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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1960

Page

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Public Relations Study Opens Monday at Brownfield High

A four day course on public relations starts Monday at 7 30 p m in Brownfield High School library. Sponsors include Brownfield Chamber of Commerce the high school distributive education program the University of Texas and the Texas Education Agency. Instructor Jule Thomas UT Extension specialist plans topics on PR definition functions individual roles group relations conversation as a tool and handling customer relations problems.

Brownfield High School City Chamber of Commerce University of Texas Texas Education Agency Jule Thomas Division of Extension Thomas Ouachita College Ark

Burglars Strike Bayless Jewelry Window in Brownfield

Thieves shattered the west front window of Bayless Jewelry between 6:02 and 7:15 am Friday, stealing nine ring sets and six pearl or diamond pendants valued around 500 dollars. Watches remained. Police questioned three Brownfield men with no arrests by week’s end. A prior window at Gene Gunn on Lubbock Road was broken earlier in the week causing about 200 dollars in glass damage.

James Fulford Jim Bayless Bayless Jewelery West Main Bayless Gene Gunn Lubbock Road

Mothers March Planned National Drive Jan. 29

Terry chapter opens a national foundation drive with a huge Mothers March set for January 29. Mrs. Homer Barnes of 806 East Hester leads Brownfield mothers to collect Door Count folders and Salk vaccine progress while aiming to raise about 5000 dollars for birth defects arthritis and polio defense across Terry County and beyond.

Mothers of Brownfield Homer Barnes East Hester Salk Terry County Community Chest

1959 Terry 4 H Achievement Awards Program Set

The 4 H Achievement Awards Program for Terry 4 H members is planned for 7 30 p m Monday at The Party House with Joe Ed Sullivan as master of ceremonies. Gold Stars will go to the top all around boy and girl. Prizes cover field crops swine beef cattle tractors and agr iculture and achievement prizes for boys. Girls receive honors in dress revue foods citizenship electricity and home beautification. The Spur Clip will honor a outstanding man and woman for 4 H club work. Prizes also for Grain Sorghum and cotton contests. Refreshments provided by the Home Demonstration Council 4 H Committee. Texas Extension Service sponsors the meeting.

Terry 4- H Joe Ed Sullivan Terry Farm Bureau Service Goodpasture Grain Meadow Co-Op Farmers Co-Op South Gin Newsom Gin Herman's The Home Demonstration Council Texas Extension Service Davis Cecil B. Knox Jr

Simms Seeks County Judge Post in Terry County

Terry County Judge Raymond A. Simms announces his candidacy for the unexpired term of County Judge subject to Democratic Party action. He notes his interim tenure under appointment and cites a $90,000 overspent General Fund as the main challenge requiring careful planning and prudent purchasing to restore balance.

Terry County Raymond A. Simms Herbert Chesshir Ers Simms

Brownfield Student Wins Article Acceptance by Mademoiselle

Donna Sue Christopher, journalism major at Texas Tech and daughter of Sue Graves and Ray Christopher, has had an article accepted by Mademoiselle. She earned a place on the magazine's College Board and may join as guest editor next summer in New York for one month. Christopher also serves as vice president of Pi Beta Phi at her college.

Mademoiselle Brownfield Texas Tech Donna Sue Christopher Sue Graves East Buckley Ray Christopher Route 8 Miss Christopher Tech New York Pi Beta Phi

Kiwanis Attend Dallas Session and Local Club News

Wes Hicks Jr and William Nunn of Brownfield Kiwanis Club plan to attend the Governors Conference for Presidents and Secretaries at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. Jack Grimmett of Pauls Valley Oklahoma is newly elected Governor for the Texas Oklahoma District. Brownfield club guest speaker John J Kendrick spoke on citizen responsibility in government. Six Lubbock Kiwanis members joined an inter club visit with local guests including Charlie Kennon Sam Sayre Bud Adderton Ray Mowery Bill Rayburn Doyle Tye Lynn Brown and John Keyes.

Wes Hicks Jr William Nunn Brownfield Kiwanis Club Dallas Adolphus Hotel Jack Grimmett Pauls Valley Okla Texas-Oklahoma John J. Kendrick Lubbock Kiwanis Club Lubbock Charlie Kennon Sam Sayre Bud Adderton Ray Mowery Bill Rayburn Doyle Tye Lynn Brown Beall Brothers John Keyes Brownfield State Bank

Barbara Eaves to receive bachelor’s degree at North Texas State

Barbara Eaves, daughter of Mr and Mrs Euland C Eaves of 1017 East Cardwell Denton, will receive her bachelor’s degree this semester at North Texas State College. Commencement is set for January 28. She is a candidate for the degree in art and Spanish.

