Harvest progress report from Terry County gins
The Brownfield News surveys Terry County gins on this year’s cotton harvest weather delays. Estimates range 30 to 50 percent of expected cotton processed, with gins noting varying quality. RELIABLE GIN reports about 50 percent done as farmers plan field work. PLEASANT VALLEY GIN cites 40-45 percent complete with white cotton and short staple. MEADOW FARMER'S COOP ~50 percent complete after a brief shutdown. LAHEY GIN notes 35-45 percent. Harvest slowdowns tied to recent wet weather.
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Goodfellows Begin Gift Preparations
The Brownfield Goodfellows headed by Jake Geron collect new and used toys for local children at Christmas for 21 years. Lions Club assists with distribution while food baskets reach elderly citizens on Christmas Eve. United Way provides $700, plus local donations and parties supply toys. Gifts are coordinated through churches, police, sheriff welfare workers and Lions Club. deliveries occur Christmas Eve with volunteer help at the fire station.
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Brownfield 1982 permits top $3 million in November
Brownfield's building permits for 1982 surpassed the $3 million mark in November as the city issued nine permits during the month.
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City faces wave of vandalism reports over holiday weekend
Police investigate several vandalism incidents across Brownfield clubs during the holiday weekend. Vehicles at Farmer's and Western Clubs suffered smashed windows with thefts of tools and a shotgun noted. Damages range from 100 to 700 dollars. Additional break ins include a 1977 Chevrolet pickup window smash and a .410 shotgun theft. City permits for November total 147750, with year to date at 3109450.
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Danley Wins Brownfield Football Contest Grand Prize
Ronald Danley of Brownfield won the $50 grand prize in this year’s Brownfield News Football Contest. His name was drawn from 55 entries, with the first five places in each week’s contest entered into the drawing. The contest ended last week awarding $380 total to top pickers.
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Christmas Home Tour Set Tonight
The Brownfield Garden Club hosts a Christmas Home Tour from 7 to 9 p.m. visiting four Brownfield homes. The tour concludes at V&L Home Furnishings with refreshments and a door prize. Page 4A mentions the listing See Home Tour.
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Heart Group Sets Fashion Show Friday
The Heart of Christmas style show staged by the Terry County American Heart Association chapter will be at 8 p.m. Friday December 3 at Brownfield Country Club. Tickets cost five dollars and are available at Phil's Jones and Lowe Insurance Debbie Decker president or at the door. Jan Porter of Phil's Shoes and Apparel organizes the event.
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Santa letter collection for Brownfield residents
Santa helper Lynn and elves collect Christmas letters from Brownfield residents at the Brownfield News office or by mail. Letters published in the annual Christmas Paper on Dec 24. Readers are reminded to wash and brush teeth.
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L.J. Richardson
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