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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

4

Local sports and fishing notes from Siamvurgen area

The columns report contributions to a local fencing materials fund for the Latter League, a forthcoming assembly Monday, and notes on a region track meet with AP coverage. Also included are fishing reports from Possum Kingdom with anglers Grady Goodnash and companions catching black bass and crappie, plus upcoming tourism mentions and community happenings.

Pere County Siamvurgen Higginbotham Bartlett Cicere Smitt Win Carmeran Little Lee Avalsache Journal J. O. Barnett Fea Rae Pertaring Tarlten College Tech Thelz Ark Possum Kingdom St Weet. C Mick Ross Bill Neel Carl Eliott Ton Weathers Rulow Camyo Grady Goodnash Thermadine

City divisions and leaders listed in older Kiwanis and civic notes

A scanned civic notice details the thirteen city divisions and their leaders including Kiwanis members Stella Lindsey and Otis Larner, Lions Club chairwoman Mrs C S Smith, Chamber of Commerce head Homer Barnes, city sanitarian Helen Walker, and other groups naming streets on borders and city limits, with notes on boundaries and districts.

Mrs Lions Ub Weer Main Legion West Main Pifth Rows Ross and North Pirst Chamber of Commerce Compress Ciy Stewart and Rosa Garner Lane Garden Club North First Stewart Tahuki Road Hiwanis Club Tahoka Road Eorth Saar

Juniors Open Season Monday In Local League

Junior League baseball for 13 and 14 year olds officially starts Monday afternoon at 7 45. Four teams— Rowary Pipdtes Incton the Sidleiva Pump Sup pis Co Dodgers—and the Cardinals sponsored by First National Bank of the Tigers—will face off in opening games. The same four teams meet again on Saturday June 2.

Rowary Pipdtes Sidleiva Suppis Co Dodwers Cardinals First National Bank of the Tigers Claud Buchanan Vitek

City bounds outline for neighborhood groups and clubs

A fragmented list describes city limits and boundaries for several organizations and landmarks including Rotary Crab West Main, Maids and Matrons Study Club, Sauw 10, Delphian Study Club, Alpha Omega Study Club, FSA Yahoka, and Jaycees. It notes inclusion of Colonial Heights area and a push to distribute literature to all city homes Thursday.

Lons West Main Rotary Crab Bens On Crah Tpahoks Roat Ballard East Buckley Colonial Heights

Terry Little League Leaders Clash in First Game Friday At Lions Park

Two games set for Friday night at Lions Park as undefeated Braves and Yankees clash to top the standings before later matchups with Giants Cubs and Red Sox. Giants beat Cubs to move into third place. Indians lead with 12 wins after defeating Red Sox.

Terry Lions Park Braves Yankees Giants Cubs Red Sox Indians Bhidians Hal Roche Jimmy Hackney Cecil Brown Teddy Howell Maurice Harrell Archie Jennings Leon Speed Speed Howell David Auburey Britt Pounds

Convention Actions Weaken Poll Tax and Urge State Leadership

The conference backed abolishing the poll tax and urged legislative repeal, urged curtailing federal encroachment on state rights, and sought continued federal support for agriculture. Resolutions praised Speaker Rayburn, called for open press access, urged water supplies, and criticized Gov. Shivers leadership. A campaign committee and a Sep session plan were approved.

Congress Rayburn Allan Shivers Texas Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Advisory Council Johnson Shivers

Democrats Split on Johnson Test Vote at Caucus

The Johnson forces won the test vote 1306 to 524 as Yoakum Crosby and Andrews counties backed Houston delegates. An official caucus and a Yarbrough demonstration filled time before Senator Johnson’s appearance and a 15 minute parade. Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit at the national convention.

Johnson

Texas Leaguers Organize Six Teams Open Season

Texas Leaguers form six teams and open play Tuesday at the Cotton Yard with Cats versus Bulls, Eagles against Sports, and Senators facing Oilers. A parent must be present when a boy accepts a uniform.

Texas Leaguers Texas Dyb Cotton Yard Tohoka Road Cats Bulls Eagles Senators Oilers

News Herald Classified Ad Offers Quick Results

Classified notice invites readers to place ads for fast results, featuring contact at phone 2138 for inquiries and listings.

