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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1971
Page
1
The piece blends safety tips from the Red Cross on cold water drowning risks with light community tidbits. It mentions May drowning spikes, IRS refunds, U S Postal Service mail volumes, blood donation impacts, and local notices about barge signals, a 1971 directory, and fashion and staff updates at Brownfield area businesses.
Mr and Mrs David Gage of Wichita Falls will judge the annual Terry County 4 H Invitational Play Day set for June 5 at the Rodeo Arena. About 150 horses were entered in 1970, with a similar turnout anticipated. Jane Mayo Gage, a three time world barrel racing champion and noted RCA rodeo rider, headlines the event with her storied career and long road travels.
The Summer Reading Program is underway for youngsters through middle school. It is co sponsored by the Texas State Library in Austin and Kendrick Memorial Library. Participants may read any number of books but must complete at least 12 books in their grade level to receive a certificate.
Brownfield news reports Patrolman George Young, praised for narcotics work and community service, resigned after a May incident he felt brought disgrace to the force. Chief Tippit accepted the resignation, while supporters urge retention citing police protection and Young's record.
Mrs Sears Niles and Don Hendley join Clifford Niles as recipients of the Muldrow Awards for Outstanding Performance at the annual school personnel luncheon. The three awards totaling 600 dollars annually honor educators and auxiliary staff for citizenship and civic effort. Retiring staff members Vernon and Beulah honored.
Memorial Day ceremonies conducted by Post 269 and the American Legion Auxiliary begin at 2:30 p.m. in Coleman Park to honor Terry County war dead and Gold Star mothers. Douglass Rohre will speak, Virgil Crawford as MC, Heath Raymer in charge, with local officials and a bugler, flower girls, and vocal selections. A Gold Star Mothers reception follows at the American Legion Hall.
Students wishing to transfer from other districts into Brown Field Lee District must do so by 5 p.m. Transfer forms may be obtained at the school business office located at 1001 East Broadway, per James Willis, business a rector.
Kendrick Memorial Library will be closed Monday May 31 for Memorial Day per librarian Mrs M J Craig Jr. The library reopens 9 am Tuesday with summer hours 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. Saturday closures continue throughout the summer.
Rural residents in towns with 5 500 to 10 000 people may apply for Farmers Home Administration housing loans. Administrator James V. Smith of the Agriculture Department said the law has been expanded to include more applicants. Turn To Page 8.
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