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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
6
September births in Brownfield reached 48 with 28 males and 20 females, lifting the year total to 429. Seven deaths were recorded in the city in September from heart failure gastroenteritis colitis drowning malnutrition postnatal asphyxiation and anoxia membrane disease, including three premature infant deaths.
A flat bed truck rolled from a park and struck a parked vehicle in Miami. John Torres, 4, was at the wheel but was not hurt along with his siblings Jessie 7 Mike 2 and Thelma 6. Officer Marvin Pittman called it a bumpy start to a driving career. No ticket was issued.
The Al G Kelly and Miller Bros Circus showcases Miss Oklahoma, a three ton trained hippopotamus, during a October 15 Brownfield appearance with two shows. The traveling menagerie includes polar bears, giraffes, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and elephants from 26 nations.
Brownfield Lions Club met at the Party House with President Billie Moore presiding. Four new members were welcomed Charles Fitzgerald Leonard Doyle Robert Levo and Jack Brooks. Attendees received perfect attendance awards including Dennis Lilly Frank Szydloski Doc Lewis Hoy Lod Richardson and Pillie Moore Saaringen. A bulb sale fund drive was announced for 5 pm Monday. The club recently funded eyeglasses for 11 needy children.
Terry County has been re accredited as a Modified Accredited Tuberculosis Area for six years, with the certificate mailed to county agent Jim Foy. Dr. R G Garrett of the Texas Animal Health Commission thanked residents for cooperation during the inspection and urged continued support. Library representatives urged donations as Lions presented Friends of the Library cards for the year.
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary will meet in regular session today at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Hall. Commander H. B.Virgil Crawford says separate sessions will occur before a joint meeting at the close. Refreshments will be served during the joint social. all veterans and their wives are invited.
Members of the Terry County United Fund schedule a Monday kick off luncheon at the Party House to launch the annual drive. Leonard Ellington, general chairman, announces a goal of 25 295 for the fundraiser covering general solicitation school and employee divisions.
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