Mustangs Face Stereotypes Over West Texas Talent
In a regional critique, East Texas sports staff overlook West Texas players for an all-state 3A team. The Fort Worth area notes Floyd Lindsey of the Mustang squad outgained the rival in rushing and scoring while producing solid passing totals. The piece argues regional prejudice hinders recognition of West Texas talent.
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West Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
Lubbock
Panhandle
Odessa
Midland
Midland-Odessa
Mustangs
Floyd Lindsey
Lindsey
Mustang
Texas
Abilene Echoes 1917 Victory In Abilene Stadium Match
Spectator recalls a 1917 playoff clash in Abilene as Bill Blair, a longtime Andrews resident and local lumber dealer, remembers star performance by Abilene High School in Eagle Stadium when facing Sweetwater. The tale links modern quarterfinals to a historic game from 47 years earlier.
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Abilene
Bill Blair
Andrews
Bill
Sweetwater
Tragic Lovington Santa Arrival Sparks Safety Warning
A Lovington Christmas event ended in a child’s fatal accident during Santa’s arrival at the airport. Officials urge nearby towns to adopt enhanced crowd control and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in future holiday gatherings.
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Lovington
Santa Claus
Andrews
Santa
Chamber Debates Next Year’s Work Amid Football Talk
Chamber officials struggle to finalize the next year’s program of work as Saturday’s Mustang vs Hirschi game dominates discussions. Committees focus repeatedly on football, with references to linebackers and defensive tactics overtaking agenda items.
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Mustangs
Hirschi
Ronnie Hawthorne
Washington
Doug Cook
Rodger Edge
College Students Now Seen As News Focus
Sve Sands reports on shifting attention to student perspectives in higher education coverage. Page 4 discusses how campuses shape public dialogue and policy, highlighting student voices and campus events.
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Sve Sands
McMurry College Band Set Concert in Andrews
The McMurry College Band led by Dr Raymond Bynum performs a 7 30 p m concert in Andrews High School Little Theatre as part of a short tour including Lubbock Plains and Brownfield. Novelty numbers and a handbell choir highlight the program with soloists Mike Palmer Gregory Hector Kirke McKenzie and more. Tickets at the door are 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students.
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McMurry College
Andrews
Lubbock
Plains
Brownfield
Mexico
Raymond Bynum
American Bandmasters
Abilene College
Appomattox
Kepner
Lafrance
Sigmund Romberg
Chopin
Ner
Evening Star
McMurry
Carman Dragon
America
Fort Stockton
Andrews High School
Bill Green
Rugged Huskies Sweep Past Mustangs in Abilene Quarterfinal
Hirschi Huskies defeat Andrews Mustangs 14–0 in Abilene behind a stifling defense led by Don King and Milton Hibler. Brasier’s 87 yard punt return set up the first score, extending Hirschi’s playoff run as they meet Palestine in the semifinals.
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Gang OF
Mustang
Smother
Hirschi
Lindy Hempling
Mustangs
Huskies
Abilene
Palestine
Andrews Mustangs
Hirschi Huskies
Don King
Milton Hibler
King
Hibler
David Brasier
Braser
Floyd Lindsey
Lindsey
Brasier
Joe Burton
Steve Reed
Ronnie Hawthorne
Doug Cook
Hawthorne
Reed
Glenn Finley
Roanie Faulkner
Burton
Lee Football Page
Three-Pay Discovery Sought in Andrews County Wildcat
Humble Oil tests a possible three-pay discovery near Andrews in Andrews County. No. 3154 J S Means shows gas and oil returns from multiple intervals with depths around 9 5OO feet. Texaco reports two Ellenburger completions in Martin and Stanton counties with oil daily rates and acid treatments. Atlantic Refining, Pan American, and other operators plan or have begun new wells in nearby pools.
