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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1968

Page

3

Brokerage Tip Claims Asparagus as Market Guarantee

A trader claims asparagus reliably edges other assets as a market tip. The remark emphasizes produce stability amid fluctuating shares, suggesting investors consider vegetable trends as a hedge.

Deadlocked School Board Debates Liberal Conservative Split

The board reached a three to three deadlock on replacing Jim Brown after his resignation over a transfer to Odessa. The split exposed a liberal conservative struggle, with Morgan Tom and Baker siding conservative and Sullivan Echols Fos ter leaning liberal, signaling a public vote in April to decide the board’s direction.

Jim Brown Odessa Brown Morgan Tom Baker Sullivan Echols Foster

Pioneer Woman Ed Moxley Admitted at 83

Mrs. Ed Moxley, 83, was registered at Permian General Hospital this week for the first time in her life. The veteran resident, noted for her stubborn spirit, joked she will likely be home before this article is printed and said they don’t make them like that anymore.

Permian General Hospital Ed Moxley

Ling Pong Hong Kong Ling Long copyright dispute waves in

Ling Pong of Hong Kong seeks to copyright her song Hong Kong Ling Long despite opposition from Senators Fong and Long who argue the title recalls the Hong Kong flu tragedy. A Marine unit in Dang Nang and Louisiana Senator Long back a bill to allow the copyright, framing it as rescue from the flu related stigma.

Ling Pong Hong Kong Fong Hawaii Long Missouri Dang Nang Ling Ong Ling Long Louisiana Senate Fong Long

County Seeks Bids for Motor Grader Trade In

County auditor authorized advertising for bids to procure one motor grader with trade of one Adams grader. Bids open at 10 a.m. December 30. Specifications available in the county judge's office. Also approved paying CRR Tax Records Inc. about 1393.40 for delinquent tax records 1939 1967. Transferred 5000 from general to airport fund. Fire fighting agreement with Midland County and City.

Adams C RR. Law Tax Records, Inc Midland

Trust Slipping Says Evangelist at Andrews Rotary

Reggie Goff a Methodist evangelist naturalized American told Andrews Rotary and Downtown Lions that America was founded on Christian trust but it is slipping. He contrasted other nations with locked doors and unlocked doors, warned about rising world communist influence and threatened limits on free speech, urging a return to basic trust and a better future.

America Reggie Goff Andrews Rotary Downtown Lions Middle West

Mayor Wilkins Resigns as Andrews Mayor

Mayor Jimmy Wilkins resigns effective December 31 1968 after three years in office. He cites growing personal business and Cabot Corporation travel as keeping him away from the city and asks the City Council to accept his resignation. Sealy named to post.

Byford Sealy Jimmy Wilkins Wilkins Sealy Andrews Middle East Cabot Corporation

Students Work For Scholarships NHS members help downtown businesses

National Honor Society students volunteered one day this week to support scholarship funds by aiding downtown businesses. NHS counselor Miss Mona Tinsley thanked local firms that hosted the work day, listing many shops, banks, and services alongside the student volunteers by name.

Mona Tinsley NHS G&w Corner Drug Andrews County News Henry Penny Weatherby- Burkett Insurance Bob Barber Simmons Andrews Cleaners Andrews Jumber

Speech Students Halted En Route to Lubbock Tournament

A bus carrying speech and debate students en route to an invitational in Lubbock was stopped by Seminole law enforcement while seeking John Hogue. In Andrews, Elaine Ellinger won the VFW Voice of Democracy district title, with her winning tape mailed to meet state entry deadlines after the delay.

Lubbock Seminole John Hogue Andrews Elaine Ellinger Hogue Mr. Hogue

Dispatcher Dolores Thomp son Keeps Andrews County Linked to Calls

In a feature on busy county dispatchers, Dolores Thompson, longtime head dispatcher for Andrews County, recalls calm leadership, 11 years under three sheriffs, and ten years as a telephone operator. She recounts a high speed pursuit with a fugitive and notes many humorous and tense moments that exemplify life in dispatch.

Dolores Thompson Mike Dolores

Andrews Cagers Win Opener

Andrews defeated Lewisville 57 to 30 in the AAA invitational opener. Rocky Raburn led with 14 points, followed by Mark Bader 13 and Johnny Hatcher 10 as Andrews built a 33-11 half lead.

Mustangs Lewisville Farmers Andrews Mustang Rocky Raburn Mark Bader Johnny Hatcher Gary Cox Sammy Lee Johnny Horton Steve Rose Cliff Fruge Mike Rutledge Sammy Clayton Levelland Monahans Mike Dukes Freddie King Lamesa Pecos Tornadoes Brent Minnix Tornados Willie Hay Fredric Carter Bobby Ephriam Fort Stockton Canyon Dee Broyles Panthers Jackie Thrasher Edd Farmer

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