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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1966

Page

2

Bet Edd McNett to wed Betty Wideman Christmas Eve

Bet ty Wideman of Blackwell Oklahoma and Eddie Leon McNett of Dallas Texas plan to marry at 7 p m December 24 in the Blackwell Assembly of God Church. Betty is a 1965 Blackwell High School graduate employed at H B Franks Variety Stores. Eddie is a 1966 Andrews High School graduate employed at Hillcrest Brewer Funeral Inc in Dallas and studying at Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. The couple are the children of O R Wideman and Marvin H McNett.

O. R. Wideman North Fifth Blackwell, Okla Betty Eddie Leon McNett Dallas Andrews Blackwell High School H. B Franks Variety Stores McNett Andrews High School Hillcrest-Brewer Funeral , Inc Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science Blackwell Assembly of God Church

DeJar Nette Couple Visit Oklahoma for Ill Father

Mr and Mrs John H DeJar nette flew to Oklahoma Monday to be at the bedside of his father who is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Vance Goddard visited relatives in Dumas during the Thanksgiving holidays.

John H. DeJarnette Oklahoma Vance Goddard Dumas

Andrews High Sends Students to Texas Press Meet

Eight Andrews high school journalism students left for Denton to attend the Texas High School Press Association meeting. Representing Andrews are editor Steve Brannan and news editor Linda Boggs with Chuck Wester Don Ingram Marshall Day Sharon Stallings Dixie Blackburn and Mellanie Hardin. Bill Russell accompanies the group for the three day meet.

Andrews High School Denton Texas High School Press Association Andrews Steve Brannan Linda Boggs Chuck Wester Don Ingram Marshall Day Sharon Stallings Dixie Blackburn Mellanie Hardin Bill Russell

Roy Bennett Jr Visits Andrews for Thanksgiving

Roy Bennett Jr traveled to Andrews to spend Thanksgiving with his parents Judge Roy Bennett and Mrs. Bennett. He attends Oklahoma Christian College.

Roy Bennett, Jr Andrews Roy Bennett Roy, Jr Oklahoma Christian College

LVNA Installs Officers At Permian General Dinner

The Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Permian General Hospital held an Installation Dinner in the community building. Mrs Cleburne L Brown conducted the ceremony recognizing Fay Walker as president, W F Roberts as first vice president, H C Miles as second vice president, with new board directors Cyril Sword and H C Woods and advisory members Rev Carl Grissom Louise Green M W Averyt and hospital administrator Everett Solomon. Dr Brian Gordon was not present.

Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Permian General Hospital Cleburne L. Brown C. M. (Fay) Walker W. F. Roberts Sec H. C. Miles Cyril Sword H. C. Woods Carl Grissom Louise Green R. N M. W. Averyt Everett Solomon Brian Gordon LVNA

Local Group Names Officers for Private Meeting Roles

The organization lists committee chairmen including Mrs. Billy G Nichols for nomination Mrs Gayle William for program Mrs W F Roberts for membership Mrs H C Miles for ways and means and Mrs James P Abney for by laws Also Rosa Valdez for civil defense Mrs Dorothy Reed for education Marie Ward for legislature Mrs M R Nichols for publicity Mrs Myrtle Wagner for special LVNA home and Mrs W F Roberts for NAPNES membership Other board members include Mrs C M Walker Mrs Cleburne Brown Mrs W J Cummins Mrs Myrtle Wagner Mrs O M Hounshell and Marie Word After the program the group of 39 enjoyed a buffet ham dinner Everett Solomon gave the invocation and Rev Carl Grissom offered the benediction Fall flowers formed the centerpiece for the head table

Commttee Billy G. Nichols Gayle William W. F. Roberts H. C Miles James P. Abney Rosa Valdez Dorothy Reed Marie Ward M. R. Nichols Myrtle Wagner C.M. Walker Cleburne Brown W. J. Cummins O. M. Hounshell Marie Word Everett Solomon Carl Grissom

Explorers Spend Long Weekend Near Sheffield

Fourteen scouts from Explorer Scouts No. 144 and two adult leaders spent the Thanksgiving weekend on a campout near Sheffield. Louis Robertson led the group with Richard Oxford, a former Explorer and Navy serviceman home on leave, among the attendees.

Sheffield Explorer Scouts No. 144 Louis Robertson Richard Oxford U. S. Navy

Ware Girls Hold Pajama Party at Home

Debbie Ware and Pam Johnson hosted a pajama party at 510 SW Ave. A Friday night. Nine girls attended with refreshments including popcorn cookies sandwiches and cold drinks. Games were played and breakfast with rolls doughnuts and orange juice was served.

