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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1969
Page
1
A column blends holiday rush humor with local charity notes. Readers learn of the Great Plains Boys Ranch near Levelland aiding 26 boys aged eight to 17, and a call to support year‑round needs through food and clothing. The piece includes reflections on mail, cards, and festive wishes, plus a humorous Santa letter to spur local generosity.
City residents will have a varying Christmas week with some taking one day and others up to four days off. Courthouse offices close at 5 pm Wednesday and reopen December 29 at 8:30 am. City Hall and law enforcement will stay active. Banks close Christmas Day. Post Office operates but will close Thursday. Special delivery continues. Furr's United and Piggly Wiggly plan 6 pm Wednesday closings. Christmas Day closures follow. Farm Bureau offices close Wednesday and Thursday. Brownfield News prints a Christmas Day edition early for a two day holiday. newsroom staff urged to submit items by Friday.
Texas DPS director Colonel Wilson E. Speir estimates up to 87 lives may be lost in Christmas and New Year traffic crashes. He cites 54 deaths for Christmas period and 33 for New Year period and urges drivers to stay safe. DPS will deploy all patrolmen on highways to enforce laws and aid motorists.
The Terry County Chamber of Commerce will name the most outstanding citizen of 1969 at the annual banquet on January 22 1970 at 7 30 p m at the National Guard Armory. Residents may nominate by January 8 via form in this edition and mail to the Chamber office. Bruce Zorns was Outstanding Man of 1968.
Former Boys State participant David Hahn backs Dr Bartle as a speaker choice. The recommendation aims to bring a skilled communicator and civic insight to the event lineup.
The city awarded Water Tank Service of Dallas a 6700 bid to paint and repair two water towers. Council voted to carry an umbrella liability policy of 1 million dollars and consider bids for a carry-all ambulance vehicle. Public discussion covered tax equalization and a downtown reevaluation plan with county and school participation invited.
Local shoppers face 6 pm closures on Christmas Eve at Piggly Wiggly United Super Market and Furrs while barber shops suspend service December 24 to 29. Brownfield State Bank and community groups donate toys to needy families. over 100 signups at city hall for distribution through Goodfellows. The Cub's Den Christmas issue debuts with its largest circulation this year.
Homer I. Punch Nelson was sworn in as a member of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in a District Court ceremony. Governor Preston Smith announced the appointment. term runs Jan 1 1970 to June 14 1975. First board meeting set for Feb 1 in Austin.
The Soil Conservation Service will hold a 10 a.m. meeting on December 22 in the Farm Bureau Conference Room at the Terry County Agriculture Building 201 East Hill San Angelo biologist James Henson will present the program and raise catfish topics will be discussed.
The Texas Highway Patrol investigated six accidents on rural Terry County highways in November. Four people were injured and property damage was about 8175. Through November 1969 Terry County had 76 accidents, seven deaths and 60,215 dollars in damage this year.
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary host a New Year's Eve event at the Legion Hall on Wednesday December 31 from 6 p.m. Members may invite guests. The hall will host games and music with sandwiches and trimmings. Auxiliary members asked to bring sandwiches pickles olives or potato chips. For details call 6373611 or 6373874.
Mrs. Phil Gaasch of 1201 East Lons reported quick, numerous responses to a Brownfield News Classified Want Ad posted December 18 offering a Maple Wurlitzer Joy Piano in good condition for 9400. She found a buyer promptly and praised the outcome.
Terry Memorial Hospital District directors will open bids on kitchen equipment and sterilizers for the new hospital at 2 p.m. Tuesday December 23. Bids open in the Vocational Nurses Classroom at Brownfield General Hospital. A construction conference with all involved will be at 10 a.m. December 23 in the Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture directors’ room.
Brownfield resident Dr D T Craver Wellman Warren Morton Union Houston Stevens county superintendent led a meeting to declare a county spelling contest for entrants. Regional Meet set for Lubbock during Easter Holidays April 4 means faculty may not be on duty. Further elimination contest details to be announced.
At 10 a.m. Friday Terry County had harvested 83 562 bales of cotton for the current season, according to the Texas Employment Commission. TEC reports imply the drop nearly ends Terry County cotton production for 1969, compared with 105 848 bales on December 20, 1968.
A feature on Mr. Santa Claus highlights his distinctive red velvet suit red fur trimmed cap and black boots as he prepares for a world tour. The article notes he is a globally recognized figure and presents him in contrast to fashion trends of the time.
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