Nostalgic Look at Brownfield News History and Printing
A nostalgic reminiscence traces Brownfield News back to 1903 as the Terry County Voice, later the Terry County Herald, with hands on typesetting through the linotype era and the shift to Just O-Writer and cold type. The piece recalls the evolution from manual metal type to computer keyboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Brownfield News
Gomes
Terry County Voice
A. W. Long
Brownfield
Linotype
Grandpa Knox family and wheat notes from a 1920s era photo
The article describes the Knox family posed in an old photograph and notes extensive wheat harvest activity in the district. It highlights wheat as a soil improver and cash crop, with benefits like subsoil rooting, organic matter, wind erosion control, and potential yields over 20 bushels per acre. It lists family members and mentions Judge Homer Winston's collection, ending with a note about the Southside Volleyettes earning best sportsmanship in a church league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Knox
Mattie
Grandpa Knox
Hawk
Zellica
Dovie
Letha
Lucy Doe
Hattie
Effie
Dovie Knox
Homer Winston
Mahota Winston
Steele Dies After Short Illness In Lubbock
Steele, reelected official since 1969, died Saturday in Lubbock after a brief illness. He led the West Texas Justice of the Peace Association as president-elect and had served in local business and military roles. Surviving family includes his wife Ruth and children Buzz, Calvin, Sue, and others.
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Lubbock
Steele
West Texas Justice of the Peace Association
Prescott
Ariz
Lamesa
Brownfield
Steele Machine Shop
Ruth Thompson
Big Spring
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite Masons
First United Methodst Church
Ruth
Buzz
Calvin
Tuscyan, Ariz
Rodney
Sue) Herring
Amarillo
Ray
Longmont
Colo
Edith Standifer
Plainview
Home making Department honors Plains High school board members
The Plains High homemaking department held a May 18 dinner honoring school board members administrators and their wives with bicentennial themed decorations. Students prepared the meal and the Consumer Education class hosted the event before a Fashion Parade 1976 in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains High
Tammy Bacon
Laine Bayer
Bayne Bacon
Russe
Daniel Huerna
Donna Cheatham
Donna Miller
Roy Dodds
John Nance
Leone
Leroy MecCraver
Kenneth Hale
Ray Bearden
Arion Alexander
Gayle Craft
Billy Winnen Lackey
Betty Whit
Swimming lessons announced at Terry County Pool
Chuck Taylor announces a two week session of swimming lessons at Terry County Pool Coleman Park starting June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is 20 dollars per person. Call 637 2326 for more information. Brownfield Jaycees sponsor Bob Ford Magic Show at 10 a.m. Saturday June 19 in the Middle School Auditorium with proceeds to Jaycee Youth Activities. Gomez Baptist Church Vacation Bible School reports 61 students enrolled with classes 6 to 8 p.m. and graduation at 8 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Taylor
Terry County
Coleman Park
Brownfield Jaycees
Bob Ford
Jaycee
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Cy Celeste Thomas
Owsef Iol Ewe
Terry County Herald
Les
Texas Press
West Hill Street
Texas
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Plains
State OF Texas
Wade A. Warren
Celeste Thomas
Bill Cone Kay Dodds
Linda Mayfield
Vicki Simpson
Estelle Miller
Brownfield Art Association
Bruce Davis
J. J. Knox
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
Erath County
Bessie Knox
Southside Volleyettes
Sodl
Evanan Church
Frances Hanfard
Shirley Dixon
Charlotte Brannon
Jerry Haston
Susan Crutcher
Faye Kelly
Kay Dodds
Gomez Baptist Church
Polyglas
America
F.E.T
Detroit
Whitewall
Comet
Maverick
Bart
Mustang
Ford
American Motors
Fury
Century
Buick
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Oldsmobile
Mercury
Goodpea
Toyota
American Express Money
Carte Blanche
Jon Hockenson
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