This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1966
Page
1
A social anecdote recalls a gathering where stern businessmen spoke softly of a childhood wish and the idea of poverty. The piece argues against labeling all who are financially needy as "poverty stricken," stressing dignity, self respect, and the limits of programs to end poverty.
A family plans for college expenses and worries about GenTel staying afloat as daughters return home. The piece also reflects on poverty defined by a dictionary and memories of hardship during depression days, contrasting frugal meals and resilience.
Brownfield seniors prepare for ring distribution on August 25 as students complete registration. The event marks a milestone as students receive their class rings and participate in the school tradition.
A succinct musing contrasts gossip and news as a matter of hearing versus telling. It notes how information travels and the distinction between rumor and verified reporting without specifics.
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee will meet Tuesday August 9 at 3 30 p m in chamber office. Agenda covers Christmas decorations cost estimates for flower pots long range city beautification plans Batman and Robin sidewalk sale and committee assignments for prizes entertainment block arrangement sign-up and funds Jim Bayless chairs the meeting.
Brown field welcomes students for a 9 a.m. August 29 start. Elementary pupils from first through sixth grades must register August 25, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Bring $2 activity fee birth certificates and health records including diphtheria and smallpox vaccination proof and polio records.
The Terry County Sheriff's Department reports 54 arrests in the period, up from 33 last July 1965. Immunizations are not required but parents are encouraged to vaccinate children. Junior high registration for new students is set for August 25-26 with time slots by last name, and a $1.50 physical education fee is noted. Senior leadership will start registrations at Brownfield High School.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr urged prioritizing absentee ballots for servicemen in Vietnam. He asked county clerks to mail overseas ballots by air and to ensure Texans deny no voting rights, aligning with Defense Department efforts to boost voting access before November elections.
J W Harris died Thursday in the Big Spring Veterans Hospital aged ? Services were held at 2 30 p m today in Fort Worth with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery He was a member of the First Christian Church He is survived by his wife and a nephew the Rev Jack Garrett pastor of the First Christian Church
City councilmen met under Mayor C. E. Ross with a light agenda. They agreed to draw up a joint contract at 3 dollars per pole with CATV and General Telephone, replacing prior rates totaling 4,830 dollars for 1616 poles. Also discussed was access through Magnolia Camp median for a proposed motel.
John Kendrick a banker Jake Geron city manager and E D Jones former city manager are cited as participants in a series of civic governance discussions and appointments documented in the recent council minutes.
Local officials probe two stolen vehicles, a 1963 Ford pickup taken from a field near Johnson and a 1966 Mustang taken from Darwin Ford Sales after 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Police also report vandalism to camping area vapor lights and three car accidents this week with damages totaling around $450.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.