27 Nov 1983
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1983
Page
1
Seasonal guidance urges UL listed outdoor lights and weatherproof cords, checks bulbs for looseness, uses rubber gaskets, and avoids metal trees. Fresh natural trees need water, daily trunk checks, and a safe placement away from heat. Limit three light sets per extension cord and keep exits clear.
The Second Annual Old Time Christmas Celebration on the Courthouse square begins at 7 p.m. Monday, November 28, with a musical program on the Courthouse lawn featuring the High School Band and Choir and New Horizons from the Christian Center Academy. Santa arrives by firetruck to hand out candy as local merchants stay open 7 to 9 p.m. and prizes are awarded through participating merchants.
Brownfield Crime Information Inc offers a 300 reward for tips leading to arrest and indictment of those involved in the theft of a blue Yamaha 125 dirt bike from 303 S. 14th and an Alpine AM FM cassette radio from a pickup at Plains Motor Co. A burglary of a motor vehicle at 616 E. Ripley after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday 11 12 83 saw a rifle and shotgun stolen.
The 121st Judicial District Court will convene at 10 a.m. with 31 cases on the docket for announcements and motions. District Judge Ray Anderson presides over the petit jury session. The jury reports at 1 30 p.m. Monday. Readiness is subject to call of the docket. Listed cases include Alvarado possession of forged instrument Cheney theft over 200 Rivera attempted murder Rivera carrying prohibited weapon aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
A hometown shopping appeal urges residents to support Brownfield merchants to benefit the city and schools, noting Lubbock retailers do not contribute tax revenue or local projects. The column also discusses The Day After and lists various docket items including theft and drug charges for local individuals.
The Brownfield City Council will meet in regular session at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall on Thursday December 1. The council will act on invocation approval of minutes from November 17 1983 and consider the Neighborhood Improvement Committee recommendation.
The 1983 Brownfield Garden Club Christmas Tour on December 1 from 6 30 to 9 p m features four homes at 608 E Tate 1610 Crystal Lane 1608 E Hester and 1109 E Buckley Tickets cost 2 available through any member Proceeds support Terry County Bicentennial Park A 9 p m reception will follow at Odell's The Coons Fordyces hosts describe their 1938 two story home with antiques and built in decor with chicken motifs while Fordyce house at 1608 E Hester showcases contemporary country style and woodwork plus needlepoint decorations The event spotlights local residents and community engagement.
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