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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1960

Page

2

Primary and Sunday School Officers Named in Local Contest

The article lists multiple primary and junior election candidates led by Lynn Smith and Lewis Todd with several ladies named in Primary and Junior groups. Sunday school superintendent is Mrs. W. R. Stewart as reported by Frogge.

Lynn Smith Lewis Todd Billy Prestridge C. L. Causey Jim Farrar Carl Golden E. V. George J. W. Todd Webb Cox James Fulford Bill Stallings John Tuttle Weldon Martin Virgil Travis Wade Pearce Roy Cummings Norris Phillips Shafter Bailey C. S. Mulkey Curtis Bass W. R. Stewart

Dallas Visitors Stay With Local Friends

Dr and Mrs W A Roberson and Lynn and Marsha of Dallas, former residents, are visiting Mr and Mrs Charlie Price at 301 South Fourth with other friends. Daphne Pemberton daughter of Mr and Mrs Dr Pemberton of 1315 East Cardwell will return to Dallas with them.

W. A. Roberson Lynn and Marsha Dallas Charlie Price 301 South Daphne Pemberton Dr. Pemberton East Cardwell

Baptist Brotherhood Meeting Bolsters Local Churches

First Baptist Church hosts the Brownfield Brotherhood Association quarterly gathering Tuesday. About 450 men from Baptist churches in Terry and Lynn counties are expected. Dr. Fred Swank, pastor of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church in Fort Worth for 28 years, will address the group.

First Baptist Church Brownfield Brotherhood Association Baptist Terry and Lynn Counties Fred Swank Sagamore Hill

Four Brownfield Churches Aid Blanket Drive For Europe

Four local churches in Brownfield join with the Terry County Council of Churches to collect 100 000 blankets for Church World Service Texas Council of Churches. The campaign runs until Father’s Day with a 25 cent mailing fee and boxes at First Christian First Presbyterian Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and First Methodist to receive blankets.

Brownfield Terry County Council of Church Women Church World Service Texas Council of Churches Texas First Christian Church First Presbyterian Episcopal ‘Church of the Good Shepher First Methodist

Gomez HD Club Holds Thursday Afternoon Session

Mrs A V Britton presided over a Gomez HD Club business meeting held Thursday afternoon at Mrs B Stice's home. Mrs R D Jones read the devotional This Day Is Mine and Mrs Denver Kelley led recreation. Apple pie ice cream coffee and iced tea were served to several members and guests.

A. V. Britton Gomez HD Club B. Stice R. D. Jones Sr Denver Kelley Mmes George Kempson Tyler Martin Imogene Key Blackstock

Moses family on vacation visits in four states

Mr and Mrs E D Moses and their daughters of 903 East Oak spent the past week traveling through Waco Arkansas and Tennessee on a vacation trip.

E. D. Moses East Oak Waco Arkansas Tennessee

Ellington Family Plays Key Roles In Dell City Eastern Star Install

Mrs. F. M. Ellington of 415 East Cardwell assisted as Installing Secretary for her daughter Mrs. E. C. Carson becoming Worthy Matron of the Dell City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Other Brownfield OES members took part including Mrs. Grady Goodpasture Leonard Ellington and B. F. Hutson with installing officer and vocalist respectively.

F. M. Ellington East Cardwell Dell City E. C. Carson The Order of the Eastern Star Brownfield

Reunion Draws J C Johnson Family Back After 64 Years

J C Johnson of 1002 South Fourth and his two sisters Mrs Valley Jobe of 607 North A and Mrs Matt Barton of 903 South A returned from Montgomery Alabama where they attended a family reunion. It was their first visit back since leaving Montgomery 64 years ago with stops in Selma Meridian and Bridgeport.

J.C. Johnson South Fourth Valley Jobe North A Matt Barton South A Montgomery Ala Selma Meridian Miss Bridgeport

Dale Carnegie Course Demonstration Meeting Slated

Local residents are invited to a Dale Carnegie self improvement demonstration at the Party House Monday evening at 7 07. The advertising touts confidence, speaking skills and leadership benefits with testimonials from Arthur J. Dalton and Joe Foss. The course offered by James E Red Norman & Associates is presented in Lubbock Texas.

