25 Nov 1987
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1987
Page
1
A column reflects on Thanksgiving as a blessed American tradition and notes a strong harvest in the region. A farmer’s praised crop yields and favorable weather are cited, with residents voicing prayerful thanks for soil readiness and cotton quality amid hail damage and other challenges. The piece urges readers to pause before meals to give thanks for peace and prosperity.
Wellman and Silverton meet in a Friday 7:30 p.m. sixman playoff at Bobcat Stadium Smyer with Wellman visiting. Coach John Cornelius notes Neal Edwards’ 1591 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns as Silverton looks to slow him and control the clock.
The Brownfield News switches to Apple Macintosh for production starting this issue. The news department began using MacIntosh on Monday, with advertising to follow within a month. Publisher Lynn Brisendine says the transition may pose initial problems but will boost efficiency for readers and advertisers.
Santa Claus arrives at the County Courthouse square at 7 p.m. and visits the east shopping area by 7:30 p.m. He will officially kick off the Christmas season in Brownfield as street decorations are turned on Monday evening, inviting residents of Brownfield and Terry County to attend.
One month before Christmas the Brownfield Goodfellows vow an all-out effort to supply toys and food to local children and residents. Donations of cash and toys are urged at the fire department and city hall with more than 600 to 700 children served last year.
Brownfield residents will spend Thanksgiving at home as several businesses close Thursday and Friday while emergency services remain active. The Terry County Courthouse closes Thursday and Friday except for the sheriff's department, with a list detailing shops closed, open, or split hours across the holiday.
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