News Herald

Local clubs host week of events in Brownfield

The Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association Brownfield Garden Club and Terry County Home Demonstration Council organized a week of events. About 50 women from county clubs displayed cotton fashions while the Maid contest entertained a large audience. Narrator Mrs Wilmer Smith master of ceremonies Crawford Taylor KTFY emcee H L King.

Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants Association Brownfield Garden Club Terry County Home Demonstration Council Wilmer Smith Crawford Taylor KTFY H. L Hub) King Texas Farm Bureau Charles Goza Wellman Charles Lindsey Brownfield Janiece Meek the Debonnaires

Independent voters urged loyalty while urging conscience

News-Viewshit notes report Mann arguing for a nonpartisan approach within a two party system and for leaders to stay faithful to their party. A heckler quoting Judas interrupts, while delegates from Terry County are discussed, and George P. Livermore Drilling plans to move 15 families to Brownfield from Lubbock. J. C. Powell chairs the Quanah Parker Boy Scout District covering Yoakum and Terrell counties.

Mann Jesus Christ Judas Terry County Dallas Brownfield George P. Livermore Drilling Company Lubbock Commerce Joe Satterwhite Ere J. C. Powell Quanah Parker Yoakum, Ter

Graduates Include McReynolds MacWilliams Milburn and More

The graduation list features Dick McReynolds Adrian MacWilliams John Milburn Carl Moore Kenneth Murphy Douglas O Dell Darwin Parker Lanter Petty Thad Risinger Wayland Seay Freddy Shipley James Szydloski John Tuttle Larry White Bobby Gene Wilkinson Gary Wilson and Gene Young with pupil portraits on Page 1 Section 2.

Eon Dick McReynolds Adrian MacWilliams John Milburn Carl Moore Kenneth Murphy Douglas O'Dell Darwin Parker Lanter Petty Thad Risinger Wayland Seay Freddy Shipley James Szydloski John Tuttle Larry White Bobby Gene Wilkinson Gary Wilson Gene Young

Services Held for Mrs. Fred Hodges

Funeral services for Mrs Fred Hodges 58 of Route 5 Lubbock were held at Wolfforth Baptist Church with Rev L B Moss and helpers from Brownfield officiating. Survivors include her husband one daughter Mrs Newman Raider Jr of Beckley two sisters and four brothers and one grand daughter.

Fred Hodges Lubbock Wolfforth Baptist Church L. B. Moss Henry Cox Horace Hitt Brownfield Newman Raider Jr Beckley Wi Vas B. W. Fulford W. C. Fulford Alton Ropesville J.T. Fulford Meadow L. W. Fulford Jr A.G. Mall Big Spring Clifford Rankin Texarkana

Local Officials Change Hands and Community Notes

Lynn Gaines and Daw son resign as council commissioner while Al Muldrow joins the governing board as a member at large. Ed Mayfield recovered in Lubbock after a heart scare, on a strict diet and non smoking. Lions district delegates Franti, Jordan, Hans ard and Geer on Amarillo trip. Goats stray. five rounded up with three still missing. Rain cooled county. Charley Jones takes head coaching post at West High School near Waco.

Lynn Gaines Dawson al Muldrow Council Ed Mayfield Lubbock

Start Condemnation of Highway Property

Condemnation suits prepared will be filed this week with the County Judge on five parcels along U S 62 through Brownfield. Judge Herb Chesshir will appoint a three man jury to review damages, after which an order will issue. Either party may appeal, but the right of way for the widened highway is considered clear and work can proceed.

U. S. 62 Brownfield Bill Mgowan Herb Chesshir

Funeral services set for Mrs Jessica Crawley

Funeral services for Mrs. Jessica Mae Crawley 51 of 419 South Fourth will be held at Crescent Hill Church of Christ at 4 p m Friday with John H McCoey officiating Burial will follow at Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Home directing She died Wednesday night at Treadaway Daniels hospital after a heart attack Survivors include daughter Mrs John W Cook of Wimberley mother Mrs Jeff Dunn sister Mrs D Q Neal brothers Lee O Baggett and Dewey D Baggett and three granddaughters She had lived in Brownfield since 1950 moving from Slaton where she lived since 1924

Jessica Mae Crawley South Fourth Crescent Hill Church of Christ John H. McCoey Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Home Crawley Treadaway-Daniels Hospital Crescent Hill John W. Cook Wimberley Jeff Dunn D. Q. Neal Brownfield Lee O. Baggett Lubbock Dewey D. Baggett San Angelo Slaton

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