Brownfield News Highlights Local Events and Sports
Claude Hearne of Seagraves attends the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago August 13 to 18. Kenny Kendrick shines in a fishing tale. Brownfield hosts Little League finals this week with All-Star teams. Plaza Motel and Melody Restaurant open for visitors. Five local men report for induction into the Armed Forces. Brownfield Police and Funeral Home receive praise for aiding the Mothers Game. Rialto Theatre hosts July 27 rock and roll showcase for amateurs. Brownfield embraces active Little League growth and district tournament success.
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Claude Hearne
Seagraves
Chicago
Brownfield
Brownfield Police Department
Brownfield Funeral Home
Immunization Clinics Set At South Plains Health Unit
Dr. E. M. Johnson announces second and fourth Wednesday clinics starting Aug 8 from 1 to 4 30 pm at the South Plains Health Unit. Doses include diphtheria, whooping cough, smallpox for non consultors, and polio vaccine for under 20s and pregnant women under federal rules.
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South Plains
South Plains Health Unit
E. M. Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Season Tickets To Cubs Home Games On Sale
School officials announce Cubs home game season tickets go on sale Wednesday through August 10 at the courthouse offices of Raymond Simms. Tickets cost 7.50 and reserve a seat for all six home games. After August 11 the Brownfield Quarterback Club will canvas the city for unsold tickets.
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Cubs
O R. Douglas
Court House
Raymond Simms
Douglas
Brownfield
Buford Burretts Visiting Family Amid Recovery
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Burnett of Farmington New Mexico visit his parents Commissioner and Mrs Bob Burnett at their home. Both are convalescing from a May 9 automobile accident with Mrs Burnett using crutches and Buford Burnett still weakened after more than two months in an Albuquerque hospital, largely unconscious.
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Buford Burnett
Farmington
N.M
Bob Burnett
Burnett
Abuquerque
Brownfield 1956 Farm Bureau Queen Contest at BHS Gym
The Terry County Farm Bureau Queen will be named August 23 at Brownfield High School gymnasium. Four entrants remain Donna Sue Christopher Barbara Gay Russell Sabra Welcher and Shirley Hall. Prizes total 50 with awards of 25 15 and 10 dollars. Deadline is August 10.
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Terry County Farm Bureau
Brownfield High School
Odus Walser
Donna Sue Christopher
Barbara Gay Russell
Sabra Welcher
Shirley Hall
Brownfield Rodeo Dates Set By Terry County Posse
The Terry County Posse announces a world championship rodeo in Brownfield on August 30 31 and September 1 with a parade kickoff at p m August 30. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Rodeo Cowboys Association contracted to participate with stock by Duke Gibbs of Belton and several famous acts and cowboys planned for the three day event.
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Terry County Sheriff's Posse
Brownfield
Bill Price
Posse
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Duke Gibbs O Belton
Brownfield Hosts World Travelers For Student Exchange
Brownfield families will host 17 students from Europe and one from Algeria for a summer exchange organized by the Association for World Travel Exchange in cooperation with Rotary. The visitors arrive Tuesday from El Reno Oklahoma and spend a day with host families before a joint Rotary Lions program and a city tour ending at Terry County pool. Leaders are Mr and Mrs Robert L. Epps of New Haven Connecticut and they will stay with Mr and Mrs A W Turner in Brownfield.
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West Texas
Brownfield
United States
Association For World Travel Exchange
Rotary International
Ralph O'Dell
International Service Committee
Brownfield Rotary Club
el Reno Okla
First Methodist Church
Terry Couny
Brussels
Vianne-Therese Haap
Les Sapins
France
Newell Reed
East Sons
Jacqueline Dumont-Perrot
Levallois
Monique Parser
Ath
Belgium
Earl Jones
East Tate
Andree Liegeois
Astrid Mantnieks
A W. Turner
East
Tate
Caution on Three Ballot Referendums In Brownfield
The Brownfield News notes voters face three referendums on the Saturday ballot. It warns that supporters of mixed marriages and schools and interposition must vote against, while opponents must vote for, urging readers to study the fine print and the sample ballot on Page 1 Section 3 before casting their vote.
