Andrews Lights Up Downtown By Mayor Bud Duncan
A local feature credits Mayor Bud Duncan for driving Christmas lighting in Andrews. He sold merchants and officials on the plan after tireless outreach, leading to widespread business participation and a bright downtown. The piece also notes toy prices vary by store across Midland Odessa and Andrews.
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Andrews
Bud Duncan
Chamber
Bud
Santa
Odessa
Midland
Toyland
ICC official praises value of shortline railroads
Charles A. Webb of the Interstate Commerce Commission spoke at a railroad association meeting noting shortlines provide essential local service. He said they concentrate on carload freight and low overhead to offer economical charges while remaining profitable. The commission aims to protect short line carriers as larger railroads grow.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Charles A. Webb
Railroad Association
ICC
PBRR
Christmas Programs Set for Junior High Concert
Junior high choral and speech students join for a 7 30 p m Christmas program at the old high school auditorium. Seventh grade choir under Bryan Baker sings Oh Christmas Tree Upon the Housetop and Jingle Bells. Eighth grade choirs join in What Child Is This Silent Night and Joy to the World with a traditional play The Littlest Shepherd Who Was Left Behind featuring John Tilly as the shepherd boy and a supporting cast including Hawkins Ditto Griffin Clark Turnbow Cline Pearson Archer.
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Bryan Baker
Marice Sawyer
John Tilly
Jim Hawkins
Carl Ditto
Randy Griffin
Phil Clark
Holly Turnbow
Glen Cline
Robert Pearson
Dennis Archer
First Baptist Choir To Perform Glory To God Cantata
The sanctuary choir of First Baptist Church conducts a 7:30 pm Christmas cantata Glory to God by Adams with Kenneth Coates directing and Mrs. James Gregory narrating. Soloists include Ryan Baker and David Quinn, with organist Mrs. Curtis Nex and pianist Mrs. C. W. Passey.
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Sanctuay Choir
First Baptist Church
J. T Adams
Kenneth Coates
James Gregory
Ryan Baker
David Quinn
A. W. Kellum
Curtis Nex
C. W. Passey
Adams
Sulphur Springs
The
Men of Texas
Choi
Mesdames
Jack Stocker
G. W. Bennett
Cecil Hawthorne
Herb Litz
J. E. Thompson
Max Goldsmith
Bob Speegle
D. J. Turner
J. T. Jones
Rex Dunlap
Calvary Baptist Church
James Northcott
Shirley Gosnell
Don Sulecki
Don Dyess
Means Memorial Methodist Church
Holton
H. L. Tipton
Lee
New Oil Producers Listed Across Andrews County Pools
The report details several completions in Andrews County: Albritton and Meyer of Midland complete No. 3-A University in the Emma Strawn pool, producing 205 barrels daily at 42 gravity from 9 170 to 9 172 feet with a 24 64 inch choke after an acid treatment. Georgia B. King starts No. 6 in Deep Rock Glorieta pool with 61 barrels daily and 40 percent water, gas oil ratio 328 to 1 after acidizing. Pan American files No. 10Z University in Fullerton pool with 181 barrels daily and 41.7 gravity, 210 psi tubing, no treatment reported. Tenneco completes No. 8A R B Cowden in Embar pool with 109 barrels daily and 31 percent water, GOR 1128 to 1 after 1000 gallons of acid. Also details a 10 000 foot Ellenburger wild cat No. 1 Goldsmith Operating Area four miles NW of Goldsmith with nearby production, and Humble No. 8-B Georgia B. King completed in Deep Rock pool.
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Albritton & Meyer of
Midland
Samedan Oil Corp
University
Emma
Strawn
Andrews County
Andrews
University Lands Survey
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Georgia B. King
Deep Rock
Glorieta
Pan American Petroleum Corp
No. 10Z University
Fullerton
Clear Fork
Frankel City
University Lands
Tenneco Oil Co
R. B. Cowden
Embar
Goldsmith
T&p
Pan American Petroleum Corp. No
Ector County
Goldsmith-Landreth
San Andres
Section
Block 44
T-1-N
Mustangs Take Second at Texas Cross Country Meet
Coach Manx Goldsmith led the Mustangs to second place in the Texas Cross Country meet in Austin. Lake Highlands of Dallas won with 44 points, Andrews had 51, and FL Campo finished third with 59. Jack Keen placed sixth, Pat Coley 13th, Larry Moore 16th, and Gene Young 17th. Thirty-two schools entered 152 runners in a single heat endurance race.