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
Andrews County
Andrews
J. S. Means
Texaco Inc
State of Texas
Martin County
Ellenburger
Stanton
University Lands Survey
Texaco
Batt
Headlee
North
T&p Survey
Atlantic Refining Co
Elizabeth Armstrong
PSL
Pan American Petroleum Corp. No
University
Fullerton
Clear Fork
Frankel City
Mrs. Francis Stephens Rites Pending in Weatherford
Funeral services for Mrs. Francis Pauline Stephens 30 are pending in Weatherford. She died at Permian General Hospital after arriving there. Autopsy ordered by Peace Justice Jay Williams. She was wife of Rev. Kenneth Stephens pastor of Andrews Church of God. Survivors include husband two children parents and siblings.
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Weatherford
Francis Pauline Stephens
Stephens
Permian General Hospital
Jay Williams
Kenneth Stephens
Andrews Church of God
Andrews
Cleveland
Galbreaith-Pickard
Singleton
Melvin
Virginia Gale
Frank Ainsworth
Houston
Virginia Heil
Jackson
Edna Mitchell
W. T. Ainsworth
Edward Ainsworth
Andrews School Board Rejects Miami Beach Choir Trip
Andrews trustees split 3 3 vote to keep policy that bans three days of school absence for trips, defeating a proposal for the A Cappella Choir to perform at a National Federation of Music Clubs event in Miami Beach next spring. The 60 voice choir would have paid its own travel costs. the trip faced a $10,000 estimate.
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Andrews School
Andrews
Miami Beach
Ellison Tom
Jimmy Wilkins
Wilkins
Tom
Jim Brown
John Parish
Buddy) Melton
Wayne Parker
Lloyd Morgan
Dale Houston
National Federation of Music Clubs
Supt. T.A. Roach
Infant Randy Bennett Rites Held At Andrews
Graveside services for Randy William Bennett three day old son of Mr and Mrs E L Bennett of Odessa were held at 10 am Friday at Andrews Babyland Cemetery. The infant died at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after being born Sunday at Seminole Memorial Hospital. Survivors include sister Terri twin brother Rodney and maternal grandparents Ira and Mrs Batchelor. Singleton's Funeral Home directed arrangements.
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Randy William Bennett
E. L. Bennett
Odessa
Andrews Babyland Cemetery
Harold Harrison
Southwestern Seminary
Fort Worth
C. E. Wainscott
Second Baptist Church of Andrews
Seminole Memorial Hospital
Medical Center Hospital
Terri
Rodney
Ira W. Batchelor
10Th
Singleton
Four Alarms Signal Local Fire Crews
Four alarms Thursday and Friday kept Andrews volunteer firemen busy with minor damage in three blazes. At 3:45 p.m. Tuesday the department fought a closet fire at 1106 NE 4th in the Flats caused by children playing, confined to the closet with limited damage.
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Andrews
Postmaster Hints On Yule Mailing Rush
Postmaster Bob Luck urges solid packaging and using local and out of town bands to speed Christmas mail. He advises insuring parcels and marking gifts do not open until Christmas. Pack tightly to avoid damage and ensure legible, single sided addresses with ZIP codes to reduce lost parcels.
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Bob Luck
Luck
Four New Directors to Be Named by Andrews Chamber
The Andrews Chamber of Commerce will name four new directors Monday after a vote held last week. Eight candidates were shortlisted by a committee appointed by chamber president Bill Hart. Nominees include Gene Pearson Genevieve Leach Z Hutcheson Morris Miller Brodie Hutchinson Bill Sanders Larry Henry and O B Raburn. Outgoing directors are Mrs M W Averyt Carl Haim Gordon Cox and Guy McGill.
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Andrews Chamber of Commerce
Gene Pearson
Genevieve Leach
Z. W. Hutcheson
Morris Miller
Brodie Hutchinson
Bill Sanders
Larry Henry
O. B. Raburn
Bill Hart
Chamber
M. W. Averyt
Carl Haim
Gordon Cox
Guy McGill
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Smother Hirschi
Ballinger and
Breckenridge
Andrews Hirschi
Wildcat
Wichita Albany
Barrow
Mrs. Stephens
Christi
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