Cotton Harvest In Full Swing In Terry County
The 1981 Terry County cotton harvest is nearing peak with gins operating 24 hours daily. Estimates place total bales around 190,000 to 210,000, potentially surpassing last year’s 107,279. Officials note low grade and price but good field yields, while classing delays persist due to no Brownfield office and redone processing in Lubbock.
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Danny Decker
Agricultural and Stabilization Conservation Service
Decker
Terry County
Duane Moss
Thomas Hall
Soil Conservation Service
Hall
Texas Employment Commission
Wellman
Brownfield
Lubbock
Johnnie Nunley
Pleasant Valley
Nunley
Terry Lee Cotton
Brownfield Holiday Home Tour Showcases Five Local Homes
Brownfield Garden Club stages its Christmas Home Tour Thursday from 6 30 to 9 30 PM ending at Brownfield State Bank for refreshments and a door prize. Five homes open to the public include the Chambers McGowan Brasher McVay and Jordan residences with French decor blue bedrooms white piano and macrame plants. Advance tickets are 1 50 and 1 75 at the door.
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Brownfield
Brownfield Garden Club
Brownfield State Bank
Clovis Chambers
Brownfield Police Report November Arrests and Calls
During the period ending November 27 the Brownfield Police Department logged seven arrests five for public intoxication one for driving without a license and one for a traffic violation. The department filed four offense reports two for disorderly conduct one for criminal mischief and one for burglary of a motor vehicle. Police answered 54 calls for assistance.
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Brownfield Police Department
BPD
Brownfield Policepartment
We Take Leadership in Deer Hunters Tale Laugh Line
A humorous piece reflects on leadership as power to steer others, recounting a deer hunting misadventure in Terry County. The narrator tracks a chaotic day from predawn to dusk, with missteps, near disasters, and a bear encounter, ending with a page note.
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Terry County
City Adopts Weed Control Ordinance in Brownfield
Brownfield City Council approves a broader weed rule placing responsibility on property owners for weeds on street rights of way and adjacent alleys. Violations include weeds over 12 inches, with 10 day notice before penalties. Fines up to 200 dollars per day, plus extra costs if the city acts. A lien may be placed if unpaid after 30 days. Citizens urged to trim weeds. questions directed to city hall.
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Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Reward offered in strangulation murder case
A $3 890 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons involved in the strangulation death of seventeen year old Dianna Lynn Bryant. Bryant was babysitting at an apartment complex in the 900 block of North A Street when the crime occurred in the early hours of April 26 1981. entry was gained and the victim was killed with no sign of struggle.
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Brownfield Crime Information Inc
Dianna Lynn Bryant
Miss Bryant
North A
Reward Offered for Burglary Information in Curry Co Freight Co Theft
Brownfield Crime Information, Inc. offers 300 dollars for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for a burglary at Curry Motor Freight Co. on 415 N. 1st. On 11-18-81 eight silver coin filled strong boxes were stolen. A later 300 dollar reward drop was made on 11-25-81 via a crime line informant. The case led to Frank Alvarado’s arrest for burglary at Rex Wilkes farm, where 25 to 30 batteries were taken with police cooperation from Brownfield PD and Terry County Sheriff.
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Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Curry Motor Freight Co
N. 1St
Brownfield Crime Information
Brownfield Police Department
Terry County Sheriff's Dept
Frank Alvarado
Rex Wilkes
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