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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1972
Page
1
Wayman Smith a 36 year old black male was pronounced dead on arrival at Brownfield General Hospital after a Friday evening shooting on the porch of a residence at 1102 South 4th He was shot five times with wounds including the heart left shoulder and left lower abdomen in a scuffle with unknown assailants.
A local man died after a scuffle in which a colored female wielded a .22 seven shot revolver and was shot in the left arm. She underwent surgery Friday evening at Brownfield General Hospital for bullet removal. Police received the call at 6:06 p.m. and may file charges Monday.
Evelyn Cruce uses a custom No 9 wood to ace the No 3 hole at Brownfield Country Club, a par three, showcasing golf’s eccentric equipment choices. Other notes include local moves, club memberships, and community events in Brownfield and surrounding area.
City authorities in Brownfield announce immediate enforcement of the dog ordinance. Stray and unlicensed pets will be impounded with fees of 2 dollars for unlicensed dogs and 1 dollar for tagged dogs, plus boarding at 1 dollar per day and vaccination requirements. Fines range from 10 to 200 dollars. Don Anderson, animal warden, will implement a staggered schedule and may hire extra help. The ordinance defines at large as either not under owner control or not securely enclosed.
Gradual improvement is expected today as damp cool conditions ease. The National Weather Service reports continued cloudiness and cooler highs, with humidity rising at night and limited evaporation delaying crop drying. Brownfield logged 0.18 inches of rain Monday night as late showers persist.
Jonathan Wagner, 25, a U S Air Force member, married Phusara vadi Jeannie in Bangkok after a civil ceremony on March 3 1971 and a Thai ritual. They plan life in the United States as Wagner continues his service with the Air Force. Jeannie says America is wonderful and she will enjoy her new life here.
Brownfield sanitarian Ray White says notify the health department first before any action. The animal will be impounded and observed. if rabies develops within two weeks, post exposure shots are required. Killing the animal early may waste a pet and a negative test does not rule out risk.
Wellman public schools will start classes on Monday with buses running on schedule. Superintendent Frank Odom announced the reopening this week.
Duane Moss urges residents to submit Farm Tour awards nominations for Outstanding Farm Family and Individual Contributing to Agriculture. Ten farm family and five individual nominations have been received. deadline is Friday September 1. The annual Farm Tour on September 14 departs courthouse at 9 AM and returns for lunch at 12 at Coleman Park or County Barn.
Basic education sessions for adults start September 5 taught by Mrs. Roy Kemper at Middle School. Classes run 7 to 9 PM every Tuesday for those who did not finish the 8th grade, with a bilingual aide and no charge. Call 637 4446 with questions.
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