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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1972
Page
2
Casual Corner notes and light humor blend with prayers and local musings. Columns reference diet quips, a mama skunk parable, zero tax contrasts, bumper caution, and reflections on local events, politics, and weather with mentions of J O Gillham Texas Tech Foundation Lusitania and Brownfield News readership.
The state observes Soil Stewardship Week nationwide with Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District promoting the theme Creative Conservation to stress soil and water care. Governor Preston Smith says protection of the environment by every citizen is essential to Texas’s economy and future. Seven Terry County churches attended a breakfast for ministers at the Holiday House, where materials were shared for SS Week activities.
The Brownfield City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Police Department to establish a reserve unit and approve the purchase of two automobiles for patrol use. The action aims to bolster public safety and update patrol capacity with new vehicles.
Brownfield City Council proclaims Clean-up Paintup Week May 22 27 with city and Chamber of Commerce co sponsorship. City manager Jake Geron notes use of city equipment to clear weeds trash and debris while police reserve training proceeds and bids on new vehicles are reviewed.
Judge Raymond Simms spoke at the Town Hall meeting about a possible county funds discrepancy in the license receipts totaling a little over 5000 dollars. He noted an overpayment of almost 2000 dollars in ad valorem taxes and said state auditors were checking a separate highway fund issue. He cautioned that no shortage is declared and urged bonds for officials handling county funds. Other speakers included Howard Davis the postmaster Fred Adams Maurice Martin and Conrad Cabe from the local post office.
A Friday meeting at First National Bank formed a fund to aid Jerry Wilson a 19 year old hospitalized in Galveston for a renal transplant. The Terry County Ministerial Alliance sponsors the appeal with donations at First National Bank and Browne Field Bank. funds cover medical and living costs with any excess prorated back to donors. Time is of the essence as the family faces urgent need.
Ministers, employees and board members of Terry County Soil and Water Conservation attended Thursday morning's breakfast that opened Soil Stewardship Week. J. W. Hawkins spoke, noting the value of conservation akin to Christian life while Duane Moss highlighted local staff and programs. Cotton and sorghum crops were showcased with farm slides marking Terry County’s farming profile.
Residents urged to buy remaining tickets for the All America Game at Jones Stadium in Lubbock on Saturday June 24. West side seating nearly sold out at $7 each through Brownfield State Bank First National Bank and Charles Darwin Ford. The 12th annual event benefits Girlstown gymnasium with about $20,000 donated and funds for a kidney machine for West Texas.
Friday afternoon dark clouds moved in over Terry County as thunder and severe weather alerts were issued. Rain began as sprinkles after 4 pm and intensified by 5 pm with plentiful rainfall and light winds, while lightning streaked the sky and residents hoped for the season’s first downpour.
Brownfield Noon Lions Club chaired by Coy Jones plans an May 8 drive selling blind made goods from Lighthouses for the Blind Texas. Proceeds fund glasses for needy children as items are delivered door to door from 6th and Main to the Presbyterian Church front.
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