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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1971
Page
1
A humorous piece contrasts Texan speech with other accents, noting pride in local English and poking fun at a visitor who mocked the dialect. Read definitions and examples showing unique pronunciations such as Aig for what a hen says and Ellum for a tree, with slang terms like Rah cheer and Yurp.
Parents should note the school year starts earlier with doors open on Monday August 23, while Andrews teachers return Monday August 16 for a five day workshop. The district uses a 10 month pay schedule introduced last year.
Weatherby Burkett and Holiday Motor Inn Cubs depart Monday for the state tournament in New Boston after winning district titles with a comeback run. Tuesday at 5 30 p m the Cubs face McCamey, following a district finale sweep of Permian Petroleum. Starting lineup includes Roddy Long, Ruben Cornejo, Jimmy Tompkins, Jesse Madrid, Joe Barnes, Dan Watson, Kenny Munsell, Mark Munsell, Owen Cool.
The Andrews School Board meeting initially set for Tuesday August 10 has been postponed to August 24. Regular business for the first meeting will be rescheduled for the 24th according to a school official.
Five Andrews youths Mike Hilton Terry Turner Ronnie Baird Ronnie Shoemaker and Bobby Delgado will play for Eunice in the New Mexico State American Legion Tournament in Lovington August 12 to 15. Eunice earned the state berth by a 10 2 district record and opens against Albuquerque Valley on Thursday August 12 at 1 00 p m Mountain Daylight Time.
Andrews City Manager Len Wilson says no search is underway for a new police chief after Ray K. Robbins resigned August 20 to head Western College of Snyder’s Department of Law Enforcement Technology. Robbins will start August 23 and will oversee program development and instruction. He thanks the city council and community for support and pledges continued backing for the Andrews Police Department.
Junior high newcomers to Andrews and parents of kindergarten and elementary pupils must pre register this Wednesday. Registration runs 9 am to 4 pm in school cafeterias. Children must meet age requirements and show birth certificates, with immunization certificates for new enrollees. Immunization must cover polio smallpox measles rubella and diphtheria tetanus.
Veterans with 70 percent disability may apply to buy car license tags for one dollar. Forms are available at the county veteran aid office or county tax office in the courthouse. Veteran aid officer Bobby Matthews urges prompt completion to meet procedures and return in Austin by Oct. 1.
Andrews High School music students prepare to resume sessions after summer break. Mustang Band rehearsals start 10 30 a m Monday with morning and evening classes over two weeks. Choirs report 7 15 a m Monday for an Odessa trip and Odessa College summer choir, with $6 tuition due.
In a routine meeting Tuesday night the chamber of commerce named committees for the January banquet. Brodie Hutchinson and J W Moxley head physical arrangements while Andrews Ambassadors handle greetings. Mary Carpenter handles publicity and brochures. Fred Nelson leads cleanup and Joe Weatherby handles food. The speaker committee includes Jerry Jones Len Wilson Joe Weatherby Gene Cummins and Raburn were named aube committee.
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