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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

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Davis and Tucker Win Jaycees Flower Awards in Brownfield

Alvin Davis and Winfred Tucker were named outstanding young man and outstanding young farmer in Terry County by the Brownfield Jaycees during a Tuesday ceremony. Davis received a plaque from the Brownfield State Bank and Trust Co along with honors for leadership and rodeo work, including the American Junior Rodeo Association founder status. Tucker, a Terry County native active in Farm Bureau affairs, was also awarded a plaque and praised for community leadership. The event featured remarks from Dr. Robert H Black of Texas Tech and presentations to other notable local youths and farmers.

Alvin Davis Winfred Tucker Brownfield Tunir Chamber of Commerce Terry County Davis Tucker Ackor Brownfield State Tank and Trust Company Fucher Meadow John, Luck Mrsay Bd-Tv Lubbock Ralph O'Dell 1St Presbyterian Church B. F. Hutson Ray Christopher C.C. Primm Herb Chesehir Frank Suydloski J. E Gillham Sam Privitt Johnny Kendrick Clyde Bond Wes Hicks Chicago American Junior Rodeo Association Post Meyer Tucker Tuckay Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee Terry Brownfield Jaycees Meadow Farmer Brownfield State Bank

Community notes on bank move and school plans in town

News brief recounts Den and Alns moving into a new bank branch with Cade taking a cashier role and a March first bank opening. It notes the new school social Heights facility ready by fall, with 380 students to move from Ward, and cafeteria conversion planned. Also mentions local color TV adoption, a Maton note on armory funding, Sigma Chi elections, Rotary aid to Germany and Haiti, and a choir performance.

Den Cade Maureh Sonial Heights Cleary School Haat Mentire Cormmanity

Texas February draft quota set at 289 men

The Texas February draft call is 289 men for the Army, state Selective Service Director Morris Schwartz announced. The figure aligns with a national 6,000 men call, with quotas focusing on boards with older-age populations. Four inductees and fifteen preinduction physicals are slated for Local Board 116 on January 20, including Carl Gene Fulbright, H. W. Keele Jr, Ernesto Alvarez, and Searman Dale Crane.

Austin Texas Army Morris $. Schwartz Selective Service Navy Director of Selective Service Washington Nell Merritt

Three More Candidates Enter Crowded Local Elections

With ten days to pay poll taxes prospects rise as three more candidates announce. Robert L. Bowers Jr enters the State Representative race, Preston Smith files for State Senate, and Sheriff Chick Lee seeks re election. Brownfield area counties shown to be shaping a tight race as candidates campaign vigorously.

Canadian River Preston Smith Lubsock Chick Lee Pune Brown Robert L. Bowers Field Ah Democratic Houe of Representatives Diatriet Chinmana Cachran Hockley Terry Yookur Tormov Bowers West Bob" Brownie Towers al Thin Ute University of Texas Butane Co Sen Texas Rotaryeelab Masonic Lab Crescent Hill Church of Christ Brownfield Astin House of Representatives Calonel Dherist Menner Tits Pointy Senate Zarh Senatora Seu

Annual School Census Nears Final Count in Brownfield ISD

Delwin Webb, curriculum coordinator, reported the Brownfield Independent School District has completed its annual census of school age children. He noted final outreach to parents of children entering school next year and provided his contact number 2644.

Brownfield Independent School District Delwin Webb Webb Brownfield High School

Gird for Winter Camping by Boy Scout Troop 74

Boy Scout Troop 74 spent three days and nights camping in Eastland piney woods living out of doors before returning to Brownfield. Participants included Johnny Patterson Frankie Flores Harvey Cottrell David McDonald Granville Ward Jerry Bob Warren Carlton Crawford Bill Kinbrough Ronnie Howell Paul Ward who drove track and accompanied the youths. Scoutmaster Roland Ma Proctor led the group sponsored by How Henson Post 269 American Legion.

Boy Scout Troop 74 Eastland The Piney Woods Brownfield Weathe Johnny Patterson Frankie Flores Harvey Cottrell David McDonald Granville Ward Jerry Bob Warren Carlton Crawford Bill Kinbrough Ronnie Howell Paul Ward cFarland Archie and Roland Ma Proctor How Henson Post 269 American Legion

Five Tate College Students Take College Board Exams

Five Brownfield high students took College Board entrance exams Saturday at Texan Ance Rit Selvol Tech. John Hillwer e led the group as a likely National Merit Scholarship finalist. others included Thad fi singer Jr Donald Bryant Leodell German and Gary Wilson. Finalists for Merit awards will be announced March 1 with bios and principal recommendations. winners around May 1.

Brownfield High Rehnol Stucents Ook College Hill Thad Fisinger Donald Bryant Leodell German Gary Wilson General Motors

Voter Strength Stands At 2215 As of Today

Voter strength stood at 2215 today as residents of Terry County prepared for local elections. The tally, updated this morning by the county assessor, reflects poll tax payments indicating readiness to vote this year.

Trery von Calves Coumty Tae Agueasor Cohee Colinglor

Chamber Commerce Pits Minister on Board

The chamber votes on leadership and board appointments amid a discussion of ministerial roles. Key figures include Rev Jammy Tid of Pirat Mothohet Charet and Marie Brown named as Secretary to the Mirnneht. Reports cover highways industy memberships and related governance items.

Chamber-Commerce Proyet Jammy Tidwit Pirat Mothohet Charetney Tallewit Mirvaterial Wes Fort Tre Pear Marie Brown Joe Saiterodhite Pink Eata Avalinae Ober Tretlerne

Meeting Called Monday to Present Plans for New Girl Scout Council

A meeting was set for Monday to unveil plans for establishing a new Girl Scout Council in the region. Leaders discussed inclusivity across communities, expanded registration efforts, and program access to all girls in the county, with May as a target start. Virginia Burgess and Miss Burgess of the National Field Staff noted that every community would be included and Scouts would offer broader opportunities.

Girl Scout Council Ter Cite Cena Tre Avrif Fale Monty Roeebag Fk Oom Anenne Elke Teague Benwafiell Pant Burris Charman Tet Plains Ope Portlinines Tr Andy Syitt Potinell Lexperiente Mims Virginia Burgress Miss Burgess

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