speaker. Howard-Henson Post No 269 sponsors, honoring Terry County war dead and Gold Star mothers. Graveside rites by American Legion Ritual Team. flags to be flown at half staff until noon, then raised. Includes list of local veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and World War I laid to rest in Terry County cemeteries.
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Coleman Park
A. D. Kyle
Calvary Baptist Church
Terry County
Howard - Henson Post No 269
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Mmes
Anna Bailey
Eva Baggett
Helen Bramlett
Lucille Burleson
W. W. Day
Gertrude Freeman
Ella Glover
Nora Gregg
Stella
X-Ray Unit Success Draws 1500 Terry County Residents
The Mobil X-Ray unit drew over 1,500 Terry County residents on Tuesday. Mrs. Lewis Simmonds, the county health nurse, said the unit was to operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. but extended to 7 p.m. due to long lines. She called the event a huge success and noted plans for a similar visit next year.
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Terry County
Mobil
Lewis Simmonds
Simmonds
Wiggins urges Texas higher education reform at Brownfield Lions
Dr. D. M. Wiggins of Lubbock told Brownfield Lions at the Rotary Club that Texas ranks low in higher education and illiteracy. He proposed four new universities with specialties, including a Houston space program and a West Texas water conservation focus, predicting Tech enrollment of 36,666 by 1978 and urging strong funding to raise state standing.
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Lubbock
Rotary Club
Dr. Wiggins
Texas Tech
Citizens National Bank
Texas
Wiggins
Texas’ Coordinating Board of Higher Education
John Connally
Coordinating Board
Houston
Fort Worth - Dallas
Houston University
West Texas University
New Texas
United States
J. G. Stacy
Levelland
Tom Kelly
Alexander
Mont Muldrow
Craig Collier
Carrol Collier
Teachers Named For Headstart Program In Brownfield
Headstart teachers led by Jim B. Hensley include Mines Ruby Arnold Edna Best Dora Ford Ann Gilmore Flossie Nunn and Zelma White all certified with primary or kindergarten experience The summer program runs June 13 to August 9 at Oak Grove Elementary five mornings per week for first graders and non English speakers Transportation breakfasts and lunches are provided Parents should contact Hensley at West Ward School or Dr E B Posey at Brownfield High School for details
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Jim B. Hensley
Mines
Ruby Arnold
Edna Best
Dora Ford
Ann Gilmore
Flossie Nunn
Zelma White
Oak Grove
Brownfield
Gomez, Johnson
Tokio
West Gin
Hensley
West Ward School
E. B. Posey
Brownfield High School
UF Committee In Special Session
The Budget and Admission Committee of the Terry County United Fund will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce building with Leonard Ellington, chairman, presiding. Representatives from agencies wanting to participate in the annual United Fund drive are asked to attend.
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Terry County United Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard Ellington
United Fund
Arrests Reported Slow Local Scene Activity
Police logged two accidents and several arrests this week. Guillermo Tangangoe was jailed for no motor vehicle inspection sticker and fined 20 dollars, held for Border Patrol. Joe Lake Evans faced a worthless check charge, released on 500 dollar bond. O B Alexander charged with forgery, held for 250 dollar bond. Jeff Charles Wesley charged with forgery, held on 1000 dollar bond. One juvenile committed to boys' school. Jessie Lee Hines charged with aggravated assault, held on 250 dollar bond. Carlos Howell reported theft of two tractor batteries from his Wellman farm. Natividad Cruz arrested for public intoxication, released after a 25 dollar fine. Contreras Domingo charged with vandalism, fined 50 dollars, released. Two car accidents Thursday on Old La Mesa Road and on South 6th Street, no injuries.
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Guillermo Tangangoe
Border Patrol
Joe Lake Evans
Jessie Lee Hines
Carlos Howell
Wellman
Natividad Cruz
Contreras Domingo
Lamesa Road
Harley Ray Rodgers
S. Lons
Rickey Dale Allen
Old Lamesa
Livestock Cards Distribution Planned for Local Areas
Howard Davis postmaster urges rural Brownfield patrons to expect June Livestock Survey cards from mail carriers starting Monday. Carriers on Routes 1 through 5 will place sample survey cards, with replies sent to Cary D. Palmer in Austin. USDA uses results to estimate state milk production calf pig crops lamb wool and poultry counts guiding producer decisions.
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Howard Davis
Brownfield
Davis
USDA
Oon
Tiny Nelson
Luther Malcolm
James B. King
Tommie Kelly
Bill Rieck
Cary D. Palmer
Austin
CC Committees Plan Programs for Chamber of Commerce
Two Chamber of Commerce committees met to review work plans. The Retail Committee discussed beautification of the downtown square, Christmas decorations, and Memorial Day closing, noting several businesses would stay open. The Recreation and Education Committee planned a tennis tournament in August with five age divisions and multiple events, led by Harold Andrews as director.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Harold Andrews
Absentee Voting Laws Highlight One Day Left for Ballots
Absentee voting closes Tuesday at 5 p.m. after Monday courthouse closure for Memorial Day. Mail absentee requests from Brownfield residents must arrive by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Brownfield residents must vote in person. Polls open Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in a two race county primary including county clerk and commissioner races. The Attorney General primary features Crawford Martin and Franklin Spears.
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Brownfield
J. O. Burnett Jr
Joe Horton
Wayne Mullins Jr
John L. Johnson
Crawford Martin
Franklin Spears
First May Rain Boosts County Crops After Dry Spell
May rainfall brings 0.35 inch of moisture to the county per KKUB weather data. After several days of hot drying winds, farmers welcomed the shower. Saturday saw a 58 degree low and highs in the upper 80s, with forecasts of widely scattered storms through Monday and highs near 95.
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KKUB
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