Cliburn to perform with Lubbock Symphony this month
Van Cliburn, the Texan pianist known for Mos cow and other works, will guest as soloist with the Lubbock Symphony later this month. The program features semi classical pieces and promises a memorable concert. Also notes on boll weevil threat near Caprock and Crosbyton, and safety reminders about scooters and traffic laws. The page previews a murder mystery film The Trouble With Harry coming to Rustic October 24.
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van Cliburn
Moscow
Lubbock Symphony
Hollywoo
Harry
Bale Count Reaches 2196 Bales in Terry County This Season
Joe Spears of the Texas Employment Commission reports 2196 bales of cotton gained in Terry County by mid morning Friday. The commission also estimates about 135000 bales anticipated for the season based on gunners and other near scene sources.
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Terry County
Joe Spears
Texas Employment Commission
Spears
Scooter Drivers Urged To Meet Licensing Rules
Chief of Police James Tippit warns scooter operators are motor vehicle drivers and must be licensed under Texas law. A special license for 14 to 16 year olds allows limited motorized bicycles, with a 5 horsepower cap, after passing exams. Licensed riders must carry liability insurance per the Safety Responsibility Act. Parents are urged to ensure compliance, with the department offering guidance.
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City Police Department
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Chief Tippit
Friends of the Library Seek New Members in Drive
Terry County Friends of the Library invite new members during October as “Membership Months” with November for follow-up. Mrs. Phil Gaasch says invitations go to civic groups and schools. The group highlights projects including World Book encyclopedia, magazine binding, $200 in new books, story-telling film strips, and aiding librarian Cary Ann Geron’s state convention attendance.
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Terry County Friends of the Library
Phil Gaasch
The
Friends
Kendrick Memorial Library
Cary Ann Geron
Outstanding Lecturer Guest At UF Luncheos
Mrs. J. W. Walker of Plainview will speak at the Terry Courts United Fund kick off luncheon on Monday at One Marty House. She has long supported the United Fund and was named Citizen of the Year for Plainview for her public service.
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J. W. Walker
Texas Univerl “Und
Terry Courts United Fund
Marty House
The
United
Plainview
Welfare Office Moves to New Location in Courthouse
The State Welfare Office has moved from the basement to the second floor of the Terry County Courthouse. The School Tax Office has relocated to 412 W Main. The changes accompany the Civil Defense Headquarters setup in the courthouse basement.
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State Welfare Office
Terry County
W. Main
Civil Defent
Lions Club Light Bulb Sale For Camp Kerrville
The Brownfield Lions Club will sell light bulbs door to door Monday and Tuesday evenings to raise funds for the Lions Club Camp for the Handicapped at Kerrville. Members report at 5 pm Monday and Tuesday to receive assignments and bulbs at 1318 Lubbock Road. Woody Swaringen leads the effort with Hax Hamilton assisting. pre sales orders handled by Bill McKinney and David Nicholson.
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Woody Swaringen
Mex Hamilton
Lions Club
Brownfield Lions Club
Roval Lions Club
Huible Oi and Refining Company
Lubbock Road
Hax Hamilton
Bill McKinney
David Nicholson
Law Enforcers In Busy Week In Brownfield
Brownfield police report a busy period with thefts, auto accidents, and a knife attack under investigation. Tire theft involving John Runnels of Route 1 valued at about 25 dollars each. John Thomas Collins arrested on car theft investigation after being found asleep in a parked car on US 385. Two minors charged with consuming and theft under 50 following a royal store complaint. A 12 year old girl sustained stab wounds in a family feud. treated and released. Auto accidents include a noon collision at 1st and Cardwell with no injuries and a Friday incident injuring Paula Curry who requires six weeks in traction. A Saturday morning crash on US 380 west of Brownfield involving a 1983 Ford and a 1960 Oldsmobile. Gaines County authorities investigated a fatal crash involving a tank truck and two motorists in which Charles Newton Henderson and Jackson B. Shelton died. Henry Alton Sikes, driver of the tank truck, uninjured.
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John Runnels
Route 1
Tohoka
Texas Highway Patrol
John Thomas Collins
Dallas
Royal
Brownfield General Hospital
1St and
Cardwell
Paula Curry
R. H. Cury
E. Lake
Anita Proctor
E Repoto
Sai
Brownfield
New Mexico
Gaines County
Charles Newton Henderson
Jackson B. Shelton
van Nuys
California
King Brothers Circus
Public Relations Class Begins Here Monday
Noel Childs of The University of Texas will lead a four night course in Public Relations at the Chamber of Commerce building Monday through Thursday. The program runs 7 30 pm with a 2 50 registration and targets managers owners and employees of retail wholesale and service businesses. Joe Price Chamber president says the course will be worthwhile and co sponsored by Brownfield Chamber of Commerce and the Distributive Education Program.
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Noel Childs
University of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Distributive Education Program
Joe Price
Childs
The
Weather Outlook for Brownfield and Vici Areas
Temperatures forecast to run about 4.7 degrees above normal for the next five days with small day to day changes. Normal highs 72 to 79 and lows 43 to 57. Little or no precipitation expected.
Brownfield Boys Club Seeks Volunteers For Facelift
Robert Noble Jr reports Brownfield Boys Club needs volunteers and materials to improve facilities. Noble elected president. others elected include Frank Gorton as first vice president E L Hamilton as second vice president and Jake Geron as secretary treasurer. A work day was held and more help is urged to reopen the club, contact officers for information.
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Brownfield Boys Club
Robert Noble Jr
Boys Club
Bownfield
Mark Wyatt
Joe Woods
Charles Darwin
Jake Geren
Classing Office Activity Takes A Big Leap
The U S Department of Agriculture classing office in Brownfield reports a surge in cotton samples. For the week ending October 11, 2493 samples were classed, more than doubling the prior week's receipts, with capacity currently adequate to handle the volume. Defoliation by several producers is expected to push volumes higher toward the end of next week.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Brownfield
Wilburn L. Reeves
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A C Bishop
Crosbyton
General Telephone Company of the Southwest
Cap Rock
Tex Ritter
Crosbyter
Terry
James Tipp
Tippit
Larry Beauchamp
Frank Weir
Phil Saasch
Re Library
Des
American Association of University Women
Plainview Knife and Fork
Salvaten Army
Hale
Worthy Cause
Kerrville
Brownfield City
Rita Paine Hemesly
E. Lans
Gwynn Ann Gee
Hobbs
Henry Alton Sikes
Lee Law
Brownfield and
Vici
Nuel Childs
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