Irwin Ranch Open House Showcases Large Remodel
About 300 visitors toured the Gene Irwin Ranch home after its Sunday open house. The Andrews County Housing and Home Furnishings Committee explained remodeling details while the Irwins expanded from their family home to create 2450 square feet of living space plus a 288 foot basement. The project used a 4.5 ton air cooled unit and a 175000 BTU furnace with nine closets and open living area. Door prizes included gifts from Leach Company Huckabee Lumber and Martins Draperies. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service and Mrs Juanne G Boyd assisted.
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Gene Irwin
Andrews County Housing and Home Furnishings Committee
Irwins
J. G. Strawn
Genevieve Leach
Leach
Community planning session urged by chamber president
Timmy Wilkins states a practical balanced schedule of work projects underpins an effective community development program and calls on businessmen citizens and chamber members to attend the planning meeting where attendees will be invited to submit work project ideas for consideration.
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Chamber
Timmy Wilkins
Judge Speaks To Welfare Groups Here
County Judge Roy Bennett addressed the Andrews County Child Welfare Committee in the Commissioners Courtroom at 10 a.m. Saturday. He outlined county participation with the State Child Welfare office and noted potential committee duties. Attendees included Mrs. Cleo Wilborn and Mrs. Raymond Burton along with elected chairman Mrs. L. B. Williams and co chairman Mrs. Boyd Star. Regular monthly meetings were set with members Mesdames Stakes H Matheny Bob Luck Williams A C Mize and Morris Grimes present.
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Roy Bennett
Andrews County Child Welfare Committee
Bennett
Cleo Wilborn
Raymond Burton
L. B. Williams
Boyd Star
Mesdames Stakes
H. Matheny
Bob Luck
Williams
A C. Mize
Morris Grimes
Freshmen Teams Edge Kermit in Season Opener
Andrews freshmen split wins over Kermit Yellow Jackets in a season opener at the local gym. The Colts won 33 32 in the final margin as the Gold team defeated Kermit 28 25 in the first game. John Beilne led with 12 points, Woody Hammack scored six baskets, and Dickie Carruth added eight points for the Gold squad.
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Andrews
Kermit Yellowjackets
Colts
Jackets
Kermit
Crane Golden Cranes
John Beilne
Yellowjackets
Woody Hammack
Hammack
Dickie Carruth
First Snow Melts Away in Andrews as Weather Shifts
Frigid conditions gave way to a warmer trend in Andrews after light snow flurries Friday. Sleet and fog followed midweek with hazardous driving. Temperatures ranged from near 19 to 49 degrees as a Christmas optimism note appeared in local life.
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Andrews
Mercury
Roy Smith Transferred to Victoria Texas as Construction Supervisor
Roy Smith a civil engineer for Humble Oil & Refining Company is transferred to Victoria Texas to serve as supervisor of construction starting January 2. A resident of Andrews since 1955 he has been active in civic affairs including the city council mayor pro tem and church and Lions Club roles. He will be in Victoria for six months before permanent reassignment to Humble's Midland office with his family remaining in Andrews until school ends.
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Roy Smith
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Victoria, Texas
Andrews
Smith
McCamey
First Christian Church
Downtown Lions
Boy Scouts
Victoria
Humble
Midland
Im Andrews
Beet Processing Plant Inspection Opportunity Announced
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce invites reservations to inspect sugar beet processing plants and research facilities. Send an $87.50 check to P. O. Box 1561 Abilene to reserve travel by the planned schedule.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
P. O
Abilene
Yale Downtown Lions Club Ladies' Night Banquet
The Yale Downtown Lions Club held a Ladies' Night Banquet in the high school home area with about 90 attendees honoring lion members' wives. The Moonshiners and a Girls' Trio provided performances.
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Lions Club
Changes that give more freedom and better care in life
Mrs. Taylor reflects on lifetime changes praising increased freedom and improved care. She notes family visits at weekends, birthday cakes from the bakery, and friends gathering for cake and coffee, highlighting the warmth of local support amid progress.
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Irwin Ranch
Ralph McWhorter
Hometown
Ginger Raburn
Martin
W.H. Neal
Huckabee Lumber Co
Leland Hamilton
Mary's Draperies
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Juanne G Boyd
Andrews County
Frigidaire
E. Budwy
Bobby Smith
Walter Modgling
Northern Natural Gas Co
Taylor
Kevion
Princess Nyla
Nell Talent
Kay Forrester
Dady Miller Beniie Price
Henny
Hunt's
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Grrade
Maryland Club
Garettes
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Supreme
Spencoers Maraschine Cherries
LE Box
Amales
Eagle Brand
Pecans
Washington
Libby
Kims
Joe
Turkey
Turkeys
Bacon
Weiners
Chuck Roast
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California
Red Emperor
Frontier
Benito
Beauty Bar
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