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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

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Unclear OCR Item About Student Guarantees Jewelry

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a student and guarantors related to jewelry, but details and context are missing.

Snake hunter tale near the river echoes in fireside chats

Chief James Reed recounts a Tuesday incident where a rattler and a large snake crossed paths near the river west of the town. Report notes the snake chased by the rattler and both moved at high speed, prompting locals to compare the encounter with celebrated stories of close calls by fishermen.

Ng Sands James Reed Ake

Water Board Formation Aims at Andrews City Water Rights

A four member permanent water board was elected by Andrews city county and school officials to secure long term water rights. The group will seek water under University lands in Mustang draw and Block 4 in Northwest Andrews, with a plan to meet UT officials in Midland after January 3.

Charlie Carruth Leonard Craft Virgil Lasater Neil Hayes Midland Andrews Group University of Texas Land Andrews County University Andrews City Council School Board Commissioners Court Carruth Craft Lasater Hayes Max Ramsey Ogden Gene Irwin Harry Cowan James Roberts Mustang Draw Itand John Green Hasie & Green Lubbock Mustang Green

Oil I5 Projects Staked In Proven Areas

Andrews County reports a strong week of field exploration with fifteen new projects staked in proven areas and eight new producing wells. Gulf Oil Corporation No. 8 FU State will be dug as a 12 450 foot operation in the Emma field thirteen miles south of Andrews.

Gulf Oil Corporation University Lands Survey Garland A. Smith Nora B. Ashton Psl Fuhrman- Masche Forrest O1l Corporation University McFarland (Queen Andrews Ada Oil Company No J Halliday Martin San Andres Midland Shafter Lake King Humble Oil and Refining Company No BB State University Shell Oil Company No D University Shell No E University J.C. Williamson West Andrews County

Free Cartoon Show Set Friday For Yale Sharing Plan

An all cartoon show sponsored by the Jaycees will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Rose Theatre to support the Christmas Community Sharing Plan. Admission is an item of food clothing or toys to be donated to needy families. Santa Claus will greet youngsters and hand out candy after the show. Donations come from schools and community groups with several sample gifts noted. Jaycees invite volunteers to help sort box and collect donations at the Youth Center nightly through tomorrow. Contact Dixie Maltsberger or Joe Weatherby to arrange pickup. Chamber of Commerce will gather needy family names at 32695.

The Jaycees Rose Theatre Santa Claus Lilian Rogers Dalton Criswell Matthews Bill Gordon Dixie Maltsberger Joe Weatherby Chamber of Commerce St. Nick Yale

Pace Dies At 8 Home Here

Todd Pace of Edding Oklahoma died here at his son's home at noon Wednesday. He leaves one brother A S Odessa and eight nieces and nephews. The home address was 319 Southwest Amy Cushionberry.

Pace Todd Pace Edding Okla B. Pace Amy Cushionberry Lea A. S. Odessa

Christmas Edition To Trade Sunday News

City paper announces a Christmas edition schedule noting it will publish on Sunday with trade notices and festive content. Readers are urged to watch for ads and community notices in the holiday issue.

Ristmas Trade Sunday News Aff Ic

New Youth Center Director Named at Andrews

Gerald Woodward, a University of Texas graduate from San Antonio, was named director of the Andrews Youth Center. He will assume duties Feb 1, replacing Laverne Huser who resigned to pursue a masters at Hardin-Simmons University. Woodward is 25, single, finishing a physical education major, and has prior experience with the Austin Recreation Department and Pleasant Hill School. He has served in the Marine Corps and belongs to several professional groups. He expressed eagerness to work with Andrews youths and praised his predecessor.

Gerald Woodward University of Texas Andrews Woodward Laverne C. Huser Hardin-Simmons University Huser San Antonio University Austin Recreation Department Pleasant Hill School Austin Texas Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation National Recreation Association Southwest Football Officials Association Southwest Basketball Officials Association Texas State Teachers Association Marine Corps

Lions Ladies Nite Features Phillips and Harmony Four

The Lions Club hosted its annual Ladies Night banquet with a large turnout donating to the Christmas Sharing Plan. The evening featured candlelight dining and a Christmas musical program by Harmony Four and the Tonettes. Ted Phillips served as master of ceremonies and principal speaker. Dr L L Morris addressed the group noting value in being average and praising the role of average men in club success.

