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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1990
Page
1
Residents are invited to view displays at the Brownfield Trade Show and Arts and Crafts Galore on Saturday and Sunday at the old Alco Building 1311 Tohoka Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday with refreshments available. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
An old-time Christmas celebration launches the Terry County holiday season on Monday with carol singing on the courthouse north side at 7 p.m. Santa Claus is due about 7:30 p.m. to hand out candy and meet children.
Secretary Larne Cargill reported Terry County United Way has reached 70 percent of its 1990 goal as of Nov 29. Contributions totaling $21,123.42 have been collected, with end of December as the final accepting date. Advance Division leads with $12,685, Employee $6,052, School $1,081.42, Rural $815, General $265, and Church $225. An update will be given at the Dec 12 meeting.
Brownfield City Hall moves to 210 W Broadway in the former Savings and Loan building behind the current city hall. The new facility opens Monday December 3 with an open house from 8 am to 5 pm Thursday December 13 inviting public visits.
Santa Claus Chief Helper receives letters from Brownfield and Terry County children. Address letters to Santa Claus c/o Brownfield News P O Box Drawer 1272 Brownfield TX 79316. Letters printed in the Dec 23 issue. paper delivers Saturday afternoon Dec 22. Deadline Friday Dec 14.
Rick Walkup directs Brownfield Regional Medical Center Respiratory Therapy, describing chest percussion and postural drainage along with modern inhalation treatments. He warns smoking damages cilia, slows cleansing, and traps air as airways collapse during exhalation, worsening respiratory health.
A catalog in a newspaper issue lists sections and page numbers including Inside Today content for 12 Days of Christmas features on Page 3, briefs on Page 4, obituaries on Page 6, births, and sports and classifieds across multiple pages 10 to 16. The entry serves as a guide rather than news.
Local Goodfellows drive ends Christmas need for over 200 Brownfield families with toys and cash gifts. Chairman Dick Fletcher says toys can be left at the fire station and contributions at City Hall, 201 W Broadway. He notes toy donations rise after December 1 as parties begin.
Interviews reflect varied views on the Gulf crisis. Some urge decisive action to oust Hussein and protect oil interests, while others call for diplomacy, prayers, or sanctions without invasion. Respondents emphasize returning troops home, avoiding further casualties, or escalating to broader conflict.
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