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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1968

Page

5

Dill Joins American Shorthorn Association Member Group

Rufus Lynn Dill becomes a member of the American Shorthorn Association. C. D. Swaffar notes ASA offices in Omaha register transfers and promote Shorthorn cattle. Memberships are up 30 percent this year. Dill can register and transfer at member rates and enjoys all voting privileges.

Rufus Lynn Dill American Shorthorn Association C. D. Swaffar Omaha Neb Dill

Relocation of U S base problem for Japan

A diplomatic source notes that moving a U S base within Japan raises tensions with local communities and broader security concerns. Officials weigh strategic advantages against political costs as talks continue.

U. S Japan

Lions Present Keese Discusses Football At Meet

Brownfield Cubs coach Charlie Keese spoke to the Lions Club in regular session about the 1968 season. He noted the Hereford scrimmage on Aug 30 improved short yardage, defense ahead of offense, and expectations for better passing and bench depth. The Cubs face Estacado in Lubbock Friday for a conference opener, with speed a concern but a larger, in better shape squad. Junior high participation grows and 57 freshmen out for football, the largest in years.

Charlie Keese Brownfield Cubs Lions Club Rogers Lindsey Keese Hereford Cub Seminole Cub Stadium Cubs Estacado Lubbock The Lions

Vandivere Rites Held In Lamesa

Funeral services for Purvis Parker Vandivere were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Methodist Church in Lamesa with Rev. Newton Starnes officiating. Burial followed at Lamesa Memorial Park. Vandivere, a longtime Dawson County resident and farmer, died of a heart attack at the Medical Arts Clinic. Survivors include his wife Doris, two sons Keith and David, a daughter, his father, siblings, and eight grandchildren.

Purvis Parker Vandivere Keith Vandivere E. Tate First Methodist Church Lamesa Newton Starnes Lamesa Memorial Park Branon—Phillips Funeral Home Vandivere Dawson County Methodist Church Doris Keith David Cecil Gillespie Fe] Paso E. Vandivere C. L. Greenlee O’ Donnell W. T. Gant Morton Harold Faith Lubbock Paul L. Jones C. H. Herman Allen Clyde Farmington N.M

Marriage Licenses and Warranty Deeds Reported

Legal notices list marriage licenses for multiple couples including Klen Douglas Bunger and Sarah Ellen Cato, Jerry Roy Little and Linda Lou Stowe, and others. The section also details warranty deeds transferring various lots and tracts in Brownfield and surrounding additions among numerous individuals and entities.

Klen Douglas Bunger Sarah Ellen Cato Jerry Roy Little Linda Lou Stowe Willie Horner Araehawana Elliston Jerry Glenn Kapler Peggy Ann Hinkle David Jack Dunlap Betty Faye Smith Dee Carter Lindley Barbara Ethel Baumgardner David Far Auburg Janice Renee Suice Jerry Lynn Liles Sherry

Brownfield approves 1968 tax roll and highway matter

City Council approved the 1968 tax roll totaling 16,941,950 with a levy of 220,323.35. 91.5 percent of taxes collected. Intersections at 8th and 14th Streets along Seagraves highway kept as is after police review. General Tower Corp of Lubbock won the 3,854.50 Civil Defense radio tower bid for the post office basement remodeling.

Brownfield Stanley Miller Miller Jake Geron Texas Highway Department 8Th 14Th Seagraves Highway James Tippit General Tower Corporation of Lubbock Civil Defense Radio Tower Civil Defense Department

Questions and Answers On City Sales Tax in Brownfield

Series of Q and A on the one cent municipal sales tax before Brownfield election on September 17. Topics include applicability to auto sales, why merchants support it, enforcement by the State Comptroller, 2 percent collection fee, and estimated city revenue of about $93,150 for 11,500 population.

Brownfield Revere Texas Municipal League Bownfield

Brownfield Schools Week Menu September 9 13

Editor notes weekly menus for Brownfield Public Schools listing dishes for each weekday. Monday Porkettes with catsup and sides. Tuesday corn dogs and sides. Wednesday barbeque beef. Thursday fried steak with gravy. Friday tuna salad with sides. Milk offered daily.

Brownfield

Drop In Water Usage Shows Up

Local residents reduced yard watering in August as rainfall reached 4.29 inches. Total water use fell to 48,291,900 gallons from 63,486,700 in August 1967. Daily highs and lows ranged from 2,820,600 to 719,400 gallons. Weather and prices impact bills as Britons begin to feel the economic squeeze.

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