09 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
1
In a light column, Casual Corner questions the value of a wife in monetary terms, citing a Chase Manhattan Bank study that tallies a housewife at about 8,285.68 dollars annually and a husband around 51.50 weekly for home duties. It blends humor with local notes on community updates and upcoming events.
Community debate centers on whether Brownfield will display Christmas lights as a business district project. A 2:30 Friday meeting will decide if new fixtures will be purchased at about 7500 dollars or if decorations will be foregone due to funds and safety issues.
A Brownfield farmer in his fifties, an Alcoholics Anonymous member, recounts a life-long battle with alcohol that began in childhood. He details early use, military service, crop spraying, and faulty coping, noting that alcoholism is escapism and a futile quest to change life. Experts call alcoholics perfectionists seeking to alter the world.
Brownfield Police Department searches for Arthur Lee Carter charged with assault with intent to murder after he fired at a car carrying N F Pankie and Albert Windon. Windon fired back. Carter fled before police arrival and was recently fined $34.50 for drunkenness by Terry County Court. Nearby, Mike and Lovalene Finley were injured in a Honda 350 crash at Lubbock Road and Stewart. Pedro M. Corando drove a 1970 Ford Falcon and the couple went to hospital. A bags of football equipment was found on a highway near Tula Rosa New Mexico.
The Terry County Chamber of Commerce announces its annual sidewalk sale on Monday September 20. Four $25 cash prizes will be drawn at 11 00 am 2 00 pm 3 30 pm and 5 30 pm for registrants at participating stores. Five bicycles will be awarded as in prior years. Contestants must be 16 or older to register.
Atmor Atkinson of Atcheson Atkinson Cartwright, Lubbock, urges patient centered design for hospitals. He says firms advise boards to spend money where it benefits patients and avoid excess ornamentation, stressing patient welfare in hospital planning. He serves on the Texas Society of Architects board and has led Brownfield General Hospital plans.
After nearly five years of fundraising planning and bond approval, Brownfield General Hospital opens to the public this Saturday September 11 at 2 p m with Sunday hours from 1 30 to 6 p m Aimed at warmth and efficiency the facility features bright colors quiet corridors private offices ample storage and top quality equipment for surgical and laboratory use The community effort led by Hospital Administrator Pat McMillan and the hospital board finally delivers a modern home like hospital for Brownfield and the surrounding county
Three local football squads kick off Friday night September 10 with Brownfield facing Slaton at Slaton. Brownfield’s line could be outmatched yet shows a passing attack and a solid running game, while Slaton’s defense impressed against Level Land in scrimmage. Coach Harold Teal notes Brownfield’s offense needs more punch and scoring power.
Anderson Grain Corp announced a new Brownfield facility at the former Western Grain site on North 5th Street. O A Pippin will manage, with SamKey as assistant manager and Billy Joe Reynolds on staff. The operation will receive grain, provide fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, seed, and other farm supplies, while Pippin also runs the Tokio elevator.
Donnie Glover of Brownfield is introduced as the new assistant manager at United Super Markets, appointed last Saturday. The report notes his hometown and age, with a reference to further NABOR details on page 4.
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