Mesquite Wood Hustle Spurs Andrews Boys Plan
In Andrews Texas three locals Bill Sanders Leo Osterhout and Jim Brown set out Friday to harvest mesquite wood for fireplaces. They drive to Hamlin and back with axes saws and four wheelers aiming to stock Andrews homes for winter. The piece notes high demand and calls for local youths to start a wood selling venture.
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East Texas
Andrews
Hamlin
Bill Sanders
Leo Osterhout
Jim Brown
Reminiscence of Eunice Highway Grubbing in Andrews
The piece recalls a hot summer when about a third of Andrews men helped grub the Eunice highway right of way. Workers earned 35 cents an hour using axes shovels and grubbers with salt pills and ice provided. Ten-hour days covered almost a mile per crew amid about 42 rattlesnakes per mile. Bud Hitch and Herman Turnbow are mentioned as helpers in taming a large rattlesnake encounter.
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Andrews
Eunice Highway
Bud Hitch
Herman Turnbow
Boy’s Late Class Conscience Question Sparks Laughter
A high school teacher chastises a late pupil for ignoring conscience. The boy answers by joking that he is unsure which channel the voice of conscience broadcasts on, prompting a moment of awkward humor.
Walt Disney Remembered For Family Friendly Films
The passage fondly recalls Walt Disney and his productions as a dependable source of wholesome entertainment for families. It notes Disney films were a reliable choice that avoided adult themes, providing safe, family viewing for years.
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Walt Disney
Hollywood
Disney Productions
Momma
Poppa
Disney
City blocks Fort Worth March of Dimes drive
Fort Worth’s solicitations unit rejected a March of Dimes drive after the national charity failed to meet the city’s admin expense threshold. Over twenty cents of each dollar went to administration, prompting a denial and an editorial note on Page 6.
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Fort Worth
See Sands
Break-in at Star Discount Nets About 400 in Cash
A professional safe cracking crime at Star Discount Store during the night Thursday stole around 400 dollars in cash and several checks. Entry was gained through a hole in the roof with a ladder set up, a luggage tag found, and the night deposit used for loot. Authorities consider it the work of a skilled group, noting the night depository was used.
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G. W. Davidson
Star Discount
Sheriff’s
G. A. Ragsdale
Davidson
J. A
Bud) Gregory
City Housing Board Created in Andrews Public Plan
The Andrews city council moved to form a local housing authority to address repossessed elder housing. Mayor Wilkins was tasked to file notices with federal housing authorities while five commissioners were named to the authority. Harold Cox and Jim Underwood took oaths, three seats still awaiting acceptances.
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Andrews
Jimmy Wilkins
Midland
Fort Worth
Harold Cox
Jim Underwood
City
Federal Housing Administration
Mississippian Oil Flow Registered near Andrews Texas
H L Brown Jr and W J Heath of Midland 112 University in Andrews County report an oil flow from the Mississippian. From perforations at 11 85914 86915 feet the well produced 86.98 barrels in 24 hours, gauged through a 1864 inch choke. Located 10 miles east of Andrews the field lies near Magatex in the University Lands. Atlantic Richfield Co plans No 3 E I1 in Goldsmith area 17 miles southwest of Andrews with a planned depth of 4650 feet and proximity to nearby lines.
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H. L. Brown Jr
W. J. Heath
Midland No. 112 University
Andrews County
Andrews
University Lands
Magatex
Atlantic Richfield Co
University
Goldsmith
San Andres Consolidated
Block Hi
Holidays Begin for Andrews School Children
Christmas holidays start for Andrews school children Tuesday at 2 30 p m. School resumes Tuesday January 3 1967, marking the end of the break and return to classes.
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Andrews
Eddie Elkins Injured In One Vehicle Crash Near Merkel
Eddie Elkins suffered facial cuts and other injuries in a one vehicle crash early Monday near Merkel. He was returning from Roswell to Cisco Junior College with two passengers from Abilene and New Zealand after a football game. The car struck a blinker light post slid down an embankment and went off the road. He was hospitalized and released on Wednesday.
