This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
6
Leo Brady, a 46 year old oil field driller, lost his right leg below the knee when a float on a truck trailer toppled him. He was brought to Permian General Hospital for first aid and plans to stay for ongoing treatment, presenting a cheerful demeanor despite his injury.
Brady, a GI veteran from Midland, praised his surgeon and nurses for “wonderful work” while thanking staff for their help. He described a cheerful outlook, aided by life saved and plans for rehabilitation after Christmas. He lives with his wife and son Larry Joe at 1707 Garden City Highway.
Marine Private Ron Alexander son of Mrs. Weaver Baker of 211 NW 8th Address graduated after eight weeks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Under drill instructors he learned small arms marksmanship field fighting self protection and Marine Corps history and traditions. He will then undergo four weeks of individual combat training and four weeks of basic specialist training before assignment to a unit.
County commissioners met in special session to authorize advertising for equipment bids including a new Loader with trade in, a Hut Loader, one 503 Gallion motor grader, one Bimco rock-buster and one Caterpillar six yard scraper. Bids open December 19 at 10 a.m.. specifications at county judge's office. payments from Precincts 1 and 3 road and bridge fund. J W Moxley presided. attendees included Joe Allbright and W W Barnes.
An dree ws high school Mustang Band members travel to Midland for Western District Auditions. Try-outs begin 7 30 a m at Midland Lee High School with results at 10 30 a m. District placers rehearse for the 7 30 p m district band concert at Midland Lee auditorium.
William Rogers of 296 SW Ave D jailed on car theft charges with bond set at $2,500. He allegedly stole a car from Robert Pop Warren, wrecked it in the Oil fields, and dragged it back to town leaving it at Roscoe Holman residence.
Fire alarms sent Captain R W Tipton and police to scour alleys and back fences for five year old Billy. A neighbor found him under lawn furniture in a yard. he was frightened and bruised from thorns. Mother arrived home to a shaken scene.
The district seeks a bond issue already spent on repairing the senior high school building with proceeds to be reclaimed against bonds if a judgment favors the district. Funds include 25000 for vocational building equipment 33000 for tennis court retopping and Mustang Stadium parking lot work plus a concrete band stand and advisory and architectural fees. Eligible voters must own property on the school district tax rolls.
The Chamber of Commerce sets an information booth at the tournament staffed by Ambassadors. Seasonal reserved seat tickets grant access to all games and may be bought at the school administration building or at the door.
Fleming Methodist, the carpenters union and the Oddfellows Lodge figures are noted. Survivors include two sons Sa mule of Wichita Falls and Dan iel of Andrews, one daughter Mrs Clent Kniffen of Son ora, one sister Mrs Kate Watson of Cross Plains, and three brothers Joe, Leonard and Frank, plus 18 grand children. Pallbearers listed and Oddfellows members noted honorary pallbearers. An aside mentions Cyprus origin of the word copper and its ore fame.
A period piece advises wax polishing to protect wood furniture during holidays. It recommends wax over oils, explains how wax brings out natural beauty, and outlines remedies for candle wax, paint stains, water rings, heat marks and alcohol damage with minimal steps and common agents.
A courtroom debate on using courtroom movies to prove or disprove injury claims. The article notes benefits and risks, citing a plaintiff describing leg injuries and a defense showing high heel shoes, plus cautions on authenticity, relevance, and juror influence.
An estimated 245 million older people will have hospital care under Medicare this year. H P Thomas in Odessa says beginning January 1, 65 plus in hospital for at least three days may qualify for skilled nursing home coverage for continued treatment. Only skilled nursing care is covered, with limits of 20 days basic and 80 additional days at $5 per day.
No absentee votes had yet been cast Tuesday in the upcoming school bond election set for Tuesday December 13 at Bo Peep School. The $415 000 bond covers repairs and renovations for the high school junior high and three of four elementary schools. Absentee votes may be cast at the school tax office.
Jack Price of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service cautions that weeds and their control cost about five billion dollars annually nationwide. He notes herbicides are increasingly vital in fighting weeds and brassicas, enabling farmers to grow more and better food at reasonable prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.