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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1957

Page

4

Texas Legislature Fights Time in School Occupation Bill

Texas lawmakers press to speed passage of a bill to prevent occupation of schools by federal troops. Sen Henry B. Gonzales delivers a multi hour filibuster in the Senate while the House waits after hearings by religious and educational leaders. proponents accuse witnesses of pushing dogma over education.

Austin Tex Texas Henry B. Gonzales House Senate House Committee

Brownie Troop 399 Meets Friday at Little Scout House

Brownie Troop 399 opened with the Brownie Promise as girls gathered Friday in Little Scout House. New patrol leaders were elected and each patrol made fudge for refreshments. They worked on Christmas gifts for mothers and fathers, played games, drew names for gifts, and sang Brownie Goodbye as they passed through the magic tunnel. Present were Kaye Boroughs Vickie Daugherty Jane Priest Sharon Sue Doss Nora Holleman Nina Williams J Lucille Holleman Claudie Peters Gladys Noel Billie Hensley Mrs J D Williams leader and Mrs Carl Peters assistant leader.

Brownie Scout Troop Brownie Promise Little Scout House Brownie Goodby Kaye Boroughs Vickie Daugherty Jane Priest Sharon Sue Doss Nora Holleman Nina Williams J Lucille Holleman Claudie Peters Gladys Noel Billie Hensley J. D. Williams Carl Peters

Legislative actions amid protest over tidelands leases

The legislature passed a governor supported measure opposing Brownell’s suit seeking repayment to the federal government of tidelands lease proceeds beyond three miles, a claim valued at over 26 million dollars. A constitutional convention proposal was also sent to Congress, while a separate lake study pledges rural water use reforms. A Brownfield student remains in critical condition after a 7 mile north Gomez crash.

Texas U.S Herbert Brownell Tidelands Gulf Coastal U. S Price Daniel Eisenhower Brownell Daniel House Congress State Water Board Brownfield High School Gomez Lubbock Methodist Hospital Alene Brown Jack Brown Pool Community

Northwest HD Club Sets December 13 Christmas Party

Northwest HD Club completed plans for a Christmas party after meeting with Mrs Wayne Cadenhead. The event will be held Dec. 13 at Mrs. Terrell Bell’s home with a buffet turkey supper and a gift exchange. A four part program on Christmas holidays featured tips on economical gifts and gift wrapping. Mrs. Dub Branch spoke on.

Northwest HD Club Wayne Cadenhead Terrell Bell

Holiday Decorations Demonstrated With White Pellow Tree

Mrs Bell led the program with a Christmas decorations demonstration featuring a white pellow tree and ornamental accents. She also presented the fourth segment on Christmas refreshments while serving samples to attendees.

Minister to Attend Dallas Baptist Meeting

Dr. Jones W. Weathers pastor of First Baptist Church will fly to Dallas Tuesday to join the Baptist General Convention of Texas executive board. He will help elect administrative personnel and appoint committees for the coming year as reports from a Six-Year Progress Committee outline an advance program for all Baptist work ending in a 1964 jubilee celebration.

Jones W. Weathers First Baptist Church Dallas The Baptist General Convention of Texas

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