North Texas State College Denton Barbara Eaves Euland C. Eaves East Cardwell Miss Eaves

Lions Meet Draws Four Brownfield Lions at Levelland

Four Brownfield men join 55 District 2T 2 Lions clubs at the mid winter conference in Levelland San Andres Hotel. President Paul Farrar Deputy District Gov John Hansard Secretary Joe Woods and Dennis Q Lilly attend. Sherman B Lowe International director will address at noon.

Lions International Levelland San Andres Paul Farrar Brownfield Club John Hansard Joe Woods Dennis Q. Lilly Sherman B. Lowe Utah

Furniture Dealers At Big Show Dallas Market

Brownfield residents and their spouses will attend the semi annual Furniture Market in Dallas from Monday to Friday. Designers and manufacturers from the Southwest and East will exhibit at the Trade Mart and Dallas Home Furnishings Mart. Attendees include Tracy Cary and James McNeil of H&M Furniture & Television Service, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goble of Goble Furniture, Mr. and Mrs. Jim my Billings of Farm and Home Furniture, and T. G. Sexton and spouse of Sexton Drapery & Upholstery, who will fly in early for the drapery showcase.

Brownfield Dallas Southwest Trade Mart Dallas Home Furnishings Mart Tracy Cary James McNeil H&m Furniture & Television Service Harry Goble Goble Furniture Jimmy Billings Farm and Home Furniture Company Mrs T. G. Sexton Sexton Drapery

Meadow High hosts chicken fry before basketball vs Ropesville

Meadow High School juniors and advisors Allen West and Bob Painter sponsor a fried chicken supper from 4 30 to 7 30 in the cafeteria. Plates cost 125 and support class projects. Meadow meets Ropesville that night.

Meadow Meadow High School Allen West Bob Painter Ropesville

Jaycees Map Plans for Livestock Show

Stock Show Jaycees schedule a meeting at 6 p m Tuesday in the chamber of commerce to map plans for the Jaycee Junior Livestock Show set for April 10 and 11. The meeting location moved from the county agent's office as Eddie Courtney, co chairman, urges attendance and committee appointments.

Chamber of Commerce Eddie Courtney

Soil Fertility Plan Discussed For Businessmen

About 200 Brownfield civic club members heard Bob Spears of the Texas Extension Service outline a four point soil fertility program. The plan emphasizes soil testing moisture management balanced fertility and good crop management with color slides. Joe O Satterwhite Jim Foy and Sundown Lions Club arranged the luncheon and barbecue. Terry is one of four South Plains counties where the program is studied.

Brownfield Bob Spears Texas Extension Service Spears Jim Foy Chamber of Commerce Joe O. Satterwhite Civic Club Sundown Lions Club Terry South Plains

Correction fixes date for mechanical harvesting session

A correction states the first session for the upcoming mechanical harvesting of cotton is not January 17 as reported but March 17. County Agent Jim Foy notes the corrected date.

Jim Foy

Local resident to receive pharmacy degree at UT College

The son of a Brownfield doctor, Thalmann Lester Treadaway, will receive a pharmacy degree January 30 at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy. He is among 36 candidates named by Dean H. M. Burlage. Another candidate is Charles Leo Krum of Route 2 Yoakum County.

University of Texas College of Pharmacy Thalmann Lester Treadaway T. L. Treadaway East Tate Treadaway Dean H. M. Burlage Charles Leo Krum Route 2 Yoakum County

Mrs Hattie Holgate Visits Daughter in San Angelo

Mrs Hattie Holgate is spending several weeks with a daughter in San Angelo, visiting relatives and enjoying local sights as she stays with family.

Hattie Holgate San Angelo

Rebekahs Plan to Implement Blood Bank Program

Terry County Hospital and local groups launch a drive to establish a walking blood bank with typed donor cards. Officials emphasize donor intent, cost covered by sponsors, and the February typing drive scheduled for Feb 10–11 with further plans to follow.

Rebekahs

Classified Ad Request for Box 1186 Copy

A classified ad request directs writers to use Box 1186 for submitting advertisements. The brief notes the preferred channel for classified placement and compiles contact or submission guidance for readers seeking ad space.

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BHS Pacrosy Frogge James Tippit FO Foundation Brownfield Rebekahs Terry County Hospital South Plains Health Unit Joe Ramsdell Rotary Club Jaycees and Sheriff's Phore Ey Frogge East Lake Charles T. Davis Delton Tatum Route 1 E. V. Riley East Oak Quartet of Lions Chicken Fry Slate Jaycees Courtney Terry Club Brownfield Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Rebekah Klydie Scudday Edson Wilder E. Tate Brownfield, Texas
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