Wilmer Smith to Speak at Young Farmers Convention
Wilmer Smith of New Home comes to our town Saturday night as principal speaker for the Young Farmers convention. The writer commends his honesty and fair dealing and recalls their past as Seatmates on a Texas Tech trip. He discusses cotton problems and cautions attentive listening to his remarks.
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Wilmer Smith
New Home
Young Farmers Convention
Wilmer
Texas Tech
Boston
Mass
George Will to Speak at Independent Garage Owners Meet
State Rep. Jesse George of Morton will headline the Independent Garage Owners Association convention in Brownfield. About 200 members plus spouses attend the business session at the National Guard Armory with no planned entertainment. a barbecue follows, and talks by local officials and IGO leaders precede a Q and A period.
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Jesse George
Morton
Independent Garage Owner's Assn
IGO
Brownfield
National Guard Armory
Alvin Murrell
GIO
South Plains
Sweetwater
Levelland
Lubbock
Plainview
Murrell
C.e.ross
Bob Sewell
George
Tony
Restrictions lifted for cotton linters shipment nationwide
Agriculture officials announce that linters from cotton seed may now move across the United States without permits or insect treatment after tests show they do not support pests. The move saves oil mills money, while hulls and motes still require treatment and separation to prevent contamination. The pink bollworm remains a key pest driver.
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John C. White
Young Farmers Set Meeting Saturday
The fifth annual Young Farmers of Texas Area II convention highlights a 1 a.m. start at Brownfield High School with 12:45 p.m. registration and a 1 p.m. assembly featuring O R Douglas. Wilmer Smith of New Home will speak on The Future of Cotton and eight awards are planned for the night session including outstanding chapters and publicity. Smith, a noted cotton farmer, holds multiple farm roles and honors. Darrell Franks will offer greetings. Madeline Hegi will present a Young Homemakers book review.
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Wilmer Smith
New Home
The
Young Farmers of Texas
Brownfield High School
O. R. Douglas
Wildring Edwards
Texas Tech
Smith
Madeline Hegi
Tohoka
Weekend Labor Day accidents cause minor injuries and damage
A rash of Saturday accidents caused minor injuries and property damage during Labor Day weekend. Notable crashes include Lee Roy McClure of Hacienda Heights and Danny Rosser of Ropesville at Island Main with 450 dollars in damage, plus other fender benders on Island Cardwell and State 2066. Police described no serious injuries and continued routine oversight.
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Lee Roy McClure
Hacienda Heights
Calif
Danny Rosser
Ropesville
Island Main
Rosser
Theda Stafford
Route 1
Jane Osburn Cooper
Meadow
Better Year for Terry County Farmers In 1964
New York August 28 1964 Terry County farmers had a stronger year than expected with gross farm income of 36 604 000 driven by crop sales and aided by fertilizer use. Government payments rose to six percent of income and land kept out of production under acreage cutting helped offset losses.
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Terry County
New York
Standard Rate and Data Service
Department of Agriculture
Rain Drenches Brownfield and Wellman Areas
Rainfall hit Brownfield Sunday with a quick soaker and water swirled through streets and Coleman Park. Wellman registered about one and a half inches as field low spots remained soaked Monday. farmers welcomed the moisture while fearing continued gloom could boost pests before Tuesday's sun.
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Coleman Park
Wellman
Dollar Day Not Arousing Busy Holiday in Brownfield
School kids resumed their studies on Tuesday and merchants kept shops open after Labor Day with little shopper interest in Dollar Day. The city saw normal weekend outings and trips to New Mexico while avoiding a cash register rush. Merchants focus on the Harvest Festival set for October 23 as the next big local event.
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New Mexico
Brownfield
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