Christmas Doll Gifts a Mother and Daughter
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
1
Texas water plan to divert Mississippi River water to Lubbock
The plan proposes a $10 billion system of lakes and canals to avert shortages by 2020. It would bring Mississippi River water via northern Texas canals to Lubbock, then feed Odessa, Midland, Big Spring, and Pecos regions. Promoters say the project is serious and led by top state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Union
Texas
West Texas
South Plains
Lubbock
Odessa
Midland
Big Spring
Pecos
Texas Tech
Texas millionaire recounts Cadillac crash in own garage
A Texas millionaire told police his new Cadillac ran out of control in his garage, smashing six Buicks eight Lincolns and four Oldsmobiles. He said the accident was a good thing and occurred in his own garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Airlines, Railroads and Trucks Top 1968 Earnings Compare
The year 1968 saw the airlines generate over 67 billion in revenue with 61 billion in expenses and 295 million in net earnings. Railroads brought in 10.8 billion revenue with 8.5 billion expenses and 575 million net. Trucking earned 275 million net on 12.4 billion revenue making it the standout for the period.
Arkansas Couple Visits Texarkana Window Display
An elderly Arkansas couple new to the city watch a window demonstration showing laundry swirling in a washing machine and the old woman jokes that the television they’ve heard about can go to the man they’re with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Texarkana
Goodfellows Rush to Fill Needy Christmas Boxes
The Andrews Goodfellows work fast to supply Christmas boxes for about 100 families. Chief Bob Henderson reports names pouring in, dolls dressed, and canned goods donated as volunteers rally to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellows
Andrews Goodfellows
Andrews
Bob Henderson
Goodfellow
Local Charity Drives Benefit Concert and Toy Bowl Event
The junior high choir collected about 1 000 canned goods as admission for a Monday benefit concert. A Tuesday toy bowl game sponsored by local townsmen gathered toys for needy children, with proceeds directing donations through Andrews Goodfellow or officers. Mrs. W J Stagg leads the doll committee coordinating doll collection and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Goodfellow
W. J. Stagg
Goodfellow
Duane Reigel
Tommie Carruth
Bob Henderson
Big Musical Bye Bye Birdie Cast Planned For January Shows
Local high school prepares a two act production Bye Bye Birdie directed by John Hogue with the drama department Art by Louis Robertson and Gary Ivy leading the band orchestra. Cast includes Cathy Willis Rose Larry Elkins Birdie Tommy Jackson Jan Fisher Judy McMurry Mae Peterson Paul Pinnell etc. Rehearsals run through January 6 7 10 and 11 with ASCS promoting aerial photography of Andrews area for future display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hogue
Fine Arts
Louis Robertson
Gary Ivy
Jess Barrera
Bill Pinnell
Sandra Smith
Charlene Jackson
Cathy Willis
Rose
Larry Elkins
Birdie
Tommy Jackson
Jan Fisher
Judy McMurry
Mae Peterson
Paul Pinnell
Hugo
Vicki Criswell
Lana
Press Revue Honors Smith for Editorial Victory
The Columbia Press Revue reprints Shelton Smith of Andrews winner in the Texas High School Press Association editorial contest. His piece on Vietnam relates to Ronnie Horn’s death, marking the second time Andrews High School has a local selection printed, following Roy Bode’s earlier column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Press Revue
Shelton Smith
Andrews
Vietnam
Ronnie Horn
Shelton
Texas High School Press Association
AHS
Roy Bode
Odessa American
Cagers Enter Third Tournament Action
The Fort Stockton cagers face 4A Eastwood El Paso at 6 30 p m in the third tournament action. Snyder Monahans and Pecos Crane also play with Fort Stockton at 8 p m. Andrews seeks a Saturday follow up after finishing second to La Mesa in last weekend’s AAA tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
el Paso
Eastwood
Snyder
Monahans
Pecos
Crane
Fort Stockton Panthers
Lakeview San Angelo
Andrews
Snyder-Monahans
Lamesa Tornadoes
Mark Bader
Rocky Raburn
Brent Minnix
Floyd Jenkins
Twisters
AHS Students Excel at Tourney with Semi Finals Field
Andrews High School Speech students showed strength at a weekend AAAA invitational in Lubbock with five reaching semi finals and one reaching the finals. Larry Mathis made the finals in prose competition while Jamie Wilkins Kathy Willis Brad Noble Chuck Donaldson and Ginger Whitehead reached semi finals in poetry and prose. Gene Clack and Luci Spruill won one and lost one in debate with other teammates losing both matches. Tommy Jackson joined poetry readings. Accompanied by John Hogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Edwards
Tommy Jackson
Andrews
John Hogue
Scotty Says Thanks For Cards From Home
Scotty Scott Jr on a 20 day army hospital leave in San Antonio expresses gratitude to local citizens for cards, sutures and packages after serious Vietnam wounds. His address book was lost during transfers via field hospital Tokyo to San Antonio. He returns to Brook General Hospital for further treatment and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Scotty) Scott, Jr
Army Hospital
San Antonio
Vietnam
Tokyo
Scotty
Brook General Hospital
Cotton Referendum Vote Carries In Andrews County
The cotton referendum vote in Andrews County carried 43 to 6 in a mail in ballot last week. Farmers should note December 3 as the final date to transfer cotton or peanut acreage by sale lease or by owner transfer. The report date for ACP practices in 1968 is also December 3 according to ASCS manager Lee Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County
Lee Tabor
ASCS
Fleet Driver Nabbed After Running Away
Vn Reed of 500 SW Ave 8 was captured by city police after a three block foot race Monday when a car she was driving collided with a parked pickup at the Fina Station on West Broadway. She was charged with driving while intoxicated and released under $500 bond. The driver fled after striking the pickup owned by Willard Snow and was pursued across yards to Loy Underwood residence before being jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vn Reed
SW Ave
Fina
West Broadway
Willard Snow
Herman Williams
Loy Underwood
Underwood
Choir Concert Slated Tonight at Old High School Auditorium
The high school choir presents a Christmas concert at 8 p.m. in the old high school auditorium. Tom Adams leads freshman, mixed, and A Capella choirs with Girls Sextette and Moonshiners featured. Admission is fifty cents for students and one dollar for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Adams
Andrews County News to Publish Christmas Greeting Issue
The Andrews County News announces its annual Christmas greeting issue for Sunday. People wishing to be included must contact the News office by noon Friday. The newspaper will skip a holiday issue this year on December 26 so staff can enjoy Christmas Day with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County News
Andrews Couny News
Service Awards Granted to City Employees at Christmas Buffet
Twelve city staffers received service pins at City Hall as Mayor Pro-Tem Byford Sealy honored 20 years for Jones Wright sanitation and street superintendent. Other 15, 10, and 5 year awards went to named employees across tax assessor, accounting, city secretary, finance, and police units. Special 10 year certificates went to part timers O G Gainer and Scotty Gross as a buffet featured turkey ham hors d ouvres and fruit cake plus holiday bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Jones Wright
Byford Sealy
Sealy
Ray Gonzales
Jo Coats
Oleta Forbes
Marcella Cure
Thelma Taylor
Aileen Johnson
Louis Mireles
R. W. Tipton
C. M. Walker
O. G. Gainer
Scotty Gross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnny Hatcher
Edd Farmer
Press Revue
Smith
Lamesa
Mustangs
Minnix
Fleet
Junior High
Yale Greetings
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