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15 Mar 1956
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Brownfield News in Brownfield, Texas
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
1
Brownfield School Board Election Draws Ten Hopefuls
Brownfield voters will face a crowded field for two trustee seats as eight candidates file by the deadline and incumbent L. V. Alexander and Ho Bo Thompson seek re election. Other contenders include James Moran T A Hicks Crawford Taylor Monroe Rowden Noah Lemley and Raymond Simms announced. Filing closes March 28 with further contests in Terry County schools and related races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Svhondon
Brownfield
Tyne
Raymond Simms
James Moran
T. A. Hicks
Crawford Tayior
Monroe Rowden
Ho Bo Thompson
L. V. Alexander
Howard Hurd
Noah Lemley
Alexander
Thompson
Terry County Schools Union
Walt Hala
Ciminty
Lew Eimer
Welhnen
Ost Golden Te
Oliver
Hire Acety
Dieree
Carinehadl
RB L
Werk
Ated
Clavee Sharp
Robert Liles
Ben Dinan
Mendow
Wellin
Bond election set for 250000 to fund highway projects
Commissioners announce April 21 voting on a 250000 bond issue to acquire right of way for a four lane divided U S Highway 62 from Brownfield to the Gaines county line and Wellman area as route is designated. Election officials for 13 polling places are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner's Court
Herb Chesshir
Brownfield
Gaines County
Wellman
State Highway Department
Mayor Primm Withdraws From City Election Race
Mayor Primm announces he will not seek re election narrowing the field to Arlie Lawrimore and A Loudermilk for mayor in the April 3 election. Aldermen incumbents Henry Chisholm and Johnny Kendrick face challengers Henry Carl J Turney and BM Luck Ballari. absentee ballots available at City Hall per City Secretary Jake Geron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. “Primm
Arlie Lawrimore
A. Loudermilk
Vouner
Henry Chisholm
Johnny Kendrick
Henry Caril
J. Turney
Luck
Gballari
Jake Geron
Cancer Society Meeting Scheduled Here Friday
The Terry County Cancer Society will meet Friday at the courthouse. Nancy James from Midland will speak. Nominating and by-laws committees will present suggested officers. County Judge Herbert Chesashir will preside. All county residents are urged to attend and help press plans for a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County Cancer Society
Herbert Chesashir
Terry County Camel Society
Air Force Band to Perform in South Plains Saturday
The United States Air Force Band with the Singing Sergeants will give matinee and 8 PM concerts at the High School gym. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, this is their first South Plains appearance. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for general admission 1.20 and reserved 1.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Force
Kiwanis Club
Air Force Group
South Plains
Chamber of Commerce
S E Terry Wildcat oil test and band history mixture
The report mixes oil drilling results near Brownfield in Terry County with a long note on Col George S Howard and the 12 year old United States Air Force Band. It details drill depths and water returns and then extols the band’s versatility and past tours and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson-Pritchard Oil Corporation No
Sims
Brownfield
Terry County
Jaycees Sponsor Teen Roadeo and Install Officers
The Brownfield Jaycees voted to sponsor a Teenage Roadeo with John Hansard named chairman. New officers will be installed at the Installation Banquet March 29 led by Ivin Davis JL. G Smith becomes president Rudy Winchester first vice president Barnon Haws second vice president and Frank Groton treasurer. They also received a 1952 Olympic Games year book from the U S Olympic Association for contributing over 100 and will donate the book to the High School library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Jaycees
Roadeo
John Hansard
Hansard
Ivin Davis
JL. G Smith
Rudy Winchester
Barnon Haws
Frank Groton
Jaycees
U. S. Olympic Associa
License sales pick up for 1956 car plates
License sales increased this week as the March 31 deadline nears. A Kingsize rush is expected in the next two weeks based on tags sold. Bring car title and registration receipts when purchasing new plates.
