Local VFW Men Plan To Attend Lubbock Meeting
Representatives from 10 South Plains Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will gather at VFW Hall in Lubbock at 2 p.m. January 17 for the District 7 council administration meeting. Attendees include Wand Brothers Post 6794 leaders Bruce Salmon John Bordeaux and Bill Rice. The statewide VFW Mid Winter Roundup will be held January 18 19 and 20 at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin with Charles Kersh John Bordeaux and Walter Fulton expected to attend. Hand Brothers Post will host a disabled veterans party at Big Spring VA Hospital January 24 with games prizes refreshments gifts and cigarettes.
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South Plains Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Hall
Lubbock
District 7 Council
Wand Brothers
Brownfield
Bruce Salmon
John Bordeaux
Bill Rice
Stephen F. Austin
Austin
Downfield
Charles Kersh
Walter Fulton
Hand Brothers Post
Big Spring VA Hospital
Rites Held For Abelardo Davila At St Anthony
Final rites for Abelardo Davila age 42 were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St Anthony s Catholic Church with Rev James Daley officiating. Davila died at 10 45 a.m. Sunday at Brownfield General Hospital from burns suffered at the David Beasley farm. Burial followed in Brownfield Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. Survivors include his wife three sons and six daughters. Marinate snap beans in French dressing then serve on greens with radish slices for texture.
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Abelardo Davila
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
James Daley
Davila
Brownfield General Hospital
David Beasley
Brownfield Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
District Hospital Chief Pens Thanks for Veteran Party
Salmon reports a card of thanks from District Hospital Chairman Jay Ray Nichols of Lubbock to the local post for the Christmas party given to veterans at Big Spring.
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Salmon
District Hospital
Jay Ray Nichols
Lubbock
Big Spring
Postal Receipts Dip Slightly in 1962
Postmaster William C. Brown reports 1962 postal receipts totaling 132 917 37 down from 134 316 25 in 1961. October saw the largest monthly decline due to loss of bracero business. December 1962 rose 73 9 1 over December 1961 as customers delayed purchases until new rates began. Brown noted strong business since January 1.
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William C. Brown
Brown
Ag Center Welcomes New Occupants in County Center
Three of Terry County's agricultural service agencies moved into new quarters at the County Agricultural Center 201 E Hill this week. The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and the Soul Conservation Service joined Farmers Home Administration previously in the post office basement, now at 406 W Broadway. The county agent remains on the second floor of the Terry County Courthouse.
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Terry County
Agricultural Service
County Agricultural Center
E. Hill
Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service
Soul Conservation Service
Post Office
Farmers Home Administration
W. Broadway
Terry Courthouse
New Secretary Named For Chamber Office In Brownfield
A. C. Bishop of Brownfield Chamber of Commerce introduces Linda McCourt as the new secretary, receptionist, and information clerk. Linda, 22, from Plainview via Lamesa and Kress, and her husband John McCourt, owner of M Court Construction Co., live at 604 E Reppto. They celebrate their first wedding anniversary Jan 20 and attend Crescent Hill Church of Christ. Linda brings several years in secretarial work and will handle inquiries about housing, baking, and local leaders.
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Linda McCourt
Brownfield
A. CC. Bishop
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Linda
John
Plainview
M« Court Construction Co
S 14Th St
City Warden Outlines Stray Dog Policy and Pickup Totals
Brown field warden John Williamson says he collected nearly 1,000 stray dogs and cats in 1962 with December alone seeing 96 impounds. Unlicensed strays go to the city pound for three days, licensed ones for seven. both end in humane euthanasia if unclaimed.
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John Williamson
Brownfield
Williamson
Wheatley Addition
Fast Hill Street
Old Brownfield store torn down for modern business
The former store, used as a warehouse and dry goods shop and co owned by Nelson Pharmacy and Primm Drug, is being demolished by contractor Frank Stephens to make space for a new structure. Wacker's Variety seeks occupancy. locals reflect nostalgia as the old Mere is removed.
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Nelson Pharmacy
Primm Drug
Frank Stephens
E. Felt
Wacker
Brownfield
Adult Education Program Highlighted by Beta Sigma Phi
Xi Theta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Monday evening at Marilynn Noble’s home to feature an adult education program led by Carol Beard. Jean Lewis won the door prize as attendees enjoyed cake and coffee. Other participants included Caryl Nelson Ann Hope Chris Woods John Lou Callison Diana Gary Glenda Carper Naomi Perkins and Pat McDonald.
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Xi Theta Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Marilynn Noble
East Cardwell
Carol Beard
Jean Lewis
Caryl Nelson
Ann Hope
Chris Woods
John Lou Callison
Diana Gary
Glenda Carper
Naomi Perkins
Pat McDonald
Attorney Speaks At Credit Club in Brownfield
Virgil Crawford, prominent local attorney, spoke at the Brownfield Credit Club luncheon in the Pioneer Gas Flame Room. He outlined will types including prepared, handwritten, and oral wills, urged separate wills over joint ones, and noted changes in law about bonds and accounts passing to a survivor. He emphasized updates, legal cost savings, and clear reasons for unequal bequests, with Dennis McCutcheon presiding.
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Virgil Crawford
Brownfield Credit Club
Pioneer
Crawford
Dennis McCutcheon
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A. A. Davila
M'am
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Frank Ballard
W. B. Tudor
C. K. Kendrick
IRS
Ag Center
Lamesa
Kress
O. P. Lindley
Arkansas
Credit Club
Gibbs Meat
Bologna
Gibb
W. Main
T-Bone
Wilsors
Gibb's
Governor Winthrop
J. B. Knight Furniture
Lubbock, Sta
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