Andrews Heads Brownfield Toastmasters Slate
The Brownfield Toastmasters branch elected officers for six months at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce building. Harold Andrews became president with Bill Malcolm as educational vice president and Dillie Kelley as administrative VP.
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Brownfield
Toastmasters International
Harold Andrews
Bill Malcolm
Educational
Dillie Kelley
Charles Fitzgerald
Kelly Proctor
Barry Assails Evils of Super Government at Rotary
Desmond Barry of Houston Republican candidate for Congressman at Large spoke at The Party House to about 35 supporters. He blasted a super government philosophy and Hoffa led Teamsters, urging citizens to take back government and donate to his campaign. He criticized Kennedy, UN, foreign aid, and the Kennedy farm program while pledging a cantankerous bid for Congress.
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Desmond Barry
Houston
Rotary Club
Hoffa
Barry
Jimmy Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Robert) Kennedy
Brownfield Woman Receives Probation in Non Jury Case Record
Judge M C Ledbetter in the 121st District Court imposed three years probation on Bobby Jean Thomas, awarded 444.70 damages in a personal injury suit for H L Allman and others against Bonner Lytler, granted five divorces, and dismissed three divorces and an adoption case dating to 1955.
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M. C. Ledbetter
Brownfield
Bobby Jean Thomas
Terry County
Grand Jury
Ledbetter
H. L
Keith Allman
Longtime Local Pastor Resigns from First United Presbyterian
The Rev. Ralph O'Dell resigns as pastor of First United Presbyterian Church and will preach his last sermon today before moving with his wife to Cleburne to serve at First Presbyterian Church. Since 1954 he expanded membership, added a sanctuary and wings, helped launch the Presbyterian Teen Canteen, and supported local Rotary, commerce, and youth programs. A farewell reception from 3 to 5 p.m. in the church parlor will honor the couple.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Cleburne
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. O' Dell
Artesia N. M
O'Dells
Presbyterian
O’ Dells
Weather Outlook for Brownfield and Vicinity
Temperatures near normal with highs 78 to 83 and lows 47 to 61. Cooler at week start. Precipitation around .25 to .75 inches, showers likely early next week.
Slow cotton harvest start in Terry County faces labor shifts
Terry County reports a slow cotton start due to rain and shifting labor plans. About 700 bales were ginned last week and 1,355 bales to date, with a county estimate of 135000 bales for the season. The Farm Labor Advisory Committee met to review reduced bracero use and increased machine harvesting, aided by a 70 cent hourly wage. Local officials and TEC representatives attended.
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Terry County
KTFY
Texas Employment Commission
Joe Spears
TEC
Terry County Farm Labor Advisory Committee
TEC State Office
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Spears
Lynn County
Missing Girls Runaway Case Spurs Local Police Search
Brownfield police and Lubbock officers pursue two missing Brownfield girls Wanda Switcher 16 and Glenda Rounsville 13 last seen near Shelton's Courts in Lubbock after leaving for the South Plains Fair. Burglaries and juvenile thefts add to a wave of crime as investigators probe the Brownfield area.
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Brownfield School
Wanda Switcher
Glenda Rounsville
Brownfield
Lubbock
Shelton’s Courts
Avenue H
Gable
Charlie Montgomery
Brownfield Manufacturing Company
Lubbock Road
Homer
QB Club Will Convene Monday
The Brownfield Quarterback Club plans a 7:30 p.m. Monday meeting in the high school cafeteria. It is the first session this season in the cafeteria due to larger attendance, with a movie of the Brownfield Andrews game and coach reports. Club proxy Britt Pounds thanks Pioneer Gas for Flame Room use and invites fans to attend.
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Brownfield Andrews
Brownfield
Britt Pounds
Pounds
Quarterback Club
Brown Field News Announces Small Subscription Hike
The Brown Field News says subscription rates will rise slightly effective Oct 1 due to higher material costs. Monthly charges will be 65 cents plus tax, with a portion of the increase going to NEWS carriers to boost their earnings, publisher Lowell Hunt states.
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Brown Field News
Lowell Hunt
Merchants Push Sunday Closing Campaign
A large group of Brown field merchants advocate closing businesses on Sundays. Two recent meetings led to a full page ad in today's NEWS urging friends and customers to vote in a straw ballot. The ad cites laws on Sunday business and invites public opinions.
Wellman S and TS Homecoming Barbecue and Party
The Wellman High School Ex-Student Association sponsors a barbecue at 5:30 p.m. and a party in the high school cafeteria after the game. Gail Awards honor the ex-student traveling farthest and the oldest present. Reservations to Mrs. Jack Hamm at Wellman 3766.
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Wellman High School Ex Student Association
Wellman
Gail
Jack Hamm
Gun Club Schedules Turkey Shoot Here
The Brownfield Gun Club has scheduled a turkey shoot next Saturday and Sunday four miles north of the city on Lubbock Highway. A new shotgun will be given away Sunday. Marcus Crumbley pres ident and Wade Yandell secretary.
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Brownfield Gun Club
Lubbock
Marcus Crumbley
Wade Yandell
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J. W. Bishop
R. N. McClain
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Joe Manahan
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