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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1963

Page

6

Watch Arrive at County Courthouse for Santa Claus Event

A notice states arrival plans to park in front of the county courthouse for a Santa Claus event. Details specify forwarding to SEF in Santa Claus.

Gilliland Brother Buried in Goree After Funeral

John Van Thornton 68 died of a heart attack on arrival in Goree after leaving Andrews. A livestock dealer, he had lived in Goree 56 years. Survived by one son, two daughters, one grandchild. wife and three daughters preceded him in death. Funeral held Nov 20, attended by Mr and Mrs Bob Gilliland.

Bob Gilliland John van Thornton Goree Thornton Andrews

Underwood’s Bowling Team Holds First in Country Dbis Standings

Underwood Oi! leads the Country Doubles league with 20 wins and 1 loss. In other results First National Bank won 4 from Shackelford Co. Martin Drapery & Carpets won 3 from Liphams Gulf Station. Coopers Paint & Floor Covering beat Nix Resturant 3 to 0. Women s high game 265 handicap 633 series Wilma Shep herd. Men s high 245 handicap game and 696 handicap series to L F McCrary. First National Bank 845 high team game and 2401 high team series.

Tos W.A.B. Inc First National Bank Shackelford Co Martin Drapery & Carpets Liphams Gulf Station Coopers Paint Nix Resturant Wilma Fac Shepherd L. F. McCrary Underwood Oil Ae Epham’s Gulf Station Shackelford

Letter from Dan Sullivan on Kennedy death aftermath in Austin

Dan Sullivan writes from Austin after President Kennedy's death describing personal shock and anger at hate and fear in society. He recalls Democratic support, religious tensions, and threats to patriotism. He condemns extremists on both sides and pledges ongoing opposition to hatred, ending with a note of forthcoming visit.

Gang Dallas Senator Yarborough Austin Kenned John 1 Kennedy Press- Kennedy United States Texas T. V

General Tool Wins 22 Points From Cass-Fitts

General Tool remains first in Tuesday Morning Bell bowling league with a 22 point win over Cass-Fitts Electric. Odessa American beat City Cafe 3 to 2. Hyatt's Drive Inn Gro. topped D.A. & S. Oilwell Serv. No. 2 by 4. D.A. & S. Oilwell Serv. No. 1 beat Briggs Jewelry 4 to 0. Osborne, Schelter, Badger and team highs listed, Hyatt's Drive Inn Gro. led high game and series. Team standings show City Cafe and H. H. Drilling Co. near top. final lines report totals and partial results.

General Tool Bell Cass-Fitts Electric Odessa American City Cafe H & H. Drilling Co Western Betty Schelter

Evelyn Butler Rolls All Spare for 179

Wrights Well Service sits in first place in the Petticoat bowling league as leaders win 3 points from Carruth and Stickney. Bivens Grappe win 4 from Corner Drug while Masters Foods sees B. Williams win money. Newmans Pest Control splits 2 2 with Shiprock Inc. Andrews Answering Service takes 3 from Wrights Trucking. Shirley Clements tops handicap game 256 and scratch 208 high game. Veda Badgett and Kathleen Helvenston share high series with 553 scratch and Badgett leads handicap series at 658. Shiprock posts high team game 889 scratch 940 handicap and Wrights Well Service the high team series at 2499.

Wrights Well Service Petticoat Carruth and Stickney Bivens & Grappe Corner Drug B. Williams Masters Foods Newmans Pest Control Shiprock Inc Andrews Answering Service Wrights Trucking Shirley Clements Veda Badgett Kathleen Helvenston Shiprock Wrights

Twenty four National Honor Society students workday program

Twenty four National Honor Society students join a workday to gain business experience and fund a scholarship. They will work one full school day in local stores during the Christmas holidays earning money for the scholarship fund. Jerry Smith and Willie May started the drive by working in local banks with merchants such as First National Bank and Dunlaps coordinating the effort.

Ine Jerry Smith Willie May First National Bank Commercial State Bank Andrews Office Supply Service Sports Briggs Jewelry Dunlaps Firestone Anthony's Wackers Maureen's Whites Barnes Drug Johnny Smith Motor Co

Stanton Visit Highlights Keen Family Weekend

Mrs Jack Keen and her daughters Sunny Lynn and Loyce Ellen spent the holiday weekend with Mrs Keen's parents Mr and Mrs John Aticheon in Stanton, sharing family time and reunion moments.

Jack Keen Sunny Lynn Loyce Ellen Mrs. Keen Stanton John Aticheon

Mustangs Face Tough Season As Andrews Seminole Rivalry Grows

Laminack notes the team lacks speed but carries talent and appeals for student and town support. District says Andrews and Seminole fight for league title while Seminole boasts an All State player. Mustangs graduated key scorers and must replace Emory Smith and Darrell Dawson among others with a large junior and sophomore group.

Jal Laminack Mustangs Andrews Seminole Indians Darrell Lawson Emory Smith Dan Abshier Skinner Fraser

Mrs Peterman Visits Tecumseh and Norman Relatives

Mrs J K Peterman has returned from Tecumseh and Norman Oklahoma where she visited relatives.

J. K. Peterman Tecumseh and Norman Okla

Toy Shop seeks help during Christmas week at 104 Southwest

Workers are needed for the Toy Shop week of Christmas and other committees. Joe Zant serves as Chief Goodfellow, Gaylord Williams as assistant, and Marshall Cooper as treasurer. The season’s first donation comes from the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Means Methodist for $5.00.

Joe Zant Goodfellow Gaylord Willams Marshall Cooper Methodist

Playoff Site Luxuries Fall Short in Windy Arrival

Lubbock hosted the playoff with luxury touches like individual seat outlets. A couple arrived with coffee and sandwiches but found no working plugs as wind disrupted plans. They considered a long 300 foot extension cord to reach power.

Lubbock

Car Turnover Near Andrews Injures No One

A Friday morning single vehicle crash about 255 miles southeast of here caused minor damage with no injuries. Investigating officers say Colonel Glen Nantz of Andrews drove east, left the road, skidded broadside and flipped.

Here Glen Nantz Andrews

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