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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

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Chaperone Makes Interceptions Despite Not Joining Team

A chaperone described as someone who never made the team still participates by intercepting passes, illustrating an unconventional influence on the game.

Seattle superintendent favors free color TV for poor children

A Seattle school leader told the National School Public Relations Association in San Francisco that giving free color television sets to every poverty family could accompany early education efforts. He argued color TV enhances learning at home and could reach re schooling children and their parents, tying entertainment to education while criticizing HEW hunger figures.

Portland Oregon Odessa Midland Lubbock Seattle Washington National School Public Relations Association San Francisco al- See Sands

Housing Authority Open House Set At Typical Home

The city backed Housing Authority opened an elderly rental project by refurbishing 35 FHA homes to federal standards. Open house at 1106 NE 2nd Sunday 3 6 p.m. Public invited. Charlie Ward chairman and Lila Harrison executive director urge attendance.

Housing Authority Charlie Ward Lila Harrison

Toothbrush Gloves Cost Culprit 200 Fines

A shoplifter faced a 200 fine after a shoplifting incident at Modern Food. Earl D. Hutton 59 of SW 3rd was charged and jailed briefly then released after partial payment. Police reported the case in corporation court.

Earl D. Hutton SW 3Rd Modern Food Corporation Court

Ditty Bags Requested In Andrews

Mrs. Mary Lois Linne Red Cross director appeals for 75 Ditty bags for Viet Nam servicemen at Christmas. Third year Andrews residents participate as clubs churches and individuals contribute to the project. Bags include toilet articles stationary and other items costing about 8 dollars each. Contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Linne 108 West Broadway with checks payable to American Red Cross Ditty Bags.

Mary Lois Linne Red Cross Andrews Vietnam

Trainer's Brother Killed in Wreck

Tragedy hit the first day of football workouts as James Ketcham learns his brother Sam Ketcham 30 former Baylor University trainer died in a one car crash near Joplin Missouri. The accident required a cutting torch to remove the body. Baylor Athletic Director John Bridgers expressed deep sorrow and noted Sam Ketcham contributed to the university while on staff. Funeral services planned in Waco at 2 pm. First Methodist Church with burial in Fort Worth.

James Ketcham Andrews High Missouri Sam Ketcham Baylor University Interstate 44 Joplin Highway Patrol Baylor John Bridgers Ketcham Eastern Ilinois University Ohio Amos Waco First Methodist Church Fort Worth

Junior Fishing Rodeo draws nearly 200 young anglers

About 200 boys and girls fished Saturday in the annual Junior Fishing Rodeo. Tommy Bales won with 82 fish from a potato sack, while Owen Cook caught the biggest goldfish at 14 3/4 inches. Connie Smith led among girls with 5 3/4 inches. two boys tied for second with 62 fish. Injuries were minor as Rotarians supervised safety and rules enforcement.

Owen Cook Jack Cook Tommy Bales Kenneth Bales Connie Smith Alan McNew Steve Hambleton

Mustang grid hopefuls pack two-a-day drills

Over 100 hopefuls report for football with 73 vying for varsity and B spots and 533 freshmen in two-a-day workouts on the Mustang practice field. Depth, speed, and size mark the roster as varsity teams anticipate an energetic season under Head Coach Fred Weir. Scrimmages set with Hamlin and Permian. opening game September 20 against Lubbock Coronado at 8 p.m. in Andrews.

Mustang Mustangs Andrews Carol Derrington Jay Parnell Charles Gilbert Greg Smith Danny Carruth Larry Billy Griffith Sam Graham Wesley Grigsby Jay Waldrop Wayne Stewart Fred Weir Hamlin Permian Lubbock Coronado Gene Hargrove Fred West Moody Conner Jerry Reynolds

Neighbor Shoots Through Apartment Wall Arrest Made

Clell Miller Reeves, 65, jailed after allegedly firing through a wall at the Baugus Apartments. Sheriff deputies detained him asleep in his unit as Bobby Willis and his wife escaped via a bedroom window after Reeves threatened serious bodily harm. Bond set at 750 dollars by County Judge Roy Bennett.

Clell Miller Reeves Baugus Reeves Bobby Willis Willis Roy Bennett Gregory Frank Williams

Andrews High cheerleaders win second at SMU drill meet

Andrews High School varsity cheerleaders placed second in seven and over drill routines at the SMU cheerleader school event this week. Team members Prissy Taylor Sara Rogers Nancy Swift Jan Coleman Toni Brown Susan Morgan Kathleen McCaskill attended with head leader Janis Payne unable to attend after recent surgery and accompanied by Miss Sue Lowe.

Andrews High School SMU Andrews Prissy Taylor Sara Rogers Nancy Swift Jan Coleman Toni Brown Susan Morgan Kathleen McCaskill Janis Payne Sue Lowe

Meet Your Lawman: New Police Chief in Andrews County

Chief Ray Robbins joins Andrews County as police chief after moving from Midland where he served as detective bureau lieutenant for eight and a half years. A Dickens County native and Spur High School graduate, he is 35 with Army service and FBI training. He praises the friendly town and intends ongoing training upgrades.

Ray Robbins Andrews County Andrews Robbins Midland Dickens County Spur High School Mili

No Injuries In Minor Wrecks

Two city traffic incidents reported with no injuries. At North Main and NE Ave a 1963 car driven by James Worley collided with a pickup driven by Henry Derrington. damage to the Worley car estimated at 150 dollars and Derrington cited for improper star from parked position. A second wreck at North Main and Ave. C involved a 1959 car driven by Roger Baker and a 1965 car driven by Jack Bru ton. Baker cited for improper lane usage.

North Main Ave I Henry Derrington James Worley Worley Derrington Ave. C Roger Baker N. Main Jack Bruton Eunice Morris Brown Baker

ICT Students May Register for Jobs At High School Office

Industrial Cooperative Training students for the fall term are urged to visit the vocational building office of Sam Gantt during morning hours 8 30 to 12 noon. Gantt notes several job openings for interested students.

Sam Gantt Gantt

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Housing Authority Project Rotary Cheerleaders Lawman Mary Carpenter Sheriff’s Department Police Department Tary Police FBI National Academy Washington D.C FBI Odessa College JoAnn United Meter Co Brodie Hutchinson ICT
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