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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1977
Page
4
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce reflects on a productive year with active committees in Agribusiness Trade Development Finance Civic Affairs Oil and Gas Economic Development Legislative Affairs Transportation and Tourism Education Recreation Publicity and Membership. It notes growth in Brownfield and plans for 1978.
Eight meetings are planned across the High Plains in January to showcase Cotton Incorporated achievements and future challenges. Leaders from CI and Plains Cotton Growers will host sessions in Tulia Floydada Ralls Slaton Seminole Levelland Lamesa Brownfield with chairmen and local directors guiding questions from attendees.
A reader argues the United States thrives under capitalism and private property protections. The letter asserts the Founding Fathers intended a capitalist economy and warns against anti capitalist bias undermining freedom and prosperity.
Local highlights include construction of a youth recreation center in the old Rio Theatre, new Fire Chief Jeff Corzine and officers, and plans for a Brownfield School District bond. January events cover Miss Red and White at Brownfield High, a snowstorm, and traffic fatality near Meadow.
Governor Briscoe visited Terry County Airport on Feb 8 en route to Seagraves banquet. Jim Rudd named Outstanding Young Man by Brownfield Jaycees at the 37th awards. Ruth Stapleton spoke on inner healing to 500 at Brownfield Country Club on Feb 11. Eddie Johnson named manager of Brownfield Branch, Lubbock Savings and Loan. Duane Moss elected president of Lubbock Stake of LDS Church. Gear Works reopened March 7 after layoffs. owner Tom Harder led local investors to restart operations. Up With People performed March 10 sponsored by Brownfield Chamber. Brownfield denied a 220000 CD grant. 149000 previously awarded. Brownfield School Board approved 960000 bond for district facilities. Rotary Club marked 50th anniversary on March 19. Bowman Motors renamed Plains Motors after ownership change. Remodeling permit for Brownfield Savings and Loan issued for 274219. April 1977 saw Brownfield News change publishers. a fatal motel fire claimed Cecil Baker. Dr Tim Faulkenberry retained on school board after election. Local corruption case involving L D Chick Clark resulted in 190000 fine and three years in prison. Terry County Community Action received 10000 housing grant. Major road project on First Street began April. Kathy Roberts named Woman of the Year at South Plains College. Brownfield Chamber breakfast held April 22 with 61 attendees. Kelsay Blacklock Chevrolet opened on Lubbock Highway.
The High Plains classing offices graded 235000 samples the week ending December 23 raising this season total to 2647000 a new record. Prices paid rose about 2.75 per bale with growers selling mixed lots mostly grades 42 and better staples 30 33 and around 43.25 cents per pound.
Brownfield News and The Terry County Herald established July 29 1904 published Every Thursday and Sunday at 409 West Hill Street Brownfield Texas 79316 Second class postage paid at Brownfield Texas subscription rates by mail in Terry County and Plains area One Year 10.80 Six Months 6.00 by mail outside Terry County in Texas One Year 11.80 Six Months 7.00 by mail outside Texas One Year 12.80 Publisher Lynn Brisendine Editor Ken King Office 409 W Hill 637-4535
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