Local Family Expresses Appreciation for Brownfield Friends
A Brownfield family thanks Mrs Forbus Coach Jones and others who helped Janine Patton after she broke her leg during practice for graduation exercises on May 20. Janine was flown to John Sealy Hospital Galveston and faces weeks of traction with many neighbors and friends offering support.
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Janine Patton
Janine
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Brownfield News
Forbus
Coach Jones
Brownfield
Brownfield Jaycees Plan Citywide Community Survey
The Brownfield Jaycees will mail June surveys to every home to assess city facilities and attitudes. Charles Robison chairs the project and aims to share results with local organizations. Questions cover shopping, dining, recreation, city appearance, and district improvements.
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Jaycees
Brownfield
Civic Club
Charles Robison
Jaycee Project
Poison in Backyard Plants Warned by Texas Health Officials
Texas health authorities warn that many common garden plants and seeds contain poisons. Castor bean seeds, a tulip bulb, sweet peas, and elephant ears can cause severe illness or death if ingested.
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Texas State Department of Health
Texas
News Urges Scores From Saturday Games
The NEWS requests scorekeepers from all teams to send in results of Saturday games by 10 a.m. for publication. No box scores were available at press time.
Brownfield Toastmasters Club Promotes Speaking Skills
Toastmasters President Kelly Proctor invites men to join the Brownfield club at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Chamber of Commerce Building. The group aims to improve poise and confidence through self‑improvement training and exact expression. Officers emphasized clear intent and planned exchanges with other clubs and a membership contest. A ladies night outing for wives and dates is set for June 12.
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Brownfield Toastmasters Club
Chamber of Commerce
Castmasters Clubs
Cuban refugee discusses Cuba and U S relations at Rotary Club
The Publisher's Corner recounts Mr. Pastor Benitez, a recent Cuban refugee now with Goodpasture, speaking at a Rotary Club meeting. He briefed the audience and answered questions on Castro, prisoners, mail censorship, U S perceptions in Latin America, and plans to stay in Brownfield.
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Pastor Benitez
Goodpasture
Rotary Club
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cuba
United States
Latin America
U.S
Florida
Brownfield
Four Terry County Youths Bound For Boys State
Four Terry County students will ride a charter bus from Lubbock with about 25 other West Texas youths to Boys State in Austin. Sponsored by American Legion posts, one boy from each local high school will attend based on leadership, character, and scholarship, with selections made by principals and faculty.
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Terry County
Austin
Lubbock
West Texas
Boys
American Legion Posts
Texas
Post 269
Boys State
Legion
Cultivation By Flames A Terry County Farmers Program
A flame cultivation program for Terry County farmers will be held at 8 p m Thursday in the Brownfield High School cafeteria. Sponsored by Terry County Young Farmers the event features Dr Tom Longnecker of High Plains Research Station discussing flame cultivators. W T Lusk of Gother Manufacturing Co will attend with a patent on the device and a display of an LP gas machine. Research shows the method kills young weeds in tight soils as the area studies soil tests to gauge practicality. All interested parties are invited to attend.
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Terry County
Brownfield High School
Terry County Young Farmers
Tom Longnecker
High Plains Research Station
Halfway
Texas
W. T. Lusk
Gother Manufacturing Company
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Rainfall Variations Reported Across Brownfield Area
Unofficial rainfall figures logged Friday show measurements from 0.13 inches in south Brownfield to about 0.04 inches near Meadow. The report notes notable disparities in a short regional shower pattern.
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South Brownfield
Meadow
Wealth Per Family Above Average in Brownfield
The Brownfield median family is estimated to have a net worth of about 4525 dollars, about 78 percent of annual income. Farm families hold additional assets like land and equipment, while Texas and West South Central averages run near 4400 and 4230 dollars respectively. Local incomes run about seven percent above regional levels.
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Brownfield
West South Central States
Texas
Conference Boards’ Economic Almanac
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Roger Berry
Paul Hintze
Young Hintze
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Shelby H. Berry
Quanah Parker
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West Broadway
Preston
Pete Cromer
South
Paul
Arthur C. Hintze
Monahans
Ozark Mahoney Company
Jaycee
Leo Halli
Brownfield Jaycees
Herb Bevers
Bevers Humble
Frank Gorton
Lubbock Road
Broadway St
Bevers
Father Jaycees
Gue
Toastmasters Club
Kelly Proctor
Court House
Cindy
Johnny Rogers
Dorothy Rogers
East Sons
Micky Cabe
Union High
Fred Sedgwick
Mickey Cabe
Jean Finley
National Industrial Conference Board
Federal Reserve Board
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