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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
2
Sugar costs jumped overnight affecting W. W. Harrelson and others as candy and bakery goods rise. Harrelson reports an $80 to $100 weekly spike on sugar orders, forcing higher consumer prices and potential sales declines while lawmakers probe the world price surge.
The Chamber will start a 59 bed nursing home costing about 145000, to be built by J. D. MeePhaul and operated by Mr. and Mrs Leonard Doyle. It will occupy the former Newsom property at 510 S. First.
Services for Dennis T Knight 25 of Dallas were held at 3 p m in First Methodist Church with burial at Terry County Memorial Cemetery He was a IBM Dallas supervisor son of Terre B Knight and Mrs ex 119 East Main He died in Dallas Monday and his body was brought to Brownfield Tuesday by Brownfield Funeral Home Surviving sister Joan Roberts Meadow and grandparents J F Knight Graham and Mrs W A Dennis 110 East Main
The Gaines County Rodeo opens Thursday in Seagraves with 3 p.m. performances and a 3:30 p.m. parade. Contestants for Rodeo Queen include Penny Perry Joy Lash Barbara Schooler and Linda Browns. The Continentals from Lamesa play nightly at rodeo dances. Jeff Singleton announces a two-day roping event Sunday following the rodeo, with open and amateur matches.
Mrs. E. E. Preston was elected president of the American Cancer Society at the final meeting of the year held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the South Plains Health Unit. New officers include Mrs. W. J. Pickett as vice president and Mrs. Jim Davidson as secretary.
Newell A Reed vice president of Brownfield Savings And Loan Assn is named a director of the Texas Savings And Loan League for a three year term after the Dallas Austin convention in May 1922 Reed has led BFS and LA since October 1951 and is active in Brownfield civic life including the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and local banks He is a 1949 Texas Tech graduate and former Army member with church and fraternal affiliations.
The court revisited a drawing showing 72 parking spaces on the square with proposed costs borne by the city and Brown field merchants. It reaffirmed a prior offer of 36 feet of curbside parking plus five feet for a sidewalk, totaling 41 feet per side, amid heated debate with Harry Goble over 50 feet. Residents may petition a referendum, but only citizens can trigger an election. The court also approved $75 expenses for Bennie Jo Davidson and Jim Foy to attend a College Station trip with 4-H Club delegations.
Funeral services for Tommie Floyd Jordan father of Tommie Floyd Jordan Jr. 913 E Hill were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at First Baptist Church Seymour with Rev R H Williams officiating Rev W R Karkalus assisted Burial was at Johnson Memorial Cemetery Jordan a Wichita Falls resident for 10 years died Monday at Wichita Falls General Hospital Survivors include wife Flossie another son Charles Ray Seymour a daughter Mrs Marie Robertson Seymour a brother J J Wichita Falls two sisters Mrs Lavada Jacobs Weatherford and Mrs Lily Foshee
City Council approved paving specifications for four blocks and assessments presented by city engineer Red Smith. Bids for paving and two water storage towers will be opened at 10 a.m. June 19, funded by a $190 bond issue approved April 6, costing property owners about 3.50 per front foot. Storm sewer bids also due June 19. parking near the courthouse square was discussed with no action. Attendees included Mayor Jess McWherter and several council members.
The county wide singing gathers at West Side Baptist Church 1200 W Powell St this Sunday at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend this community event hosted by Munday and family.
Jaycee President John Badgwell notes entries postmarked before midnight Monday will be accepted for the Miss South Plains pageant set for June 8 at Brownfield High Auditorium. Five entries received. aim to match last year's 11 beauties. Voting in Little Miss Brownfield runs with jars in local shops. 16 girls ages 2 to 5 entered. one withdrawal reported. Penny-a-vote system determines winners.
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