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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

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Pricing fears and shortages cited in Wall Street Journal story

The writing discusses cow gallstones and other remedies, claims of shortages in red beans, corn, and other staples, and references statements by Texas railroad officials and Alaska North Slope crude plans. It notes debates over incentives and prices as a response to supply limits and a looming fall shortage.

Wall Street Journal Jim Langdon Tesus Raalrad Petas Andee Alaska

Reprinting Form to Drop From County Suit

The notice urges readers who failed to remove their name from a county lawsuit to fill in the form on page six sign it and mail it to Vernis Burns district clerk at the courthouse. The action aims to keep taxpayers from joining in opposing the county expansion plan for the hospital and clinic.

Vernis Burns

Billy Speed Benefit Gospel Sing at Andrews Toys Club

The Soul Searchers and area gospel groups will perform Friday night at the Andrews Toys Club starting 7 40. Admission is free with donations to the Billy Speed Fund at First National Bank of Andrews.

Soul Searchers Andrews Toys Club Billy Speed First National Bank of

Andrews School Board extends hires for 1980 81 staff

Andrews School Board approved nine new teachers for the coming school year opening Aug 27 and four returning staff. New hires include three at Andrews High School, two at junior high, and one at Devonian and Underwood each. Page 8.

Andrews Andrews High School Junior High Devonian Underwood San Andres Andrews Senior High Norma Beth Stewart I & Mainleacher Leon Barbee Fayetteville Ark Rosenberg Houston Texas Stewart University of Arkan Sel James Harvey Jr Gary Ivy Ham Texas Tech University Harvey Vuleshoe Harves Joe Ray Halsey West Texas State ‘University Perryton Halsey Gordon O del Cathie Dianne Harris Nancy Rult Miss Harris Hardin Simmons University HSU Weatherford Pat Watkins

County Hears Building Plans

Century POMNTSSLOTeTS met Monday with architect Terminne Huckabee to discuss final drafts of two federal revenue funded buildings. He projected hospital drawings by Monday and an Oct 1 completion with bids near that date. calf barn and community meeting center costs ranged from 25 000 to 30 000 and 225 000 respectively.

Andrews Medical-Surgical Linic Huckabee Jacky Huckabee

School Board Accepts Gasoline Bid Amid Shortage Doubts

The school board met in regular session to review gasoline bids amid shortages and approved Grissom Brothers as the sole bidder with a 7.35 cent increase on regular gasoline and 8.5 cents on reformulated fuel. Hib Co. received the gas award while Eddies Walcher got the oil and anti freeeze bid.

Leon Barbee Gatha Kattes Betty. Peak Grissom Brothers Torethyl Grissom Lable Hib Co Eddies Walcher

Grid Season Opens Preseason Scrimmages Slated

Head coach Tommy Watkins announced the 1973 grid season opens with two preseason scrimmages and two a day workouts. He cited strong depth and good condition among prospects, with 80 to 90 varsity players starting non contact work and freshmen two a days beginning. Scrimmages are set for August 19 against Colorado City and August 31 vs Lamesa, with full contact to follow. roster finalization remains ongoing.

Hiead Tommy Watkins Watkins Olles Coloradi

300 Season Grid Tickets Reported Sold

David Robinson reports that season grid tickets were sold during the first sales period. Option holders last year get first chance to keep seats, with sales opening August 28 for remaining seats on a first come, first served basis. Adult tickets at $2, student 7 cents, non varsity games 50 cents adults 28 cents students.

David. Robinson oAue

Grocers Meet on Food Stamp Program Tonight

Local grocers convene at 8 p.m. on Aug 16 in the Chamber of Commerce board room to hear details about the new food stamp program set to replace the commodity distribution system. Stamps will be redeemable only at authorized retail grocery stores nationwide.

Chamber of Commerce Board Room United State Department of Agrculture

Andrews Closed Tennis Tourney Seeks Local Entries

Jor Kitten, tourney director, announced the Second Annual Andrews Closed Tournament opening registration. It will be held on the 24th and 25th of this month with local resident eligibility only. Call Kitten by Wednesday for entry deadline and page limits.

Jor Kitten Amouneed Secomd Andrews Kitten Lcal

Absentee Voting Slow in Aug 26 Election

Absentee voting for the August 26 special election was reported to be light in the first week. Secretary Marvela Cure said ballots will be accepted until August 24 when balloting closes until the election date. Candidates include Mayor hopeful Louis T. Miller and Chirence J. Parker and council hopefuls Steve Smith, Robert J. Bob, Ryan Bob, Z4uge Hunter Hawkins and Bothy Bryan.

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