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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1960

Page

2

The Ladies Are Fishing in the 1960s Teen Scene

The article spotlights young women like Dede Stearns Barney embracing fishing, rivaling male enthusiasts. It notes Dede and other teens fishing tarpon and sharks, enjoying outdoor sport without heavy muscles, and cites Dick Rode on rising female participation in fishing among teens.

Dede Stearns Barney Fayetteville N. C Phil Army Bahia Honda Fla Keys Dede Oxford School Hartford George Barbara Stearns Pine Orchard Conn Dad Mom Dick Rode

New Insurance Agent For FB Tops District

C. J. Fails, special agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, was the top agent in the district for May. Fails joined the Terry County Farm Bureau on April 1. Joe Ed. Sullivan, agency manager, explained that Fails served in the same capacity as Jake Fulford.

C. J. Fails Farm Bureau Insurance Fails Terry County Farm Bureau Joe Ed. Sullivan Jake) Fulford Brownfield Farm Bureau J. T. Fulford Joe Ed Sullivan

Burran Family Visit to Irene Hart in McLain

Mrs. L. R. Burran, along with David and Vicki, visited her mother Mrs. Irene Hart in McLain. The gathering at 1310 North A Street noted family connection and travel from the Burran household.

L. R. Burran David and Vicki 1310 North A St Irene Hart McLain

Vacation Bible School Opens at Challis Baptist Church

Challis Baptist Church hosts Vacation Bible School from Monday to Saturday with commencement exercises held Saturday. Principal was Mrs. C. S. Carroll. Secretary Marty Bagwell. Pianist Mrs. John Garner. Department helpers included intermediate group leaders and multiple mothers and auxiliaries across primary and nursery levels. Kitchen helpers listed as Mmes. L. B. Price Ina Johnson and W. J. Henderson.

Challis Baptist Church C. S. Carroll Marty Bagwell John Garner Nancy Price Wayne Bagwell Blake

Slaters Attend Floydada Housewarming in Lamesa

Mrs. Wayne Bagwell and family join Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hogg for a house warming in Lamesa Thursday night. Other local attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bagwell. Mrs. Lillie Harris recently visited Carlsbad New Mexico relatives.

Wayne Bagwell Lee Hogg Lamesa Billy Bagwell Lillie Harris Carlsbad N. M E. R. Slater Floydada E. N. Corley Ralph Corley Odessa J. C. Armstrong Kress C. S. Carroll John Garner

McMillin Leader Of Glenwood Homes Dead in Brownfield

McMillin, longtime head of Glenwood Homes Inc and former vice president of Lodge 903 AF&AM, died in Brownfield after a career building 200 homes since 1955. Survived by widow two daughters daughter in law Joe Ramsdell and siblings with six grandchildren.

Field Lodge Af&am McMillin Glenwood Homes Inc Joe Ramsdell East Tate Brownfield Crescent Hill W. R. Rollen Amarillo Rockey McMillin Bonham Robert Foley Dallas

Thurman Family Visit Spotted in Edmonson

Mr and Mrs James Thurman and their four children of Route 5 visited Edmonson to see Will iam Thurman and family.

James Thurman Route 5 Edmonson William

Dinner Visit Highlights Powell Family Weekend

Mrs. Hazel Powell of Winnsboro visited her son Coyt Powell and family over the weekend. They traveled to Seminole Saturday night and attended a birthday party for B. Bagwell on Monday night with ice cream and cake. Attendees included E. L. Hogg, L. Price, CS Carroll, Hartsel Blake, Melba Stephens, T. J. Daniel Bearden, Bozo Scott, C. W. Reid and granddaughter.

Hazel Powell Winsboro Coyt Powell Billy Bagwell Mssrs Mmes E. L. Hogg Lamesa CS. Carroll Hartsel Blake M. D. Stephens Melba T. J Daniel Bearden Bozo Scott C. W Reid W. J. Henderson T. Henderson Albany

Nunn Leads Brownfield Country Club Pool Program

William Nunn, Brownfield Junior High School teacher, now heads Brownfield Country Club Swimming Pool operations after its June 1 opening. Officials praise his prior work and note the $10,000 heated pool has been cleaned and updated with bromine equipment to boost sanitation and status in Texas.

William Nunn Brownfield Brownfield Country Club Texas

Thomason Family Vacation Highlights in Midland Ballinger Odessa

Mr and Mrs William P Thomason and David and Mi cha of 505 Cactus Lane returned from a week long vacation. They visited his parents in Midland her parents in Ballinger and her sister in Odessa. Personal ad notice: call 2188.

William. P Thomason David and Micha Cactus Lane Midland Ballinger Odessa

Two Brownfield Women Honored At Midland Banquet

Mrs Bessie Singleterry of Route 4 and Mrs Mary Howell of 401 South Sixth were honor guests at a June 2 banquet in The Club House at Midland. Other Brownfield attendees included Mrs RV Gilley of 407 Last Repley, Emmett Smith of 610 South Fourth and C E Davis of 104 East Fest.

Bessie Singleterry Route 4 Mary Howell South Sixth Midland Brownfield Mmes RV Gilley Last Repley Emmett Smith South Fourth C. E. Davis East Fest

Weekend Trip for Mr and Mrs Burran to Crockett

Mr and Mrs H L Burran of 404 Tohoka Road spent last weekend in Crockett visiting relatives and friends.

H. L. Burran Tohoka Road Crockett

Telfords Visit Marlin for Two-Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Mon Telford of Route 5 are spending two weeks in Marlin on vacation staying at a local lodging and sightseeing nearby attractions during their stay in town.

Marlin Mon Telford Route 5

Police arrest Sylester Dancar on embezzlement charge

Sylester Dancar age 36 was arrested by city police early Tuesday and held for the sheriff at Tatum New Mexico. He was wanted for embezzlement. Three companions were also arrested and released.

Sylester Dancar Tatum N. M

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Tarpon Dede Barney Johnie Gauntt East Hill Center Brownfield Business and Professional Women's Club William Conroe Lubbock Texas Federation of Bpwc Bill Darby McCamey Tfbpwc Nancy Johnson Deanie Davis Dr. L. M. Hilder Loriie S. Groves Naomi Petty Dorothy Arnett Helen McElvie Leta Read Dorothy H. Evans Joe Freeman Pat Bartlett North Atkins FB Tops Dart America AVA U.S. A Dodge Seneca Phoenix Fairlane Galaxie Savoy Belvedere Impala Dodge Division Chrysler Corporation Craig Motor CO W. Broadway Challis Slaters B. Bagwell Frogei Stanley Applegate Lamesa Business and Professional Women's Club Left Brownfield Club Pioneers Applegate Amy Watson Shorty Faubus South Seventh Ray Hughlett Fern Parks Ing Secretary Nunn BCC C. J Terry Farm Bureau Cock-of Tahoka Road
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