Government opens bins begins corn distribution in Texas
Jack McNew of Big Springs loads government assistance corn at Anderson Grain Co in Wellman Terry County. Five and a half million pounds stored from Kansas origin under a Reagan era livestock support program to aid drought counties southern Texas. Decker says heavy loading through the next days with supervision planned.
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Jack McNew
Big Springs
Terry County
Anderson Grain Co
Wellman
Danny Decker
ASCS
Decker
Reagan
Kansas
Here
Upton
Chamber Elects 1984 Officers and Directors
The Chamber of Commerce board approved seven new directors and elected Larry McVay as President and Don Ivie as Vice President. New officers will be installed at the January 14 banquet with Dr. Don Newberry as guest speaker presenting a patriotic talk. Tickets are $10, banquet catering by H-Bar-C, four serving lines. Newberry to be paid $750 with no expense fee. A football post- friendship bi district report was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Larry McVay
Don Ivie
Stan Blacklock
Sammy Jones
Frank Melcher
Kerry Musick
Pat O'Daniel
Bill Swaringen
Bob Cheek
Don Newberry
West Texas College
Snyder
Newberry
H-Bar-C
Brownfield
Donations lag in Goodfellows toy drive this year
Goodfellows chair Dick Fletcher says toy donations are slower than last year with few used toys. Fire station notes fewer contributions and organizers hope Christmas parties boost numbers. Last year 150 baskets went to families in Brownfield. early counts for this year are unclear. Names must be submitted via local ministers after police and welfare checks.
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Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Brownfield
City Hall
City Christmas promotion 12 days of events planned
The Trade Development Committee outlines a 12 Days of Christmas celebration from Monday to December 22. Each night features openings, choirs or bells, drawings for prizes, and Santa Claus appearances across Brownfield venues including Courthouse Square, Downtown, and Plaza with school groups and church youth choirs performing.
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P. 2A
Trade Development Committee
Brownfield Courthouse Square
T.C. Williams
Santa Claus
Downtown
Wellman
Polly Burlsmith
Brownfield Plaza
Foursquare Church
Joe Sears
Sara Rozean
Santa
Burglary cases profiled. rewards offered by Brownfield Crime Information
Information on several burglaries sought by Brownfield Crime Information Inc. A $300 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and indictment for the Sonny's Feed and Supply burglary on the night of December 7, 1983, with knives and cash stolen. A separate burglary of a motor vehicle at 413 S. 5th Street on December 4, 1983, involved Pioneer Tri-Axle Stereo Speakers. Also sought is information on the theft of a white gold ring and ring guard with 6 to 8 diamonds from 1210 E. Tate residence, no forced entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Sonny
S. 5Th Street
E. Tate
Theft spree hits Brownfield businesses and court cases
Police handled grab thefts and burglaries at local businesses including Sonny's Feed and Supply and Merle Norman Cosmetics. Five district court cases ended with two guilty pleas and two probation revocations, while two suspects tied to the thefts remain under investigation.
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121St District Court
Ray Anderson
Oscar Alvarado
Texas Department of Corrections
Alvarado
David Leon Carouth
Carouth
Mary Jane Solis Morales
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Christmas Concert by School Choirs Offered Free
One hundred fifty singing voices from 6th through high school choirs perform a Christmas program in the Middle School Auditorium on Monday night December 12. The concert features a wide range of Christmas music and admission is free for all attendees.
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McNew
Chamber
Bobbye Slack
Lance McWilliams
Christine McWilliams
Louisiana Bear Company
Shreveport
McWilliams
Brownfield Businesses
Busi
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