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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1985
Page
1
Mayor Alan Henry of Lubbock will be the principal speaker at the kickoff luncheon for the 1985 Terry County United Way campaign. The campaign aims for a $30,000 goal, slightly below the 1984 target of $31,227.
The council and school division race appears unclear with names Jack Pin, Frank Mel, and Harold Shiflett among the listed figures. The fragmentary notes suggest a rural campaign structure with multiple divisions including church and education linked figures.
Brownfield Cubs dominate Cooper Pirates 36 to 15 on homecoming night. Key plays included a McVay to Washington TD early, a quick burst to seize a late first half lead, and strong running by Gaylon Reed as the Cubs pulled away. News notes Grand Jury in session earlier.
The 1985 Terry County Fair, to be held October 17 to 19 at the National Guard Armory, will feature 12 departments and 103 divisions with free exhibit placement for Terry County residents. Exhibits arrive October 17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and perishables by 8:30 a.m. October 17. Judging occurs October 18 at 8:30 a.m. and the show opens to the public at 1 p.m.
The Terry County Sheriff's Department arrested two adults and four juveniles this week, solving 22 cases of theft and burglary in the county over two months. Oscar Ramos Sr. and Tony Rosales were charged. Ramos held on $90,000 bond, Rosales awaiting bond.
Eleven days remain for the talent contest at the 85 Harvest Festival in Brownfield Middle School Auditorium. Candidates perform solo and in a group routine to Happy Days theme and ticket sales aid queen selection. The queen will receive a $600 scholarship after events at Coleman Park.
Brownfield City Council approved the 1986 tax roll and a resolution backing a revised Texas water plan. They also authorized purchasing two pickups and discussed land south of the city. Tax notices go to property owners with until Jan 31 to pay without penalty. Taxable value is 741 388.15 dollars. At 94 percent, expected collection is about 696 000 to fund the 1985 86 budget.
Brownfield city manager Dick Fletcher presented a Texas Public Utility Commission survey showing Brownfield’s residential rates for 500 and 1000 kilowatts rank in the bottom half of major Texas utilities. The 12 month 500 kW total was 429.65 with 32.35 for September. 1000 kW total 783.70 with 58.40 for September. The charts compare yearly Oct 1984 to Sept 1985 and Sept 1985 bills against El Paso Electric and Gulf States Utilities figures.
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