Severe Weather Damages Inland Areas and Flood Aid Debated
In Brownfield the weekend storm caused extensive hail damage to crops and homes with 88 farmers filing claims and about 10 000 acres insured. A lightning strike destroyed the Earnest Carr home in Union Community and a political hearing in Washington set flood disaster aid measures. Local officials report improved swimming pool business despite cool days.
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Brownfield Insurance Companies
Iail
Weldon Mason
Brownfield Country Club
Earnest Carr
Union
Carr
Alfred Carr
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Senator Yarborough
Yearly Brownfield notes and local business updates
The page recalls local life with a farmer chased by a bull, Curtis Sterling returning from California, and plans for Dollar Day shopping. It mentions heavy traffic season, a Piggly Wiggly neon sign project on Second and Hill, and a torn sign from high winds. Mrs Jewel Moore visits Odessa relatives.
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Brownfield
Piggly Wiggly
Second and Hill
No 3 Gene Blake and others sailing through standings
The article lists players from several teams with win loss records headed by Gene Blake and others. Arnold halts briefly in Brown field to greet, saying hello and goodbye before continuing a trip that ends their vacation.
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Arnold
Brownfield
Chen praises Chiang Kai-Shek popularity during U S visit
Chen, a Formosan guest in the United States, notes Chiang Kai-Shek’s sustained popularity and thanks supporters of the ICA. He is impressed by American size and friendliness during his first U S visit and will stay in San Angelo before training at Lenkard Carrier in San Carlos, California, then return to Formosa.
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Chen
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
ICA
Formosa
America
USA
San Angelo
Lenkard Carrier
San Carlos
Calif
Brownfield Lions Club
Trio’s Jail Break Attempt Fails at County Lockup
Three men held in Terry County jail for transfer to Huntsville State Prison tried to break free using a broom to batter the door window and force the lock. The plan failed and Sheriff James Fulford ordered a steel plate welded over the window to prevent further attempts.
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Terry County
Hunstville State Prison
James Fulford
Air Force Sergeant Home From Alaska
Air Force Sergeant and family visit home from Ladd Air Force Base Alaska before heading to Panama City Florida where he will be stationed. He shared home movies of his Alaska stay with relatives including Mrs John Black and Mr and Mrs W W Watson.
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Dard
Jerry
V McKeown
Pam
Ladd Air Force’ Base
Fairbanks
Alaska
John Black
W. W. Watson
McKeowns
Panama City
Fla
Chen to Speak at July 3 Luncheon Meeting
An opportunity to meet and hear Chen on July 3 as he will be guest speaker at their regular luncheon meeting.
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Chen
Local Tournament Set With Match Play This Weekend
The event opens with match play on Saturday followed by semi finals and finals on Sunday. The three day tournament includes a swimming pool with a lifeguard on duty. Harry Goble and Burnett share tournament chairman duties.
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Harry Goble
Burnett
Brownfield Native Shows In Las Vegas Home
The narrative notes a trip back to the States and a Las Vegas home. Over 25 guests attended a Sunday showing at the Watson residence. Local visits included Mrs. R. L. Hamm of 515 East Main and relatives in Odessa. Virginia Denson, a 1956 Brownfield High School graduate, plans to attend school in Mexico City this summer after a stint at Texas Tech.
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Army
Charles M. Mayberry
James E. Mayberry
Tohoka
1St Infantry Division
Fort Riley
Kaw
Mayberry
Bryand & Hoffman Company
Brownfield
Arundel High School
Odenton
U.S. Army
States
Las Vegas
Nev
Watson
R. L. Hamm
East Main
Odessa
Alice Hamm
Murry H. Fly
C. V. Marshall
Virginia Denson
Clarence Denson
East Lake
Mexico City
D. F
Brownfield High School
Texas Tech
Brownfield News Publication Notice
Historical Brownfield newspaper notice lists staff names SuRTIS J Sterling Don Bynum Gee Gee Privitt Weldon Callaway M. D. Patrbairn and notes publication schedule Thursday and Sunday with second class mailing at Brownfield post office under March 1 1879 act.
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Surtis J, Sterling Don Bynum Gee Gee Privitt
Brownfield
Texas
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Farmers Soils Laboratory
Roswell
Hollis Oliver
Oliver
Goodpasture Soils Laboratory
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Ladeil
Doug Cox
Curtis Sterling
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Don Carter
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Eddie Gutierrez
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Leonard George
Dean Wilson
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Woody Harbin
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Gene Riddle
Jimmy Howell
Leslie Bryant
Trio
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Brownfield, Texas
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M. D. Patrbairn
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