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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
1
Four inches of snow fell Saturday night in Brownfield shortly after a daytime high of 26 degrees. The unseasonal snowfall brought wintery conditions, with travel impacts reported as authorities tracked icing and school closures were considered.
The Terry County Commissioners Court met in regular session at the Courthouse to conduct official county business and discuss local matters.
A reflective column recalls holiday season joys and duties including boxing work by the Coodfellows, then shifts to county business. The court approves payments to Tri County Gas Line, endorses a school for the Mentally Retarded, and discusses salaries for the District Court Reporter and District Attorney secretary, plus a welfare case handling topic.
Traffic accidents overwhelmed area authorities as slick roads caused numerous crashes. Police report arrests for carrying prohibited weapons, including Jessie Garza and Willie Lee Nol, with various suspects free on bonds as investigations continue.
George Henson Jr. of Rt. 2 competes for the 1963 Outstanding Young Farmer title at the Texas Young Farmers banquet in Austin on January 3. He is among 10 outstanding farmers named from ArEAll and describes early farming years marked by drought and hardship. His wife Wanda supported the farm during lean years.
Fire Marshal Harold Jones urges Brownfield residents to place used Christmas trees near garbage cans for early pickup rather than keep them indoors. He notes trees dry out and become fire hazards after the holidays and that a city disposal truck will remove them as soon as possible.
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