26 Nov 1986
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1986
Page
1
A writer reflects on the Pilgrims and the holiday’s origins while noting a new researcher’s claim that the Pilgrims were lazy thieves and Indians aided the harvest. The piece argues to focus on gratitude and the day’s meaning, despite a challenging year for crops in 1986.
Terry County officials heard a progress report from Judge Herbert Chesshir on delinquent tax recovery by McCreary Veselka Beck Allen over two years. The firm mailed 4,559 letters and filed 28 suits, collecting 161,600 in taxes penalties and interest, with no county cost as the fee is paid by delinquent taxpayers.
The Brownfield Goodfellows in their 23rd year urge cash and toy donations to fund gifts for local children and food baskets. Donations are accepted at City Hall and the fire department, with toy intake 24 hours daily and cash at City Hall, 218 Main St. Families are selected by local churches, with names due by December 12.
The Terry County United Way campaign has reached 74 percent of its $30,000 goal with $22,398.75 donated. Divisions report strong performance with Rural at 184 percent and General at 130 percent, while several others remain behind target as the drive continues into December and funds nine agencies.
The Brow nfield News football contest concluded with one major upset as Arizona defeated Rose Bowl-bound Arizona State. Jo Willis led after tiebreaker with a 17 3 record and wins a $15 first prize.
The Texas Extension Service reviews how CCC-6 certificates commonly called PIK can be used by farm producers. Dr. Ed Smith notes negotiability dollar denomination and a fixed expiration date. Certificates sold at 110 to 115 percent in October with options to exchange at transfer dates but Gramm Rudman reductions may apply.
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