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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1985
Page
1
The Terry Memorial Hospital Board voted Monday night to raise Brownfield Regional Medical Center room rates effective November 1. Administrator Pat McMillan cited upcoming insurance premium increases as the main reason for the adjustment.
The Brownfield City Council will meet Thursday at 8 30 a.m. in the council chamber with two items on the agenda. Oak Grove PTA requests paving about 3000 feet of street near Oak Grove including North D from Felt to Shinnery and North Elm from Shinery to Bynum. Bids will be opened for a new electric department bucket truck. An insurance premium may rise about 30000, and rate changes are discussed by BRMC administrator McMillan who proposes room and care unit rate increases. The board also considers purchasing an X ray processing machine for the X ray department, approving the lowest bid of 12500, while a new telephone system project is tabled for now.
The Harvest Festival Queen competition features six candidates at the BMS Auditorium. Master of Ceremonies Rob McGuire introduces queen candidates and set pieces including crownbearer Scotty George and ringbearer Ashlee West. Performances include solos, group numbers, and 1950s songs plus a final interview and group appearance. Admission is $1.
The community mourns Stanley Dixon a quiet worker and Lions Club member who taught hundreds in Brownfield. He will be missed as residents join in mourning and honor his contributions before the Brownfield Harvest Festival marks its 32nd edition with a special section in today’s issue.
Brownfield Cubs carry a two game winning streak into Friday night’s road game against Seminole. Coach Roy Farmer notes Seminole has had bad breaks and inconsistent ball movement, but expects a tough test. Seminole’s two standout backs Ty Bryson and Sidney Lopez and a quick defense will challenge the Cubs, who are healthier after their win over Slaton and may have Steve Wilson back from a neck issue.
Terry County Family Living Committee hosts a free Health Fair on Saturday October 19 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Party House in Coleman Park. Free screenings include blood pressure glaucoma eye checks and a colorectal cancer kit. Educational booklets and agency information offered for family health.
L D Bailey topped last week's News Football Contest scoring best on most games while missing two. He wins a $15 prize. Cynthia Pierce, former winner, is runner up and set to receive $10. Dale Cox placed third for a $5 prize. Ann Willis and Henry Stone also qualify for the season ending grand prize drawing.
The Brownfield Cub Booster Club schedules a no charge hamburger feed for all Cub fans this Friday at the park east of the Indian Football field in Seminole. Boosters will serve hamburgers with trimmings and iced tea from 5 15 to 6 30. Donations welcomed.
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