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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
1
A crowded cafe falls silent when a family’s father asks for prayers, prompting diners and staff to bow in respect. The moment shifts conversation from noise to reflection, leaving a lasting impression on the room and suggesting a kinder, steadier national mood.
The annual Christmas program by the Junior High speech department will be held Monday December 13 at the Junior High Auditorium. It begins at 7 30 p.m with no admission charge. The dramatic presentations will include religious humorous and other aspects of Christmas. Miss Nancy Ruff is sponsor.
The annual Boys Club Toy Bowl takes place at Mustang Field Thursday at 8 p.m. Admission is a toy to be donated for Goodfellows. A flag football clash pits a Boys Club selected team against a civic clubs selection, with the public invited to attend and support needy Andrews youngsters.
Andrews High School debaters dominated the San Angelo Central tournament winning six of 14 trophies. Steve Clack took first, Robert Knight second, Jimmy Rex third in speaker awards. The team also earned the school trophy with Blake McDaniel and Rex second in team efforts, and Knight and Clack and Cindy Clack and Ann Gerald each placing fourth in prelims. Coach John Hogue praised the team's strong first competition of the season.
County court is under way with several cases heard or dismissed and more on the docket through December 14, presiding Judge Roy Bennett. Dismissed include Edward Boykin for child desertion Henry McIlvoy for fraud with worthless checks Bobby Wray Stanford for child desertion and William E Berry Jr for child desertion. Civil actions include the City of Andrews vs N G Mosely on delinquent taxes and G W Warden vs John Benedict for debt. Passed include Paul McCollum appeal from justice court James Roy Brewer DUI Fowler McGregor Snipe DUI Walter Clay Smith and William E Clift DUI. Civil action passed Jose C Gonzales vs Tucker Construction to collect dam See COURT Page 9
The high school choir hosts Songs of Christmas on December 16 at 8 p.m. with admissions of 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. A Cappella Appello and Chorale join director Tom Adams for the program. Junior high choirs and sixth graders perform Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with free admission for the public.
Andrews High School hosts its eleventh annual Invitational Basketball Tournament with eight 3A teams. Ector is tipped as top state pick, defending champions Dumas and past winners Jamesa, Andrews, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Canyon, Sweetwater, Coahoma join the field. Friday schedule opens with Andrews versus Sweetwater then Dumas versus Coahoma, Monahans versus Fort Stockton at 6 15. MUSTANGS, Page 9.
The Andrews Ambassadors elected Charlie Ward as incoming chairman in their meeting this month. Ward has previously served as chairman of the group which represents Andrews at area chamber banquets openings of local businesses and other occasions. Joe Weatherby was named co chair. The 25 member group plans to attend chamber banquets early in 1972 and assist with the Andrews banquet in January.
Phillip Gordon Allen aged 30 of 107 NW Ave D Andrews died when a mud line pressure hose at a Noble Drilling job on a Conoco lease 29 miles southeast of Andrews struck his chest and face with about 1900 pounds of force. Funeral set for Artesia Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodbine Cemetery Artesia. Survivors include three children, parents in California and Artesia, and two brothers.
In November police investigated 15 wrecks with no fatalities and four injuries. Total yearly wrecks reached 222 with one fatality and 41 injuries, while property damage neared 96 355 dollars. Traffic violations numbered 88 for the month and 710 year to date.
Jerry Jones was elected incoming president of the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors on Tuesday night. Joe Weatherby and Lloyd Stoebner named first and second vice presidents, Gerald McCaskill treasurer, with Ed Lilley presiding and setting work plans and budgets.
The Andrews Goodfellows received a $25 donation from the Women's Society of Christian Service. Toys are still needed for Christmas boxes. The Rose Theatre will host a morning kid show on Saturday December 18 with a toy admission. High school students will gather canned goods for the Goodfellows. pickup is Thursday December 16.
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