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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
1
A 20 by 40 foot pool is planned for Terry Negroes at Enoch Stuard Park. Judge Herb Chesshir says the contract will be let Tuesday and the facility should be ready by June 1. The pool will have a bathhouse a 10 foot diving board and a vinyl covered floor and walls. It is expected to serve about 30 to 40 swimmers with depths from three to eight feet.
Dr James B Mott of Brownfield Medical Clinic participated in a three day annual convention of the Texas Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in Fort Worth. The program highlighted orthopedics internal medicine and surgery with over 300 doctors in attendance. Special guests included Texas Attorney General Will Wilson and AOA President Dr Carl E Morrison.
Meadow high seniors will stage Cookie's Capers a comedy in the school auditorium with direction by Alma Wells. The cast includes a mischievous character and performances are planned for Friday at the Meadow school. The text notes additional page references and local color from the school activities.
Howard-Hen Son Post 269 members receive continuous membership cards during the meeting at American Legion Hall. Awards recognize 5 to 25 years of service. Brownfield Chamber manager praises Jaycees for their role in growth, noting 12,006 population and over 2 million in improvements in the past year. General Telephone added 323 phones in 1957, marking Brownfield as a leading growth city.
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce tabled three bids for its new home after public opening. Bids from Sham burger Lumber Company, Loyd Moore & Sons, and M Pharr Construction were reviewed, with plans to revise and reduce cost to about 81 500. Architect firm Butler Kimmel of Lubbock was directed to adjust the designs. President Dennis Lilly said a final bid may be accepted soon.
Brownfield and South Plains banking figure Dick McDuffie known as Dick, age 58, died Tuesday morning at Jockney Hospital after a yearlong illness. He had been confined to the hospital for two months and had been ill since a Jung Opera. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Plainview.
Campaign manager Glenn Edwards notes near ties in Brownfield NEWS standings as weekly shifts reshape the field. The top prize is 1000 dollars with four other cash awards ranging from 50 to 000, as voting closes May 2.
The NEWS authorized Monday to announce the candidacy of Albert of 09 Park Lane for commissioner of Precinct 2. He has lived in Terry County 26 years and formed a business for 20 years. He and his wife have two children, Hugh and Chester. Albert seeks the July 26 Democratic Primary and plans to meet voters to discuss the economy and politics.
Pro rating of votes as of Tuesday May 6 shows Kay Billings in Brownfield leading with Mrs Edson Wilder and Mrs Earl M Fox close behind. Other listed candidates include Mrs Lillie McPherson and many more with detailed vote counts and upcoming changes expected May 11.
Brownfield permits for 1958 rose toward the 400000 mark with 207025 for March and April. The city sees a peak season rise in residential and commercial building activity, detailing new homes by Glenwood Homes and other local projects.
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