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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
1
A light verse reflects on aging health quirks and resilience. The speaker jokes about arthritis, weak pulse, sleep loss, and memory lapses yet ends with gratitude and a festive wish. The piece invites readers to smile at the old age journey.
The Andrews Mustangs beat Stanton 80 52 as four players reached double figures led by Mike Pearson 14 and Alfred Rougeaux ejected for a flagrant foul. Tom Davenport led Stanton with 17 points.
Goodfellows delivered boxes of food and toys to about 40 families and toys to nearly 100 children in Andrews. Dolls were prepared for next season with volunteers including Mrs. W J Stagg and her committee. Donations came from students and local residents, with canned goods packed by Andrews County employees and church volunteers assisting.
Local offices and banks observe a Friday closure through the holiday period. Mail service resumes January 3 as campuses report students arriving for the holidays and officials warn of traffic and injury risks during travel.
A garbled notice reflects an old tradition as workers consider Christmas holidays with family plans. The text mentions an Andrew Byt of Rew and an age twenty six, while referencing long-standing rhete practices and employee sentiments about holiday time.
Grace Church choir led carols during the annual Christmas event at the nursing home. Santa arrived as gifts were distributed to residents including December honorees and others aided by Andrewsons donations. Gene Thompson praised helpers and urged more visits during Christmas week.
Raymond E. Hutton of Box 2178 in Andrews won the top prize of two Cotton Bowl tickets and 25 dollars in a season long drawing by ten Andrews merchants. Hutton should pick up prizes at the Andrews County News office. Merchants sponsoring the contest included Anthonys Corner Drug Simmons Furniture Jones McCall Pharmacy Post Office Texaco Parkers Men's Wear Bakers Shoe Service Edna's Andrews Savings and Loan and the House of Antiques.
Mrs. Jo Stagg announced the final local total for multiple sclerosis funds collected was $1220.18. She thanked the Andrews County News and KACT for publicity and all volunteer captains and workers who assisted with the drive.
The county faces a busy election year with increasing voter registration across local, state, and national races. State and local incumbents include Sheriff Calvin Wesch and Constable candidates Lou Underwood and Pappy Reep. Voter trends show students registering where they study, and county offices up for re-election include sheriff and district attorney Calvin Wesch, with two county commissioners and a peace officer seat also on the ballot.
Christmas Eve caroling and candlelight services will be held at Andrews Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m Friday. The traditional service features familiar Christmas carols and scripture by candlelight led by Rev Robert Zap pastor. Public invited.
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