Doves, Mosquitoes, Rain Dances and a Missing Dog
Town bets on dove season but hunters seek relief from mosquitoes after rains. A dachshund, Penny, reappears at Permian General Hospital after the Huckabee family misplaced her pups and left on a trip. The vet says Penny was given to a new home before returning. The family eventually reclaims the dog amid tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Huckabee
Penny
Tommy
Permian General Hospital
Huckabee
Henry Mohr
Huckabees
New Mexico
Williams Named Sergeant in Local Police
Herman Williams, 29, was named sergeant in the police department by Chief R. W. Tipton. Williams joined the force on July 13, 1966 after seven years at Modern Food and earlier work in Andrews and Dublin. He is married to LaDean Hitch since February 1962 and has two children, Mike and Lisa. He trained at the Southwestern Law Enforcement Academy, Odessa College, FBI schools, and a DPS traffic course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Williams
R. W. Tipton
Williams
Department
Modern Food
Andrews
Dublin
LaDean Hitch
Mike
Lisa
Southwestern Law Enforcement Academy
Big Spring
Odessa College
FBI
Andrews Varsity Falls Short in Scrimmage Against Lubbock
Andrews Mustangs outscored the Lubbock Westerners 5-3 in a Friday scrimmage but coach Jim mie Keeling lamented defensive lapses. He urged sharper pass pressure and intact blocking as the team aims to improve before reaching their goals. Mickey Matthews connected with Alfred Rougeaux twice on offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Mickey Matthews
Alfred Rougeaux
Bill Ervin
Jesse Patrick
Steve Stringfellow
Glen Williams
Kenny Bales
James Allbright
Ben Bilbrey
Jerry Cahill
Rougeaux
Patrick
Ronnie Holman
Matthews
Eddie Farmer
Richard Ryan
Jim Harper
Lubbock
Rev Dean Kelm resigns pastorate and moves to Odessa
The Reverend A Dean Kelm resigns as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church in Kermit to lead Redeemer Lutheran in Odessa. He will farewell at Faith Sunday 11 a.m. and be installed in Odessa at 7 30 p m. The article notes his 1965 Concordia Seminary graduation and roles with Lutheran groups as he leaves the Andrews Kermit parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dean Kelm
Faith Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Kermit
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Odessa
Kelm
Faith Church
Even- Faith Lutheran
Rev. Kelm
Kelms
Rev
Concordia Theological Seminary
Springfield
Illinois
Seminole Grid Allegations Rejected by District Panel
The District 2AAA executive committee in Kermit unanimously rejected an anonymous claim that Seminole violated football rules. The case moves to the State Executive Committee of the UIL for final action. Mentioned are alleged spring violations including April freshman practice and May 17 conduct by head coach Claude Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Kermit
Andrews
Norman Hall
Jimmie Keeling
University Interscholastic League
Seminole
Bailey Marshall
UIL
Hall
James Bramlett
Marshall
Claude Chappell
Car Strikes Pedestrian In Downtown Intersection
William Roger Hughes, 20, of 210 NW 10th, struck pedestrian L. A. Peterson, 63, in the 400 block of South Main at Andrews Street at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday. Peterson was hospitalized with scalp abrasions and injuries to the left shoulder, right knee, and hip. Patrolman Jack Gregg cited Hughes for minor consumption and possession. Peterson stepped from the curb into the car’s path per the accident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roger Hughes
South Main
Andrews Street
L. A. Peterson
Jack Gregg
Hughes
Peterson
Andrews council considers cable TV expansion and youth program
The Andrews city council heard Mustang Cable Television plans to offer four new channels including two Roswell channels and an educational outlet with six to eight weeks of construction. Jerrold Hotchkins requested funds for youth programs and after game dances. Officials plan to form a youth committee with three representatives from each government group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustang
Andrews
Ed Bell
Mustang Television
Bell
Roswell
Fort Worth-Dallas
Jerrold Hotchkins
Car Fire Damages Vehicle in South Mainell
A car caught fire Wednesday night just after 9 p.m. on South Mainell. Andrews volunteer firemen quickly extinguished the blaze and limited damage to the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mainell
Andrews
Veteran Officer Big Dee Lansford Passes In Andrews
Daniel Defoe Lansford 67 known as Big Dee died Friday after a month long illness in Andrews. A veteran lawman he served as city police chief deputy sheriff and constable before moving from Odessa in 1947. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with burial in Andrews Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Defoe
Big Dee) Lansford
Permian General Hospital
Big Dee
Andrews
Odessa
Eastland County
Knox County
Fayetteville
Arkansas
First Baptist Church
Carl Grissom
Andrews Cemetery
Singleton Funeral Home
W. E. Teague
San Angelo
Frances Combest
Brownwood
Darlene Williams
Seminole
Nell Berry
May Lansford
Belle Duncan
Youth Closes Crossroads Coffee House
The Crossroads coffee house run by the First Baptist Church will be closed until next summer. High school youth in charge cite school load and activities as the reason for a seasonal pause. The project offered a leisure time outlet in a spiritual climate for city youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Crossroads
Ann Karnes Hired In Welfare Office
Ann Karnes begins work with the State Department of Public Welfare Social Services Division after previously serving two years in Houston and nearly a year in Amarillo. A West Texas State University graduate, she and her husband have two children Terrill and Phil. She notes local families struggle to buy clothing for schoolchildren and urges residents to donate. Clothes can be brought to the courthouse basement room 4 or picked up via welfare at 523-3745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Karnes
Ann
State Department of Public Welfare
Karnes
Houston
Amarillo
West Texas State University
Terrill
Phil
R & H Well Service
Andrews
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Oklahoma
Harvey Harris
Junior High
Mustangs
Lubbock High
H. Williams
Dean Kelm
Monahans
Pecos
Fort Stockton
City Council
Texas Municipal League
Byford Sealy
George McDaniel
Clarence Parker
Bill Gordon
Curtis Nix
Jake Donaldson
Len Wilson
Jimmy Clack
Marcella Cure
Big Dee Lansford
Ann Karnes
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