19 Nov 1972
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1972
Page
1
The piece compares 1960 and 1971 Bureau of Labor Statistics food prices and fuel costs for a family picnic. It lists hot dogs, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, bread, and cola prices, plus regular gasoline taxes, noting Brownfield may have had lower local prices in 1971.
Brownfield returns four varsity lettermen from last season and adds JV players to form a 14 man squad led by Greg Jones Steve Flournoy Ricky Willis and Matt Adams. The Cubs face the Seminole Indians at the Cub gym in the season opener with height issues noted at 6 3 as the tallest player Mike Seaton.
Staff writer notes Ernst Jordi a Swiss born restaurateur and casual man argues rabbits have individual personalities. Since arriving in the United States he and his wife Billie have raised showy rabbits of various species. The hobby began as a spare time pursuit not costing much and growing from a single bred doe.
Mr and Mrs Ernst Jordi of Brownfield raise show rabbits as a hobby. The feature describes the impressive rabbits including a 15 to 17 pound French Lop and a Blue English Spot, with ribbons and trophies showcased.
Fr iday afternoon brought cold wet conditions to the Brownfield area halting cotton and grain stripping. Residents bundled for winter as temperatures hovered below normal amid a week of changing skies from mild to cloudy and drizzly. The trend suggested colder weather ahead as winter nears.
The ASC Community election is scheduled for December 1 with ballots mailed by November 20. Four communities list candidates including James Farnett, Norman Caswell, Raleigh Luker and Donald Hanecock among others. voters missing ballots should contact the ASC office. Weather notes report cloudy, cold conditions with 40s and 50s temperatures and a bleak drying outlook for the South Plains harvest.
The Community Thanksgiving Service at First United Presbyterian Church starts at 8 tonight. Rev Pat Cummins leads antiphonal scripture with First Baptist adult choir. Paula Yancy gives an object lesson. Don Hendley family leads a family devotional. Rev Mrs O V Harris delivers the Thanksgiving exhortation. Brownfield High brass directed by John O Garrison opens the service. The Terry County Ministerial Alliance sponsors the offering to aid area needy. committee members include Dale Durham Leonard Ellington and Rev Jack Garrett. Public invited.
CCC TID BITS notes holiday mood rising as Christmas decorations go up in the downtown area and Collins sees packed items signaling earlier festive spirit. The item includes local happenings from Terry County to Brownfield and Lubbock events with various people and organizations named.
The board reiterates it will protect every beneficial water use and denies plans to deprive industry of fresh water. Engineering and state studies show total water volumes matter more than pumping timing, with a typical water flood using 147000 acre feet over 30 years versus agriculture use of 160000 acre feet in year one. Cities and agriculture share needs, and eminent domain rights exist without opposing district creation.
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