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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
3
J. S. Hampton chief hospitalman in the U S Navy will serve as Naval Reserve Recruiter in 26 towns within 40 miles of Lubbock. He will be at the Brownfield post office information desk today from 12 45 to 2 pm and every third week thereafter.
Brownfield publication lists delivery options with carrier and mail prices. Rates include monthly, six month, and annual terms with local and outside rates. Manages editorial and advertising roles are noted in the masthead.
Tom Cunningham fanned 14 and drove in the two Denver City runs with a seventh inning double as Post 269 blanked Howard-Henson Center 2-0 at Cub Stadium. Brown and Garcia held Denver City to two hits, but Cunningham’s curveball dominated the game and sealed the win before a season-best crowd. Post 269 meets Coahoma Saturday in Coahoma.
Brownfield readers hear an editor letter defending licensed amateur radio operators as essential for emergencies. The piece cites awards from military service, hours spent aiding others, and examples from hurricanes including Carla, while noting TV interference can stem from technical faults and should be handled by technicians.
Passing cars and appliances are mentioned as examples while an Amateur is urged to run checks with the person concerned when notified. Club members, including Bill Conlee as president and Tommy Hamilton as secretary, will assist or advise.
Miss Toni Akers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Akers, bride elect of Robert H. Midkiff of Midland, was guest of honor at a coffee hosted June 9 by Mrs. J. M. Teague at 1308 East Hester. Sue Salmon attended the guest book and Mrs. Jot Akers, an aunt, joined the coffee service along with Clovis Kendrick and Bill Heflin on the house party.
Ilae Crume within Brownfield Rebekah Lodge No. 56 in IOOF Hall accepted by transfer as Grace Rhyne acts as Noble Grand. Members vote to run concession stand at the Brownfield Terry County Rodeo July 6 7 sponsored by Terry County Sheriff's Posse. Stand to offer sandwiches hot dogs doughnuts candy peanuts cold drinks coffee tea and more. Reports note four sick members and twelve visits. bake sale profit announced. Martha Durham and Vada Mitchell hosted refreshments for 21 members.
The Rev. H. H. Nance of Lubbock will speak at Parkview Methodist Church for both Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. He is a retired minister and the sole surviving member of the original Stamps Quartet. Pastor Rev. Thomas L. Wilson is on vacation.
Sam W. Chisholm, longtime Brownfield resident and Texas Tech accounting professor, co authors a tax practice book titled Federal Income Taxes Research and Planning with Dr. Fred W. Norwood of Tech. Published by Prentice Hall, the book combines narrative explanations and case studies in tax research and planning.
Thirteen Boy Scouts from troop 758 sponsored by Meadow PTA checked in Sunday at Camp Tres Ritas for a week of camping and outdoor scout activities. Scout leader Odell Wilkes accompanied the group. Names include Jimmy Watson David Sharp Dennis Vardaman Ronnie Vardaman Jerry Liles Dennis Liles Barry Green Larry Green Floyd Wilson Terry Jones Nickey Hedgs Randy Odle and Jimmy Wilkes.
The article notes President James A. Garfield was assassinated on July 2, 1881. It highlights the Los Angeles Angels winning 14 of their first 18 games in 1962 by three runs or less, indicating a tight start to the season.
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