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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1968
Page
1
The column reflects on past Terry County events, noting the Sheriffs Posse Rodeo and rodeo parades, plus women now joining rodeos and the rise of Little League support. It mentions 12th rodeo parade for Plainview groups, new ballparks for next season, and parents’ dedication to youth sports.
The reader recalls a warm downtown celebration of a Moonlight Madness Sale, noting neighborly vibes and memories of lively Saturday nights and courthouse lawn gatherings with families, merchants, and friends sharing in the community atmosphere.
The Farmers Home Administration aided over 85 Terry County residents in 1968, boosting homes farms and communities. Loans and grants totaled 1 396 920 with notable gains in Farm Ownership Rural Housing and operating loans. The agency added 2 717 125 to county resources over two years and impacted the economy by about 19 million during 1967 and 1968.
Brownfield Kiwanis urge nominations of boys eligible for the Kiwanis Boys Summer Camp near Mason. Names should be given to Tommy Johnson, club president, at the Tuesday noon meeting held at the Party House. Sidney Hester presented a film from the National Safety Council on dangers of tailgating.
Funeral services for Eva Bryan 79 were at 4 p.m. Saturday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Alby J. Cockrell officiating. Burial followed in Terry Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Bryan died after a stroke on April 7 and had been a patient at Brownfield General Hospital since. Survivors include three sons Riley Ben and W A Bryan, one daughter Geneva Webb, two brothers Lemmy McDaniel and C A McDaniel, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services for John W. Bennett 87 were conducted at the First Christian Church with Rev Jack Garrett officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home directions. He died at Brownfield General Hospital after a brief illness from a stroke suffered June 15. Surviving are two daughters six grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Terry County Farm Bureau Queen Contest lists Liza Franks as entrant. The 1968 Brownfield High School graduate plans to transfer to Texas Tech in September and will compete in Brownfield High School Auditorium with out of town judges evaluating poise appearance and five minute speech on Why I Am Glad My Father is a Member of the Farm Bureau.
District 2 T2 Governor Charlie King installed Brown Field Lions Club officers Thursday at the Party House. Lifetime memberships were awarded to Marlow Summitt and Joe Masso, with other honors to W. J. Sandidge, Fred Harwell, and Craig Wilkerson. The club noted about $2400 donated to 12 projects for 1967 68. Dr C D Whitley and Debbie Whitley staged magic acts as Wayne Thompson provided guitar music.
Local merchants stage the second annual Moonlight Madness from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday with nightwear attire, hourly prize draws, and live entertainment by combos and choirs. Sponsored by the Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Retail Committee, with Brownfield Jaycees hosting foodstands on the square.
Terry County Amateur Radio Club members participate in the nationwide ARRL Field Day drill with 15 000 other hams in the United States and Canada. They set up receivers and transmitters on Tohoka Road east of Cedar Street to simulate emergencies and exchange contact reports during the 27 hour event beginning at 2 pm Saturday. Bill Conlee, Brownfield club president, oversees arrangements and invites the public to visit the Field Day site.
Brownfield City Council will open bids at 10 a.m. on July 18 for remodeling the old post office. Bids cover three parts: emergency operating center in the basement, the remaining post office space including jail and police headquarters, and the corporation court area.
Brownfield officials report a 2031.27 refund from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority for reduced 1968 water rates and adjusted repayment costs. Mayor Jack Hamilton notes savings arise from lower pipe fabrication and construction costs while CRMWA minutes set 1967 68 rates and future adjustments.
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