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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
1
A wry reflection on financial surprises. The line notes how unexpected costs consistently disrupt plans and test personal budgeting, implying prudence and preparation are essential to weather unforeseen price shifts.
The Raiders and Cowboys games delivered back-to-back miracle finishes resembling old Mustangs clashes with Levelland for bio district glory. The Candle Stick Park finish echoed Levelland battles, underscoring a familiar, thrilling finale vibe.
A humorous local reflection notes many households paused noon meals for a big turkey then struggled to stay awake for the Cowboys game. The writer jokes that midafternoon naps and football clash, urging easier meal timing so fans can enjoy Staubach, Landry, and Mel Renfro without drowsy fatigue.
Residents resist the rebranding as Humble disappears officially on January 1st and Exxon becomes the new name. They insist Humble remains embedded in schools, water, parks, golf, churches, hospital, cemetery, and local identity, arguing Andrews and Humble are inseparable despite the change.
The Andrews Mustangs travel to Abilene for the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Club Basketball Tournament. They open against AAAA San Angelo at 2 30 p.m at the Taylor County Coliseum and could reach a Friday semi final, with finals on Saturday. The team sits 12 3 on the season and seeks another title after Kerrville and Andrews tournament wins.
A crisp ad style line urges readers to end 1972 with a full tank and ready appetite for the new year. It blends travel and celebration language, hinting at fueling up for a fresh start.
Andrews Volunteer Fire Department responded at 10 p.m. Monday to a blaze at the Fishin' Hole Pet Shop owned by Ed Nichols. Firefighters fought for 45 minutes, leaving heavy damage and smoke fatalities among mice and hamsters. fish stock damage undetermined at press time.
Everett Solo announces a formal affiliation between Permian General Hospital and the Texas Tech University School of Medicine at Lubbock. The plan makes PGH a county owned training site for medical students interns and residents with early July 1973 arrival of first students. Residency clinics planned at the City-County Health Unit near the hospital, subject to state AG action on the PGH bond election.
Odessa College President Phil Speegle spoke to the Downtown Lions Club about building a comprehensive community college with university standards and a down to earth learning institute. He said practical skills are underemphasized and jobs require direct employment pathways, noting OC fields 21 programs and up to 250 applicants per opening.
Andrews Rotary Club judged the Christmas Lighting contest with four winners. First place over $35 went to Bob Arledge at 1105 Crescent Drive who received an electric char cooker from Texas Electric Service Co. Second over $35 went to Paul Tripplehorn at 1009 N.W. 11th who received a $25 savings bond from First National Bank. First place under $25 went to Gary Hancock at 1107 Golf Course Road who received a decorator wall mirror from Hotchkin Enterprises. Archie D. Martin earned second place and also received a $25 savings bond from Commercial State Bank.
An estimated 41 persons will die on Texas highways during the New Year holiday from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. Major E. K. Browning Jr. warns many fatalities will occur within 25 miles of home and notes about half last year died inside city limits. Causes include familiar streets, low seat belt use, short trips, and more intoxicated drivers during the holiday. See COUNT. Page 8.
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