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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
1
The readable text suggests discussion of a new county project and oil tax issues with mention of Harvey and a period of upcoming events. It references budget concerns, slow progress, and a long-running effort to launch a new country or area, with unclear timing and details.
Citizens hear proposals on annual school tax and city project funding as the campaign focuses on local financing. Residents weigh benefits to schools and infrastructure amid tight budgets and public oversight.
A report on a recent city hall visit uncovers bureaucratic inefficiencies and structural inadequacies. Officials promise review and corrective action to address the highlighted concerns and improve services.
Fragmentary text discusses building forward on economic policy and upcoming actions. It mentions collaboration, sufficiency, and structural work to improve conditions. The passage hints at negotiations and timelines but remains largely unclear.
Fragmentary notes describe a city dealing with unrest and rising concerns about safety in dimly lit areas. The text mentions residents, authorities, and financial strains influencing civic response.
Andrews high school opened the basketball season with a 47 41 win over Jal in the new Jal gym. George Sanders led Andrews with 18 points while Charles Hillis added 11 and Darrell Lawson led the B team with 12 points.
The Chamber of Commerce board presented a formal resolution to the city council urging a new city hall and endorsing a site on city owned property at Northeast 1st St and Logsdon Ave. It suggested remodeling the current city hall as a fire station and adding a ballot question on site choice.
Cub Scouts of Troop 129 Den 6 plan a Saturday march from the high school to the 400 block of South Main to collect toys for Christmas distribution. Donations begin at 9 am with Mrs. A C Mize accepting calls and office donations.
A dominating committee was appointed to come up with recommendations for officers of 4 Rifle Club for Andrews at a Monday night meeting. About local citizens gathered in the Chamber building to hear comments by representatives of the National Rifle Association. Ric Rogers, temporary chairman, said another meeting is set for 7 30 p m Monday in the chamber board room to elect officers.
Andrews High School Thespian Society presents the Broadway style play Harvey on Monday and Tuesday nights at 8 PM in two performances. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students and Thespian members at the door. Cast includes Larry Edge as Elwood P Dowd and Betty Bryan as Vera Simmons with Frances Crown among others.
The Region and UHL marching contest with about 40 bands is moved back to Odessa Barrett Stadium after Permian's playoff hosting plans changed. The event will start at 9 am Saturday with bands from the area competing.
Two women, Helen Melbourne and Myrl Carpenter, were admitted to Permian General Hospital after a collision at the Northeast Ave K and the Batane route intersection. Both are under observation as police continue investigation. A report notes two New Mexico men narrowly escaped serious injury in a separate mishap Tuesday.
Police Chief Clinton Dame releases November figures showing 44 traffic violations, up from 41 in October, while accidents investigated drop from 17 to 9. The largest item is 55 stolen clothing articles. eight juveniles are in custody and city fines total 1028.78 with most from meters.
An oil well servicing unit exploded and burned near Franken City at 4 20 P M destroying the Monterrey Ou Company well 673 base. Four man crew from Expert Well Service of Hobbs New Mexico escaped injury after finishing work and shutting down equipment. Fire reported late Wednesday afternoon with no injuries.
Andrews Quarterback Club announces its annual grid banquet for Monday December 19 in Glorieta cafeteria with J T King new Texas Tech head coach as speaker. King may bring E J Holub and Mike Seay as guests. tickets cost 1 50 each. The event honors Mustang varsity B team and ninth grade squads. The club may hold a December 12 meeting for final year business and officer elections.
Indian summer lingered with highs near 81 last Sunday but a cold front from Canada swept into the Midwest. Andrews felt high winds and a drop in temperatures with temperatures below freezing on three mornings this week. Temperatures provided by Permian Basin Pipeline Co show daily highs and lows from Nov 23 to Nov 30 with notable drops.
Andrews merchants prepare for the 1960 Christmas shopping season with a special gift edition in uenza The Andrews County News will publish a Sunday gift edition featuring shopping tips and hundreds of gift ideas from local stores for area shoppers. Merchants may submit gift suggestions to the News advertising department by 6 pm Friday.
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