Corner Copy notes weight, calories and local updates
Brownfield column highlights dieting anecdotes and price contrasts between 1953 and today. It names local events: Charlie Price birthday, Rice grid star speak at First Baptist stadium crusade, weather notes, Chamber of Commerce charter vote, new pastors, store staff changes, immunization reminders, church anniversaries, and 4-H fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Price
David Stockwell
Rice
First Baptist
Parl E Lrod
National Weather Bureau
W. C
Bild Caraway
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Weldon McMath
First Assembly of God Church
Elaine
David
Lachelle
Jessie Bonilla
Farr’s
Kent Case
Neal Campbell
Brownfield High
Nancy Gray
Terry County
South Plains County
Gomez Baptist Church
First Foursquare Church
Paul Risser
Anita Bielss
Brownfield
Texas Tech
4-H
Lake Brownwood
Vacation Days Fade as School Approaches
Ruben Fonseca, son of Mr and Mrs Raoul Fonseca, 1111 South Std, nears the end of summer break entering second grade. He looks forward to August 20 start of school after a slow vacation first days, with time dragging while he keeps busy entertaining pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Fonseca
Raoul Fonseca
South Std
Brownfield Man Charged Over Obscene Phone Calls
Brownfield police charged a 22 year old man after a spree of obscene telephone calls reported since June 29. Officials say twenty calls were logged, with the arrest occurring shortly after 7 p.m. July 31 at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Church Dedication Obscured by Telephone Incident
David Castillo Jr. was arrested and fined 247.30 and sentenced to 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to using profane language over the telephone. General Telephone helped trace the call. Dedication services at First Foursquare Church 601 Lubbock Road include homecoming, a 3 pm service, a 4:30 pm reception, and 6:30 pm evening worship with several church leaders. A Monday 7 am men’s breakfast is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Castillo Jr
Herbert Chesshir
First Foursquare Church
L. Tisdale
Lubbock Road
Paul Risser
California
Fellowship Hall
Howard P. Courtney
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Meadow Schools Require Vaccination Birth Records for Enroll
Meadow Schools require baptismal or birth certificates and vaccination records for all students enrolling for the first time. Superintendent Odell Wilkes says enrollment is not allowed without completed vaccinations. Schools open August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow
Odell Wilkes
No Set-Aside Land In 1974 Announcement
John H. Stockton Jr. announces there will be no government land set-aside for feed grains, wheat, or cotton in 1974 to ensure domestic and export supplies. Farmers may focus on producing these crops and may terminate CAP or CCP agreements. conserving base rules lapse except for ongoing CAP/CCP terms. ALCS office close noted for Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stockton Jr
Terry County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Stockton
ALCS
Brownfield Development Corp names new directors
Brownfield Development Corp met Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce and named directors for three terms and two one year terms. Appointments include L J Richardson Bruce Zorns and others from local banks firms and stores. The group will convene next week to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Development Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
L. J. Richardson
First National Bank
Bruce Zorns
Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co
W. A. Leigon
General Telephone Company
Morris Knox
Knox-Stone Clinic
Jake Geron
City
Gomez Baptist Church to celebrate 70th anniversary
Gomez Baptist Church plans a 70th anniversary program on Sunday August 12 with Rev. James Fuller of Michigan to preach at 11 a.m. A day of fellowship includes a noon dinner and a 2 p.m. program with former pastors singers and members. The church organized in 1903 under Rev. J. R. Miller and has a history of growth and rebuilding after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez Baptist Church
Terry County
J. R. Miller
Tohoka
Pioneer Town
W. A. Shepard
Woods
S. M. Tow
W. A. Reeves
Oscar Bellow
J. P. Ford
W. A
Gomez
Big Spring
Gomez Square
Brownfield
New Gomez
Plains Highway
H. W. Beckham
Brownfield School
Plains Baptist Assembly
Floydada
R. C. Guest
First Baptist Women’s Missionary Union
Stan Key
James Fuller
Michigan
Dave Cushman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sig H. Atkinson
Ccc
Castillo
Foursquare
United Foursquare
J. Craig Bigg
South Central District
BDC
Newell Reed
Brownfield Savings & Loan Association
Charles Fulkerson
Pioneer Natural Gas
Mack Ross
Ross Irrigation Supply
Far Jones
Jones and Lowe
Bill Frizzell
Frizzell-Simpson
Western Auto Store
J. T. Bowman
Bowman Motors
Charles Darwin
Ronald Stice
Johnson Gin, Inc
Dean Merrifield
C. R. Anthony Company
Perry Bear
Turner-Bear & Akers
Joe Masso
Masso Department Store
Ken Muldrow
Goodpasture, Inc
Ken Kummer
Tri-Matic, Inc
Earl Weddle
Jon-T. Chemicals, Inc
Era Sears
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