Christmas Spirit Spreads Through Town
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1971
Page
1
Butter pats ease jalapeno bite at Grissom chili supper
County clerk James Craddock offered a simple remedy for a spicy mishap at a Grissom chili supper fundraiser. He suggested using butter as relief, and attendees quickly eased the burning sensation on lips and tongue with this unexpected aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Craddock
Craddock
San Angelo educator warns tax funding revolution in education
Dr. G B Wadzeck superintendent of San Angelo public schools warns at a West Texas chamber of commerce meeting that California and Minnesota rulings threaten local property tax financing for schools. He says if upheld, state and federal governments would fund total education, risking unequal state expenditures and new lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Texas
San Angelo
G. B. Wadzeck
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Wadzeck
California
Minnesota
Home Lighting Entries Needed for Rotary Contest
The Andrews Rotary Club sponsors a residential lighting contest seeking entries. Entry blanks can be sent to the chamber of commerce or Texas Electric. Judging occurs on the night of Wednesday December 22. Two prize categories exist under and over $35 with three prizes in each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Electric
Reep Seeks Constable Post in Andrews County
Marion Pappy Reep announces campaign for Andrews County constable in the Democratic Primary on May 2. He cites long residence in the county since 1956 and previous law enforcement roles in Garza County and ranch work, and says he will contact voters personally during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Pappy
Motorists Hit Buildings and Posts in Town Accidents
Edna Reid 18 of 1200 NW 2nd lost control of a 1967 car and plowed into Wheeler Buick showroom injuring her and damaging a new vehicle. She was cited for defective brakes. A second crash on North Main involved Mary McGilvray and a broken nose to her child Shanna, with McGilvray cited for drunkenness and leaving the scene. A third wreck saw William Terrell arrest after a late‑night collision and hit‑run. See WRECKS, Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Joyce Reid
North Main
Wheeler Buick
Miss Reid
Kenneth Yarbrough
Joe Lewis
Mary McGilvray
Rice Drive
Shanna
McGilvray
Humble
William Edward Terrell
Terrell
Explorer Scheduled Southwestern of Andrews
A 12 500 foot Devonian and Ellenburger well nos 128 University is scheduled 12 miles north of Goldsmith in Andrews County by HNG Oil Co of Midland. The drillsite sits 467 feet from the south and east lines of Section 28 Block 10 University Lands and is 2 1 4 miles northeast of Devonian production and 3 8 miles southeast of an Ellenburger well in the Embar field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Goldsmith
Andrews County
HNG Oil Co
Midland
University Lands Survey
First Baptist Church Youth Tableau Display
Youth from First Baptist Church at 209 East Broadway will stage a Biblical era tableau in their activities building window featuring a manger and Joseph. The scene will be shown 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with Christmas music background and a 9 p.m. Wednesday climax presenting Shepherd's Rejoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. Broadway
Manger
Joseph
Roy Evans
Andrews Tops Sweetwater In Second Victory
The Andrews Mustangs defeated the Sweetwater Mustangs 94 to 70 on Friday night leading 26-21 after one period and 51-39 at halftime. Alfred Rougeaux scored 20 and Mike Pearson 17 for Andrews while J. Shiffler led Sweetwater with 18. Coach Frank Rice’s junior varsity won 56-50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Mustangs
Sweetwater Mustangs
Andrews
Alfred Rougeaux
Mike Pearson
Clay Gray
J. Shiffler
Sweetwater
Stanton
Hardin-Simmons
Seminole
Frank Rice
Daryl Hobbs
Steve Zap
Randy Greaves
Charles Curry
Weston Burnett
Loyd Harrelson
Yvonne Grissom Survives Kidney Transplant in Dallas
The 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Preston Grissom reportedly had a successful kidney transplant Wednesday at Parkland Hospital Dallas. The family received donations from Andrews County groups and individuals totaling 680 dollars to benefit the Yvonne Grissom Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Grissom
Preston Grissom
Dallas
Yvonne
Parkland Hospital
Harry Hines
Andrews
Methodist
Andrews Desk
Derrick
Andrews County News
Andrews Packing
Andrews Pump and Supply
H&h Drilling
Hamilton Fruit Stand
Henny Penny
Homco
Jays Grocery
M-M Chevrolet
Modern Food
Piggly Wiggly
Pik-Pak
Wayne
Janice Richards
Stickney, Inc
Coach Jimmie Keeling Back Surgery At University Hospital
An drews High School athletic director Jimmie Keeling underwent back surgery at University Hospital in Lubbock early Friday morning. The operation was successful and he remained in intensive care Friday night with plans to move to a regular room over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Keeling
Andrews High School
University Hospital
Lubbock
Infant Rites Held Thursday for 9 Week Old Harrison
Funeral services were held in Andrews Cemetery for Jay Dustin Harrison nine week old son of Rev and Mrs Harold Harrison of Whiteface formerly of Andrews. He died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock after a short illness. The baby was born October 7 at Morton. Survivors include parents three sisters LaQuetta LaTrule and LaNita and a brother Joe Shaw all at home grandparents Mr and Mrs Ira Batchelor of Andrews and grandfather J H Harrison of Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Jay Dustin Harrison
Harold Harrison
Whiteface
Methodist Hospital
Lubbock
First Baptist Church of
Robert Jenkins
Levelland First Baptist Church
Morton
LaQuetta
la Trule
LaNita
Joe Shaw
Ira Batchelor
J. H. Harrison
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Sands
Wheeler
Buick
Marion Reep
Reep
Herman Williams
Explorer
Baptist
H. R. Doty
J. A
Bud) Gregory
Doty
Feft Farmer
Gray
Roberts Maxie Rose Scott
Pearson Leach Rougeaux
Daniel
Williams Matthews
the Goodfellows
Kenneth Williamson
Rick Longley
Randy Flowe
Steve DonCarlos
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