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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

3

More Terry Persons Filing for Their Social Security Payments Than Ever

Special to the NEWS reports rising pension uptake in Terry County as 373 residents receive checks totaling 178000 dollars yearly. Women 62 and older are enrolling faster than expected, with 156 retired workers receiving 90000 annually and spouses gaining extra 15000.

Terry New York Terry County United States of Texas Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund OASI

Brownfield News Details and Subscription Rates

The Brownfield News lists Curtis J and Sterling Don Bynum as publisher editor with Weldon Callaway and M. D. Fairbairn as advertising manager and mechanical superintendent. Published Thursdays and Sundays with postal notice under the 1879 act. Subscriptions run 5 dollars yearly in Terry Yoakum and Gaines counties, 6 dollars by carrier within the city, 7 dollars elsewhere.

Brownfield Texas Terry, Yoakum Gaines County City

4 H Picture Terry County Christmas Party Report

About 127 4-H members attended a December 10 party at the party house for ages 12 and under. Gifts were exchanged and games played with refreshments served, while calf progress by local exhibitors was noted including Herefords by Fred Sedgwick Lynn and Jackie Dill and families. December club meetings were paused due to holiday activities. breed popularity among feeders favored Herefords, with Anguses gaining last year’s lead. Other breeds Du rocs Berkshires Yorkshires Hampshires Spotted Poland Chinas and crosses remain popular. The South Plains Jr. Fat Stock Show is set for March 17 18 19 in 5th On roughly two weeks to a month before the local show.

Terry County Fred Sedgwick Wellman Way Lynn Jackie Dill Union Danny Eddie Thurman Angus

Revival of Present Market Called by Cotton Groups in Kansas City

At a December Kansas City meeting 35 commodity groups, led by Plains Cotton Growers executive VP George W. Pfeiffenberger, outlined a cotton program to revive the market with competitive pricing, expanded acreage allotments, and equitable producer income. The plan seeks passage of a PCG backed bill and aligns with the American Cotton Producer Associates.

PCG Kansas City George W. Pfeiffenberger Plains Cotton Growers, Inc American Cotton Producer Associates National Commodity Conference House Agriculture Committee Pfeiffenberger

Final Rites Are Said For Mrs Hughlett

Funeral services for Mrs. W. L. Hughlett 81 of 811 North First were held at Northside Baptist Church with three ministers officiating. She died after a lengthy illness at Treadaway Daniels Hospital following a 66 year marriage to her husband who they say retired from farming in 1938 and moved to Brownfield. She leaves six sons W E Hughlett Superior Ariz I O Hughlett Denver City C O Hughlett Rio Grande Valley J A Hughlett Carlsbad NM E L Hughlett and Ray Hughlett Brownfield and three daughters Mrs Julia Neal Port Arthur Mrs Pearl Prodgen Amarillo and Mrs Ila Scott El Paso along with several grandchildren.

W. L. Hughlett North First Northside Baptist Church A. J. Franks Warren Stowe Marion Caton Hughlett Terry County Treadaway- Daniels Hospital W. E. Hughlett Superior, Ariz Denver City C. O. Hughlett Rio Grande Valley J. A. Hughlett Carlsbad N M E. L. Hughlett Ray Hughlett Brownfield Julia Neal Port Arthur Pearl Prodgen Amarillo Illa Scott el Paso

Unemployment Rises in Fall Months Across Sectors

Unemployment climbed in most major production and employment sectors during the fall months. The report notes higher jobless rates in manufacturing and service industries with lingering labor market weakness.

Labor Department

Fidelis Matrons Meet With Mrs. Jack Bailey

Fidelis Matrons of First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Jack Bailey of 1010 East Tate Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jim Jones led the opening prayer and Mrs. W. M. Adams brought the devotional. Refreshments were served to several attendees.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Jack Bailey East Tate Jim Jones W. M. Adams Adams P. R. Cates Helen Norris Jones F. B. Raybon R. J. Evans

Russians Hint Space Debris May Orbit The Great Bear

Russian authorities suggest a set of space pellets could be circling near the Great Bear region, a claim that leaves both sides uncertain about orbital paths and potential impacts.

Missonary Union Meeting and Christmas Tree Planned

The Women's Missionary Union met at the church last Monday with the president presiding. A Bible study round table discussed Hosea 13 through Amos 2. The annual Christmas tree and program are set for Monday at 7 p.m. at the church.

Women's Missonary Union

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