Debbie Ware SW Ave. A Pam Johnson Kathy Nelson Kenla Ray Carla Waggoner Mary Jane Barber Sharon Chumley Tammy Hudson

Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar Set for December 5 6

Permian General Hospital Auxiliary announces a two day bazaar on December 5 and 6 in the Grimes Building south of the Courthouse. Proceeds support auxiliary work with handicrafts baked goods and gifts for sale. Attendees at a Monday meeting included Mrs. Jim Herzberger presiding and hostesses Mrs. Ruby Alls and others.

Permian General Hospital Grimes Jim Herzberger Ruby Alls Gertrude Averyt Pat Culp Margaret McDaniel Betty Porter Anita Cahill Margaret Prince Mamie McAllister Murdell Rowlett

Twirp Week Highlights High School Dates and Dances

A five day Twirp Week at the high school features events from a Fast Working Contest with Sheila Shoffitt and Tommy Brown to a Wheelbarrow Race for prizes. Winners include Linda Rowlett, Tim Pearson, Cathy Ervin, Janice Payne, Monty Morrow, and Vicki Warren. The Grody Dance caps the week with Fifth Dimension music from San Angelo and a grotesque costume theme.

Sheila Shoffitt Tommy Brown Sheila Linda Rowlett Tim Pearson Cathy Ervin Steve Smith Janice Payne Monty Morrow Vicki Warren Larry Martin Fifth Dimension Group San Angelo Student Council Key Club

Public Invited To H D Lunch At Courthouse Center

The Andrews Home Demonstration Council invites the public to a luncheon in the county extension center basement. Lunch runs 11 30 to 1 30 with a 1 25 plate charge featuring fried chicken meatloaf salads vegetables hot bread coffee tea and desserts. Mrs John Marlowe leads the meal project with Mrs Lee Hadaway and Mrs Byron Allen in publicity.

Andrews Home Demonstration Council County Extension Center John Marlowe Lee Hadaway Byron Allen

Girl Scout Fund Drive Continues In Andrews

The drive for funds to operate Girl Scouts in Andrews continues this week. General chairman Bford Sealy urges workers to circulate cards and return them to Lloyd Stoebner, business chairman. The Mother's Drive netted $250. about $2,000 is needed to continue operations.

Andrews Bford

School Furnishings Tour by San Antonio Delegation

Dr R A Montgomery Brodie Hutchinson and E A Brenholtz toured San Antonio vocational schools to study classroom furnishings and equipment prospects for upgrades.

R. A. Montgomery Brodie Hutchinson E. A. Brenholtz San Antonio

Dress History Reveals Changes in Women’s Styles

Tau Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. E. L. Bailey’s home for an evening program The History of Dress traced styles from early 20th century to present trends with images of hem heights and era changes A Dec 19 Christmas Party for children was planned with each child to bring a toy for High Sky Girls Ranch.

Tau Tau Beta Sigma Phi E. L. Bailey High Sky Girls Ernie Higdon Bailey

Services Held On Tuesday For Mrs. Gutierrez

Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lady of Lourdes Church for Mrs. Isidra Gutierrez 54 who died Sunday after a short illness. Burial followed at Andrews Cemetery with Singleton Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include husband Matias two sons Matias Jr and Armando a daughter Gloria Garza a brother sister and mother with two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Mrs Betty Baker and Mrs Thelma Fennell attended Gulf Coast regional conference of National Science Teachers Association and toured NASA.

Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Isidra Gutierrez Alvin Wilde Andrews Cemetery Singleton Rafael Fierro, Jr Fl Paso Jesus Lopez Jesus Trevino Savina Fierro Luis Lopez Andrews Johnny Lopez Louis Lopez Larry Gutierrez Henry Gutierrez Betty Baker Thelma Fennell Gulf Coast National Science Teachers Association NASA

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Miss Betty Wideman Eddie McNett Marvin H. McNett Vera Roberts Fay Walker Ruth Miles Tima Mae Brown Shelton Smith E. W. Forbess Glen Christian Eugene Solomon Steve Hayes Gary Goldsmith Joe J. Pittman Larry Hutson John Tochterman Ray Carter Richard Hamilton Jim Gernandt Mike Weaver Ware RCA Victor And E & M Home Equipment Okmid TV Daniel Boone Jack Benny Dean Martin Laredo Stalag Kvkm-Tv Troop Hawk Hawk Chann Milton Berle Kosa TV Jerico Weather Cinema Kentucky Kentucky” News Shane - C Shane Lawrence Welk Hollywood Palace Channel 9 Jackie Gleason Petticoats H. D Gutierrez E. J. Brach Morningside Tae Ali Fairlane Ople Ford Ford Motor Company Texas Johnny Smith Motor Co
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