This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1973
Page
1
A reflection on the humble origins of Jesus Christ born in a village in a peasant family. He worked as a carpenter until age 30, never held office, owned property, married, or traveled far, yet his life and teachings inspired a calendar era and vast global impact.
Mrs Winfred Harper and Fay Earl each bought oysters at Broadway Grocery on East Broadway. Both found pearls the next day. An Odessa jeweler valued the pearls at over 100 dollars, noting the unusual finds born from their oyster cravings.
Despite national tensions and energy worries, 1973 looks set as the most prosperous year in U.S. history. Output rises 11 percent from 1972, the average after tax income climbs $360, and inflation remains high yet the real gain signals a forthcoming record year for 1974.
A West German medical magazine reports life insurance studies finding husbands who kiss their wives each morning show improved health and steadier household life. The note appears on Sands Page 8.
City manager Len Wilson notes a 20 percent cut in gasoline use, dropping from 4900 to 400 gallons monthly. The energy crisis drives decisions on street lighting, heating in buildings, and work hours across city, county, school boards, and major oil firms.
Police Chief Tipton warns Andrews dog owners after two suspected strychnine poisonings leave one dead and another in grave condition. Animals treated by Dr Henry Mohr DVM, with authorities pursuing leads and urging leash use and vigilance. The issue also notes a White Christmas with bitter cold across Andrews County and a city edition schedule.
Andrews churches announce special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day observances. St Matthias Episcopal holds Holy Bucharest at 11 15 pm and 10 am. Means Memorial United Methodist hosts Holy Communion 6 to 7 30 pm. Our Lady of Lourdes offers carols from 11 30 pm to midnight and a midnight service. First Baptist and First Presbyterian schedule services with carols scripture readings and living nativity.
Hunter Hawkins won two Cotton Bowl tickets and $25 in the annual Andrews County News football contest. His name was drawn from over 2000 entrants, with Publisher James Roberts announcing the prize. Sponsors included Parker Men's Wear, For rest Lumber, Jones-McCal Pharmacy, and others.
The Andrews Goodfellows filled fifty one boxes Thursday evening for Friday delivery. Each box listed by family size held food canned goods staples meat fruit nuts gum and a hen or roast. Toys for 135 children were included with more names expected. Donations came from Guy McGill Andrews Moose 1834 Speedway Foods Evening Lions and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.