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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1981
Page
5
A Texas A&M booklet advises selecting a sunlit plot near a water outlet with good drainage and no competing shrubs. It covers soil prep, organic matter like straw and leaves, proper fertilizer types and timing, soil turning, and planning for crop choices and harvest timelines from 30 to 80 days, plus watering guidance and sun exposure considerations.
Polls open Saturday as Meadow School Board races feature three candidates for two expiring terms with none of the incumbents seeking another term. Filing includes Jerry Liles Alan Bayer and Loyd Jorden for Meadow School Board at the school. Meadow City Council contest also draws three incumbents for three expiring terms.
Police activity through March 30 shows 211 calls, 35 offenses, and 18 arrests with six public intoxications. Month to date totals: 916 calls, 115 offenses, 66 arrests. Election notes include Wellman and city races at the school with incumbents facing challengers and an upcoming city hall voting day.
In 1842 Texas moved government to Washington on the Brazos and used Hatfield’s Grocery upstairs as the House of Representatives chamber. A boarded stair reduced temptation while an outside stair connected to the hall. The 1845 inaugural ball marked Anson Jones’s arrival. Remember keg saloons with self service bars and coin slots.
A Brownfield writer reflects on anger over a past incident and praises the President’s recovery. He reaffirms four years of residency and pledged service to Brownfield and Terry County, promising continued improvement and appreciation for the community’s support.
An organizational meeting for the Brownfield men’s slow pitch softball league is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday in the GTE Building conference room, located at 614 West Tate Street.
Parkside Kindergarten near Coleman Park will host an open house and pre enrollment for parents of four year olds on Friday April 3 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m at the schoolhouse.
The Texas House voted 81 to 54 to raise the permissible interest ceiling to 24 percent on several loan types, with sponsor Bill Messer defending the measure as necessary amid federal policy. The Senate will likely weigh in amid further amendments as lawmakers push for funding flexibility.
The church notes it has met in its present location since 1947. Board directors include Jack Church T A Hicks Jr Monroe Rowden H L King Alvin G Davis and Doyle Love.
The Freeman Institute presents a two day April 10 to 11 lecture series at Oak Grove Elementary School cafeteria. Sponsored by Terry County Freedom Forum and Terry County Farm Bureau, it covers a study of the U S Constitution as planned by the founding fathers. Cost is 35 dollars per family includes text workbooks and seven cassette tapes.
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