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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
2
Resident Nick Torrez reported a strong storm lifting the tool shed roof and two trailers into the ditch and field as police cleared the Levelland Highway. The sighting, described as a small tornado, occurred around 7 30 with details continuing on page four.
Weather records show rainfall from .2 inch up to 2 inches and hail reported in the area. Winds accompanied the storm, delivering unsettled conditions across the region.
The page references OSHA ladder and exit definitions in a satirical tone and notes Congressman Omar Burleson's critique of the Revenue Sharing Act re enactment. It also reports storm damage in ry County with hail and high winds, crop and land damage across Brownfield to Gomez areas and washed terraces.
Brownfield Country Club announces Ken Wright as new golf pro effective June 16. Wright brings 23 years as a Class A PGA member and a strong record as teacher and supervisor. He plans to improve greens, run a full tournament program, and boost club activities for members and area residents.
Brownfield will stop Sunday mail service starting July 4 as announced by Postmaster Howard Davis. No daily newspapers or letter mail will be delivered to post office lockboxes on Sundays. Saturday window service will end July 3 to save on work hours.
David Murphy, a salesman at Kelsay Blacklock Chevrolet since June 2, returns to Brownfield after four years away. Born in Lubbock and raised here, he attends First Christian Church, joins the Jaycees, plays catcher for the Brownfield Astros, and pursued marketing at Texas Tech. He has a rich high school record and family ties in town.
The weather pattern lasting through Saturday brings evening and night thundershowers and storms. Daytime temperatures reach the high 90s, with nights around the low 70s.
A storm moves in from the northwest as Brownfield News goes to press Tuesday night. Strong winds, rain, lightning and thunder accompany the developing weather event.
A checking account at First National Bank of Brownfield was opened to aid 16 year old Terry Elmore after a Memorial Day accident at Lake McMillan near Roswell New Mexico. Mrs G R Beasley started the fund with 50 dollars and donations are invited to cover expenses. Elmore remained in critical condition at St Marys Hospital in Roswell after head impact and lung collapse from the shallow dive. He is the son of Demos and (unnamed) Elmore and grandson of Grady Emery.
The notice references a BUA division and cash dividend identifiers 45196 and 75235. It lists related financial terms and distribution notes without explicit actions or dates. This compact entry appears as a public financial notice with terse identifiers.
News photographer Celeste Thomas notes fragments of trailer side boards in the foreground with the pair in standing position. The scene focuses on debris and context surrounding the individuals.
A home on South 14th Street suffered about 4000 in damage after entry through a broken door lock. All sheetrock was damaged, light fixtures knocked over, furniture broken and windows damaged. Two air conditioners were ripped from a home on East Tate causing 285 in losses. Jody Lynn Sowers age 18 of Odessa was arrested for marijuana possession. Other arrests included Lucious Wilson 18 and Richard Waterfield 15 for public drunkenness and two 15 year old juveniles for curfew violations.
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