Labor survey eyed for Brownfield plant by Norwich firm
John Meyer of Norwich and W. R. Grace & Co subsidiary seeks labor availability data in Terry County to gauge interest for a possible Brownfield plant. Tests run June 19 20 21 at the high school. post cards sent to prior survey participants. training and pilot plant planned before final building decision.
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John Meyer
Norwich
Conn
W. R. Grace & Company
Terry County
Brownfield
West
Texas
Gordon Hoopman
Chamber
Brown
West Texas
Brownfield Notes Highlight Local Life And Events
Features range from small town updates to regional curiosities. Mentions of Renda Lowe heading to Hawaii for summer, a June book sale at Terry County library, Brownfield Health Unit vaccination drive, Ringling Bros circus dates at Lubbock Coliseum, and local residents and businesses including Regal Theatres Brownfield Story screening and Kathy Lassiter reopening a beauty shop.
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Renda Lowe
Herschel
LaVerne Lowe
Hawaii
Maj
Ted Lowe
Renda
West Texas
Terry County Friends of Kendrick Memorial Hospital
Brownfield Health Unit
Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
A. W. Puckett
Arlington
Brownfield
Regal I
Minnie Battles
Bill’s Grocery & Market
Leon
Kathy Lassiter
Missouri
Mississippi
Kathy
Terry County approves hospital bond in light vote
In a very light turnout of 6,287 registered voters, Terry Memorial Hospital District voters approved the hospital expansion bond by 455 to 305, with 760 casting ballots and groundbreaking anticipated in about six months.
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Terry County
Terry Memorial Hospital District
Pat McMillan
Summer Track Program Opens Monday at Cub Stadium
The summer track program begins at 9 Monday morning at Cub Stadium with an organizational meeting led by Coach James Morris. There is no charge and anyone may attend. equipment needed is running gear. The program is sponsored by the United Fund and a track meet is set for June 30 in Brownfield with plans for more meets in June and July.
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Cub Stadium
James Morris
Morris
The
United Fund
Brownfield
Legion Memorial Program Honors Local Veterans and Gold Star Mothers
Howard Henson American Legion Post 269 held a Monday memorial with a 6 am breakfast and flag raising, led by Maurice Martin. Virgil Crawford paid tribute to veterans and Gold Star Mothers, while Douglass Rohre delivered the eulogy and invoked blessings on mothers for their sacrifices.
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Howard Henson American Legion Post 269
Terry County
Douglass Rohre
Crescent Hill
Lilly Named Honorary Director of West Texas Boys Ranch
Mrs Dennis Q Lilly was named Honorary Director of West Texas Boys Ranch at the board meeting May 26. Ken G Spencer Crane County Attorney was re elected president with Gene Newman San Angelo first vice president Don Weinacht Blamorhea vice president Lon Slaughter San Angelo secretary Cal Sugg Jr San Angelo treasurer and Buck Owens Barnhart vice president. New three year directors elected were Jim Bob Aleitxer Del Rio Dr Carter Martin San Angelo and Wm Hucheson Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Q. Lilly
West Texas Boys Ranch
Board of Directors
Ken G. Spencer
Crane County
Gene Newman
San Angelo
Don Weinacht
Blamorhea
Lon Slaughter
Cal Sugg Jr
Buck Owens
Barnhart
Jim Bob Aleitzer
del Rio
Carter Martin
Wm. Hucheson
Odessa
Memorial Day services honor veterans and Gold Star Mothers
American Legion memorial rites placed carnations on a symbolic grave as Gold Star Mothers were honored. Flower girls Carla and Ramona Harbin assisted as each mother’s name was read. Wreaths and a flag were presented by Legion and Auxiliary members, with plans announced for West Texas Boys Ranch anniversary events and ongoing support actions.
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The
American Legion
Clara Lowe
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Martin
Meet Your Nabor Vincent Schertz Leads VFW Post Growth
Vincent Schertz has served as Commander of Hand Brothers VFW Post 6749 for two years. Under his leadership the post increased membership from 36 to 104. The VFW earned an award as the first Post District to achieve this growth.
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Vincent Schertz
Hand Brothers Vfw
VFW
Nabor
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Jones
New York
Emily M
Sig H. Atkinson
CCC
Farmland News
India
National Association of Manufacturers
Washington, D.C
Party House
Jesse Randall
Colonial Heights
Prather Sheet Metal
Enoch Stuart
County Superintendent’s Office
Union School
Meadow School
Pool Store
Wellman School
Tokio Johnson
Legion
Dave Cushman
Maurice Martin
Virgil Crawford
Ute
Mrs. Lilly
WT Boys Ranch
Carla
Ramona Harbin
Mrs
A. C. Harbin
Eva Baggett
Etta Brumley
Lucille Burleson
Hector Campos
Annie Cushman
W. W. Day
Nora Gregg
Stella Harkins
Beulah King
Pearl Nettles
Carrie Overman
Carmen Reyna
W. F. Terry
H. V. West
Helen Bramlett
Iva Poe
Charles E. Davidson
Garza County
Jim Prather
WTBR
Kenneth Howell
Joe Vara
David Nault
Joe Wells
Jimmy George
Spencer
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