The Lions Club Harmony Four Tonettes N.S. Daniel Means Memorial Methodist Church Ted Phillips First Christian Church Lions L. L. Morris First Baptist Church of Midland Morris Dr Morris

Cooperation Reported By City Electricians And Plumbers

City electrical and plumbing inspector Phillip Gilbert says meetings with local electricians and plumbers were successful. He reports full cooperation and expects joint efforts to reduce electrical and fire hazards for residents.

City Electricans City Electrical and Plumbing Phillip Gilbert

Ragsdale Pioneer Dies in Big Spring

P. M. Ragsdale 79 father of Mrs. William Reese of Andrews died in a Big Spring hospital Tuesday. A Dawson County pioneer he had lived in Big Spring since retirement 10 years ago. Funeral held Wednesday at Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home. Survivors include wife two sons Gus Lamesa Bennett Odessa and four daughters Mrs Alt on Jameson Mrs Joe Bailey Masters Mrs Reese Andrews and Mrs Floyd Reeves Carlsbad New Mexico.

Big Spring William Reese Andrews P. M Ragsdale Rasdale Dawson County Nalley - Pickle Funeral Home Suvivors Gus Lamesa Bennett Odessa Alton Jameson Joe Bailey Masters Reese Reese, Andrews Floyd Reeves Carlsbad N. M

County Court Session Postponed by Judge Lasater

County Judge Virgil Lasater postponed the county court session planned in the new courtroom on Wednesday because one lawyer could not attend. The jury panel was dismissed and will be re summoned next month.

Virgil Lasater

Christmas rush grips Andrews shoppers in late season scramble

In Andrews the last minute frenzy keeps stores open late to serve growing crowds. Charities and groups like the Jaycees run a Christmas Community Sharing Plan to deliver gifts to needy children, letting donors feel the joy of Santa Claus in action.

Andrews Ole St. Nick Santa Claus

Forrest Nobles Win Trip To Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Noble are among five Oldsmobile dealers in Texas who won free trips to Los Angeles. They depart Dec 30 via Dallas and fly to California to attend the Rose Bowl game and the parade of Roses. About 100 dealers nationwide won trips like this.

Forrest Noble Texas Los Angeles Dallas California

Rattlers Survive as Firemen Battle Truck Fire Near Andrews

Firemen responding to a Red Ball truck blaze fourteen miles east of Andrews found rattlesnakes in a hole near the burning vehicle. After multiple snakes were killed or captured, a final large rattler attacked approaching officers and was slain with a 30-30 rifle.

Andrews Bernie Black Dallas Opal Nix Buff Angel

Rally Beats Wink Mustangs Split In Cage Play

The Andrews Mustangs rallied from a rough first half to beat the Wink Wildcats 51 to 43 for their first win. Don Adams led with 14 points, followed by Brice and Sherrard with 12 each as Andrews surged 16 points in the third quarter and 19 in the final period. The Mustangs used 20 percent shooting in the first half and 35 percent in the game, while Wink hit 27 percent. The B team opened the night with a 55-23 win led by Thomas Smith with 12 points.

Andrews Mustangs Wink Wildcats Mustangs Don Adams Ronnie Brice Jay Sherrard Clifford Barnett Adams Brice Sherrard Adams Andrews Wildcats Vernon Johnson Wink Cagers Thomas Smith Roy Perrin Larry Sheppard

Big Spring Steers Rally Past Andrews Mustangs 74 59

Big Spring's Jan Loudermilk scores 36 points to lead the Steers over Andrews 74 59. Curtis Hart adds 24 points and shows shoulder injury recovery while Don Adams contributes 12 as the Steers overturn a earlier 31 point loss to Andrews this season.

Andrews Mustangs Big Spring Steers Jan Loudermilk Nets Mustangs Loudermilk Curtis Hart Little Mustang Sxuard Andrews Don Adams Clifford Barnett Youns Jefferson

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