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Eddie Elkins
Merkel
Elkins
Frank Elkins
Roswell
Cisco Junior College
Andrews
Abilene
New Zealand
Christ Child Recovered for Wesley Methodist Nativity Scene
The Christ Child figure from Andrews Wesley Methodist Church nativity set was found along Butane Route and returned to the sheriff who handed it back to the church. The illuminated piece was a newly purchased part of the Christmas display.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Andrews
Christmas Eve Service At Andrews Presbyterian Church
A candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held at Andrews Presbyterian Church at 8 p m. The program features familiar carols and meditation with both adult and youth choirs. Mrs Granville Porter directs the program and Kathy Moxley is guest organist. The public is invited to attend.
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the Andrews Presbyterian Church
Granville Porter
Kathy Moxley
Motions Filed In School Suit In 109th District Court
Rob Barber the school attorney filed two motions this week in the suit against a named architect and contractor. One seeks dismissal of claims against the architect and another asks to amend the petition to bring in all remaining parties. The architect’s attorney also moved to remove the case to federal court after a dismissal was granted.
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Rob Barber
109Th District Court
Contractor
Wind Whips Two Grass Fires Here Thursday
High winds spread two grass fires here on Thursday and were extinguished by Andrews Volunteer firemen. One fire burned trash and leaves in an alley between NW 4th and 5th. A second blaze occurred south of town off the Odessa highway. Early Friday a heater theater fire in the Midland Farms area was brought under control by the local department.
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Andrews
NW 4Th
Odessa Highway
Midland Farms
Mustangs Eye Consolation at Fort Stockton Tourney
The Fort Stockton Mustangs target consolation honors after a loss to El Paso Bel Air in the Fort Stockton tournament. Bel Air led 72 60 as Bobby Smith scored 22 and Ricky Laminack 12 for the Ponies. The Mustangs face Jal, Crane, and Permian JV ahead of district play opening after December 30.
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Mustangs
Jal
Crane
Fort Stockton
el Paso Bel Air
Bel Air
Bobby Smith
Ricky Laminack
Permian
Permian IV
Monahans
Andrews
Marfa
Pecos
Alpine
Odessa
Goodfellows Eve Drive Supports Yale Season Funds
The Andrews Goodfellows collected 1866 pounds of food last week with the Freshman Class leading at 762 pounds, followed by the Junior 694 and Senior 325 and Sophomore 85 pounds. Faith Circle donated Christmas stockings and a $50 check. WSCS gave $25. Toy director Jim Mash supervised repairs on wheel toys as the season aims to help parents Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Andrews Goodfellows
Goodfellows
Faith Circle of Means Memorial Methodist Church
Means Memorial Methodist Wscs
Guy McGill
Andrews County News
Jim Mash
Merry- See Goodfellow
Post Office to Move to Temporary Quarters for Remodel
The Andrews Post Office will relocate to 318 East Broadway for six months starting Saturday December 31. The office closes at noon that day and reopens Tuesday January 3. mail dispatch hours stay the same. Boxes will be inaccessible Saturday afternoon during the move.
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Bob Luck
Broadway
Luck
Wood Thieves Nabbed Over Firewood Theft
Two 18 year old youths, Ronald Deooey and John Wheeler, were charged with theft under 50 dollars after police seized wood from the Red Barn woodpile shortly after midnight Thursday.
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Red Barn
Ronald Deooey
John Wheeler
Winter Cold Snaps Hit 15 Degree Low for Week
Temperatures last week plunged to a winter low of 15 degrees on Sunday. The week’s highs ranged from 42 to 60 degrees with several days in the mid 40s and 50s. Northern Natural’s thermometer logged daily highs and lows from December 9 to December 15, showing a sharp cold spell.
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Northern Natural
CAP Allotment Reaches Quota on First Day
Andrews County reached its CAP allotment limit by 10 a.m. on Friday December 2 the first day to apply. Nine agreements have been made with local ASCS and more quota may be added. The program targets about 3 847 acres of cropland with payments based on crop value and yield prior to planting cover crops. Labor shortages were cited as a factor driving farmers to apply.
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Andrews County
ASCS
Lee Garner
Littlefield
Hereford
Seminole
Andrews
Garner
New Physician Draims Andrews to Open Midland Office
Dr. David B. Raine of Midland will open a medical office at 314 NW Avenue B within days. The site was previously used by Dr. John W. Hays who plans to move to Lubbock soon and team with a partner in July.
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David B. Raine
Midland
NW Ave
John W. Hays
Lubbock
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