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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
1
A humorous column notes Gemini 6 and 7 passed within ten feet in orbit illustrating comfort in spaceflight. It contrasts high tech with mundane acts like dressing in long johns for space rides and recounts a ten dollar bill circulating through 17 Andrews merchants in two days.
The Atlanta Journal recalls an editorial on Lady Bird Johnson's highway beautification and junkyard screening. Rex M. Whitton of the Federal Highway Administration responds that the act will not be used for political gain. The paper questions how federal officials find time to read criticism from a far West Texas twice-a-week paper.
The Andrews Mustangs defeated the Snyder Tigers 69 to 46 for their seventh straight win. Art Collins and Hiram Hubert led with six-point stretches as Andrews built 26 and 20 point quarters, moving to 7-0 on the season with two big late frames.
At the regular meeting on Monday the county commissioners approved paying for the slurry-seal project portion on county property. The only other business was authorizing ad for a new pickup.
Coaches thank volunteers and hosts for the Andrews Invitational Tournament praising the organization and friendly hospitality. Neil Laminack and Edd Farmer express gratitude to players, hosts, clockkeepers, and bookkeepers, hoping for an even better event next year.
A Houston GI expresses gratitude for Andrews High School students sending more than 1,000 Christmas cards to troops in Viet Nam. He notes the cards boost morale and support and hopes the war ends soon in peace. Letters come from privates to captains, including Capt. Foyt Mathis who distributed ecards in unit mail calls.
The Andrews School board voted five to one to apply for an Area Vocational School in Andrews County. A county survey will follow to determine needed vocational training. If approved, state funds would cover building costs and teacher salaries, with the district responsible for portions of construction and relocation.
Mrs. Sue Roby died Sunday in Permian General Hospital at age 74. A resident of Andrews for about 20 years, she was born July 1891 on the Oak Cliff Indian reservation. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Singleton Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Andrews Cemetery. Survivors include two stepsons and three stepdaughters.
An early morning blaze in Gulf Oil's Triple N field caused between 100000 and 125000 dollars in damage to equipment. Discovered just before 8 am by a Brownie Weill Service unit operator, the fire was put out within an hour by the Andrews fire department.
Andrews speech and debate students earned runner up both overall and in sweepstakes at a Lubbock event. Eleven of twenty students reached finals. Cindy Wyche won girls persuasive speaking and Gwynda Murphree took second in prose. Debaters Alice Greaves with Leta Campbell fell 3-2 in the final, while Ronnie Ragsdale and David Hendrick exited in the semi finals also by 3-2.
Alvie McWilliams was elected chief of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department at the recent election. Troy Moore became assistant chief and Charlie W. Burkett named secretary treasurer. Other officers include Jay Reed chaplain Ray Burton captain Hose Co 1 Leonard Renfro lieutenant Craddock Hose Co 2 Leslie Emfinger lieutenant Schoolcraft captain Hose Co 3 Lonnie Gross lieutenant. Christmas party and dinner planned for 7 p.m. tonight at the junior high cafeteria.
The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce names eight nominees for three year director terms. Four will be elected to replace four retiring directors. Ballots tabulated Wednesday afternoon, December 22.
The Andrews High School A Cappella Apollo and Freshmen choirs perform a Christmas concert at 7 30 p m in the old high school auditorium. Tickets cost one dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. The program includes Marys Boy Child The Little Drummer Boy Do You Hear What I Hear and Westminster Carol among others.
All city department heads met Tuesday afternoon for the first session with the new mayor Jimmy Wilkins to outline the current program of work. Attendees included City Manager Herb Litz City Secretary Dorothy Byrd City Auditor Marcella Cure Police Chief James Clark Womack Jones water superintendent Opal Nix building inspector and Jones Wright sanitation superintendent.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Home for Thomas Nichols Hesson 74 who died at Andrews Hospital after a ten day illness. A Tennessee native and retired pumper from Ohio Oil, he lived in Andrews nine years and belonged to the Baptist Church Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Burial was in Andrews Cemetery. Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter a brother and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andrews Masonic Lodge members. honorary pallbearers were listed.
The Downtown Lions Club sponsors a residential Christmas decoration contest ending tonight. Entry blanks are obtainable at First National Bank Commercial State Bank and Piggly Wiggly. Fred Courtney leads as overall chair with two prize categories based on spending. Prizes donated by local merchants are on display at Commercial State Bank.
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