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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

2

Secretaries Honor Mrs Crowder Wharton at Surprise Luncheon

Andrews Independent School secretaries honored Mrs Crowder Wharton with a surprise farewell luncheon in the curriculum building. Gifts were presented to the honoree by the group, with many attendees including Mesdames Purtell, Hood, Flukinger, Page, Morrison, Martin, Moore, Thomas, Brown, Pearcy, Ragsdale, North, Bud Gregory, and R. D. Murphree, plus invited guests Mrs M. M. Nichols, Mrs. Belcher, and Mrs. Mize.

Andrews Independent School Crowder Wharton Mesdames Maurine Purtell Tom Hood Jack Flukinger Lee Page Percy Morrison Troy Martin Cecil Moore Bert Thomas James Brown Billy A. Pearcy G. S. Ragsdale Lou North Bud Gregory R. D. Murphree

Youth Honored On 11th Birthday

Jim Bob Carpenter was honored Saturday afternoon on his 11th birthday with a picture show party. The group later went to his home for refreshments as Mrs. Mary Carpenter and Carolyn Carpenter served cake and soft drinks. The cake carried a basketball theme.

Jim Bob Carpenter Mary Carpenter Carolyn Carpenter

ESA Holds Christmas Party for Educator Secretaries

The Educational Secretaries Association hosted its annual Christmas Party in the Green Room at First National Bank. Attendees, including Mes dames Hood Flukinger and Pearcy, enjoyed bingo and bridge with white elephant gifts, fruit cake, candy, soft drinks, and coffee organized by Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Purtell, and Miss North.

First National Bank Percy Morrison Maurine Purtell Joy North Mesdames Tom Hood Jack Flukinger Bud Gregory Billy A. Pearcy E. D. Murphee Deuce Kolb James L. Brown Cecil Moore G. A. Ragsdale

Mrs Ray Leaves For Germany With Family

Mrs. Bob Ray departs for Germany to join her husband and their children Chris and Mark. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Parnell.

Bob Ray Germany Chris Mark Mrs. Ray Mrs A. A. Parnell

Notable Guests Attend Local Gathering

The guest list includes Ronny Pearson, Tommy Bales, Don Dillingham, James Horton, Doug Harmon, Scott Munsell and Jimmy Christian at the event.

Ronny Pearson Tommy Bales Don Dillingham James Horton Doug Harmon Scott Munsell Jimmy Christian

Five Churches Share Christmas Cantatas and Programs

Means Memorial and Wesley Methodist pair host cantatas on Dec 14 and 18 led by Mrs. Bob Montgomery and Mrs. W H Patton with organ accompaniment by Mrs. Leo Lambert. First Baptist presents Carol of Love on Dec 18 directed by Gil Cockreham with Mrs. Curtis Nix on organ and Mrs. Carl Pasley on piano. First Christian plans a 7:30 p.m. Dec 18 program directed by Mrs. Georg Ullinger featuring carols readings and scenes. Calvary Baptist under Jess Barrera showcases The Word Was Flesh with string students Nora Alexander Wayne Harrison Kenneth Gibson Vicki Criswell Max Ramsey Michael Taylor Diane Dyess and others as narrator Rev. Dave Craddock.

Means Memorial Methodist Church Choir Wesley Methodist Church Bob Montgomery Fred Holton Means Memorial Wesley Methodist W. H. Patton Wesley Leo Lambert Means Church First Baptist Gil Cockreham Lorenz Curtis Nix Carl Pasley Dav'd Quinn First Christian Church Georg Ullinger Srrectuions Jess Barrera Calvary Baptist Cwlr Dean Nora Alexander Wayne Harrison Kenneth Gibson Vicki Criswell Max Ramsey Michael Tayor Suzanne Irwin Dennis Wallard Diane Dyess Dave Craddock

Yule Events Planned By W OM Women of the Moose Session

Women of the Moose meet at the Moose Lodge to plan the annual Mother Daughter Banquet on December 13 with tickets for mothers and daughters. Proceeds support Easter activities for Andrews and Mooseheart children. A Christmas Party is slated for December 15 with gifts and candy for each child. New candidate Mrs Bertha Brown welcomed. Mystery Guest prize won by Mrs Kenneth Buis. door prize to Mrs Dock Rogers. eight attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Tom Watson Bertha Brown Andrews Mooseheart Santa Claus Kenneth Buis Dock Rogers

Buckliews Visit Their Children on Month Long Trip

Mr and Mrs W J Buckliew returned from a month long trip to visit their children. They first went to Kansas City to see son Den Buckliew and his wife, then Mineral Wells to see son Capt John Bucklew. They then visited Chillicothe with daughter and family, Alvord with another daughter, and finished with a few days in Fort Worth for vacation.

W. J. Buckliew Kansas City den Buckliew Mineral Wells Capt John Buckhew Andrewsons Chillicothe Joel McClellan Alvord

Surprise Birthday for Mrs McAuley at Curriculum Building

Andrews Independent School workers surprised Mrs. Lisle McAuley cafe teria manager with a birthday gathering at the curriculum building. Guests included Dr. Bob Montgomery and many staff members who shared cake and coffee and presented luggage to the honoree.

