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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1969
Page
1
Billie Norman shares a Christmas Eve greeting and family jokes about an extra day for a visit. The column includes reflections on life and joy, a note on making peanut treats for loved ones, and a literary quote about finding delight by following God’s guidance.
Covenant Players of Encino Calif present a drama program at First United Methodist Church Sunday Dec 28 at 6 15 pm The group founded in 1963 has staged over 17000 performances in 35 states and Canada featuring more than 130 one act plays with topics from ethics to social concern The troupe uses humor and vivid scenes to engage audiences in modern life challenges
Heavy fog and high humidity slowed cotton harvesting in Brownfield last week while the Cotton Classing Office reported 23 000 samples classed for the week ending December 19. Total season samples reached 150 000 with Pressley readings over 50 000 pounds. Prices for cotton were steady to 1.25 dollars per bale higher and cottonseed brought 45 to 51 dollars per ton.
Texas announces a computerized motor vehicle registration system with mail renewal for 1970. New blue on white license plates, three part renewal forms, and optional mail registration aim to shorten in person waits. Renewal begins Feb 1 with March 1 cutoff for mail filings and a $1 mailing fee.
Christmas shoppers should take precautions to protect their packages and automobiles from thieves, cautions the National Automobile Theft Bureau. C Benson, manager of NAT southwestern division, says unlocked cars with packages in back seats invite thieves who prowl shopping centers while shoppers are inside stores.
The large neon Dairy Queen sign shows a Christmas countdown with a daily changing ref age voweling. Parking is tight around stores before they close. Newsstand sales are down as shoppers stay busy and read less. Hay rides for high schoolers are motorized but still fun. This issue is dated Thursday for legal reasons but published early so BN staff can celebrate. Remember Wassail Party at the State Bank before 3 PM Wednesday. Elbert Floyd dressed as Santa for Girls Town. Be careful on highways during holidays. Otis Larner is in hospital for more treatment.
The Texas Safety Association estimates more than 250000 Texans will be killed or injured in 1969 traffic crashes, with costs reaching at least 900 million dollars. The figure surpasses all previous Texas casualties and public costs in a single year.
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