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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1964
Page
1
James Roberts notes T. A. Roach plans to retire as superintendent when he reaches 60 and his contract ends in 18 months. Roach promised to quit the role but continue in education, aiming to develop the finest school system in Andrews, honoring board trust and President Carl Ham.
Workers from California Iowa Ohio and Missouri at the telephone office scramble to finish an installation before Christmas as ice and sleet prompt many to depart early. The extreme technical crew eye the road home while juggling screwdriver and weather warnings.
Readers see improved writing from Devonian Elementary second graders under Dr Hannahs language arts revamp. Mrs Mills class stories move beyond simple repetition to narrative blocks with character and action. The examples feature Jumbo the dog and Tim learning from paint mishaps and a cake that grows legs, illustrating progress.
Morris Shaw reveals winners in the Lions Club residential lighting contest. O. D. Schoolcraft wins top division for homes over $25 in materials, Lee Howell tops under $25. First and second place prizes are $25 and $15 respectively. Thirty residents entered. judging based on artistic merit and ingenuity.
T A Roach longtime superintendent of schools announced at a noon school board luncheon that he will retire when his contract ends June 30 1966 He vowed not to be a lame duck and pledged continued effort for the system. Board promoted Dr Bob Montgomery to Assistant Superintendent of Schools effective January 1 1966 following unanimous board action.
Churches across the area present six Christmas programs including a Presbyterian youth pageant on courthouse lawn at 6 30 p m Monday through Wednesday, with live animals and a chamber of commerce sponsor. A Methodist cantata Chimes of the Holy Night will be at Means Memorial Church Sunday at 7 p m directed by Mrs H L Tipton.
Old Man Winter sent an icy blast causing five minor accidents in the city from Thursday to Saturday. Sleet coated streets while county roads stayed open and officials urged caution for travelers.
The Midland Group Foster Home, opened in 1955, marks its 10th year as a refuge for children from Midland and Andrews Counties. Staff say the youngsters are not inherently problem children but have been exposed to severe neglect and emotional disruption.
Four local students Sid Brannan Paula Jordan Marilyn Corywen and Carolyn Martindale escaped injuries when their car overturned near Lenora on icy highway en route to Andrews Friday evening. A passing motorist gave them a ride to Lenora. the vehicle belonged to Rev and Mrs Boyce Brannan.
The Andrews County commissioners court authorized the county attorney to file suit to collect 11 000 in time warrants plus one percent interest dating to 1949. Martin County owed funds for right of way purchases tied to a highway project between Andrews and Big Spring. Delinquent bonds were never purchased and Martin County offers to pay if court orders. Other actions included accepting bids for fire department pickup and equipment and approving welfare investigation payments.
Midland High School defeated the Andrews Mustangs 89 to 76 after a strong 24 point fourth quarter. Andrews, led by Hiram Hubert and Arthur Collins with 13 points each, showed solid shooting at 45 percent. The Mustangs next play Pecos in district action after the Caprock Tournament in Lubbock.
City and county offices close for the Christmas holiday with early Friday and weekend openings. Banks and savings institutions shift hours Thursday into Monday. Post office hours vary, with special handling for perishables. downtown stores may close early Christmas Eve and reopen Saturday morning. The chamber office and school administration will also suspend operations through Jan 4.
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