Random Ramblins and Christmas Hopes Shared
In this column the writer reflects on holiday cheer and family gatherings as a big Christmas reunion forms with relatives and in laws joining, while special attention is given to a hospitalized friend PFC Freddie G. Hargrove at Brooks General Hospital Fort Sam Houston seeking cards. Also notes Mark Anton’s letter criticizing U S trade with Red China and calls for support from prominent American businessmen who endorsed his stance with over 121 names.
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Big Sister
Gail Hargrove
Pfc
Freddie G. Hargrove
Vietnam
Brooks General Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
P.F.C
Beach Pavillion
Hargrove
Mark Anton
New Jersey
Suburban
Propane Gas Corporation
China
Anton
Theft, Vandalism Under Investigation in Local Incidents
Local law officials investigate theft of an International tractor worth 8800 from Hester Implement Company yard. Numerous tire slashing cases reported at hospitals, homes, and streets, with several arrests for drunkenness, liquor curfew violations, and traffic offenses. several suspects released after fines or bonds.
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Hester Implement Company
C.D. Adams
Seagraves
Junior Briscoe
Brownfield General Hospital
THP Investigates Wrecks Ahead of Holidays
Patrolman Tommy McMeans investigated three Sunday accidents. The 1964 Ford driven by Euless Farrar overturned twice on Country Club Road injuring Farrar and three passengers Vickie Gorby Jamie Briscoe and Damon Miller. Miller was released after head and face injuries while Gorby remained hospitalized with a fractured pelvis and other injuries. A second one car crash near Tokio involved Christobal Rodriguez Jr. who overturned twice and faces three charges including no license and minor drinking. he is jailed pending fines.
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Tommy McMeans
Texas Highway Patrol
Euless Howard Farrar
Country Club Road
Brownfield General Hospital
Farrar
Vickie Gorby
Jamie Briscoe
Damon Miller
Miller
Miss Briscoe
McMeans
Tokio
Christoball Rodriguez Jr
Brownfield News Christmas Early Deadline Set
The Brownfield News will publish its December 25 issue on Saturday morning so staff can spend Christmas with their families. Employees must submit news by 5 p.m. Thursday to meet the early deadline, and wish readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Brownfield News
Bob Weekley
Goodfellows To Distribute Boxes Saturday Morning
Local Goodfellows plan to hand out Christmas boxes starting at 9 a.m. Saturday with Santa Claus figure and volunteers delivering meals and toys. Jake Geron says 140 boxes were distributed last year and more are expected. members will meet at the Show Barn at 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday to pack boxes.
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Santa Claus
Goodfellow Organization
Jake Geron
Geron
Brownfield City Plans Two Day Christmas Holiday
Brownfield businesses will close for a two day Christmas break. Most shops suspend Saturday afternoon hours and reopen Tuesday morning. Banks keep regular hours, while county and city offices close Friday noon and stay shut until Tuesday. Commissioners Court meets Friday at 10 a.m. City employees enjoy a three day holiday.
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Brownfield
Raymond Beck
Chamber of Commerce
United’ Super Market
Furr Foods
Piggly Wiggly
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank
R.A. Simms
Commissioners Court
Board approves calendar change resuming classes Jan. 3
Trustees of Brownfield Independent School District cut short a meeting after amending the calendar to start classes Jan. 3 instead of Jan. 2. Superintendent Dr. O R Oylas notes no term length change. Attendees reviewed attendance, finances, cafeteria profits, and wage implications.
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Brownfield Independent School Dist
O.R. Oylas
E.B. Posey
Sc V.ol
Holland Evans
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Country Club
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E. Broadway
Tohoka Road
10Th St
Mike Waddell
8Th and Broadway
Alton Wilmeth
Dorothy N. McDowell
E. Tate
Broadway
Madge Franks Loften
David Glenn
J.B. Roberson
Fidel Constante
Charles Daniel Wren
Marshall Capps
Felipe Canta
Epimento Canda
Yowell Joyce Sherill
THP
Brownfield High School
Youth For Christ Club
Goodfellows
Evans
Douglas
Austin
Terrace Motor Hotel
John Jennings
Ray Anderson
Judy Kern
Kern
Texas Tech
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