Farmers Vie For Terry County Diversified Award
The Terry County contest names a Most Diversified Farmer for 1958 with a $500 cash award and a plaque. Nominations run 30 days through August 30 at the Brownfield Chamber office. A five part judging plan weighs leadership, cooperation, and economic operation, with a panel from the Chamber and TSCD supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Terry Soil Conservation District
Terry Farmers
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Tscd Supervi
Brownfield
Agriculture Committee
Bruce Zorns
James Thurman
R. J. Purtell
L. M. Waters Jr
West Main
Brownfield Chamber Emphasizes Farmer Role and Growth
The editorial urges Terry County farmers to join the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the chamber’s strong Agriculture Committee, substantial budget support for farming initiatives, and recognition programs. It notes the chamber’s limited farmer membership and promotes diversification, TSCD cooperation, and the annual Most Diversified Farmer honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Terry County
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Chamber
Texas
Agriculture Committee
Terry County Farm Bureau
Terry Soil Conservation District
TSCD
South Plains
Brownfield Chamber of Com
Terry
Terry Farmer
Meeting Monday to Organize Terry County Bowling League
A Terry County meeting to form local bowling leagues will be held at 7 30 p m Monday in the 106th District Court. C G Griffith elected president invites men and women especially business sponsors to join for the Sands Bowling Lanes opening next month. Members urged to join the American Bowling Congress. fee 1 50 and ABC membership is required for league play. Handicaps will assist new players.
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Terry County
106Th District Court
C. G. Griffith
Terry County Bowling Association
Griffith
Sands Bowling Lanes
American Bowling Congress
ABC
Guard Unit Heads to Two-Week Camp at Fort Hood
Brownfield National Guard unit leaves for a two week encampment at Fort Hood with 74 enlisted men after budget cuts. Howitzer Company of Second Battalion 112th Armored Cavalry will undergo field problems artillery and small arms firing and a two day tactical maneuver. The advance detachment of 17 under 1st Lt Frank King departed Saturday. They will return by chartered bus on July 26.
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Brownfield
National Guard
North Fort Hood
Frank King
East Reppto
Fred Adams
Adams
112H Armored Cavalry Regiment
Harrisses Stay with Dallas Relative Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs R L Harriss of 817 East Tate spent last weekend in Dallas with her mother returning home Sunday afternoon in good spirits and health.
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R. L. Harriss
East Tate
Dallas
Parking Expansion Underway In Brownfield Bank Area
A $14 347 paving project by Parker Brothers Construction of Hereford widens South Fourth and West Tate to create about 60 parking spaces east of Brownfield State Bank and near the water tower. It includes water plant and shop area resurfacing and a park perimeter road. City secretary A J ake Geron says the center park roads will be eliminated and seeded. Completion is set for August 15.
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Brownfield State Bank
Newstoto
Parker Brothers Construction Company of
Hereford
South Fourth
West Tate
Pro
Ject
Coleman Park
A. J
Ake Geron
Perimet
Cardinals Tie for Babe Ruth League Championship
The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 9 6 to secure a tie for the Babe Ruth League title. Monday features a six team triple header at 6 p m to crown the champions and decide the all star squad. The all star team will play Tokio Baptist Church in a practice game ahead of Tuesday’s awards night program.
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Dodgers
Tokio Baptist Church
Brownfield Rotary
Lions
Babe Ruth
Beth Chesshir
Standings Summary From Thursday and Friday Results
Major League results show Frogs 13 Buffs 6 and Red Sox 3 Giants 0 followed by Cubs 9 Braves 3 on Thursday. Friday features Razorbacks 17 Longhorns 3 and Eagles 15 Senators 8 with Indians 5 Yankees 0 and Cubs 19 Red Sox 10.
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Frogs
Buffs
Red Sox
Giants
Cubs
Braves
Razorbacks
Longhorns
Eagles
Senators
Indians
Yankees
Giants Cubs
Oilers
Eagles Cats Buffs Senators
Razorbacks Frogs Bears
Longhorns Mustangs Raiders
Wealthy leaders can serve the public good, era lessons evident
A reader argues wealth does not preclude concern for common welfare. The letter cites historical figures from France and United States leaders like Washington and Kennedy to claim wealthy individuals can influence policy for the many, urging readers to consider a millionaire candidate in 1960 without bias.
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Brownfield News
Yarborough
al Smth
France
Bastille
Mirabeau
Lafayette
Washington
DOT
Democrats of
Texas
Washingon
Lubbock Country Club Women Rally in Golf Tourney
Brownfield Women cut a eight point gap as Lubbock Country Club golfers narrowed the lead in the Vivian Parks trophy race at the South Plains Women’s Golf Association event at Hub City Club. Helen Humphries of LCC led medalist scoring with 82 to top the field.
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Lubbock Country Club
Brownfield
South Plains
Minister Heads Jamaica Missionary Work This Summer
The Rev. Henry Flippin of Lakeview Baptist Church is serving rural Jamaica churches as a missionary this summer. The Rev. and Mrs. Harold Poage of Abernathy join the effort, part of a network started 17 years ago by the Menkenzie missionaries. They expect to return to the South Plains around Aug 1. In a letter, Poage described rugged mountains, huts, hot humid climate, water boiled for safety, and stark living conditions including a cow hoof dinner anecdote.
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Henry Flippin
Lakeview Baptist Church
Jamaica
Terry
Harold Poage
Abernathy
A. L Menkenzie
South Plains
Poage
Flippin
Brownfield Amateur Tennis Tourney Seeks More Entries
With ten days left before the July 23 deadline, only 12 entries have been received for Brownfield’s first annual Amateur Tennis Tournament set for July 25-26 at BHS courts. Organizer R T Wilson notes need for more participants across men women and girls divisions from Terry Lynn Gaines Yoakum and Dawson counties. Entry fees are modest and proceeds aid expenses. Matches begin 8 30 a m July 28 with girls under 15 and women singles. Trophies and runner up cups will be awarded under USLTA rules with a small entrance fee.
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Brownfield
R. T. Wilson
Wilson
BHS
Brownfield Jaycees
Terry, Lynn
Gaines
Yoakum
Dawson Counties
Herod Couple Holiday Visit to Cloudcroft NM
Mr and Mrs Roy Herod of 702 Lamesa Road spent the holidays in Cloudcroft New Mexico enjoying a seasonal getaway and return home with stories of the high desert retreat.
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Roy Herod
Lamesa Road
Cloudcroft, N.M
Digest of town tidbits and regional notes
A local potpourri of quick items covers town life in Lee County Texas near Dime Box, regional humor, and cultural mentions. It notes Regal cinema showings with Alan Ladd and Olivia de Havilland, and cites Texas gas reserves reaching 113 trillion cubic feet by end of 1957, representing 46 percent of U S supply.
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City of Refuge
Lee County
Texas
Dime Box
U. S
Babe Ruth League Scores Hit by Card Dodgers and Yankees
In the Babe Ruth League, the Pirates lost to the Yankees 5 to 4. The Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 9 to 6.
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Giant
Babe Ruth Park
Sors
C-C
Merce
Fort Hood
Cardinals
Ruth
HST
Sen. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Weathy
Regal
Alan Ladd
Olivia deHaviland
Meaning-of
Timothy
God
Yankees Tigers
Pirates Red Sox
Pirates
Josh Billings
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