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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1957
Page
1
Sixth grade students led by H. Mela and teachers debated the role of science in society. They argued that adults fail to guide youth toward peaceful progress while criticizing government secrecy over rocket tests and stressing the need for practical social studies to benefit mankind.
The yearly event honoring players and coaches of the local grid teams has been postponed amid January timing. Organizers note planned activities are delayed and will be rescheduled to a later date.
The Andrews United Fund campaign struggles with a shortfall of about 5,000 dollars against a 13,400 dollar treasury. Last year’s drive missed the goal by 2,000, and agencies such as the cancer society and polio group have dropped out to seek separate funds. A final push through reworked giving cards ends December 18, aiming to preserve next year’s drive.
A 36 member Andrews County committee named to study public schools under the Gilmer-Aiken act will hold its first meeting at 7 30 p m in the administration building. The group will split into four subcommittees addressing instructional program finance building facilities and teacher supply and extend its work to state level analysis.
The Andrews chamber of commerce re elected James Roberts as president for 1958 and named four new directors Bill Young T A Roach John Stubbs Byford Sealy Vernon Payne Junior Hien became vice president and Frank Elkins secretary treasurer. Existing directors J R Bills L B Williams A L Rhodes and Ray Porter were replaced.
A new Boy Scout Troop will be organized Thursday night at the Presbyterian Church with Charlies Wood Jimmy Bain and Bob Martin on the troop committee Benny Hogard named Scout Master and Ellis Ray Rutherford as assistant. The group will start with 16 boys 11 years old or older who have been Cubs in the Presbyterian Pack in the last three years will get first chance to join. Prospective members should call 3 2689 before Thursday night. The organization meeting is at 7 30 p m.
Postmaster Harold Roberts urges planning and early mailing due to high holiday volume. Out of town items should ship by December 10, local by December 15, with typed addresses and single label use to speed delivery. Buy stamps in advance, mail before 10 am or 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and use free post office labels for out of town or local delivery.
The Andrews County News will publish letters to Santa Claus again this year. Children should address letters to Santa Claus in care of the Andrews County News, 112 Northwest 1st St, include age address and full names, and all letters will be forwarded to Santa at the North Pole in time for Christmas.
The sixth annual Andrews Tournament begins Thursday with 16 teams over three days. Games total 23, split across Thursday Friday and Saturday with matchups in both high school and junior high gyms.
Andrews Mustangs overcome Ysleta 64 63 as Sherrard and Whitworth each total 11 in final half. Sherrard led with 21 points for Andrews while Skov had 21 for Ysleta. Whitworth and Perrin aided the rally as Andrews improves to 1-1, prep for Wink visit.
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