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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
1
The column playfully explores strange falling droplets seen overhead with no pipes or sprinklers, compares them to water tastes, and jokes about possible laughing gas. It hints at a need for chemical analysis while recalling a prior rain related quip and a mix of local notes and quirks.
Terry County officials designate August 28 as George Mahon Day to honor the congressman for 35 years of service in Texas 19th District. A noon barbecue in Coleman Park precedes a program with guest introductions and teacher recognitions, with committees headed by Howard Hurd and others. Harvest Festival details share space, noting a Oct 2 date and a 1971 Plymouth Cricket grand prize.
Local officers spent a busy day investigating two crashes with injuries limited to one person. A 1966 Chevrolet truck driven by Dennis C Hirschfield of San Angelo overturned after brakes failed near the Lamesa Seagraves highways, striking a 1969 Pontiac driven by Rachel C Harrison. no injuries were reported.
Plans for the 11th annual Old Settlers reunion are finalized with committees named for foods meat and entertainment. The event on August 28 at the American Legion building includes a 9 a.m. registration a luncheon a memorial service and a business meeting to elect new officers.
Brownfield Police Chief James Tippit voiced concern over teenagers using aerosol spray cans for momentary kicks. The notice warns of potential harm and points to further details on page 7.
Moonlight Madness Sale opens at 7 p m and runs three hours in downtown Terry County. Dean Merrifield chairs the event sponsored by the Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Retail Committee. Merchants including Top Dollar Anthony's Wackers Masso Department Store TG Y Stacy Mason Franklin's Phil's Shoe Store Klein's Department Store and Gibson's join the annual back to school shopping night with dress code fun and social visits.
The Community Action Agency reported serving 465 families in July and noted August will be busy as more people seek emergency food. Migrants are arriving in Brownfield with three families seeking assistance on Monday. Howard Maddern discussed HUD programs and a $50,000 grant under Title II of the Economic Opportunity Act for five rural planning regions including Panhandle and South Plains.
Brownfield reports 1.75 inches of July rain, 36 inches below normal 2.11, year total 7.57 as moisture arrives late in the month. July 23 to 30 yield varying totals amid hot first half cool wet latter half with five cold fronts and record lows.
Jack Inman becomes Credit Sales Manager at Brownfield Goodyear Service Store on July 5. He notes the town’s friendliness and helpful residents, compares local climate to Oklahoma, and mentions his background as a pilot.
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