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The
Brownfield News
An Editorial On Americanism And Election Day
The piece urges readers to vote on Saturday in Brownfield with pride in American values. It argues that dedication to country comes from the Declaration, Constitution, and Pearl Harbor lessons, and invites residents to cast ballots reflecting their own sense of “something” that defines patriotism.
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Brownfield
America
Reds
Korea
Polla
Valley Forge
Man Pool
Lions Move to New Party House in Brownfield
Brownfield Lions switch to the Party House for a luncheon on Wednesday their first in the new quarters. entertainment features a sextet: B. F. Hutson Jim Williams Dale Travis Alvin Davis Joe Collum Roy Priest with pianist Leonard Ellington. Out of town guests include Louis B Reed and A J Rinehart. The club plans a future meeting with Brownfield Rotary and visiting foreign students. The Reverend James Tidwell delivered an invocation.
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Brownfield Lions
Brownfield
B. F. Hutson
Jim Williams
Dale Travis
Alvin Davis
Joe Collum
Roy Priest
Leonard Ellington
Louis B. Reed
Lamesa
06Th Judicial District
A. J. Rinehart
Amarillo
Lions
Brownfiel Rotary Club
W. N
Doc) Lewis
James Tidwell
Brownfield Boys to Receive Lone Star Farmer Degree in Dallas
Two Brownfield youths William Smurl and Avon Floyd travel to Dallas for the Lone Star Farmer Degree at the state FFA convention. Smurl, Area 2 public speaking winner, competes for a statewide title and potentially advances to nationals in October. Accompanied by adviser Walter Meyer, they seek one of 40,000 FFA members eligible for the honor.
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Brownfield
Dallas
Farmers of America
Lone Star Farmer
William Smurl
Avon Floyd
Statler-Hilton Hotel
FAA
Smyrl
Garvin Smyrl
Route 4
Floyd
Bern Floyd
Route 2
Walter Meyer
Brownfield High School
FRA
Area 2
Kansas City
FFA
Johnny Grisson
Lamesa
Area
Leon Bagwell
Loop
Terry
Future Farmers of America
William Smyril
Garvin Smyri
Quarter Horse Derby At Ruidoso Saturday
The second annual Quarter Horse Derby with a $7500 purse will be run at Ruidoso Downs Saturday afternoon. New Mexico Governor John Simms is slated to attend Sunday for the Governor's Handicap running.
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Ruidoso Downs
New Mexico
John Simms
Election Eve Interest High in Terry County Primary
The day before the first primary draws 67 candidates across state district and county offices. Polling places are listed from the county clerk to East Ward School with presiding judges named and precinct conventions set for 2 p.m. at Meadow School and courthouse gatherings to choose delegates for the August county and September state conventions. The countywide convention is planned for the courthouse while the statewide meeting will be in Fort Worth.
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Terry
L. G. Smith
Terry County
Democratic
Meadow School
Lane
Port Worth
Herb Chesshir
Rebekah Lodge Plans Bake Sale on Courthouse Lawn
Members of Rebekah Lodge 5h will hold a bake sale on Saturday on the courthouse lawn. They will also sell cold drinks and coffee, said Mrs. E. E. Preston Noble Grand.
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Rebekah Lodge 5H
E. E. Preston
Noble Grand
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John Kendrick
Kenny
First National Bank
New Plaza
Texas
N-V
Selective Service Board
Armed Forces
Donald Ray Johnson
Levelland
Andrew Jordan Wyatt Jr
Joe Frank Longley
Meadow
Lee Virgil Bartlett Jr
J. L. Dalrymple
Whitharral
Rialto Theatre
Mgr
Sammy Jones
Arlie Lawrimore
Nancy Benson
John Benson
East Hill
Taylor Holland
Little League
Crazy Water Hotel
Mineral Wells
Johnson
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Cub
Buford Burretts
BHS
Hal Roche
Hal
R. H. Casstevens
Brownfield Boys
Ruidoso
Rebekahs
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Portwood Motor CO
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