Pilgrimage Highlights Garden Club Christmas Decor
The Brownfield Garden Club staged its Christmas pilgrimage titled Christmas Rewards starting at 6 30 p m with tours of four homes hosted by Mrs Joe Henson The Gore Blackstock Hinson and Thompson residences showcased snowman kissing ball manger scenes cotton burr trees and other decorations Refreshments were served at the Thompson home A November 10 meeting in Mrs Truman DuBose's home named Mrs Hubert Thompson a lifetime honorary member The next meeting is set for 2 p m January 12 at Mrs Bill Noble's home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Snowman
Crede Gore
East Cardwell
Brownfield Garden Club
Bill Blackstock
Homer Hinson
Gillham
Hubert Thompson
East Harris
Joe Henson
H. C. Hinson
H.B. Thompson
Thompson
Truman DuBose
East Lens
Bill Noble
Gillham Drive
Meadow-Challis Home Demonstration Club Holds Christmas Party
Meadow-Challis Home Demonstration Club members met at Mrs. Walter Gracie’s home 3 South First for a Christmas party and holiday plans. The centerpieces by Mrs. Gracie’s granddaughter Mrs. Alen Kennemer of Lubbock, Christmas records, and a Carol of A Christmas Angel reading by Mrs. Tommy Pettit marked the event. Refreshments included old fashioned potato cake and coffee for members Homer Hinson Ethyl Martin Joe Henson W J Moss Johnny Bowling Loyal Henson Pettigrew Mary Gracie and guest Miss Carolyn Cates the county home demonstration agent.
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Meadow-Challis
Walter Gracie
South First
Gracie
Alen Kennemer
Lubbock
Tommy Pettit
Homer Hinson
Ethyl Martin
Joe Henson
W.J. Moss
Johnny Bowlin
Loyal Henson
Pettigrew
Mary Gracie
Carolyn Cates
Brookey Returns Home From Vietnam Duty
David Brookey of the United States Navy has returned after a year in Vietnam. He served at Cam Ranh Bay with the Swift Patrol boats. He is married to Linda West and they have a three month old son, Charles David I. The family will be at home in Colorado, California, after a thirty day leave.
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David Brookey
Vietnam
David
United States Navy
Cam Ron Bay
Swift
Brookey
Linda West
Charles David I
Frank Breokey
South 10Th
Coronado
Calif
Teenage Dance Set Saturday at Brownfield Country Club
The Brownfield Country Club hosts a teenage holiday dance for high school and college students from eight to twelve p.m. Saturday with music by The Zippers. Admission is four dollars per couple. members may bring one guest.
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Brownfield Country Club
D. L. Pemberton
East Cardwell
Mmes Pemberton
Sammy Jones
Charlie Price
L. J. Richardson
Bill Cope
Faith Circle Meets at First Methodist Church
The Faith Circle of the First Methodist Church met at 9 30 a m in the Webber Room for a regular planned study. Mrs Craig Sr led opening prayer read scripture and led the song We Would See Jesus. A skit by Mines J W Webber Craig and Sylvia Miller.
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Faith Circle
First Methodist Church
Webber Room
Craig
Jesus
Mines
J.W. Webber
Sylvia Miller
Cornelius
Ida Belle Walker
W.B. Downey
Ludie Morgan
Expo 67 for Children Opens Plans for Young Visitors
Three million youngsters are expected at Expo 67 in Montreal with a children’s creative center a nursery and drama music and art center. A playground behind one way mirrors features a stream for panning gold.
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Montreal
Lovington Weekend Visitors Attend Local Funerals and Events
Visitors Earl Bradley of New Mexico joined C C Tucker and the Delbert Bradley family in Electra for the funeral of Jess Hageman's father who died of a heart attack. In Burkburnett, the elder Hageman resided at death. The First Baptist Church deacons held a Dec 6 Christmas dinner at Rev. Ed Crow's home with carols, prayers, and games. Billie Blackstock hosted a Christmas brunch at her parents' East Cardwell home for about 45 guests with a festive table setting and refreshments.
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Gene Lampp
East
Buckley
E.G. Lampp
Seagraves
Electra
Jess Hageman
Hageman
Burkburnett
First Baptist Church
Ed Crow
East Tate
Dale Durham
Jerry Gannaway
Crow
Messrs. and Mines
Arlie Lawrimore
Eunice Farrar
Walter Skiles
Fd Crooks
Henry Newman
Bob Dumas
Myron Fenton
C.W. Denison
Bill Noble
Jackie Car
Billie Blackstock
Bill Blackstock
East Cardwell
Dinner Held By Hospital Group
The Brownfield Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Lewis Simmonds. Gifts were exchanged, the lobby furniture reupholstery was completed, drapes will be cleaned before Christmas, and a $500 gift in memory of former president Mrs. Lal Copeland was approved. Attendees included Mrs. Simmonds, Mrs. Merritt, and others with three guests.
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Brownfield Hospital
Lewis Simmonds
Claude Merritt
Lal Copeland
Fire Safety Advice to Use Flame Proof Christmas Decor
The firm notes that people often hang dry evergreen sprigs and branches near the fireplace, risking fire. It urges using flame proof decorations and avoiding nearby combustibles to reduce danger during the holidays.
Opti-Mrs Club Sews Dolls for Santa’s Pack
The Opti-Mrs Club sponsors a doll repair and clothing project for Santa’s pack this Christmas. Now in its second season, the group works year round with three to four weeks before Christmas being busy. Enlisted with two girl scout troops and the Rainbow Assembly, merit badges and charity credits accompany the effort. Officers include Mrs. Robert Noble Jr president Mrs Nolan Cornett vice president Mrs James Evans vice president and Mrs Phil Porter secretary.
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Opti-Mrs. Club
Girl Scout
Rainbow Assembly
Rainbows
Robert Noble, Jr
Nolan Cornett
James Eveans
Phil Porter
First Christian Family Christmas Party Scheduled
The First Christian Family Christmas Party is set for December 2 at 7 30 p m at the church with the theme The Best Gift. Christian Women's Fellowship Education Committee and Christian Youth Fellowship organize and decorate while attendees are asked to bring four dozen cookies.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christian Youth Fellowship
Love Circle Met Monday at First Methodist Women’s Society
The Love Circle of the First Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Mrs. Ernest Latham’s home. Mrs. Latham led the business meeting and Christmas basket preparations were planned. The program For This Little Time was led by Mrs. Charles Owens with assistance from Mrs. Paul Blackstock and Mrs. Doris Treadaway.
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First Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ernest Latham
Latham
Charles Owens
Mmes
Paul Blackstock
Doris Treadaway
Owens
Blackstock
Treadaway
C.B. Nelson
Mont Telford
Glenn Harris
Benediction
Carol of Christmas Cantata at Tokio Baptist Church
The Tokio Baptist Church will present its Christmas Cantata, Carol of Christmas, at 7 p.m. Sunday. Elementary classes from the church will also stage a Christmas program on the evening of December 21. The public is invited to attend.
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Tokio Baptist Church
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