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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1996
Page
1
Public sale notice lists Micros Publishing and E Yandel at 450 TX 799. Property details are limited in readable text, with likely auction terms and location unspecified.
June rainfall brings scattered moisture across Terry County with Brownfield reporting over five inches and Wells, west of Brownfield, near five inches. Other gins report 1.5 to 4.5 inches in surrounding areas while year to date moisture remains below normal at 8.6 inches per the Texas Almanac. Weekend outlook promising more showers.
The Brownfield News surveys city businesses and finds cautious optimism for 1996 with rain and election year slowdowns noted. Gebo's Jeff Kisor cites a slow start but improved recent weeks, while Dan Woodson of Ross Campbell Equipment says some days are busy and others slow. Interior Motives reports strong six months, aided by graduation gifts, but Brasher's Furniture calls 1996 slow overall. Several owners, including Bayless Jewelry and Discount Furniture, report strong year so far, with appliances selling well and hope for a solid fall.
Paper n Ink notes growing computer use in daily life and at meetings. It warns of a virulent internet virus titled Good Times and praises Texas Comptroller John Sharp for using neural network programs to detect Medicaid fraud, including absurd billing patterns, while praising Lone Star Card welfare delivery.
Brownfield native Woodrow Chambliss will be inducted into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame on August 3, aligning with the Chambliss family’s 50th annual reunion. A Brownfield High School graduate, Chambliss left Baylor University to study drama in England, later pursuing acting in television films and series.
State and local officials call for caution in using fireworks during the Independence Day celebration. The article notes the widespread participation by children and adults and stresses practicing safety while people head to locations outside Brownfield to light displays.
Brownfield Community Theater announces auditions for Steel Magnolias at 7 30 p.m. Monday in the Brownfield Middle School Auditorium. The cast includes five female roles and is directed by Gena Neill. Rehearsals start July 29 with performances August 30 31 and September 1 5 6 7.
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce prepares a July 4 program at Terry County Park Amphitheater and Cub Stadium featuring Daron Norwood in a concert and fireworks. A noon luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Amphitheater offers barbecue brisket, catered by H Bar B Barbecue, with tickets 6 in advance and 7 at the park. Gates open at 4 p.m. at Cub Stadium for games, contests, and additional local entertainment including Lori Infante and Amber Earnest.
Wellman hosts its 20th annual Fourth of July event with a 1 p.m. tractor pull by the high school and a daytime lineup of cakewalk games and an auction for crafts and baked goods. Local entertainers perform as evening events unfold around 7 p.m.
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