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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
1
An elderly Simeon in the Jerusalem temple proclaims that Jesus embodies the core of Christmas. He speaks of divine love, the purpose of Jesus, and humanity’s longing fulfilled as he blesses Mary and the child, recognizing God’s salvation and the vulnerability of mankind.
The Brownfield School Board met in the high school journalism room to accept resignations of three teachers Mary Jane Clement Laura Cole and Nelda Strickland Taylor and approve replacements Michele Gilmour Thelma Potts and Irene Rieck Attendance was reported slightly below last year with Dr E B Posey noting adopted state books and four sets to Brownfield The board praised the adult modern math course and noted the student activity fund remained strong while forecasting financial outlook See BOARD Page 7
County commissioners met Monday with three items of business at the courthouse as 1965 nears. They approved bills and allowed Dale Brown, Veterans Service Officer, to hire a half time secretary at 1620 a year, and canceled a 4.82 Hospital General Fund check. Judge Simms proposed reducing Brown’s salary or combining the two jobs, but action was postponed until next year. Brown’s half time secretary hire was approved. See COURT Page 2.
Goodfellows prepare Christmas boxes with full dinners and toys for children. Sheriff Homer Parker leads distribution at the county barn near the rodeo grounds, inviting volunteers to help and noting two or three trips may be needed. Toys repaired by firemen and scouts fill the stockpile, with late toys stored for next year.
The piece argues Christ is being displaced by commercialism as Christmas consumerism begins before Thanksgiving. It notes stores eager for gifts, elaborate decorations early, and mothers fretting over shopping and food. It contrasts holiday cheer with social whirl and debt, urging reflection on true meaning. The column hints at content on page 7.
The Texas Safety Association issued its annual Accidental Death Alert for the Christmas to New Year holiday period, calling for citizen support of traffic enforcement to cut deaths. An estimated 110 traffic deaths, 42 other accident deaths, and 43 suicides/homicides are expected during a 10 day span from Friday 12:01 am to Jan 2 11:59 pm, with agencies urged to prioritize safety at home, work, and on the road.
Deadline notices state that Deadline The News will print Friday afternoon for Sunday delivery. Advertising deadline is 12 noon Friday while news and society deadline is 10 a.m. Friday.
Police logged a spate of thefts and accidents from Saturday to today including a Sunday night stabbing at the Civic Center affecting a Mexican national. Johnnie Lewis was arrested after a crash at 11:55 a.m. Saturday near 5th and Ross. his companion George Heights was released. Lewis faced drunk driving charges as damage totaled 150 dollars to Mary Miller King’s car and 75 to Lewis’s vehicle. In all, seven reported accidents plus five minor incidents occurred. A clock radio theft valued at 49.95 was reported by Rodger Lindsey. Esteban Aguilar was jailed for indecent exposure, fined 19.50 and two days. Additional Saturday crashes involved Larry Sansom and Swadr Kay Bevers. Police reference further details on Page 2.
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