Dale Carnegie Brownfield Party House Dale Carnegie Institute Joe Foss South Dakota Arthur J. Dalton Publishers Guild, Inc Honolulu Hawaii James E Norman & Associates 21St Street Lubbock Tex Sherwood

Presbyterian Choir Entertained at Su pper on Buckley Lawn

Members of the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir enjoyed a Wednesday evening supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Hedrick at 1603 East Buckley. Hosts served hamburgers salad chips and homemade ice cream with church secretary Mrs Herschel Griffis assisting. Attendees included Rev Ralph O Dell and numerous choir members and friends.

Calvary Baptist Church William Conlee T. F. Shipman Mmes Roy Timmons Jack Holmes J. T. Fulford Frank Pate Thelma Bentley Ray Mullings First Presbyterian Church Ralph Hedrick East Buckley

Son of Mrs. Tennie Stewart in Anaheim Suffer Heart Attack

Fletcher J. Stewart son of Mrs Tennie Stewart of 317 South Third and brother of Mrs Alton Green also of 317 South Third suffered a heart attack at his home in Anaheim California Relatives report he is in serious condition in an Anaheim hospital.

Fletcher J. Stewart Tennie’ Stewart South Third Alton Green June Ling Anaheim Calif

When a Citizen Feels Superior and Moves On

A concise reflection on social ego and neighborhood harmony urging action when a person grows arrogant above their community. The idea implies leaving the area to avoid divisive conflict and preserve social balance.

Housewarming Held For Mr and Mrs Marion Stone

Members of the Brownfield Rebekah Lodge and Harmony HD Club hosted a housewarming June 4 for Mr and Mrs Marion Stone at their new Pecos Street home in Punch. Guests brought gifts and cookies were served. Hostesses included Loyce Floyd G Chapman L B Alexander T C Hogue E V Riley Elly Jones W A Smith J W Hogue Jasper Moore J E Thurman E R Johnson A B Black and John Gracey.

Brownfield Rebekah Lodge Harmony HD Club Marion Stone Pecos Street Mmes Loyce Floyd G. Chapman Lb. V. Alexander E.V. Riley Elly Jones W. A. Smith J. W. Hogue Jasper Moore J. E. Thurman E.R. Johnson A. B. Black John Gracey

Untitled reflection on resilience and self-made lives

A reflective note contrasts those who fail yet do not envy others success with people who shape their own lives. It emphasizes personal autonomy and the value of self-determined paths.

Den 8 Cooks Breakfast As Summer Program

Cub Scout Den 8 met at Coleman Park for a breakfast as part of a summer program. Tim Faulkenberry assisted by instructing on fire building and cooking. Mrs. F W Chapman den mother helped. Cubs Greg Chapman Mike Vickers Billy Joe Rice James Earl F Paulkenberry Gail Chapman attended.

Den 8 Cub Scout den 8 Coleman Park Tim Faulkenberry F. W. Chapman Cubs Greg Chapman Mike Vickers Billy Joe Rice James’ Earl F Paulkenberry Gail Chapman

Grandson Visits Jenkins Family Over Weekend

A grandson from Albuquerque New Mexico visited over the weekend with his grandparents Mrs Lula Webber at 315 South Second and Mr and Mrs John Jenkins at 507 East Oak. The gathering included the Jenkins family.

James.h. Jenkins and

The Sporadic Advertiser Compared to a Forgetful Patient

A brief quip likens an inconsistent advertiser to a man who takes medicine for three days then neglects it, emphasizing unreliable persistence in business messaging.

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Frogge E. O. NeLson D. C Europe Asia South America Heavenly Father Adjuster Service Brownfield Assn. of Copeland Agency Robert L. Noble CO Turner-Bear Agency Terry CO. Insurance Agency Akers Insurance & Abstract David Nicholson Agency Mrs. Ellington Presbyterian Choir Ralph O'Dell Jack Bendler Jerry Bailes Ed. Wilder Jerry Kehoe Don O'Dell Griffis Freddie Pickett Frank Gorton Kathy O’ Dell Janice Newbill Margaret Schofield Martha Chapman Ed.McCutcheon Tom May F. M.ellington Son IS III Pioneer Ompe Pioneer Natural Gas Company
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