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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1968
Page
1
A bi weekly readers column is aided by tips from locals. Leo Lambert, former chamber manager and journalism teacher, left a note praising a candidate and proposing a new bureau to abolish bureaucrats and nepotism.
Grady Goodpasture told Jim Per mian Basin f Railroad that railroads have not failed they simply stopped operating this country about five decades ago and have yet to realize it. He blamed T and PF lines and trunk routes while discussing railroad business on a Houston visit.
A preliminary Bureau of Reclamation study says the High Plains region may need 16.5 million acre feet of water yearly through 2020 for agriculture, municipal use and industry and could transfer water from the Lower Mississippi River. Senator Ellender calls it a waste. Major General Jackson Graham questions feasibility and fairness. Page 8.
Ground was broken Friday afternoon for a 100 bed nursing home south of Permian General Hospital by Assembly Homes Inc of Glenwood Minnesota. The privately owned facility will mirror Permian General in brick and design, part of a $400000 project with local labor emphasis. Contractors Priday Bill Averitt and Co of Lubbock will oversee construction with Fred E West as building superintendent.
Mustang plans strong season as 35 players form the varsity roster through two a days and scrimmages. Quarterbacks listed include Ken Leach Johnny Horton and Brodie Hutchinson who is expected to shoulder much of the load.
The tournament of champions was held at Andrews Golf Course over two days for youths who won PGA approved junior tour events in West Texas. Scott Stegner of Odessa won the 16-17 class with 73 and 68, beating Allen Pursley of Midland. John Conine of Lubbock led the 14-15 bracket with 76 and 71 as runner-up R Dub Huckabee of Monahans posted 74 and 74. Results for 12-13 were unavailable at press time.
After months of work the Housing Authority invites the public to view a model home on display today 3 to 5 pm at 1106 NE 2nd. One of 35 FHA homes improved to federal standards for rent to the elderly in Andrews. Executive director Mrs. Lila Harrison urges citizens to tour the home with refreshments served.
Andrews County Chamber of Commerce announces a town hall style meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the old high school auditorium. The session aims to update by laws to enable a November 10 election for new board members and outlines panels on youth elderly tourism and community development.
The city announces changes to school zones with speed limits rising to 20 mph and signs listing zone start and end times. Hours shift to 8 am to 5 pm across eight zones with new yellow signs and red and white crosswalk signage. Crossing guards remain at three locations and enforcement aims to boost child safety.
The local Chamber of Commerce plans a business education day with the An drews schools in September. September 25 is set as the host date when local businessmen will visit schools to observe new equipment and teaching techniques.
Jessie Garcia, 24, was arrested at 1 10 a m Friday in the 600 block of NW 9th for discharging firearms within city limits. A 25 automatic pistol was impounded. He had returned to a scene where two others had been arrested for drunk and minor consumption after a fracas. Police say Garcia fired two to five shots into the air.
The Texas Air Tour will visit Andrews in early October with a stop on October 9 at 10 a.m. About 100 planes joined last year’s stop for the event, including a coffee break and a quick tour of the city.
The City Wide Revival steering committee held its final meeting at the Methodist Church. The event was declared a huge success with sponsoring churches covering all costs and surpluses to fund new testaments for distribution by evangelist Cliff Brannon.
Pre school registration in Andrews four elementary schools totals 1 216 on August 20 up 17 from a year earlier with 1 199 on the same date last year. The total may rise further once the school year begins. High school and junior high counts are not available yet.
A 1958 car driven by Buck Romine of Post struck a 1967 city pickup driven by Pat Wright at SW 2nd and Ave D Thursday at 8 49 p m. Patrolman Jack Gregg issued Romine two tickets for no driver's license and failure to yield from a private drive. City pickup damage estimated at 275 dollars.
The school board, led by president Lloyd Morgan, meets twice monthly year round to set policies and decisions. Members include Ellison Tom Jr, S P Echols, Wayne Baker, Jim Brown, Dan Sullivan, and James Foster as they prepare for the new year.
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