Author: Eddie James

Fred Langworthy writes another article about Brownie. It's 1949 and Brownie has become more than a stray dog. February 13, 1949: A Valentine to Brownie, the aging canine patriarch of Daytona Dogdom
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February 13, 1949: A Valentine to Brownie, the aging canine patriarch of Daytona Dogdom

Eddie James

On the day before Valentine’s Day, Fred Langworthy, wrote a Valentine to Brownie and to the people of Daytona Beach. “Stories about Brownie will be told in Daytona Beach long after the beloved Community Pet has gone to that Happy Hunting Ground where all dogs find their eternal rest.” Notes: Lots of stories showing how… Continue reading February 13, 1949: A Valentine to Brownie, the aging canine patriarch of Daytona Dogdom

December 27, 1951: Thoughts turn to Brownie on Christmas December 27, 1951: A Christmas poem – and a dollar – is left for Brownie
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December 27, 1951: A Christmas poem – and a dollar – is left for Brownie

Eddie James

“There is something mighty wholesome about a City whose people can pause in their busy Christmas season to remember an old and beloved dog, I always say.” Notes: Fred Langworthy, who often wrote about Brownie for the Daytona Beach News-Journal, had a sports column that often featured Brownie (I’m not really sure why). This is… Continue reading December 27, 1951: A Christmas poem – and a dollar – is left for Brownie

January 4, 1956: "A Good Dog" marker put on Brownie's grave January 4, 1956: “A Good Dog” marker is laid on Brownie’s grave
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January 4, 1956: “A Good Dog” marker is laid on Brownie’s grave

Eddie James

Notes: Brownie died on October 31, 1954. The grave marker was put on his grave on January 4, 1956. That’s about 14 months that the city commission and Daytona Beach citizens talked about how to memorialize Brownie. By this point, the “new” Brownie, at the Post Office had been living there for about a year.… Continue reading January 4, 1956: “A Good Dog” marker is laid on Brownie’s grave

May 11, 1952: This photo of Brownie is one that only appears to have been used in this article. It's probably in the Daytona Beach News Journal archives. May 11, 1952: Brownie has heart worms again and needs more funds!
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May 11, 1952: Brownie has heart worms again and needs more funds!

Eddie James

Notes: Heart worms were not treated as often in the 1950s as they are today, but Brownie was treated a few times. This particular treatment was a series of 14 shots and was rapidly draining his bank account. This article claims he’s 14 in 1952, so it’s getting clear that every reporter is guessing at… Continue reading May 11, 1952: Brownie has heart worms again and needs more funds!

Brownie gets Bronchitis Aug 11, 1953 August 11, 1953: Brownie Feeling Mighty Low; Hospitalized With Bronchitis
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August 11, 1953: Brownie Feeling Mighty Low; Hospitalized With Bronchitis

Eddie James

Brownie the Town Dog of Daytona Beach got bronchitis and of course it made the papers. See my notes after the article below. Notes: Can a dog get bronchitis? It turns out that yes, they can. Brownie had heart worms “three or four times”, which weakened his heart. Treatment options were not that advanced in… Continue reading August 11, 1953: Brownie Feeling Mighty Low; Hospitalized With Bronchitis

October 5, 1954: Brownie's Sick, but Pals Plan for his Future October 5, 1954: Brownie’s Sick, But Pals Plan For His Future
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October 5, 1954: Brownie’s Sick, But Pals Plan For His Future

Eddie James

This update on Brownie appeared in the Daytona Beach News Journal in early October 1954. At the time, there was a plan to move Brownie from the busy corner at Beach and Orange to inside a pen in Riverfront Park. This was to protect him from getting hit by cars now that he was quite… Continue reading October 5, 1954: Brownie’s Sick, But Pals Plan For His Future

August 19, 1953: Brownie will be Allowed out of Hospital Soon - Daytona Beach News Journal August 19, 1953: Brownie in hospital again due to Bronchitis, funds are very low
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August 19, 1953: Brownie in hospital again due to Bronchitis, funds are very low

Eddie James

In August of 1953, Brownie returned to the Rawls Animal Hospital due to an attack of bronchitis. Items to note: In this article, Anne White (the author) estimates his age at 19. I could find not information for this Anne White via Google. Out of the two get well cards Brownie received, one is from… Continue reading August 19, 1953: Brownie in hospital again due to Bronchitis, funds are very low

Brownie's Obituary for November 1, 1954 Daytona Beach News Journal. November 1, 1954: Brownie’s Obituary appears in Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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November 1, 1954: Brownie’s Obituary appears in Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Eddie James

On October 31, 1954 after a long illness, Brownie the Town Dog of Daytona Beach died. The next day his obituary appeared in the Daytona Beach News Journal. The headline: Brownie Dies; He’ll Be Buried In Park. This obituary is by far my favorite of the many articles written about Brownie. Although I suspect many… Continue reading November 1, 1954: Brownie’s Obituary appears in Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Brownie was featured in Daytona Today July 16-31, 1987 July 16-31, 1987: Brownie is profiled in Daytona Today
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July 16-31, 1987: Brownie is profiled in Daytona Today

Eddie James

Apparently, in the 1980s, there was a publication called Daytona Today. Daytona Today had a section cleverly titled Yesterdaytona that in July 1987 featured Brownie the Town Dog of Daytona Beach. It was written by Elizabeth Knapp, whom I couldn’t find any further information. Clicking on the image below will open the article up so… Continue reading July 16-31, 1987: Brownie is profiled in Daytona Today

Jim the Wonder Dog A Park for Brownie: Brownie Pointe Park is taking shape
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A Park for Brownie: Brownie Pointe Park is taking shape

Eddie James

Creating a Brownie memorial is now an official City project. Commissioner Kelly White, who has been extremely helpful and supportive, has donated $500 to the project and City Manager James V. Chisholm has assigned Assistant City Manager Betty Goodman to manage the Brownie project. This by no means guarantees that a Brownie memorial will happen,… Continue reading A Park for Brownie: Brownie Pointe Park is taking shape