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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1985
Page
2
Paper n Ink event features creative reading by teens about nuclear holocaust. A 15 year old girl reads a short story and a 13 year old boy a poem, both exploring a future Earth’s past collapse due to atomic misuse. The twist reveals the readers are on an extinct planet.
EnergasFiles suit against Westar Co alleging overpayment for gas under an1983 contract and seeking to block all requirements and future transport refusals. Cabot Corp and affiliates cited for manipulating gas cost calculations to restrain Energas buying cheaper gas, harming Energas customers. Energas seeks damages, potential refunds, and lower future costs to protect its West Texas System customers.
South Plains College announces basketball camp openings in August for girls July 28 to August 2 and boys August 5 to 9. Girls camp directed by Lyndon Hardin targets grades five through high school. boys camp directed by Ron Mayberry targets boys nine through JV. Camp details include day and overnight options, tuition 60 dollars, and rules restricting high school varsity players.
Local storm reports show .5 inch hail in the county with no hail near the town while south of Brownfield along Lamesa Road hail caused damage. Herb Chesshir notes 13 acres of cotton damaged and Harvey Smith reports heavy damage to a 320 acre tract likely wiped out. Smith plans to plow under and sow wheat in September.
Paradesquare introduces entrants as they pass by. The Terry County Sheriff's Posse sets pivots for the grand entry at 8 p.m. each night. Events include bareback calf roping team roping ribbon roping saddle bronc Jr. barrel race open barrel race and calf scramble for kids under 10. Producer is Larkin Franklin and the X-T Rodeo Co. of Victor Texas. Admission four dollars for adults one dollar for children under 12. Western dance after each show at the Terry County Barn with music by Talk of the Town directed by Ronnie Raybon.
Communities are urged to join the 1985 National Night Out on August 13 to deter crime. The event runs 8 p.m. to around dusk with families lighting porches and lawns as eyes for law enforcement, fostering neighborly spirit and crime prevention outreach across the nation.
Texas House Speaker Gib Lewis returns from a controversial South Africa trip and remains opposed to ending state investments there to fight apartheid. He argues divestment would hurt black South Africans and faces criticism from Black lawmakers and Senator Craig Washington, while signaling ongoing legislative interest and possible shifts in next session.
A going away party for James and Ann Sinclair is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Union School Cafeteria. Sinclair has led UISD for nine years and will become superintendent of the Paint Creek School District. For details call 637-8330 or 755-2523.
The Terry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society sponsors a Benefit Tennis Tournament August 15 16 and 17 at Brownfield High School Tennis Courts. Entry deadline August 13. Fee six dollars per event. Call Bob Cheek after five p.m. at 637 9418 or 637 8952 or mail to Bob Cheek ACS Tournament P O Box 1316 Brownfield TX 79316. Junior divisions include age 14 and under and 16 and under with singles and doubles. adults feature multiple open and over classes. mixed doubles include open 30 and over high school and parent child.
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