Harvest underway in Terry County cotton crop 1986
Harvest is starting slowly in Terry County as 11 gins surveyed by The NEWS reported 18,023 bales processed so far this season. The piece also includes a Christmas letter request from Lynn Brisen and helpers in Brownfield, inviting area children to send letters by December 17 for publication in the Christmas edition on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Lynn Brisendine
Brownfield
E. Hill
Tex
Lynn
Tommy
Karen
Needmore Gin
Johnson Gin
Pendergrass Producers
Pool Gin Co., Inc
Wellman Co-op
Meadow Co-op
Foster Gin Co
West Gin Inc
T&s Gin
Tokio Co-op
Rainfall totals exceed normal in Brownfield for 1986
City records show 1986 rainfall reached 23.74 inches through November, 6 inches above the yearly norm of 17.21. November brought 2.03 inches, led by 1.65 inches on the 4th, with temperatures peaking at 77 degrees and dipping to 21 degrees on mid month. Cotton gin activity ran around the clock with multiple gins reporting high bale counts and shifts.
Middle age jibe on a drought year and rains in Brownfield
A column notes that Brownfield in Terry County received six inches more rainfall than average in 1986 through November, with most moisture falling since June. The piece reflects on drought predictions, unusually heavy rain, and the paradox of too much rain becoming a problem in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Brownfield
Lamesa
Dawson County
Texas
Balance in agricultural prices reshapes U S exports in 1980s
Texas Extension Service reports a shift from supply to demand balance driven by tech gains, policy changes, and global debt. 1985 to 1987 price supports fall for wheat and corn while marketing loan tools boost rice and cotton. Exports rose sharply in 1986 as U S prices aligned with world levels.
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Texas Extension Service
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Ron Knutson
Edward Smith
Mechel Paggi
U.S
Knutson
Smith
Paggi
Canada
Australia
Argentina
European Economic Community
Knutson, Smith and Paggi
Brownfield Goodfellows seek toys for Christmas drive
The Brownfield Goodfellows, now in their 23rd year, ask locals to donate toys or cash to ensure every eligible child receives two toys and a family meal. Drop toys at the fire station behind City Hall or send donations to fund toys or food. Names of recipient families are gathered by local churches with a December 12 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Goodfellows
The
Goodfellows
Brownfield
City Hall
West Broad
United Way
Alpha Omega Christmas Home Tour planned for Dec 4
Alpha Omega Club hosts its annual Christmas home tour from 7 to 9 p m visiting four Brownfield residences decorated for Yuletide. Stops include Mr and Mrs Kelly Moore 1807 Carter Drive Gary and Jeanette Awbrey Webb and Pecan third house on right John and Lana Perkins 1203 S Howell and Mr and Mrs Howard Yandell 1306 E Hester. The tour ends at I Love Country store 415 W Main. Local visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Perkins
S. Howell
Alpha Omega Club
I Love Country
W. Main
Brownfield
Kelly Moore
Carter Drive
Gary
Jeanette Awbrey
Webb and Pecan
John
Howard Yandell
E. Hester
I Love Country Store
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Santa Claus
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Kaper Tuk
By Lynn Brisendine
Ag. Balance
Alpha Omega
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