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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1957

Page

4

Dallas Wedding of Royda Dumas and Billy Ballard

Miss Royda Carroll Dumas and Billy J. Ballard wed at 7 30 p m in Craig Chapel Gaston Avenue Baptist Church Dallas The bride wore ivory satin with lace and a two layer veil The bridal party included Miss Betty Elliff maid of honor and Miss Jo Ann Orr bridesmaid A reception followed at Holliday Hall Nurses dormitory

Royda Carroll Dumas Dorman Dumas East Lake Billy J. Ballard Louise Dalrymple Mt. Pleasant Mich Truitt Ballard Amarillo Craig Chapel Gaston Avenue Baptist Church Dallas Roy H. Harrell Baptist Student Union of Baylor Sandra Burson Leola Grisman Lilli Wolff Young Women’s Auxiliary Betty Elliff Plainview Jo Ann Orr Odessa Martha Brittain Taft Mary Louise Riley Brownfield Ballard Jay Oswalt Bill Damon Fort Worth Don Thomas David Lively Holliday Hall Junius

No. 1- Shewmake Named Vice President at Meeting

The article lists officers and board members elected including vice president Mrs Shafter Bailey secretary Richardson treasurer and a slate of directors: Mrs Frank Wier Mrs Jack Bailey Mrs John Jennings Mrs Al Muldrow Mrs Lee O Allen Mrs Leonard Chesshir Mrs Jon Cowsar Mrs Tom Pettigrew Mrs Leo Holmes Mrs W T Pickett Mrs O D Kennedy Mrs Jerry Kirschner Mrs R N McClain Mrs Lewis Simmonds Herbert Chesshir Sam Teague Homer Barnes and Joe Bounds.

Frank Wier Jack Bailey John Jennings al Muldrow Lee O. Allen Leonard Chesshir Jon Cowsar Tom Pettigrew Leo Holmes W. T. Pickett O. D. Kennedy Jerry Kirschner R N. McClain Lewis Simmonds Herbert Chesshir Sam Teague Homer Barnes Joe Bounds

Satterwhite Foresees Years Before International Highway Draw

Satterwhite notes clearance of highway designation issues but says the international span will take years to realize. He adds completion could bring more tourists and boost spending in the city and county.

Satterwhite

Polio Vaccination Drives Expanded in Local Counties

The chapter leader urged residents to pay privately for vaccines as polio cases rise in the season. The South Plains Health Unit offers shots every Wednesday from 1 to 4 30 p.m., with Terry and Yoakum areas served by Bailey in nearby county.

South Plains Health Unit Terry Yoakum Bailey

Reading program aims to build good habits for children

The text emphasizes a reading program to establish good reading habits and broaden a child's horizons. It urges parents to involve their children and notes Father’s Day buying suggestions in this week’s NEWS issues.

4-H'ers Set for State Roundup at Texas A&M

Terry County 4-H members and three advisors depart at 6 am Tuesday for the State 4-H Roundup at Texas A&M. Delegates Adrian DuBose Barbara Benson James Bandy and Pete Green lead district winners in contests while Pawel Cornett Janice Newsom compete in vegetable judging and Hilbern Briscoe represents District II in trap driving.

Terry County Texas A&m Bob Etheredge Adrian DuBose Barbara Benson James Bandy Pete Green Terry Pawel Cornett Janice Newsom Hilbern Briscoe Texas Tech Etheredge Jim Cornett Jim Foy Texas

June Proclaimed Dairy Month Highlights U S Dairy Industry

June is proclaimed dairy month to honor the industry and urge farmers to assess operations As per Arch Meckma extension dairy husbandman dairy farming remains a major American enterprise with 2 000 000 farm families relying on dairy cows Dairying accounts for 19 percent of agricultural income and 30 percent of animal protein in the national diet The period emphasizes efficiency as rising costs compress returns Texas dairymen show progress but state average milk per cow at 3970 pounds trails national 6006 pounds and California leads Miss Sue Steele and relatives plan a 15 day New York City visit

Arch Meckma Extension Dairy Husbandman United States Meekma Texas California Sue Steele E. Lons L. E. Standefer L. C. Steele New York City

Miss Zana Henley Honored at Lorenzo Bridal Shower

Miss Zana Henley daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Henley of Lorenzo was feted at a Lorenzo shower hosted by Mrs Thedie Darden. She is the bride elect of Freddy Gandy a Brownfield native awaiting farming near Orengo. Gandy graduated in 1956, with sisters RB Shewmake and Mrs Hubert Henson among attendees.

Patsy Ann Lewis C. A. Winn East Lake Miss Lewis J. Clarence Lewis Plainview Carlos Edmund May Zana Henley J. T. Henley Lorenzo Thedie Darden Miss Henley Freddy Gandy Brownfield Lorenzo High School Orengo

Burdas Vacationing This Week in Central Texas

Mr and Mrs Doc Burda are spending the week on vacation in central Texas with no further details available.

Mrs Doc Burda Central Texas

Kolonial Kard Klub Meets With Mrs Telford

Kolonial Kard Klub met with Mrs. Mon Telford Friday at 2. Mock cheese cake and punch were served to Mesdames Roy Wingerd Hadyn Griffin E C Davis A W Butler Mike Barrett A A Sawyer Walter Hord Jess Smith Joe Satterwhite W H Collins Harry Cornelius and R L Bowers. Mrs Sawyer was high player and Mrs Herd was second high. Mrs Butler and Mrs Collins bingoed. Among Brownfield residents on vacation this week are Mr and Mrs Bill Bright, manager of Wacker's Variety Store.

Roy Wingerd Hadyn Griffin E. C. Davis A. W. Butler Mike Barrett A. A. Sawyer Walter Hord Jess Smith Joe Satterwhite W. H. Collins Harry Cornelius R. L. Bowers Sawyer Herd Butler Collins Brownfield Bill Bright Wacker’s

Helms Family Visits Brownfield From Rialto California

Sue Helms of Rialto California visited Brownfield this week with Mrs. Clyde Coleman, a former local resident. They stayed with Mr and Mrs W O Helms at 505 North.

W. O Tobe) Helms 505 North Sue Helms Rialto Calif Sue Brownfield Clyde Coleman

Texas Tech Student Heads to Colorado Field Trip

Texas Tech student Jimmy Walker son of Mr and Mrs Prentice Walker of 617 E Tate leaves for a six week field trip with area engineering peers in Colorado.

Texas Tech Jimmy Walker Prentice Walker E. Tate Colorado

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Royda Dumas W. Graham Smith Southwestern Life Insurance Company Canada Mexico A&m Irene Ballard Lubbock Lake Murray Brownfield High School Baylor University School of Nursing Amarillo College Southern Methodist University A. M. Lockett and Co. Ltd Gaston Avenue D. Shewmake East Cardwell Hubert Henson Meadow Kolonial Kard Klub Mon Telford Brownfield News Gure Brownfield Motor Company West Broadway
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