Fire tears through Sears Copeland Hardware in Brownfield
Early Monday a devastating blaze destroyed Sears Copeland Hardware on Brownfield’s square. Fire Chief Marvin Dawson called it the worst in seven years. Firefighters from Brownfield and Wellman battled for over four hours, preventing spread to neighboring stores. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation with state fire marshal to inspect in days.
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Fire Ends Dreams at Brownfield Business Block
The Monday blaze devastated a key Brownfield business as Sears' workers and owners faced loss and insecurity. Volunteers fought the fire, preventing spread to nearby buildings, with praise for their decisive, life-saving effort. Chief Executive Ed Pfeiffer of Brownfield State Bank and Trust was named president. His family relocated in 1977.
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Brownfield
Cubs Face Mustangs In Homecoming Showdown
Brownfield Cubs coach Deane Wright brings his team to meet the Denver City Mustangs in the 8 p.m. homecoming clash. Brownfield trails Seminole 33-7 after a rough road trip but Wright cites improvement since the Lamesa opener and expects continued progress against a strong Ray Anderson led squad.
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Bonfire Highlights Homecoming at Brownfield High
Brownfield High School plans an 8 p.m. bonfire in Cub Stadium lot to kickoff homecoming week. The night precedes the 8 p.m. Friday homecoming game between the Brownfield Cubs and Denver City Mustangs. halftime will crown a 1982 homecoming queen from three nominees Shelly Steele Sara Addison and Shannon Turnbow with escorts named.
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Sara Addison
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Buzz Steele
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Earl Brown
Chriss
Leenell Addison
Kevin Willis
Kenneth Willis
Patti Thomas
Domingo Madrigal
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City Council Sets 8:30 A.M. Meeting With One Item
Brownfield City Council calls a regular session at 8:30 a.m. today with a single agenda item. The discussion concerns a policy change in the rental rehabilitation program funded by the community development block grant. Page 4A.
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