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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1966
Page
1
Bond Vote Faces Tight Race as Repairs Spark Debate
Town reports show voter concern over high school repairs and long term maintenance costs for the proposed bond. Engineers warn of roof beam dangers, while officials hedge on exact risk, delaying decisive action before Tuesday’s election.
Andrews Grants $10,000 for Industrial Site Purchase
The city of Andrews approved a $10,000 boost to the industrial foundation to seek industry and to buy a 40 acre site adjacent to the Northwest Butane route. The site, selected by the chamber committee, will be finalized this week with a sign at the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Industrial Foundation
Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Board
Sam Smith
Foundation
Bill Hart
The
Industrial Board
Jimmy Wilkins
Mayor outlines housing project for senior citizens in Andrews
Mayor Jimmy Wilkins presented an aggressive plan to convert 200 repossessed FHA and VA houses into a senior citizen development. He urged an all-out survey of need and potential and a five-member Housing Authority to be appointed. Local leaders support proceeding with the project as a job- and economy-stimulating asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Jimmy Wilkins
Wilkins
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Lamesa, Monahans Lead In Ten Team Tourney Semis
The Mustangs head toward the AAA finals after two wins, 50-30 over Dumas and 55-52 over Levelland, as Lamesa joins Monahans in the semi finals with Pecos, Hereford, Fort Stockton, and others active in the district tournament. Top scorer Alvino Mendez of Monahans has 65 points across two games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Dumas
Levelland
Lamesa
Monahans
Pecos
Hereford
Lewisville
Lame- Sa
Lakeview
Alvino Mendez
Late Tourney Scores From Lubbock District Action
Levvelland beat Lewisville 101 to 40 Pecos defeated Hereford 61 to 58 Lamesa won 78 to 47 over Monahans Fort Stockton 635 defeated Andrews 51 to 40 late tournament results give district standings and key scorers for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levvelland
Lewisville
Pecos
Hereford
Lamesa
Monahans
Fort Stockton
Andrews
NHS Sets Business Day Here
Members of the National Hon or Society hold their annual work Day Thursday, when socie ty members join an Andrews firm for the day. Proceeds from this event go toward the two annual scholar ships of $150 each, for two de serving members of the National Society. The NHS is also selling Stu dent Directories for twenty-five cents each, that lists every stu dent at high school, by class and alphabetized, with address and phone number. Anyone wan ting a directory can call on any NSH member. Members and their selected place of work Thursday include Carolyn Mills at Estelle's Flo wers, Sheila Shofitt at Blossom Shop, Nita Bassinger at White's Auto, Thomas Sorelle at City Drug, Rosanne Waldron at Jones McCall Pharmace, Marilyn Horn at Elkins Insurance, Sianey Ro berts at Bea's Dress Shop and Linda Mitchell at Fashion Shoppe See NHS Page 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Society
Andrews
National Society
NHS
NSH
Carolyn Mills
Estelle’s Flowers
Sheila Shofitt
Blossom Shop
Nita Bassinger
White's Auto
Thomas Sorelle
City Drug
Rosanne Waldron
Jones McCall Pharmace
Marilyn Horn
Elkins Insurance
Sianey Roberts
Bea's Dress Shop
Linda Mitchell
Fashion
Little Ants in the Sky Joke on Flight Reach
A humorous exchange aboard a flight has a passenger asking if the ground far below looks like ants. The stewardess replies that the travelers are indeed ants and notes the plane is still on the ground.
Topless Waitress Dress Controversy Goes Federal
The piece notes a federal court case aiming to bar topless dresses by waitresses in Washington following actions in San Francisco and New York. It argues public appetite and restaurant quality concerns may influence the spread of topless dining trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess Hall
San Francisco
New York
Washington
Yule Pageant Slated Tuesday At Old High School
A Christmas concert and tableau by the junior high choral drama and orchestra departments will be held Tuesday night at 7 30 in the old high school auditorium. The eighth grade mixed choir opens with international carols and a candlelight processional will conclude the program. Performers include Alfred Rougeaux as priest and Connie Gentry as Mary with Randy Willey as Joseph and several students as shepherds and kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Jesus
Immanuel
Isiah
Alfred Rougeaux
David Riordan
Margie Campbell
Mary
Connie Gen
Debaters Take Off for Hub of the Plains Tournament
The Andrews high school debate team left Friday for the Hub of the Plains Speech Tournament in Lubbock. Three Andrews teams competed with Shelton Smith and John Parish. Tommy Miller and Eddie Clark. Linda Rowlett and Carla Butts. Leaders included Frank Price in informative speaking. Lynda Bray and Sandra Helton for girls. Monty Webb in persuasive speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Andrews
Shelton Smith
John Parish
Tommy Miller
Eddie Clark
Linda Rowlett
Carla Butts
Frank Price
Lynda Bray
Sandra Helton
Monty Webb
Linda Greaves
Sara Stone
Mary Ellen Hayse
Gail Pike
John Hogue
Sue Lowe
Awards Presented At Scout Dinner In Sand Hills District
The Sand Hills District scouters banquet in Andrews featured Lucius D. Bunton as main speaker. Awards went to Ray Nelson Joe Weaver Floyd Sanders and Barry Minke presented the keys. Den mother awards honored several Andrews Kermit and Monahans volunteers. Roy Davis was elected district chairman George Rich became vice chairman and George Ellinger remained district director. The opening ceremony was by three county scouts and Rev Carl Grissom gave the invocation. Dinner was by Wilke's Steak House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Hills
Andrews
Lucius D. Bunton
Odessa
Ray Nelson
Joe Weaver
Floyd Sanders
Kermit
Keys
Barry Minke
Laffayette Heath
Pyote
Ben Cowling
Ans
Robert L. Morris
Billy Wilke
Shelton Smith
Gary Goldsmith
John Parish
Mike Hopkins
James Lovelace
Donald Pence
John la Caze
Roy Davis
Roy Buckner
George Rich
Glenn Rat
Andrews ISD bond election explained by superintendent
Dr. Bob Montgomery outlines a proposed 415000 bond for major renovations in the Andrews Independent School District to fund tile replacement at Underwood Elementary and other maintenance items. Carpet quotes as substitute flooring are discussed, with financing options and tax-rate impacts explained to voters ahead of the December 13 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Independent
Bob Montgomery
Montgomery
Andrews Independent School District
Bo Peep
N. W. Avenue J
Underwood Elementary School
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New High School
Emake
Lake Inother
Mustangs
Ricky Jaminack
Gaston
Ronny Shoemaker
Don St. Anna
Randy Willey
Joseph
Shepherds
Jimmy Rose
Ken Higdon
Mike Pearson
Ronnie Holman
King Lee
Scout
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