United Way Recognizes Chairmen After Campaign
The 1981 Terry County United Way Campaign wrapped with a meeting at the chamber of commerce. The goal was 32500, but workers raised 29167 after a two month drive. A 3500 contingency fund will be transferred to the operating fund, returning to agencies 100 percent of their allocations.
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Terry County
United Way
Chamber of Commerce
John Duggan
Duggan
Brownfield
Farm Road
Brownfield Regional Medial Center
John Templain
Terry County United Way
First Baptist Church
Charles Orum
Gray Seeks Re election as Terry County Clerk
United Way page notes Gray announces candidacy for a new term as Terry County clerk. Gray states his 12 years in office have been honest and efficient and invites citizens to inspect records. He asks for Democratic Primary support and votes.
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Terry County
Frank Gray
Gray
Appraiser Returns Excess Funds To Taxing Districts
J O Burnett Jr chief appraiser for the Terry County Appraisal District said $30000 from the 1981 budget was returned to the eight governmental bodies supporting the district because they were not needed during 1981. The funds were returned to the taxing districts.
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J.O. Burnett Jr
Terry County
Blood Drive Set Tuesday at Brownfield Regional Medical Center
A blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday at Brownfield Regional Medical Center to replenish blood used by 12 year old Jesse Winters at Shriner's Burn Institute Galveston. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All blood types accepted.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Jesse Winters
Shriner's Burn Institute
Galveston
Winters
1981 Weather in Brownfield Always Average for Region
Brownfield saw a fairly normal weather year with hot summers but no 100 degree+ heat peaks like 1980. The area had significant moisture in summer and recorded 12 days of 100 F+ highs, including 105 F on June 9 10 and 22, with a yearly low of 5 F on Feb 11 12. Damaging winds hit Terry County mid-March and again April 4 5, while golf ball sized hail damaged crops on May 29 and June 3, the latter storm causing major utility damage.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Terry County Grand Jury
Brownfield High
James Rust
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board
Brownfield Building Permits Top 212 Million in 1981
The City of Brownfield issued 161 building permits in 1981 totaling 2 589 005 dollars. Permits for new residences reached 19 totaling 1 241 500 dollars while commercial permits dropped to six totaling 585 883 dollars. December saw 13 permits valued at 310 550 dollars including three new residences and one new commercial building. Biggest month was September with 21 permits totaling 518 900 dollars. Local December issuances include multiple residence and garage projects with various address details.
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Brownfield
Bonnie Rivera
E. Cardwell
David Webb
John C. Garcia
W. Story
Len Harlen
Waco
Brown Announces Candidacy For Terry Co. Judge
Dale Brown, longtime Terry County adult probation officer since 1963, declares candidacy for county judge in the Democratic primary. He supports fair efficient conservative county government and citizen participation, and vows to combat crime with prudent justice and impartial administration.
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Dale Brown
Terry County
Brown
Year in Review highlights Brownfield 1981 civic shifts
July to December 1981 notes show Brownfield School Board accepting Principal Jesse Geron’s resignation, Carey White succeeding him, and later Geron returning as an Intermediate teacher. City Council adds Jack Cargill, postmaster Conrad Cabe, and a storm-damaged power plant figures in August. Tax rates, budgets, rain totals, and campus enrollments mark a year of civic activity.
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Brownfield School Board
Jesse Geron
Geron
BHS
Carey White
Brownfield
Jack Cargill
Brownfield City Concilman
Alvin Davis
Lubbock
Cargill
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board
Austin
Conrad Cabe
Howard Davis
Terry County
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Kim Coates
Laura Hunter
Ray Burden
W. Lake
Bob Kumpe
Pete Flores
Mobil
Mike Jester
S. Howell
Arthur Garcia
E. Stewart
Don Jenkins
E. Sons
Ruby Miller
Ron Henry
Terry Co
the Year In Review
Brownfield News
National Guard
Jake Geron
Brownfield Cubs
Lamesa
Terry County Commissioners
Kermitt Shults
Denise Willis
Coleman Park
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