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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1995
Page
1
Column notes Colin Powell as a pragmatic enigma sought by both parties for a centrist path. It argues he cannot win amid partisan zeal or media attacks and predicts heavy opposition from conservatives and liberals alike.
The Brownfield News reports Tuesday moisture from Monday night storms left Terry County saturated with 6.5 to 10 inches since Thursday, threatening cotton crops and bull rot. City outages affected 1600 E Tate and Seagraves Highway as Brownfield works to restore power and read water tower levels. Entailed are estimates of 0.6–1.3 inches in local gins, erosion seen on the land, and calls to wait for hot dry weather while boll weevils prepare for winter.
The Terry County Farm Tour resumes Thursday for its 40th year, with all routes kept on paved roads due to recent heavy rains. The tour starts at 8:30 a.m. from the First Baptist Church parking lot and covers about 40 to 50 miles with district officials guiding. Stops include Monty Henson’s cotton field, the Outstanding Young Farmer’s farm, Joel Flowers Farm, and the Terry Rodeo Barn for a barbecue lunch. Harvest Festival Queen candidates will attend the meal.
The 1995 farm tour marks the 40th annual event sponsored by the Terry Soil and Water Conservation District and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. Organizer Bill Dugger recalls the 1954 start with about 50 vehicles, the shift to air conditioned buses by 1956, and his 28 years as a conservation tech in Terry County.
Brownfield ISD trustees approved a 26975 dollar bid from Advantage Courts Amarillo to resurface high school tennis courts with an option for 1575 dollars yearly maintenance including two visits minimum. The board also agreed to sell student attendance credits to Plains ISD to fund instructional improvements and renewed the Four County Special Services Co Op contract. A staggered-term process for Terry County appointments was adopted.
The Brownfield News selects Donnie Wade as Good Neighbor of the Week for his busy life balancing work with Goodpasture, Inc since 1968. Wade started as outside auditor, moved to consulting, and now oversees the grain department with elevators across the Texas Panhandle and southwest Oklahoma.
Fifth installment in a series on local United Way funded agencies notes a $32 000 goal for Terry County. The Goodfellows originated with the Lions Club and now form a loose knit group aiming to ensure every child has at least one toy for Christmas. Brownfield city officials describe the Yuletide season work and community involvement with local leaders volunteering across medical and hospice services while a large Wade family remains active in local civic life.
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