First Baptist Revival Climaxes Week With Southern Seminary Team
A long week ends with a revival at First Baptist led by Conquer Thru Christ from Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth. The team includes Rev. and Mrs. Culpepper, Gayle Moring, Don Gaffney. Evening worship at 7:30 and classes for all ages. Youth Encounter reports average 500 nightly, 72 conversions, 46 rededications.
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First Baptist
Jesus
Conquer Thru Christ
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Charles Culpepper
Gayle Moring
Don Gaffney
MBWC
Fellowship Hall
Andrews Junior High
Southwestern Seminary of Fort Worth
Carl Grissom
Twilight Crash Injures Two Women on West Andrews
A twilight collision between a truck and a passenger car on the west side of Andrews injured two Seminole residents. Emergency crews treated the victims at the scene and transported them to area hospitals for further care.
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Andrews
High School Band Plans Sessions and Uniform Arrival
School band members meet at 10 a.m. Thursday Aug 10 for rehearsal and future dates. Junior high session set for tomorrow. sixth grade and beginner groups to meet when school starts. New uniforms expected during football season. In a separate crash, Mrs Dolly Blau and her niece Debbie Sue 15 were injured after their car collided with a Westbound butane truck driven by Joe McBeth of Andrews at Eunice highway and Mustang Drive.
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Gary Ivy
Ivy
Eunice Highway
Mustang Drive
Dolly Blau
Seminole
Blau
Debbie Sue
Butane
Wood Butane
Andrews
Joe McBeth
Kermit
D. L. Blau
McBeth
Permian General Hospital
Motors Warned Of Construction On Local Highways
Motorists traveling west on Texas Highway 176 toward the state line and north on Highway 385 to the county line should expect resurfacing work by Jones Brothers Construction of Odessa. The project, delayed earlier, should finish within a week if weather cooperates, with caution urged for oncoming construction vehicles and gravel road conditions.
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Kent King
Highway Department
Jones Brothers Construction
Odessa
King
Choir Camp Underway At Odessa College This Week
High school choir members begin a five day camp at Odessa College with 7 15 a m departure for registration. Classes run Monday to Friday by school bus with 5 p m return. Dr Lara Haggard of UNC will be clinician and conductor for All-State Choir. Registration is 6 per student. A choral program is set for 8 p m Friday at the college.
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Odessa College
Odessa
Lara Haggard
University of North Carolina
Money, the Universal Jack of All Trades
A concise reflection notes money as the ultimate versatile instrument after all factors are weighed. It argues that money can influence outcomes, solve diverse problems, and shape decisions across contexts.
Chamber Summer Activities Reviewed
The Andrews County chamber board reviewed summer events at its August meeting. Ed Lilley noted the gate proceeds from the June 24 Andrews Gospel Singing set a five year high, with thanks to the school system, the women’s division, and ambassadors. Lowell Longley reported 350 players attended the Highway 80 tennis tournament, Gene Pearson spoke on the women’s invitational softball event July 4, and a first annual shuffleboard and croquet tournament drew crowds. Jerrold Hotchkin highlighted the 4th of July activities despite rain, with Jaycees games, barbecue, music, a beauty contest and fireworks. Jerry Jones described aging survey progress for future senior programs. Other items included Oil Patchers Museum schedule and a salary change for secretary Betty McBee, plus Kirby-West progress and the Regional Medical Center Program on schedule and a new chamber initiative.
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Andrews County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Ed Lilley
Andrews
Lilley
Chamber
Ambassadors
John Kniffen
Lowell Longley
Texas
Gene Pearson
Jack Sullivan
Bill Underwood
Bill Yardley
Lee Tabor
Jerrold Hotchkin
Summitt Named For 1972 Award
Marlow Summitt manager of Piggly Wiggly in Andrews was chosen for inclusion in the 1972 Outstanding Young Men of America by the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce. The honor recognizes leadership in professional and community life among men ages 21 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow Summitt
Piggly Wiggly
Andrews
Doug Blankenship
Jaycee
Summitt
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Don Ingram
Eunice
Whalen Lake
Don
Louisiana
Missouri
Highway Patrol
Clint McCoy
Robert Howard
Oklahoma City
Debbie Sue Blau
Permian General
Ona
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