Drifting Sands: People Embrace Hard Work When Paying
A reflective note on how individuals value labor and effort when they contribute financially, highlighting motivation and industry as enduring themes.
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
1
A reflective note on how individuals value labor and effort when they contribute financially, highlighting motivation and industry as enduring themes.
The year saw the launch of a district wide language arts program for grades one to twelve and a reorganization of the chamber industrial team. The Midland Basin Railroad petition hearings wrapped up, with final briefs due January 4 in Washington and a decision expected from the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1965.
The piece reflects on the Mustangs achieving ten consecutive regular season victories and notes broader community changes sparked by prom night tensions. It argues 1964 was unremarkable and that the decade’s promise did not materialize as expected.
The county could mark 1964 like earlier years with a 60 to 90 day uplift and a May event to celebrate the billionth barrel of oil produced locally. Officials urge early planning to showcase Andrews as the top oil producer in the state with a week long, West Texas style celebration.
The 12th annual Andrews chamber of commerce banquet is set for 7 p.m. January 25 at the high school area. Featured speaker is Dr Charles W Jarvis of San Marcos a noted convention and after dinner speaker and dentist with degrees in engineering and dentistry. Tickets are on sale at the chamber office and the Outstanding Citizen award will be presented.
Four cases were settled out of court Tuesday as 109th District Court convened in Andrews. The suit E. L. Walker versus Travelers Insurance Co. settled as jury selection was about to begin. A 46 member jury panel had been summoned. Judge Russell D. Austin would hear non jury cases locally while the remainder of the week’s calendar moved to Kerr. A new jury panel will be summoned.
The annual school census and new adult education survey start tomorrow in Andrews. Census takers will begin work and count all school age children and youths, with adults surveyed to gauge interest in evening diploma or vocational programs and possible courses.
A seven year old girl Loretta Partain daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Partain of rural Andrews sustained a severe fracture of the left elbow when she fell from a horse Sunday afternoon near 3 pm. She is listed in satisfactory condition at Permian General Hospital after surgery to repair the injury. The report notes further details on page 6.
Six county officials including two newcomers are set to be sworn into office Friday at 9 a.m. in the commissioners court room. Sheriff elect Bud Gregory and constable Ed Reid take office Jan 1, with incumbents Guillet Peacock Moxley Allbright beginning new four year terms. District Attorney elect Nugent from Kermit will also take the oath in Winkler County.
Funeral services are planned at 10 a m in a Lutheran church at Lampertheim Germany for Ssgt Leo A Laddie Davis who died December 25 His parents Mr and Mrs Leo Davis of 402 SW 1st Andrews note he was 36 and died of an apparent brain hemorrhage Burial is to be in Germany Davis was born October 19 1928 in Mangum Oklahoma and moved to Andrews as a child He joined the U S Army in 1951 served in Korea earning the Bronze Star He later worked for Humble Oil at Florey before re enlistment and was stationed in Germany in 1960 where he met a German wife See DAVIS Page 8.
Andrews Mustangs coach Neil Laminack leads the team into District 2-AAA action versus Pecos in a Saturday 8 p.m. opener with a 6:15 p.m. B-team game. Admission is 50 cents adults 25 cents students. Seven players are in consideration for starting spots Tommy Tonkin David Burgen Hiram Hubert Steve Reed Ronnie Hawthorne Dwayne Matthews Arthur Collins.
City hall and county offices close for the holiday and reopen Monday. First National and Commercial State Banks shut at 2 p.m. today, Andrews Savings and Loan at 3 p.m. The post office also closes tomorrow with mail in boxes and 1 p.m. pickup. Downtown merchants close for New Year’s Day and reopen Saturday.
Andrews chronicles a busy year with campaigns and local milestones. New child births, a district convention, and civic changes share space with sports fame and community service. Officials faced labor, tax, and school matters as residents eyed 1965 hopes.
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