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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1968
Page
1
A light quip on middle age contrasts two inner voices one urging risk and possibility and the other urging caution and reluctance. It captures the tension between initiative and resignation in midlife.
Florida experts testified that walking catfish can migrate into Texas and survive long without water. The fish crawl with their pectoral fins, reach five-foot length, and weigh up to 70 pounds. Experts warn eradication is nearly impossible once established.
Horace A. Stanford 53 died at 1 a.m. Friday at Permian General Hospital after a short illness. He lived at 1205 NW 8th Street and had 33 years with Humble Oil as a field superintendent. Survived by widow Billie Ruth, two sons Roger L. Stanford in Vietnam and Jerry Wayne Stanford, daughter Sherry Kay Stanford, mother Mrs. Bonnie Stanford, sister Mrs. Oleta Bryan, brother Curtis V. Stanford. Funeral services were pending in Winners with Singleton Funeral Home in charge.
In Andrews Texas a yearly Christmas tree on the courthouse square lights each December. The display sparks holiday cheer for residents and travelers along the Permian Basin edge as lights brighten city streets and public buildings.
Andrews merchants keep a lighthearted tone amid a busy shopping rush. G W Davidson recounts a favorite tale of a persistent little man who kept returning to the front of the line despite pushbacks, warning the line about opening the store.
Mustang 0-Captain Mike Weaver earns starting defensive tackle spot on Fort Worth Star Telegram AAA dream team. Among eight 2 AAA standouts, Weaver named co captain. district honors include All District on offense and defense. Son of Joe and Mrs. Weaver of Midland.
First severe dust storm of the winter struck Andrews on Tuesday as a northeast wind slammed the area with gusts up to 61 miles per hour at the county airport. The storm caused damage to tree limbs signs and shingles but no severe structural damage citywide was reported.
Mike Laxton, once critically injured serving with the navy in Vietnam, is on track to arrive in Andrews on December 21 after seven months of hospitalization. He is visiting at his parents home, 804 NE Third, and invites friends to drop by though he is not yet able to be out and about. Mrs. Thomas says the homecoming makes their Christmas.
A family holiday morning included a visit from Santa and a young son asking for a fire. A different car caught fire at the Y east of Andrews and was extinguished before firefighters arrived. Merry Christmas.
The Andrews Presbyterian Church plans a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 7:30 PM. The lit church will glow with candles and greenery as Rev. Robert Zap invites all to share in a quiet meditation on the season’s true meaning.
The annual school census will start around January 2 and run through the month under Kenneth Sutton who heads the head count. The district seeks to register all students ages 6 to 18 as of September 1, 1969 and lists census takers in each zone including Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Hargrove, and Mrs. Scott. Residents are urged to cooperate.
Andrews cross country team captured the Brown field meet on Friday defeating eight AAA schools in a team victory.
Christmas week brings widespread shutdowns with Post Office banks and offices closed. County offices close 5 p.m. Dec 23 until Monday. City Hall closed only on Christmas Day. schools dismiss 2:30 p.m. Friday and resume Jan 6. Andrews County News skips Thursday issue for holiday. next paper Dec 29 with 47 forecast. Andrews runners win team trophy and four individual trophies with several top finishers. cross country meet planned after holidays.
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