13 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1983
Page
1
Government filings for the April 2 Terry County elections progress slowly with about three weeks left until March 2. As of Friday morning no candidates had filed for any of the Brown Field City Council at large seats held by Steve Sandlin Leon Pope and Speedy Lindsey.
In two jury trials this week in 121st District Court Roy Lee Tealer 22 Brownfield was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Corrections. Judge Ray Anderson presided with prosecutor Dwayne Pruitt. Tealer charged in the Nov 30 slaying of Oscar Holcombe 46 Brownfield. Holcombe died Dec 3 after being hit with a blunt instrument. Cheney found guilty of theft of service four year term.
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce tackles a 1983 budget with a $3,910.68 deficit. Income $57,013.96, expenses $60,924.64. Harvest Festival ticket sales slump, down from 32,000 to 2,400 in 1982, forcing calls for new fundraisers and broader participation. John Duggan urges improved Harvest Festival results to cover the shortfall.
Union School Board will meet in regular session at 8 p m Monday in the school boardroom. Agenda includes calling a school board election for April 2 to fill expiring terms of Raleigh Luker Ronald Luker and Raymond Bayer and consideration of bids to renovate the gymnasium floor.
Brownfield police report three arrests from Tuesday to Friday including a traffic warrant, a combined charge of public intoxication disorderly conduct and burglary of a motor vehicle, and a juvenile theft. A theft of an HBO box about $100 occurred on East Tate, plus jewelry gold watch ring boots stolen on North A Street. Two $50 bills were taken from North 12th Street with a damaged kitchen window screen noted.
Brownfield Crime Information Inc offers 300 reward for information leading to arrest and indictment of person or persons involved in a residence burglary at 407 E Tate. The burglary occurred Wednesday February 9, 1983 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:50 p.m. Taken item is a Landmark Cablevision HBO Box serial 3783 F2.
A $300 reward is offered for information leading to the person or persons responsible for a burglary at a residence on 214 North 12th Street occurring the night of February 7, 1983. Entry was gained by cutting a kitchen window screen and entering through the window. The theft included two $50 bills.
police report two suspects broke a glass door early Saturday February 5 1983 entering NBC Equipment on Lubbock Road and stole six handguns with investigators seeking leads and reporting no injuries.
The Terry County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the courthouse with a 12 item agenda. They will discuss with Texas Department of Highways officials the best and most economical ways to repair the county paved roads and a discussion with Perry Bear of Turner Bear and Cargill Insurance Agency.
The Terry Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. in the hospital boardroom to discuss the April 2 election, with four directors up for two year terms including Minnie Hazel Bowman Joe Masso Bob Bailey and John Duggan. The agenda includes a hospital computer system presentation by Buddy Kelsay of Goodpasture an administrator’s report from BRMC and staff recommendations. A closed session will address personnel matters and the county’s insurance program.
Meadow School Board will meet in regular session at 8 30 a m Monday in the school. The appointment of a judge and clerk for the April 2 school election. The consideration of a motion to act on the contracts of an administrative personnel. A discussion of MISD representatives to the Education Service Center Board of Directors.
This week’s Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet features good food and entertainment headlined by Justin Wilson. Citizen of the Year will be presented, a highlight that motivates local support for the Chamber and Brownfield’s growth. Tickets available through the Chamber office.
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