Andrews Independent School Lisle McAuley Kenneth Sutton Doyce Kolb Bud Gregory Odell Kite Jack Flunkinger R. D. Murphree

Choir Rehearses At PB Retreat In Stanton

Members of the First Baptist Church Sanctuary choir traveled to the Permian Basin Baptist Encampment in Stanton for a retreat and cantata rehearsal. They dined at 6 30 p.m. rehearsed to 8 30 p.m. and ended the evening with a game of 42.

First Baptist Church Sanctuary Stanton Permian Basin Baptist Gil Cockreham J. E. Thompson Bob Speegle J. C. Howell D. J. Turner Cecil Hawthorne C. W. Day Dan Bader Mike Jones Tommy Matchett Rex Dunlap J. T. Jones James Eaton Jack Stoker

Master Masons Set December 10 Christmas Party

Master Masons announce a Christmas Party for 7 p m Saturday December 10 in the community building for all Master Masons and their wives. Games will furnish entertainment followed by refreshments. Mr and Mrs Jim Underwood and Mr and Mrs Buddy Burks are in charge of arrangements and urge all members to attend.

Master Masons Jim Underwood Buddy Burks

Five Initiated In 32nd Work At Scottish Rite Reunion

Nine Andrewsans attended the Scottish Bus Reunion in Dallas last weekend joining six candidates and four sponsors. The group left Andrews by chartered bus Friday at 4 p.m. and traveled via Odessa to pick up 29 Masons, then headed to Dallas.

Dallas Andrews Odessa Ray Peeples Seminole R. H. Whitman Ray Phillips Jack Driver Morris Brown E. L. Norris Claud Lloyd Clovis Bostill Louis Miller Jim Underwood

Shower Fetes Mrs Mobley In Denver City

The Green Room hosted a layette shower for Mrs Jimmy Mobley of Denver City and formerly of Andrews on Saturday. Decorations featured pink blue and yellow pastels with a pink floral centerpiece and pink under lace table. Guests included Mrs L C Maberry and Mrs Ronnie Maberry of Brownfield. Gift-party hostesses were W H Munn Jim Herzberger John Hays G D Shaw Ed Balkum Howard McLaughlin and A A Landrum.

Jimmy Mobley Denver City Andrews Carla Sue Jimmy Emory Smith Jan McKissick Mesdames W. H. Munn Jim Herzberger John Hays G. D Shaw Ed Balkum Howard McLaughlin A. A. Landrum L. C. Maberry Ronnie Maberry Brownfield

Cowboys Fans Jerry McFerren Ulmer and Friends Attend Dallas Game

Jerry McFerren James Ulmer Arthur Arnold and Bob Holman were in Dallas over the weekend to attend the Cowboys football game.

Jerry McFerren James Ulmer Arthur Arnold Bob Holman Dallas

Friends Surprise Cathy Balkum For Sweet Sixteen Birthday

Friends met Sunday afternoon to surprise Cathy Balkum at her home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Balkum at 1011 NW 7th. A pink and white cake with 16 candles was served with soft drinks and candy while Mrs. Ralph Coan and Mrs. H. P. McLaughlin assessed the hostess. Attendees included Candi Coan Johnny Mack Adams Roger Oxford Bobby Hulen Vicki Schooley Bradley Noble Kenneth McGee Leslie Reed Sandi Hulen LeRoy Denny Windle Harper Vicki Criswell Carole McLaughlin and Cathy’s brother Wayne.

Cathy Balkum Ed Balkum Ralph Coan H. P. McLaughlin Candi Coan Johnny Mack Adams Roger Oxford Bobby Hulen Vicki Schooley Bradley Noble Kenneth McGee Leslie Reed Sandi Hulen LeRoy Denny Windle Harper Vicki Criswell Carole MecLaughlin Wayne

Anna McFadden Honors Eighth Birthday Saturday

Mr and Mrs A L McFadden Jr of 802 NW 8th Pl celebrate daughter Anna Lynn on her eighth birthday Saturday December 3. Guests include Peggy Friesen Corbi Sacke Ramona Nieman Mike Luper Leland Wilkinson Stanlyn Brown Gary McAlpin Denesa Rehders Diedra Bradshaw Cathy Joey Diane Harper Amy Anna McFadden attends. Bob Maurice Simmons Norman Bumpers J C Howell see Vernon Monahans game in Lubbock and White Deer Sonora game Saturday night.

A. L. McFadden Jr Anna Lynn Peggy David Friesen Corbi Sacke Ramona Nieman Mike Luper Leland Wilkinson Stanlyn Brown Gary McAlpin Denesa Rehders Jimmy Silvey Diedra Bradshaw Cathy Joey Diane Harper Amy Anna McFadden Bob and Maurice Simmons Norman Bumpers J. C. Howell Vernon-Monahans Lubbock White Deer

Parrish-Beverlin Vows Exchanged at Dallas Ceremony

Jane Parrish of Dallas married Steve Beverlin in a 10 am Thanksgiving Day rite in Dallas. The bride's Ohio and Texas connections and the groom's Collins Radio/Viet Nam service frame a small wedding with thanks and future plans.

Jane Parrish Dallas Steve Beverlin Ohio Andrews High School Collins Radio Viet Nam Civil Service Army Collins Radio Company

Northern USSR Lies Farther North Than Minnesota

A geographic observation notes that much of the Soviet Union lies at higher latitudes than Minnesota, highlighting stark climate and landscape contrasts between the northern regions and the U.S. state.

Soviet Union Minnesota

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