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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

2

Crop residue nitrogen needs to aid decay in soil

Terry County Soil Conservation District notes farmers should plow under high residue crops to build organic matter and reduce erosion. Bingham says nitrogen is needed after plowing to adjust carbon nitrogen ratios, with 20 pounds of nitrogen per ton of residue, while legumes may not require extra fertilizer.

Terry County Soil Conservation District Eddie Bingham Bingham Mit Terry Soil Conservation District Kersh Implement CO

Legion Loses First Game to Plainview

Plainview defeats Legion 11 4 in district opener as Plainview jumps ahead with 11 runs through four innings. Mills Qualls picks up the win in four innings. Billy Wail finishes, allowing five hits and four runs in the final frame. Jenkins loses for the Legion with 11 runs allowed on 12 hits.

Legion Plainview Plainview American Legion Vic‘tory Mills Qualls Whiners Billy Wail Qualls Cave B. C. Jenkins Waldo Wesley Esl Cayce David Barton Tommy Adaewkins Jack Cayce Wesley Bobby Jack Frye Brownfield Jal Jones Max Miller Bill

Tuesday Night Club Hosts Court at Jones Home

The Tuesday Night Couples club met at 412 S D this week hosted by Mr. and Mrs Karl Jones. Mr. and Mrs Curtis Sterling won the bride high prize while Mrs J E Smith and Sammy Jones took bingo. Desserts served to multiple couples including the Sterlings and Murdoughs.

Karl Jones S. D Curtis Sterling Bride J. E. Smith Sammy Jones Morgan Copeland Sterling James Murdough Smith Jones J. C. Powell Sterlings Murdoughs

Lopez Wins Low Pro Honors at San Angelo

Brownfield golf pro Joe Lopez shot an 11 under par 69 to become low pro at the West Texas Pro-Am in San Angelo. O. C. Elliott was the only other local entrant with a 97. Ted Hardy, Brownfield's sole entrant in Hobbs, qualified in the third flight for his first round match. Mr and Mrs Jim Bayless and family visited relatives in Borger for the weekend.

Brownfield Joe Lopez San Angelo O. C. Elliott Ted Hardy

Private Air Travel Goes Deluxe In A Converted Bomber

In Dallas a businessman outfits a B-25 bomber nose with an arm chair and luxury interiors. Southwest Airmotive converts military craft for private use as corporations snap up surplus planes amid postwar growth. Clinton Murchison and Sid Richardson own a famed DC-3 nicknamed the Flying Ginny, showcasing wealth and aviation trend in the era.

Dallas Southwest Airmotive Ford Motor Co Texas Compaq Phillips Petroleum Co Clinton Murchison Murchison Sid W. Richardson Fort Worth New York Central Railroad

Chicagoans Visit Here for Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs W B Goering and their children from Chicago arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs Goering's parents Mr and Mrs John E Morris and to attend a family reunion Sunday in Brownfield.

W. B. Goering Chica Brownfield

Visit With Shoemakes in New Braunfels

Miss Claudia Jo Shoemake from New Braunfels has visited the R. D. Shoemake home for two weeks. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. V Shoemake will join her on Wednesday and the trio will extend the visit for two more weeks.

Claudia Jo Shoemake New Braunfels R. D. Shoemake J. V Shoemake

Flying Ginny Private Planes Show Luxury and Skill

Private aviation at a Dallas airport highlights luxury aircraft and veteran pilots. Guests aboard the Flying Ginny travel to a northwestern Mexican hacienda in a cabin with sailfish etched panels, leather and wool upholstery, and a transparent divider. The crew includes former airline captains, and pilots emphasize safety despite one DC-3 accident injuring Martin Weirauch in Dallas.

Ginny’ Son Mexico Murchison Martin Weirauch Brinkerhoff Drilling Co Dallas Casper Wyo

Former Brownfield Resident Cordie Hendricks Dies in Oklahoma

Funeral services for Cordie R. Hendricks, a former Brownfield resident, were held June 9 at the Kingston Baptist Church in Kingston Oklahoma. She died June 7 after months of illness. Survivors include her husband G D Hendricks Kingston three children H D Moorhead Brownfield Dale Brown Seagraves and W R McCord Uvalde six grandchildren and other relatives. Burial followed in Kingston.

Local Rebekahs Honor President At Wed Meeting

A called Brownfield Rebekahs meeting in the Odd Fellow hall honored Mrs. Maude Bussard of Houston, the state president. Guests included Mrs. Lilly Alexander of Lubbock and other officials. About 75 members attended the ceremony with decor, a love offering, and a memorial service.

Rebekahs Wed Brownfield Rebekahs Odd Fellow Maude Bussard Houston Sundown Morton Plains Brownfield Lilly Alexander Lubbock Rebekah Brownfield Lodge C. L. Aven Assembly

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