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Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1966

Page

2

Home To School System Brings Charlie Back To Class

Charlie Willingham, a Brownfield third grader confined by illness, starts an Executive School-To-Home telephone system. The setup links Jesse G. Randal School with his home, allowing him to attend lessons, participate in roll calls, hear classroom sounds, and engage in discussions while recovering. The program, first in Brownfield, costs about 12 dollars monthly plus installation and may prevent grade retention.

Charles Willingham Larch Stubblefield Jesse G. Randal Charlie General Telephone Company of the Southwest Brownfield Jesse G. Randal School Ima la. Beff LaBeff Paul Farrar Levelland Lamesa Farrar

Hubbard Ordered To Close Cafe In Civil Court

In a non jury District Civil Court Hubbard was ordered to close his house and cafe for one year or until he posts a 5000 dollar bond. The order began Monday and prevents liquor law violations on the premises with bond forfeiture to the state if violated. Hubert Foy Bradshaw received a three year probated sentence for bigamy.

L. H. Hubbard State of Texas Hubert Foy Bradshaw

FFA Chapter Sets Awards Program for Monday Night

Brownfield FFA will hold its annual awards program at 9 p.m. Monday in the high school auditorium. Francis Montandon state vice president will speak. Darrell Franks state president will introduce. Officers will lead the opening, with awards to be presented by Dana Haywood Johnny Lasiter Harold Lewis and others. A social with ice cream and cake follows in the cafeteria.

Brownfield Future Farmers of America Francis Montandon Darrell Franks FFA Reggie Martin Clyde Gardner Harold Lewis Jim Newton David Hahn Johnny Lasiter Sentinel Jerry Jones Jones Monty Henson Dana Haywood Terry Longbrake

Elementary Choir Presents Musical at Brownfield High

An all-elementary choir program features students in grades four through six from Colonial Heights Oak Grove Wheatley and West Ward at Brownfield High School Auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m The theme Music Around the World promises 15 minute school performances followed by a final 15 minute combined choir act Directors include Barbara Steadman Colonial Heights Mrs Winifred Rose Oak Grove Bobbie Ivy West Ward and Mrs Carlene English Wheatley The public is invited and admission is free.

Brownfield High School Colonial Heights Oak Grove Wheatley West Ward Barbara Steadman Winifred Rose Bobbie Ivy Carlene English

Local Students Visit Museum in Lubbock

A total of 562 Brownfield Public School students have visited West Texas Museum since March 1. Over 250 fourth graders from West Ward Colonial Heights and Oak Grove etc toured the 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Exhibition. Seventy seventh graders visited, along with 33 students from the special education classes. Students attended Planetarium demonstrations and a stars lecture.

Brownfield Public School West Texas Museum Lubbock West Ward Colonial Heights Oak Grove

Fire Prevention Posters Due For Annual Contest

May 18 deadline set for students to enter the annual Fire Prevention Poster contest chaired by T C Williams. Students in three divisions may enter with first prizes of 25 savings bonds and ribbons for top winners. Brownfield sends nine posters to the state contest. Posters must be original and mounted on cardboard. media include drawing painting and cutout pictures.

T. C. Williams Brownfield

Local Officials Report Quiet Week With Two Arrests

Terry County Sheriff’s Department made two arrests this week with no city police arrests. Reynaldo Badillo Longoria faced charges for no driver’s license and no inspection sticker and was released after a $40 fine. Glen Don Runnels was charged with aggravated assault and released after a $76.70 fine. City police investigate bicycle theft.

Terry County Sheriff's Department Reynaldo Badillo Longoria Glen Don Runnels

Fireman’s Auxiliary to Judge with Williams and committee

Members of the Fireman’s Auxiliary will serve as judges. The committee includes Herbshir, Jake Geron, Newell Reed, Dr. E. B. Posey and Bobby Graves alongside Williams.

Fireman's Auxiliary Williams Herbshir Jake Geron Newell Reed Dr. E. B. Posey Bobby Graves

Benson McNutt Second In State Tennis Final

Brenda Benson and Janie McNutt powered into the Class AAA state finals with a 6-1 6-1 semifinal win over Kathy Bozziotas and Karen Hughes of Lake Highlands. They then faced Bonnie Legatt and Carolyn Tilson of Austin Lanier for the title, losing in a 3-4 match.

Austin Brownfield Brenda Benson Janie McNutt Kathy Bozziotas Karen Hughes Lake Highlands Bonnie Legatt Carolyn Tilson Austin Lanier Benson

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General Telephone Company of the Southwest Sarah Stubblefield N. Atkins Hubbard Joe E. Woods W. Broadway Bayer Aspirin Kodak South Nelson Pharmacies East Main West Texas Sterling Cox Marcia Adams Kirk Brown Charles Herb Bevers Davidson Lindsey Herald Sun Eakin Office Supply Typewriter Oliverti Underwood Dixie All Metal Tion Special Limited Parts & Labor West Main Grownfield Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Insurance Special Agents Charles Cabbiness Dot Oliver Terry County Farm Bureau Insurance Earl Fox Jake Fulford E. Hill Dial
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