British sociologist criticizes American parenting on juvenile crime
Sir Basil Henriquese, a British authority on juvenile delinquency, says lack of home discipline fuels youth crime in America. He argues modern American mothers avoid demanding chores, fearing hurt feelings, leading to unfit children. The piece notes fatherly neglect and cites Proverbs on raising a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Henriquese
New York
Americas
America
Sir Basil
Cotmie
Mra
Billy
Canadian River Project Approved by 435-19 Vote
Brownfield voters approve the Canadian River project by a 435 to 19 margin. The decision directs officials to explore contracts for water delivery and dam planning, with remarks from city leaders and regional officials about impacts on land use and infrastructure.
Texas Farm Bureau Men On Visit Here
Texas Farm Bureau officials visit, with Shivers of Wace in tow, for a luncheon in Brownsville. Terry County permits and plans for two state field representatives and ten regional staff are outlined, with duties assigned to Shivers and KEY bureau personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Bureau
Buren Millard
Shivers
Wace
Terry County
Austin
Wee
Adie
Texas Pan Parents Insurance
Brownsleld
Amarilla
TRE
Salionwlin Vieriis Parte
Texnn
Cotton Markets TV Presentation Sparks Local Interest
A garbled notice indicates a TV presentation titled Cotton Markets, tied to Koubpy and KOUBPY channel. It mentions Terry County and a local presentation of a market related program with regional participants and agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mote Tian Roo Federative Hoty
Mvmiera
Ter
Koubpy
Src
Walletal Cottuy
Terry's
Eoamomas Hire
Ebay
Two Brownfield Students At Texas Tech Recognized For Leadership
Two Brownfield students at Texas Tech earned recognition for outstanding leadership and service at the Tech Salttek station. The group includes senior leaders and Phi Delta Theta and Theta Alpha members with involvement in student government and campus activities across West Texas, New Mexico, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Texas Tech
Venton
Weel
New Miskin
API
Ela
Ned Mirkin
Gunterites
Asmeralak Piechert
Phi Dette
Ansermin-Crieges
Leiverlies
Mdgeay
Agmoniy
Ian Bene Elment
Judeone
Ae Coe
Mold Boy Scout Banquet At Jessie G Tonight
Fragmented OCR text outlines a Mold Boy Scout banquet at Jessie G site tonight with scattered names and phrases. Readable items mention Texan references and local participants, but many segments are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mold Boy Scout
Jessie G
Bonner to Receive Safety Certificate
An article notes Bonner will receive a safety certificate. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate recognition related to safety credentials and a local official, possibly D. Bane, involved in Beoowntiehd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner
Open House at New Colonial Heights Elementary School
The new Colonial Heights elementary school welcomed the public Tuesday with a tour of 37 classrooms a meal room cafeteria and offices built for 259445. Supt Douglas noted furniture will not all be in place yet but patrons can inspect the building as plans move Hadt Ward students will transfer during Easter holidays. Existing Fast Ward space will host eight classrooms for the rest of the year as work to convert Fast Ward into a Junior High cafeteria proceeds with bid set for March 20 and irrigation and playground improvements planned after school ends. Builders W B Abbott Jr and Atmar Atkinson along with architects inspected and accepted the new building Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Douglas
Hadt Ward
Fast Ward
West Ward
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Brownfield School Board
County Nolling
Primm
Cancer Society
Nancy James
Midland
Air Force Band
S. E. Terry Wildcat
George S Howard
Singing Sergeants
Philadelphia Orchestra
Honolulu Symphony
Tommy Dorsey
Arthur Pryor
Mer
United States Air Force Band
Europe
United States
Canada
Teeland
North Africa
Tion
By Jerry Stoltz
PBE
Brownfield Rewdenta
Cleetal Tovadty
Dyan Eeotr
Shiner
Abel
Vile Helles
Ety
Dake Gert
Cily
Benet
Piture
Dhl
Ett
Wien
Tom
Rachel D
Glen Cary
Pawel
Leeringer
D. Bane
New School
Brownfield School
Poared Marinders
Colonial Heights
Douglas
W. B. Abbott, Jr
Atmar Atkinson
Atcheson and
C. G. Griffith
East Reppte
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