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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1990
Page
1
A reflective essay by Lynn Brisendine discusses liberty, history, and the shift from war economies to peaceful competition. It ponders the impact of NATO, global shifts in power, and the need to rethink peace and trade in a changing world. It argues for renewed commitment to peaceful competition and warned treaties may become museum pieces.
Terry County Fire Marshall Jimmie Rodgers warns that thousands of cover crops wheat stubble and dry weeds could ignite from a small spark during the July 4 holiday. He says fires may spread quickly causing crop damage and property loss and urges careful fireworks use to prevent misery for farmers and residents.
Fire officials urge caution with fireworks due to dry weather and equipment loss. If you start a fire and damage others property you may be charged with arson. Fire units respond costing community time and money, so avoid needless expense. Rodgers says avoid setting off fireworks in the county but if you do, you may be liable for neighbor property damage.
Chamber of Commerce sponsors a family friendly musical comedy at Middle School Auditorium with Lynda Billings as playwright and Harriet Flache directing. Performances at 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday and July 12 14 tickets 7 adults 4 children from merchants or at the door cast includes Ruth Thurman Mary Sue Ragsdale Joe Howard Laura Johnson Wayne DuBose plus many others. crew lists released.
Peter Kristiansen, a Danish Youth for Understanding exchange student in Brownfield, prepares to return home. The article notes his experience and upcoming departure as his program year concludes.
In Terry County June barely rain fell with .01 inches on the first and traces on the 22nd and 25th. Heat dominated with 12 days at 100 or higher including 105 on the seventh, 25th, and 26th. A rare cool spell saw a 58-degree low on the third and a high 86 on the same day.
Harold Jones of Brownfield retires as Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor after a 36 year city career. He also logged 29 years with the Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Brownfield Fire Marshall for 22 years and County Fire Marshall for two. He credits his father Eunice Jones, former city manager, for guiding him as the department grew from 19 workers. Jones, a Brownfield native and member of First Baptist Church, is married to Juanita and has five children.
The Brownfield Independence Day celebration begins at 7 p.m. at Terry County Park with entertainment by Laura Johnson and friends. Activities include children’s games and a concession stand operated by the Brownfield Fire Fighters Auxiliary. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
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