01 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1957
Page
1
The column argues for renewed public focus on reading writing and arithmetic under Eisenhower era education calls. It recalls regional final wins by Andrews and notes birthdays and newborns in the community.
Goodfellow group reports $49 received in gifts and names donors led by Mrs Percy Morrison treasurer. A meeting set for Friday decides the Goodfellow room in the courthouse basement will stay open Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 4 PM until Christmas for clothing toys and food collection. Contact Mrs F W Noble Mrs Ed Balkum or Mrs Neil Hayes to donate or pick up items. A survey to locate needy families is under way and further meetings are planned with committees formed. Donor list includes Paige Ramsey and several Ramsey family members plus local banks and Hayes and Bristow households.
Andrews on Monday features Dollar Day with bargains from local merchants under the Chamber of Commerce retail committee. Residents are invited to shop and view Christmas gift selections in area firms.
The Andrews Jaycees plan a Monday visit by Santa Claus at the southwest courthouse square to light the town. City county and chamber officials join in the welcome with police escort, a fire truck arrival, and free candy for children. Church choirs, Bryan Baker leading carols, and volunteers will help sing as lights on downtown and courthouse brighten the season. City Electric will connect lights and the public address system for the stage.
Varsity travels to Wink to begin the season Tuesday night with a five letterman nucleus led by Jay Sherrard and Ronnie Brice. Gordon Whitworth Roy Max Perrin and Leon McClure contest for the fifth spot as J B Criner and Robert Burke miss time due to injuries.
At Second Baptist Church 111 Northwest 7th a formal dedication for an addition is held during the 11 am morning service with open house in the afternoon. The new 140 by 54 foot building features a 950 seat auditorium a pastor’s study nursery and ten classrooms plus 20 extra classrooms in the old building.
Charles E. Francesco and passenger Karral L. Stevens ran low on fuel while en route from El Paso to Chicago in a Cessna 120. They ditched on the Eunice highway near Andrews New Mexico after attempting an inland highway landing. Local airport official W G Boshears aided the landing and helped secure the plane. Francesco refueled at Andrews and continued their journey. The pair expressed thanks for Andrews hospitality.
Residents of Andrews enjoyed a peaceful Thanksgiving weekend as scores were killed on highways nationwide. Local law enforcement reported a near ideal holiday with only a few minor disturbances and no traffic accidents from Thursday through Saturday noon. Fire department volunteers also had a quiet shift as the town remained unmarred.
The newly elected Charter Commission for the City of Andrews will hold its first meeting at City Hall 7 30 p m Tuesday night. Fifteen members will elect a president vice president and secretary to draw up a city charter for voter presentation.
A school survey team led by noted science and math educators will brief the Andrews School Advisory Council on programs and facilities. The meeting with Supt Roach and Council president James Roberts is Monday at 7 30 pm in the administration building. members urged to attend.
Magnolia Petroleum reports dual completion in Fussel Man and Ellenburger in Lowe area southeast of Andrews. From Silurian perforations 12,800 to 12,832 feet yielded 120 barrels of 45 degree oil in 24 hours with 630 to 1 gas oil ratio, while Ellenburger flow produced 1587 barrels of 45.5 gravity oil plus 95 percent water after 500 gallons of acid. Location details and offsets provided. Delthi-Taylor Oil reports No. 2 Falken as a flowing Devonian discovery in South Andrews with 330 barrels daily through a 5 inch choke from 10,985 to 11,050 feet. pay fractured with 22,800 gallons. Clifford Ashton announces a 6150 foot wildcat 8.5 miles SW of Andrews in Southwest It.
Andrews prepares for 2357 band students from 33 schools to compete Saturday at Mustang Stadium from 1:00 to 5:30 PM. Region 8 marching bands, drum majors Carla Horton and June Parker, and 162 solo twirlers with 28 ensembles vie for first division ratings under judges Norma Kniffen Dozier, Lagantha Wood Gothard, and Naomi Zarbock Schroeter.
Members of the Future Teachers Association will sponsor a UNICEF drive Monday afternoon from 4 30 to 5 30. They will collect pennies door to door with cooperation urged. The drive supports vaccines penicillin and milk while teaching the value of giving to aid world children and mothers.
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