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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
3
A cool front moved into West Texas early Tuesday bringing rain after a dry week. Temperatures averaged 74 degrees for several hours beginning at 6 am, dipping to 65 degrees by early Wednesday morning. Readings supplied by Northern Natural Gas Co.
Pharr explains that with a small surplus the city can fund improvements without bonds. The tax rate remains at 1.20 after reductions from 1.50 in 1959 and 1.30 in 1960, despite adding responsibilities like swimming pool and water system. The budget includes Youth Center administration, Master Plan study, Texas Municipal Retirement for full time staff, seal coating curb projects, traffic control at South Main and Ave. E, and sewage completion.
Constitutional Amendment Three seeks to alter Article VI sections within Jefferson County Texas. It would create new sub sections governing retirement and disability benefits for officers and employees and fund their programs. The measure sets election timing, voting eligibility, and administrative provisions. A vote on the amendment is scheduled for November 1964 with official publication requirements and opposing views noted.
Elementary registration begins at 9 a m across four schools with zones redrawn to balance classes. Changes reflect Northwest migration and Devonian overcapacity, with transfers allowed for families in hardship and strict age and health requirements for first graders.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Howell visited Six Flags Over Texas with Cindy Cheryl and Karen Wieser. Cheryl remained in Fort Worth for a week with her aunt and uncle S. H. Moor man.
Public notice outlines the Texas Legislature authorizing a Veterans' Land Fund with bonds up to 350 million dollars and details on board composition, authority, and bond terms. It notes the amendment's placement on the November ballot and specifies fiscal mechanisms and governance for the program.
A constitutional amendment proposes increasing the Veterans Land Fund by 150 090 006 00 to buy land in Texas for veterans who served between September 16 1940 and March 3 1985. It outlines fund administration and future bond retirement rules and sets the November 1968 election as the voting date.
Kelton Brewer resigned as varsity tennis coach and B team basketball mentor. The board accepted his resignation after he notified principal Jo Lee Smith to pursue private business. Brewer’s net teams won eight district crowns in nine years and were state runners up twice. He will remain in Andrews and work in the area for P'Con Carpet Mills.
When returning from a swimming trip place wet suits on the car seat you risk soaking the seat or put them in the trunk which can dirty the suits. Cardboard boxes prevent wetting the seats and keeping cushions and back dry by breaking away one side and folding it forward for a makeshift liner.
The Pros top the Tuesday Morning Bells league by taking 2 points from Sleepy Heads. Head Pins defeated Gutter Rats 3 0, Flintstones beat Croft Offs, La Verne Bean posted 185 for high game, Annette Galloway 444 for high series. Flint Stones claimed the high team game 521 and the high team series 1240.
Public notice details a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to authorize state funded assistance for needy aged and disabled residents and specific groups with residency rules and annual funding caps not to exceed federal match. It outlines eligibility, funding limits up to sixty million dollars, and election procedures. It also presents the opposing and supporting positions for voters.
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