Rites Held For Mrs J R Hill Of Lubbock
Mrs J R Hill 86 of Lubbock died at University Convalescent Center. Funeral rites were held at Franklin Bartley Chapel with Rev J R Church officiating. She leaves son John Hill Tahoka. daughters Mrs J L Hyde Plains Mrs Newt Estes Lubbock and Mrs Henry Morgan Lubbock. 10 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Burial at Tahoka Cemetery. She lived in Lubbock six years and Wilson Tahoka area 42 years. She belonged to First United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hill
Lubbock
University Convalescent Center
Franklin- Bartley Chapel
J. R. Church
Western Hills Baptist Church
United Methodist Church
Tahoka
John Hill
J. L. Hyde
Plains
Newt Estes
Henry Morgan
Tahoka Cemetery
Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home
Editor's Quote Book Epigraph from Epictetus
A quoted line notes a philosophical view by Epictetus about valuing what one has over grieving for what is missing, highlighting a practical mindset for contentment. The phrase reflects classical wisdom on gratitude and self restraint in daily life.
City Holds Own As People Come Go In April
Brownfield maintained stable numbers in April as residents and visitors came and went, with no major shifts observed in local activity or departures.
Four Texas Tech students named to Dean's List in College of Engineering
The spring Dean's List honors go to Joseph A. Masso Lonnie D. Haynes Daniel Marinex Chapa and Thomas R. Tucker in the Texas Tech College of Engineering. The report notes 12 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA as requirements and lists newcomers movers and their towns as part of the university’s 19500 plus spring enrollment. It adds Nebraska leads in underground water supply area noting coverage less than one percent of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Masso
Joe Masso
East Cardwell
Gary L. Burnett
Horace R. Burnett
Rt. 2
Thomas R. Tucker
R. G. Tucker
East Tate
Lonnie D. Haynes
John Haynes
Meadow
College of Engineering
Texas Tech University
John R. Bradford
Texas Tech
Nebraska
Buck sergeant Stokum named new Brownfield manager
Nabor Stokum served as a buck sergeant for six years. He and Linda Skinner, his high school sweetheart, married in 1964 in Carlsbad and have two daughters Ginger and Shelly. Ginger starts second grade in the fall. The family attends the Church of Christ and enjoys fishing. Stokum, a bass enthusiast, belongs to three bass clubs and aims to manage a leading variety-store chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Skinner
Carlsbad
Ginger
Shelly
Big Spring
Church of Christ
Stokum
Brownfield
Hitchhiker Hard Times Recalled As Candid Quote
A historical clipping notes that hard times were felt when hitch hikers agreed to go either way, illustrating the era's tough decisions and uncertain mobility. The nugget captures a mood of doubt and adaptability during economic strain.
Mrs Floye Robertson 80 Died After Illness in Plains
Mrs Floye Robertson aged 80 died Sunday morning in a Plains hospital after a lengthy illness. Services are set for 2 p m June 13 at Plains United Methodist Church officiated by Reverends Neixner Queisenberry and Tarking. Burial in Plains Cemetery Barrett's Funeral Home. Mrs Robertson lived in Yoakum County over 40 years moving from Sudan. Survivors include Johnnie of Plains three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floye Robertson
Alpine
Plains United Methodist Church
Hermon Neixner
Claude
Kiel Queisenberry
H. A. Tarkington
First Assembly of God Church
Plains Cemetery
Barrett
Court meeting sets June session and sales details
The meeting notes show a board of equalization formed with Judge Raymond Simms as chairman. A lawn edger sold for 15 dollars and two air conditioners for 10 and 20 dollars. The board will convene June 26 at 10 a.m. with interested parties invited to appear before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Raymond Simms
Rogers Guest At Reunion Of M. B. Sawyers Descendants
Decendants of M B Sawyers gathered for a Sunday reunion at Coleman Park Party House with 69 guests from various places. Mr and Mrs Reece Delbert became parents of a son at St Mary's Hospital Lubbock weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Delbert works as a herdsman for Bevers Dairy. Special guests included Dr and Mrs W C Holden and Jerry Rogers who spoke on cattle ranching history and Ranch Headquarters plans with slides of on site buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Sawyer
Coleman Park
Reece Delbert
Route 2
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lubbock
Delbert
Bevers Dairy
W. C. Holden
Jerry Rogers
Rogers
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Epictetus
Dean’s
Retail Merchants Association
Daeniel Marinex Chapa
Dallas
Sammy Cox
Kenneth Winkles
Seminole
Danny Carmichael
Farmer
Houston
Thelbert Dail Denton
Pioneer Natural Gas
Canyon
Clifton Gilbert
Mechanic
Mallamar
N. M
Denver Neal Irwin
Goodpasture, Inc
Fort Worth
Allen Ray Redding
General Telephone
Ralls
Kenneth D. Smith
Romco Acid Company
Levelland
Mike Timmons
Uvalde
James R. Veazey
Borden Inc
Newton, Kan
Roque D. Villarreal
Katherine Wallace
Welfare
Hobbs
John Webb
Goodpasture
Toshoka
David Admire
J. W. Flippin
Wellman
Robert E. Kirby
Grand Prairie
W. W. Kennedy
Las Vegas
Nev
Millard Martin
R. C. Murry
Monahans
H. S. Neugent
Irving
Buster Peek
Innocencio Rios
Range
E. L. Stockton
Odessa
Ron ‘Thomas
Denver City
G. E. Waltrip
Phillips 66
Jim Reed
Extreme Left
Ronald Jordan
Juan Trevino
John Cody
Brian Kay
Ralph Wright
Clinton Godwin
Tony Forbes
Tommy Phillips
Amarillo
Mesa
Johnny Rodriguez
van Swinford
Chap
Ter Farmer
Larry Mason
Dave Cushman
Nabor
Than Paint Store
Sherwin- Walla
Gloss House
Lawrenc
Hin
Mi de Lana
Reg
LLON
Sherwin-Williams
W. Broadway
Brownfield, Texas
Santa Fe
Texas
Kansas City
Complete Transportation Company
Brownfield News
M. B. Sawyers
Reece Delberts
California
Vietnam
Lytle Pharmacy
S. 5Th St
the Velvet Club
Ryan
Ryan Sisters
Beautiful
Holiday House
Tahoka Road
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