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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
1
James Roberts cites Cold War fears over nuclear overkill and argues the test ban debate distracts from real policy. The piece rails at political posturing, calls for focusing on people’s needs, and rails against voting blocs and language politics while recalling Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor references.
Andrews County’s oil and gas industry drives its finances with about 202.7 million dollars in annual production. The Oil and Gas Journal cites 199 wells drilled last year including 20 wildcats, with 21.6 million spent on drilling and 2.5 million on dry holes. Royalty payments exceed 25.3 million, while taxes contribute over 9.6 million to state and local government. Industry payroll totals 11.7 million annually, and gas plants process 485.4 million cu ft daily.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Charles Pope at Lrecent Heights Baptist Church Abilene with Pastor Wayne L Allen officiating. She died Monday at Oak Cliff Methodist Hospital from burns after a two car crash on Stemmons Freeway Dallas Saturday. Her husband Charles Pope survived and attended. the other driver faced aggravated assault charges.
Billy Burk, a scholarship gridder bound for Baylor this fall, is listed in the North line up for Friday's game in Houston. North coach Gene Mayfield says some players may need to play both ways due to weak spots. See Burk Page Six.
Registration opens August 15 from 9 to 3 for first through sixth graders at four elementary schools. Parents may register without the child present and should verify vaccination records later. Bus students register at last year’s school. Junior high and high school registration begins August 12 for new and returning students.
An Andrews youth, Larry Bell nine, was seriously injured Monday night at AC Salvage when a car fell on him. He suffered fractures of the pelvis and arm, a possible internal injury, and abrasions. His mother said a safety chain slipped on a wrecker while he and Lon Thomas were changing tires.
Bob Aldridge named chief with Lewis D. Jones as vice president and Mrs C L Abernathy as secretary treasurer. Abernathy chairs the play rating committee as the group plans annual productions and self support under city recreation roots.
Letters sent to 1963 season ticket holders detail a $7.50 pass covering five home games at Mustang Stadium. Purchases begin Aug 19 at the school office or by mail. Aug 27 deadline for holders. General public sales start Aug 28. Games: Sept 13 Snyder, Oct 4 Levelland, Oct 25 Fort Stockton, Nov 8 Pecos, Nov 22 Ector.
Jaycees plan Aug 28 to Sept 1 carnival at Mustang Stadium parking lot with 12 rides, 30 000 tickets, and Treasure Chest prizes. Great Western Amusement brings rides. Johnny Smith car and Helen's luggage highlight top prizes. Kenneth Turner chairs Treasure Chest. Bill Flannary leads construction. Gary O'Rear publicity. Fred Mughhey overall chair.
Thunderheads drifted west of Andrews Monday evening but the city felt only a shower scent. Temperatures stayed warm with a high of 94 degrees three times that week and nightly readings about five to six degrees above August norms.
The Andrews Cemetery in Andrews County promotes a peaceful, well kept burial site with perpetual care and affordable pricing. Current single plots cost 25 dollars with 20 dollars for opening and closing, and a family plot for 150 dollars spans 20 by 25 feet for six graves. The cemetery was re-platted in 1962 to extend space, including Babyland and shaded benches, while maintaining no charge for burials in Babyland if a marker is placed.
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