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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1957

Page

2

Beautiful Lawns Product Of Increased Time Effort

College Station expert says lush lawns require time and effort with adapted grasses, irrigation, drainage, fertilization and mowing. Bermuda grass dominates Texas, St Augustine for east Texas, Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue in other regions. Overseeding Bermuda with ryegrass aids winter color. avoid dense spring clipping that harms Bermuda. Soil should be sandy loam rich in organic matter with proper texture. Fertilizer should supply two pounds nitrogen per 1000 sq ft. soil tests recommended.

College Station Bermuda Texas St. Augustine Kentucky Panhandle Gulf Coast Trew

Notice of Special City Election in Andrews Texas

Andrews voters are notified of a special city election to fill the unexpired alderman term of Thad Ballew. The election is set for January 7, 1958 at City Hall, with Walter Creech as presiding judge and ballots labeled Official Ballot. Applications to place names on the ballot must be filed by 5:00 P.M. January 3, 1958.

State OF Texas Andrews Andrews County Texas Dorothy F. Byrd City of Towit L. F. Craft W. C. Lyon Raymond £Arbutt Vernon Wiliams Thad Ballew Otis Ogden Thad Bakew Walter Creech State of Vernon W. C. Lyons Raymond Sharbutt Vernon Williams

Lawn Care Guidelines From Local Extension Agents

A field guide stresses proper watering and cutting heights. Apply water per 1000 square feet and avoid shallow six inch soil cuts. Mow frequently to limit growth to a half inch, keep grass at one to two inches, and seek detailed materials from extension agents.

Trew Office of Local Extension

Three Victories by Andrews Sub Varsity Teams

Andrews sub varsity squads went 3-2 Thursday with wins by the Colts and Sophs. The B team lost 59-33 to O Donnell Eagles. Hous ty Brewer led Ponies with 17. Merritt sidelined two weeks with a sprained ankle. Colts beat Seminole ninth graders 47-42 as Choate led with 14 and Jeffreys Walker Hillis added 11 each. The Sophs earned a 47-34 win over Midland sophomores with Jackie Collins sparking the victory.

Andrews O’donnell Eagles Housty Brewer R. E. Merritt Colts Seminole Ronnie Choate Doug Jeffreys Tommy Walker Charles Hillis Andrews Sophs Midland Jackie Collins Joe Brown Keith Harding Emory Smith Phil Lowder Denver City

Applications Sought From Young Men Wanting To Become State Policemen

Col Homer Garrison Jr of the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that about 150 men aged 21 to 35 will be selected for training as state patrolmen with exams January 13 to 15 in Texas cities. Deadline to file is January 10. training begins April 1 with 20 weeks of classroom and field work and a starting salary of 300 dollars per month. Requirements include Texas residency, high school education, height 68 to 76 inches, weight proportional to height, and pass physical exams.

Col Homer Garrison Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Garrison

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