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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1964
Page
1
In this Corner by Jerry Jackson notes Saturday morning dry conditions like the Sahara with rain talk sparked by the Taohoka Chamber of Commerce’s jesting rain favor. Directors were splashed on the way home from a meeting, prompting speculation Rainmakers may wait for a perfect splash.
A. C. Bishop delivered brochures about Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas and Fort Worth. The writer, unable to visit, notes the pamphlets suggest a major tourist bonanza rivaling Disneyland and locally worth attention.
Kay Kyser and his College of Musical Knowledge were a popular mid century radio and stage act. The bandleader mingled comedy with big band performances, hosting quizzes and guest stars while delivering upbeat swing tunes.
Brownfield City Council accepted the lowest bids for two new pickups, selecting Darwin Reynolds Ford Sales for a Ford and Craig Motor Co for a Dodge. Trade ins included a 1953 Chevrolet from the Electric Department and a 1957 Chevrolet from the Water Department.
The Brownfield Lions Club, with 63 members at a Wednesday noon meeting, drew names of members eligible to attend the 1964 Lions Convention in Toronto. Craig Wilkerson won first, Frankie Szydloski runner-up. Speedy Lindsey to attend as incoming president. A district convention is set for May 15-19 in Snyder, with a directors' meeting planned for next week. The David Hall Story film highlighted safe driving, and the club reported about $250 raised from a broom sale to aid the blind and Lions Kerrville.
The May term of the Grand Jury of the 121st Judicial District Court in Terry County has been summoned to meet tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. in the Terry County Courthouse. Jurors reporting include Jose Hernandez Mrs. Carlton White William F Heflin Whitt Coor G J Sims Reg Martin Robert Hamm Clois Sharp Dale George Preston Hester John L Cruce C A Winn W E Allison Mrs Claud L Buchanan T C Hogue and Weldon Mason.
The 121st Judicial District Court in Terry County, presided by District Judge M. C. Ledbetter, will hear 17 civil jury cases the week of May 12. Announcements begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday with jurors reporting at 1 30 p.m. The agenda includes suits such as Joe W Johnson et al versus Joe R Henderson and Donald L Archer versus Insurance Company of North America among others.
City sanitation chief Jim Northcutt warns windy months worsen litter in alleys as lids and trash cans blow about. City teams will begin annual checks to tag lidless cans, urging residents to keep lids secured. lids and cans are available separately for those in need.
Petit jurors summoned for the May term report Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the courthouse. Names include W L Benton Route 5 Mrs Alton Lee Route 2 R L Howell Box 292 Meadow Roy Blair Box 154 Meadow H D Boston 1213 E Broadway Jessie Bryant 714 Cactus Ethel Dean Box 64 Wellman Paul Blackstock 903 E Buckley Robert A Gibson Box 283 Meadow Fred Clark 502 E Ripley 5 E Blevins 1009 E Lake Rufus Franks 903 E Lake Also James F Zorns Route 1 Meadow James W Evans Box 3 Loyd W Yowell Route 41 Billy Blankenship 711 Lanny Lal Copeland 602 E Buckley Mrs A J Bell Route 1 Meadow Sam Chambliss 505 N 6th Mrs James G Bragg 416 E Hill Mrs Walter Hord 705 FE Cardwell Carl Cottrell 404 E Oak Mrs Harry Cornelius 208 E Tate Robert Clemmons 1117 Tohoka Road Also J C Keesee Box 122 Meadow C S Carroll Route 1 vo CG Faulkenberry Route 1 Seagraves Jack Canipe 905 E Lake H F Brigance 407 E Cardwell F L Smyth Route See JURY Page 7
Dean Murphy, pageant chair, along with Brownfield Junior Chamber of Commerce, toured Denver City and Seminole to recruit clubs to sponsor entrants. The pageant, on June 13 at Brownfield High School Auditorium, features Terry Gaines and Yoakum County contestants. Entrants must be 18 to 28, high school graduates, single, of good character, and must perform a three minute talent act. Dorothy McDonald and Peg Ferguson have already entered, with winner to represent three counties at the Miss Texas Pageant and receive expenses for herself and a chaperon. The sponsoring organization offers a $50 prize to the winning contestant’s sponsor.
The Brownfield Optimist Club highlighted Boys Club work with speaker Lacy Boles, introduced by Dr. Ho ward Mellroy. Bill Rice was elected a one-year board member, replacing Dr. McIlroy, with vice president also on the board. The District Optimist Convention in Dallas May 14 16 was planned, a membership drive started by Frank Gorton, and Mike Liles was tasked with publishing the club bulletin as members were urged to submit copy.
The Democratic County Convention chose delegates to the state convention and adopted four resolutions including an appeal to revise parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The resolutions call for removing certain sections while studying the remainder to align with party objectives. Howard Hurdduls was elected chairman of the Democratic Party.
The annual Pre School day for prospective first graders and their parents will begin at 9 am Monday in the Brownfield High School Auditorium with registration and room assignments from 9 to 9:15. Dr. E B Posey outlines a panel discussion on a child’s school life with teachers nurses and parents. Principal David Cole and Bill Malcolm lead sessions at Oak Grove and West Ward as first grade classes start the day at 10:30 in Colonial Heights Wheatley and Oak Grove campuses.
The Terry County Sheriff reports William C Sharp arrested on a warrant for worthless check paid in full with 50.71 in fines and costs. R G Garza jailed on vagrancy with no plea entered. Brownfield police report two men arrested for drunkenness and a man sought by Midland authorities. J T Cheatum reports a 22 caliber rifle stolen from his North 4th Street home. Police note a high rate of dog bite incidents including a postman.
The Republican Party of Terry County held a county convention at the Courthouse to elect four delegates and four alternates for the State Delegate Convention in Dallas on June 16. Precincts 1 through 17 selected delegates and alternates, listing numerous residents by name, with resolutions to be submitted to the state convention for a solid progressive platform supporting the presidential nominee.
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