George Jordan Conducts Special Tourism Course
George R. Jordan manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Tourist Development Department leads a two day adult education course on tourism. The Brownfield Chamber sponsors the program with a 2 dollar fee to cover materials. Each day offers a 9 to 11 30 morning session and a 7 30 to 10 evening session. The program targets hotel motel restaurant and service station staff and others in contact with tourists.
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SO Department Charges 3 Men With Felony Thefts
Terry County Sheriff’s Department issued an all points bulletin after Charlie Vest reported being robbed of about $1300 by three men he befriended. Vest said one man stopped him for directions then offered a dollar to take him to a residence in town. The trio allegedly robbed him after they reached the address.
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Vest
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Terry County
Jesse George Day Proclaimed in Brownfield with Reception
Mayor C E Ross proclaims Monday as Jesse T George Day in Brownfield honoring State Representative George a Brownfield native and District 75 representative A public reception at 7 30 p m at 1702 Gillham Drive hosted by the Democratic Women of Terry County with guest speaker Ben Barnes and other state officials.
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Jesse George
C. E. Ross Williams
Terry County Democratic Women
H. C. Hinsen
Beer License Sought In Brownfield After AG Opinion
A Texas Wholesale Beer Distributors’ representative and counsel asked Judge Simms for a Brownfield beer license, citing Attorney General opinion C-658. The article notes historic local votes from 1933 to 1938 showing mixed support for beer sales and the 4 percent limit.
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Texas Wholesale Beer Distributors
Austin
R. A. Simms
Brownfield
Denton County
Simms
Max Hamilton
Hamilton
Rites Scheduled For Don Runnels
Funeral services for Glen Don Runnels 25 son of Mr and Mrs Hubert L Runnels 1413 E Cardwell are set for 2 30 p m today at First Baptist Church with Rev Nay Turner officiating Burial will be in Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Home directing He died 603 p m Friday at Brownfield General Hospital after being stricken at his parents home He was a native of Brownfield worked as a bookkeeper for North Gin and recently with Mesa Irrigation Company Survivors include his parents one daughter Donna Gayle two brothers Burl and Bert and three sisters Mrs Elmer Parker Mrs J S Chancellor and Mrs A J Felts Jr
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James Edward Bluitt
Odis Wilson
Wilbert
Felix Perez
Florenica Martinez
Perez
Hugh Holmes
Alton Meritt
E. Ripley
Elmer (Elmo) Sears
Paul Howard
Johnny Coe
W. Ripley
Joe Shelton
Shelton
Levelland
Glen Don Runnels
Hubert L. Runnels
E. Cardwell
First Baptist Church
Nay Turner
Sage Terrace Baptist Church
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Brownfield Funeral Home
Runnels
Brownfield General Hospital
Brownfield
North Gin
Lamesa T Mesa Irrigation Company
Donna Gayle
Burl
Bert
Lamesa
Elmer Parker
Hereford
J. S. Chancellor
A. J. Felts Jr
Clean-Up Week Kicks Off as Residents Prepare
Monday marks the start of Clean-Up Fix-Up Paint-Up Week in Brownfield. Residents tidy alleys and place yard waste for city pickup while special trucks handle large items. Mayor C E Ross partners with the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce to assist cleanup and burn-off days Friday and Saturday involve firemen and Boy Scouts for safety.
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C. E. Ross
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Bobby Graves
Raymond Beck
Chamber of Commerce
Beck
Jesse T. George Proclaimed as Noted Leader in Brownfield Texas
Mayor C. E. Ross proclaims May 16 1956 as Jesse T. George Day in Brownfield Texas honoring the District 75 representative for his service to Brownfield Terry County and Texas Jaycees. George earned state and national recognition including Outstanding State Director Area 1 and State Vice President and was named among America's outstanding young men.
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Texas
Brownfield
Terry County
Texas Jaycee
Houston
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C. E. Ross
Brownfield News seeks sponsors for 137 graduates
The Brownfield News announces 137 Brownfield High School graduates to be saluted in the May 22 edition. Sponsors from individuals and local business firms are invited to support specific students, including Distributive Education Students and children or relatives of employees, with early Monday morning contact urged.
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