Casual Corner Copy Contains Satirical Commentary and Local Notes
A mixed casual column presents antiwar quips and satirical lines about women's rights, followed by local tidbits. It notes Marvin Montgomery planning picket signs, a Chartered Life Underwriter award for Jackie Cargill, a Golden wedding in Bentonville, and community notices. It closes with Ken Harris aiding police in capturing a wandering goat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Montgomery
Lowe Studios
Franklin’s
Marvin
Brownfield
Jackie Cargill
C.L. U
Chartered Life
Phil
Jan Porter
Bentonville
Ark
Charles Darwin
Mercury
Sone God Sallaritans
Chamber
Howard Hurd
Johnny Isaacs
GenTel
Gerald Hamilton
James Tippit
Lee Bartlett
David Brown
David Cole
Charley Price
Western Auto
Martha Ruiz
Brownfield State Bank & Trust
Jay Blevins
Carl Cottrell
Melt Stewart
Bowman Motors
GMC
Odessa
Lubbock
Fox
Ted
Faye Fox
Michigan
H. L. McKay
Ken Harris
Billy
Good Pasture
Farm tour route outlined for Thursday in Terry County
Duane Moss of the soil conservation service announced the final farm tour route for Thursday September 16 starting at 9 a.m. Six buses will depart from the Terry County courthouse square carrying more than 250 people to Challis Baptist Church Johnson community and Foster Community, ending at Coleman Park for a free barbecue lunch. Each bus will have a narrator and several farm homes and crops will be viewed including cotton grain sorghum watermelons and cantaloupes. Wives are welcome and the tour will feature more narration and one midway stop with refreshments by the Terry County Young Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Moss
Soil Conservation Service
Terry County Court House
Moss
Challis Baptist Church
Johnson Community
Foster Community
Coleman Park
Van’s Catering
Lubbock
Terry County
Terry County Young Farmers
Cut
Joe Masso
Paul Shelhamer
Wackers
Tom Zorns
Gene
Pauline) Taylor
Dean Merrifield
Anthony’s
Main
Broadway
Geron
Boll Worms Threaten Cotton Crop Says County Agent
County agent James Foy warned farmers that boll worms are rapidly increasing and pose a real threat to this year’s cotton crop. He noted unusually high numbers in September and that worms were found in every third or fourth blossom he inspected. Foy urged farmers to pick up a cotton guide at the County Agent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foy
Nursing home memories of resilience and care
The Brownfield Nursing Home on First Street hosts a Thursday visit by the First Baptist Choir as residents and visitors share moments of coping and connection. Mrs. Sarah Jenkins, a three year seven month resident paralyzed by injuries, remains cheerful as she endures therapy and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Quinn
Brownfield Nursing Home
First Baptist Church
Craig Bellah
Sarah Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins
Clyde McCullough Returns as Police Officer
Clyde L. McCullough, 36, of Brownfield now at 317 W Buckley, is appointed to the police department per Chief James E. Tippit. McCullough previously served from October 1968 to November 1969 and is welcomed back as a former fine officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. McCullough
Brownfield
W. Buckley
James E. Tippit
McCullough
Robberies and minor accidents plague town last week
Police faced petty thefts and noisy mischief as shoppers battled frantic bargains in the market. Two auto mishaps involved Patsy Nicholson in a 1967 Opel Kadett and Claudia Ray in a 1964 Ford. Guadalupe Chavez in a 1968 Chevrolet and Linda Pair in a 1971 Toyota were also noted in separate crashes. A caller reported boys drinking gasoline and causing a disturbance.
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Patsy Nicholson
E. Buckley
Claudia Ray
E. Broadway
Guadalupe C. Chavez
Loop
Tex
Chevrolet
Linda Lee
E. Repoto
Toyota
Brownfield 1971 Christmas decorations plan eyed
Following a front page editorial town leaders and business professionals gather to revive Christmas decorations. A Retail Merchants Committee led drive to raise about 7500 dollars with merchant and individual pledges then city council matching funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Terry County
Gary Stacy
Retail Merchants Committee
Chamber
Stacy
Terry County Citizens
Fulford Named to National Cotton Advisory Committee
W A Fulford a Brownfield farmer and Brownfield Booster Club president is named to the National Cotton Advisory Committee one of eight Texans chosen to advise on the 1972 cotton program. He will attend a Washington meeting this month with fundraising efforts underway in Brownfield to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Dub) Fulford
Brownfield Booster’s Club
National Cotton Advisory Committee
United States
John G. Tower
Secretary of Agriculture
Fulford
Washington, D.C
Grain Advisory Committee
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta Planned in Brownfield
Brownfield hosts a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Thursday Sept 16 beginning at 4 p.m. with a parade of floats followed by a 6 p.m. mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A 7 p.m. dance display and social hall reception with food occur, crowned at 10 p.m., with speeches on Mexican American heritage at 11 p.m. Local organizers include Jesse Lozada Domingo Madrigal and Sonny Martinez with G I Forum and LACIO Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
A. G. Maguire
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
St. Anthony’s
Jesse Lozada
G.I. Forum
Domingo Madrigal
Domingo
Sonny) Martinez
Lacio Club
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Garden of Eden
Woman
Rosy
Riverter
West Texas
Browsfield
Levelland
Kris
Nursing Home
Auman
Lyda Huff
Clyde McCullough
W. A. Fulford
National Cotton Post
Brownfield News
Charlie Price
Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co
Jake Geron
John Johnson
Richard Collins
The
Terry County Chamber
Brownfield Cubs Slaton Tigers
Slaten
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