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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1981
Page
4
A nostalgic column reflects on sacrifice in World War II. It recalls Normandy and Argonne memories, praises veterans, and notes baseball’s enduring appeal as spring and summer arrive. The piece also references a prior Lynn tale about a baseball player scouting opponents for a fallen buddy.
Brownfield minor league girls basketball team finished third among eleven in the National Tournament Junior Division held in Beaumont last weekend. They posted four wins in six games before a double elimination exit, with notable results against Buffalo Seminole Dalhart Brownsboro and Mid-Cities, led by players Jerrie Littau Brandy Swanner Sh Lane Holmes Debbie Franco Kristin Kennedy Suzann Smith Melanie Smith Teresa Darby DeAnn Bizzell LaDonna Hunter Leslie Garcia and Sheryl Swoopes coached by Tim Melcher Raul Franco and Sandra Coker.
Anne White's fourth grade class at Brownfield Intermediate School mailed get well cards to President Reagan. This week the students received a personalized reply thanking them for their caring messages and friendship during his hospital stay.
PD reports attempted entry at a gym and a string of case notes including simple and aggravated assault recoveries, a juvenile shoplift at Western Auto, harassment, disorderly conduct, a broken window at Cavazos Texaco, a stolen rifle from a pickup, five dogs released from an Animal Shelter, a bedspread stolen from Highland Laundry, and several minor traffic accidents. Fire department handled car and residence mattress fires, with multiple arrests for DUI, traffic citations, and public intoxication.
A Brownfield news page recalls Kent, Texas once built by English settlers who sought escape from church and taxes. Many left after crops failed. Kent, once home to about 125 Britons, faded to a ghost town with no trace remaining. Also notes Brownfield pool schedule and admission details.
A Brownfield reader questions pool lifeguard qualifications and hires. The writer notes Red Cross trained guards and says Montgomery, a high school coach, is pool manager. They urge paid lifeguard training or external qualified guards and advise parents to issue life jackets for child safety this summer.
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