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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1975
Page
2
Mrs Mable Gosdin Mrs Georgie Tarpley and Mrs Eva Sears led a group that enjoyed a lively gathering with entertainment by Newsfote writer Kay Dodds. Seated were Mrs Virgie Dunnody Mrs Laura Riney and Mrs Elva Ellis. They may never eat another bite of popcorn.
Brownfield News highlights local Christmas happenings and business notices. Jim and Carol Bayless return to manage Bayless Jewelry in their absence by Bob Thompson after a record season across 25 states. Church concerts, fundraisers, Meals on Wheels needs, and Goodfellow drive details fill the page with civic events and notices.
Regular monthly immunizations will be given from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday December 10 at the South Plains Health Unit located at 101 South D. Parents are urged to take their children for necessary inoculations against contagious diseases.
Brownfield announces two public hearings at City Hall 218 W. Main on December 11 and 15 at 8 pm to gather citizen input for a 150000 Community Development Block Grant pre-application under HUD. After the second hearing the council will select projects for submission and details are available weekdays 8 am to 5 pm.
During the regular city meeting officials agreed to a public hearing on Gen-Tel telephone rates at 10 a.m. Thursday December 18. Survey cards were mailed to residents to gather input and Gen-Tel will be invited to present data and respond.
The Quanah Parker District Boy Scout banquet at 7 p.m. December 13 in Brownfield High School Commons features a Texas Tech humorist lecture by Richard Cheatham and a magic show by Gary Yeates of Brownfield. Aury L. McBride will MC, Leonard Ellington will play piano, and awards for service will be given. Over 200 Scouts and families from five counties are expected. tickets are $2.50 and can be bought from scoutmasters or at the door.
A two year old, Lupe Davila, was run over by a vehicle at 409 South 2nd Street shortly after 10 PM. Police identify I D Brown as the driver. The child was attempting to reach his parents’ parked car when struck and was taken to Brownfield General.
Skies stay clear to partly cloudy through Tuesday with mild afternoon temperatures and near freezing nights. No precipitation is expected, but blowing dust may occur across the region.
Terry County Criminal Court convened December 1 with Judge Herbert Chesshir presiding. Numerous defendants faced charges including driving while intoxicated and illegal possession of alcoholic beverages, with many pleas entered or trials set for December 9.
Fragmentary notes describe a past peak in cattle numbers and a Texas mission timeline. The text hints at a counting effort and historical context but lacks clear names or dates. Readers are left with a vague sense of agricultural activity and regional history.
Alvin Davis, owner of The Cowboy Store, was named to head the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce at a Wednesday board meeting. Jackie Cargill was named vice president, with Bill Swaringen and Wilson Hart as new executive committee members.
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