This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1985
Page
1
Lynn Brisendine discusses artificial hearts showing both promise and peril, noting lives saved and lost. The piece shifts to unexplained mushroom cloud sightings near Russia and Alaska, with theories of new energy consuming devices and fears of a freeze threat, ending with a reference to See Paper n Ink on Page 2A.
Terry Memorial Hospital District Board meets under an hour as Administrator Pat McMillan flags a state constitutional amendment up for November voting. He warns the measure would give the legislature broad power to regulate hospital districts like BRMC, contrasting with local autonomy since 1966. He notes strong tax collections and current funds while projecting 1985-86 valuations and a 7 cent tax rate. See Hospital on Page 2A.
Raymond Lusk appointed Wellman Independent School District superintendent replacing James Odem who retired after 19 years. Lusk, a native of Quitaque with 17 years in teaching and administration, comes from Lockney District where he served as band director and junior high principal. He holds degrees from Texas Tech Kansas State and West Texas State University. Lusk and his wife Martha four children and church involvement frame his family oriented tenure.
Terry County 4-H Clubs sponsor the Jr. R s Rodeo planned for June 28 and 29 at Redes Arena Brownfield. Events are age based from 8 and under to 16 19 with divisions, nightly 8 p.m. starts. Cash prizes and belt buckles for all around cowboy and cowgirl. Local competitors from Texas and New Mexico expected. contact County Agent at 637 4060 for details.
Terry County Judge Herbert Chesshir and four county commissioners along with Brownfield city officials, the BISD superintendent, and city manager met to address a growing traffic problem at Oak Grove Elementary School. Proposals include extending Shinnery Lane and creating a north south route from Bynum Lane, with easement steps outlined to clear the path.
The Brownfield Beautification Committee plans a Clean-up Campaign during June 16 to 22 with city trucks available to remove large trash. Alley pickup and calls to City Hall are requested. The Red Skirts will recognize Yard of the Week and Business of the Week during the summer months and promote planting flowers suited to the area from spring through fall including tulips, daffodils, crepe myrtles, and chrysanthemums.
Jeffrey Scott eight years old of 1421 E Cardwell was taken by Brownfield Ambulance to Lubbock General Hospital after colliding with a 1985 Ford van driven by Jimmy Don Bills of Early Texas at the intersection of Chevy Street and Tohoka Road. Scott’s condition was unknown at presstime. The report also notes thefts and vehicle damage in the area.
Larry Wilson pleaded guilty and received a 12 year Texas Department of Corrections term in Lubbock after a landmark Brownfield case on Sexual Abuse of a Child. Prosecutors used video interviews as evidence. venue changes and appeals culminated in the guilty plea and sentencing by Judge Bevers in the 72nd District Court.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.