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Manx Goldsmith
Austin
Andrews
Trail Lake Highland
Dallas
FL Campo
Jack Keen
Mustangs
Pat Coley
Larry Moore
Gene Young
Goodfellows Seek Toy Repair Help for Christmas Aid
Goodfellows call for volunteers to repair toys for needy families. People who can fix tri cycles bicycles toy trucks tractors and other toys should contact Joe Zant at 3-5110 or 3-2900. Donations of toys clothing and cash are also accepted at the fire station or 207 NW Ave B Goodfellows box 1118 and local banks. Cash to date totals 240 97 with prior balance 98 75.
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Goodfellows
Joe Zant
Goodfellow House
NW Ave. B
Zant
Contract Change Denied By Council
The city council rejected a Virginia Erection Corporation bid addendum of about 1000 dollars for repairing the water storage tank in northeast Andrews. The council, voting unanimously, found specifications included the roof deck and riser and rejected the addendum. An audit of city finances praised accuracy with two minor recommendations and noted filing delays in the Corporation Court.
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Virginia Erection Corporation
Andrews
Herb Litz
Carl Carr
Ira Lee Brannan
Carr and
Corporation Court
Carr
Litz
Council
New Store Hours Announced Here
The chamber of commerce retail committee announces Christmas season hours for Andrews merchants. Most firms will stay open until 9 p m each night with new hours effective Thursday through Christmas Eve.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Andrews
Cubs Fall to Mustangs in Canyon Reef Tourney
Andrews Mustang quintet defeated Brownfield 89 65 to reach the Canyon Reef Tournament semi finals in Snyder Coach Neil Laminack's squad earned a 10 am Saturday clash with Big Spring A win would put them in the finals Saturday night Steve Reed led with 16 points while Buzz Himmons scored 23 The Mustangs will host Snyder Tuesday at Mustang Gym at 8 pm with a 6 pm B team game Andrews seeks its first win over Snyder and carries a 4 4 season mark into the clash
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Andrews Mustang
Brownfield
Canyon Reef
Snyder
Neil Laminack
Big Spring
Mustangs
Steve Reed
Cubs
Buzz Himmons
Andrews
Snyder Tigers
Mustang Gym
Tigers
Midland
Bulldogs
Laminack
Chan
Yale Banquet Set By Lions Club
The Downtown Lions Club Ladies Night Christmas banquet is at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school home area. Tickets are 2.50 each from Bill Sanders at Andrews Gas Co. A Cappella Choir directed by Dale Houston will perform after the meal. Rev. Carl Grissom will deliver an inspirational message. Roy Buckner, president, presents awards. Lowell McGee chairs the banquet committee.
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Lions Club
Bill Sanders
Andrews Gas Co
Dale Houston
Carl Grissom
Roy Buckner
Lowell McGee
Yale Lighting Deadline Is Wednesday
Approximately ten entries have been received in the Christmas residential lighting contest sponsored by the Downtown Lions Club. Judging is set for 6 10 p m Wednesday and Thursday with prizes of 25 and 15 dollars for first and second in each category. Entry blanks should be mailed to Lions Club box 142. Santa Claus greets youths 3 5 p m at the courthouse lawn daily and appears 2 5 p m at local firms. Lighting can be purchased from Andrews Boys' Club at 30 cents per foot.
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Downtown Lions Club
Morris Shaw
Lions Club
Santa Claus
Andrews Boys’ Club
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Lia
Andrews Means Memorial Methodist Church
First Baptist Church Choir
Mesdames L. R. Elzey
J. C. Howell
Margarette Stanfield
Jo Ann Durbin
Kay Grissom
Becky Kellum
Janelle Petty
Karen Dunlap
Donna Colvin
Beckie Childress
Cathy Abernathy
Brenda Pinkston
Gien Wieser
Ward Kolb
Don Elrod
Frank Williams
Crowder Wharton
Jess Barrera
L. R. Elzey
Kenneth Harbin
C. W. Day
Dan Bader
Dwayne Day
Joe Allbright
Walter Modgling
Calvary Baptist
Orhestra
Little Theater
Bolzoni
Holst
Matesky
Isaac
Fowler
Holesovsky
McDonald
Twinkle
Emma (Strawn
Andrews Lee Oll
Bulletin
Goodfellows Ask Christmas Aid
C. A. Holcomb Jr
J. L. Welch
Eastern Star
G. Bert Smith Jr
Andrews Savings & Loan
City Financial
Mustang
Reed
Kenny Thompson
Ronnie Hawthorne
Dwayne Matthews
Earl Scott
Tommy Tonkin
Arthur Collins
Hiram Hubert
David Burgen
Larry Underwood
Buddy Turner
Mike Turner
Richard Emmons
Pat Winfield
Brownwood
Yale
SAN Epa
St. Nick's
Dickie
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