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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1960

Page

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Mahon seeks reelection as Brownfield Jaycees pick new officers

The Brownfield Junior Chamber of Commerce installed Courtney as president after elections at Party House. Courtneys election follows defeat of McIlroy with Franklin Gorton outgoing president. Rep. George Mahon files for reelection to a two year term, citing long service since 1935 and leadership on defense appropriations.

Eddie Courtney Ross Ford Sales Brownfield Junior Chamber of Commerce Courtney Robert Noble Jr Howard Wayne McIlroy Jaycee Party House Noble McIlroy Frank Gorton Jim. Proctor Lubbock Jaycees Conrad Lchaefer Lubbock James Tippit Tippit R. T. Wilson Leo Hall Wilson Earl McNutt Charles Robison Arvin Stafford John Badgwell Dennis McCutcheon Bill Coats Burt Runnels McNutt Robert Becker Jerry Goble Stafford James Skiles Don Fishback Goble Robison Badgwell 19Th George Mahon Rep Mahon Rep. Mahon West Texas House of Representatives Washington House Appropriations Committee

Spotlight on Brownfield growth and census plans

Earl Wilson discusses gender views and a major issue for Brownfield schools. the column also reports population growth in local cities, Census Advance Forms for 1960, and the 48th annual Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington. Mayor Arlie Lawrimore visits as readers are invited to study the comprehensive Spotlight.

Arlie Lawrimore Select Company Brownfield Texas West Texas Lubbock Odessa Andrews Midland Levelland Littlefield Lamesa Snyder Plainview Big Spring Kermit Borger San Angelo Abilene Texas Municipal League Earl E. Kerr Spotlight Kerr Joe Satterwhite Chamber of Commerce of the United States Washington Joe

Brownfield Board outlines growth driven school plan

The Board presents a survival and retention analysis forecasting pupil enrollment rises through 1964 65. It urges a new 18 room elementary school a larger Wheatley site and a new high school junior high to meet pressures. It recommends a site selection committee and rapid action on 35 acre high school sites.

Brownfield Board of Education Morris Wallace Brownfield Board of Education Brownfield Public Schools Wheatley

Brownfield Kiwanis Pancake Day planned for Saturday

Brownfield Kiwanis prepare for a full day pancake feed set for Saturday in the junior high cafeteria. About 1,200 expected to attend with meals at 6 30 am 11 30 am and 5 45 pm. Entertainment includes Brownfield musicians Stage Band Chorus and Parker Dance Studio. Tickets are 50 cents per meal.

Brownfield Kiwanians Kiwanis Club Kiwanians Brownfield Brownfield High School BHS Parker Dance Studio

Terry County Automotive Tax Deadlines Highlight Inspection Delays

April 15 is the inspection deadline while 52 percent of Terry County vehicles still lack 1960 license tags. J. D. Akers reports about 2,525 tags issued and 5,000 passenger cars in the county. Only 4,050 vehicles, or 48.7 percent, have passed the safety inspection, with Lubbock County leading the region at 89 percent. Mayor urges motorists to act now to avoid late-rush penalties.

Terry County J. D Jet) Akers Akers Alan Johnson South Plains Lubbock County Hale County Johnson

Seasonal Decline in City Bank Deposits Signals Farm Lending

In March deposits across the two banks show a drop from December. First National reports $7,765,564 in demand deposits and total resources of $8,391,000, while Brownfield State holds $10,932,212 in deposits and $11,785,000 in resources. Year-ago deposits stood at $20,012,000.

Terry First National Brownfield

NTSC Band to Perform in Brownfield Auditorium

The North Texas State College Concert Band schedules its 1960 spring tour with a Brownfield stop at 8 p.m. in Brownfield High School auditorium. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Sponsored by the Brownfield High School Band. See Saturday page for other tour dates.

North Texas State College Brownfield NTSC Brownfield High School BHS

Curtain Time 8 Senior Play Stage Door at Brownfield High

The 1960 BHS seniors present Stage Door a three act comedy drama by Ferber and Kaufman at 8 p.m. Friday in Brownfield High School auditorium. Miss Lavoy Berry directs with a cast including Barbara Brown Vila Young Ann Copeland Jo Latham Sharon Hamilton Judy Teague and many others. Tickets at the door are 1 for adults and 75 cents for students.

Brownfield High School Edna Ferber George Kaufman BHS Barbara Brown Vila Young Ann Copeland Jo Latham Sharon Hamilton Judy Teague Leonell Chesshir Rosallene Barrett Janice Nowell Barbara Germany Virginia Armstrong Barbara Nicholson Linda Brown Ruthie Moore Valdene Garner Ann Burns Carol Crawford Phoebe Key Herman Wheatley Leon Clark Tommy Johnson Jerry Morgensen Elbert Landers Homer Pendergrass Jackie Petty Don O'Dell Edward McCutcheon James Forehand

Whitaker Home on Leave From Fort Carson

Pvt. Jackie Whitaker son of Mr and Mrs Jack Whitaker of 609 East Hill is home on leave from Fort Carson Colorado. He will enter clerical work at Fort Ord California on April 1. Whitaker a 1959 graduate of Post High School was employed at Brownfield Glass and Mirror before joining the army.

Jackie Whitaker Jack Whitaker East Hill Fort Carson Colo Fort Ord Calif Whitaker Post High School Army Brownfiled Glass and Mirror

Ledbetter Seeks Elective Term as 121st District Judge

M C Ledbetter announces candidacy for judge of the 121st Judicial District covering Terry Yoakum Hockley and Cochran counties. Appointed by Gov Price Daniel when the district was created last year he seeks his first elective term. He notes workload will limit personal contacts before the May 7 primary.

M. C. Ledbetter Terry Yoakum Hockley Cochran Ledbetter Price Daniel

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U.S. House Brownfield Jaycees Earl Wilson Brownfield School East Brownfield Brownfield State Naval Training Center San Diego Bob Nash Ernest Mark D. L. Willis Leon Willis M. L. Wells W. H. Wells North A E. E. Johnson Carl Johnson
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