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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1968
Page
1
Random Ramblins shares a Christmas Eve message from Billie Norman about family traditions and excitement. The column notes plans to travel home, stocking memories, and sending holiday wishes to readers including Sherrice Lindsey and Dorothy McDowell.
The Brownfield City Council approved a taxi cab permit for Lillian Katherine Roberts after the sale of City Cab from Myron Fenton and Smith Murry. The company will keep operating as City Cab with offices at 209 North Sixth Street. In other actions Dr. Sherman A. Hope was reappointed City Health Officer for a second two year term through Jan 1, 1969.
Brownfield Lions Club held its annual Christmas Party and Ladies Night at the Party House. Lion Boss Lynn Halamicek served as master of ceremonies and read letters to Santa. The Madrigals from Brownfield High School performed music under choir director Mrs Tommy Dodson. Gifts were given to Mrs S H Threet and her daughter Mrs Ritter of Lubbock for meals prepared for the noon luncheons. Carol Dennison received a gift as Lion Sweetheart. Lions donated gifts to Goodfellows and members were urged to attend 2 p m at the County Barn for Christmas box prep with deliveries Monday morning.
Brownfield police warn strict enforcement of the curfew law for anyone under 17. The ordinance bans minors from public places or establishments from 11 p m to 6 a m, with Friday and holiday exceptions and definitions of public places including streets, parks, and public buildings.
The bale count for the year ranges from 115000 to 120000 with good weather expected to finish harvesting by year’s start. High winds and a dust storm blew cotton out, but most loss comes from dirty cotton rather than outright shedding.
Local residents who know someone that might qualify for this award are asked to fill out the form in this edition of the News and mail it to the Chamber office. The ward is based on total community and area contributions including church civic leadership ability character and personality. The committee is composed of Hahn W A Leigon and Charles Darwin. They need the entries early in order to give.
The Outstanding Citizen of 1968 will be announced at a banquet with guest speaker Dr. Kenneth McFarland of Topeka Kansas. He is an Educational Consultant for the American Trucking Associations and lecturer for several corporations. Tickets at $3.50 from the Chamber office First National Bank Brownfield State Hand and Trust or any Red Coat or Chamber Director. Jackie Cargill chairs ticket sales.
Mrs Lorene Wilks underwent open heart surgery Monday at St Luke's Hospital in Houston with Dr Cooley, famed for heart transplants. The Brownfield family, long residents with four children ages 10, 8, and twins 4 1/2, face health strain as Mrs Wilks has been ill since twins birth. Mr Wilks works at Brownfield Automotive and the family attends Calvary Baptist Church. Grandmother Lorene Wilks cares for the children at 715 North Atkins.
City manager Jake Geron announced the one percent city sales tax approved by voters will take effect January 1, 1969. Merchants must collect from that date. a full list of taxed items is available from the State Comptroller. Estimated annual revenue is 90 000 to 100 000 with plans for a new fire truck street and sewer projects and downtown renewal.
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