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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
7
In the Permian Basin weekly Reed Roller Bit survey Andrews rose by two drilling rigs to 11, from nine the prior week. Across the basin 200 rigs operated, down 13 from 213, with Wednesday’s total 16 below the prior count.
Ensign Edwin D. Watters son of Mr and Mrs Howard D Watters 900 NE 4th received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon during a ceremony aboard the destroyer USS Biccon at Long Beach California The awards honored the Edsons crew for duty in August during supporting actions off the coast of Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Data shows West Texas region remains with Lea County at the top, though area totals declined. Pecos County slips slightly yet holds second, while Andrews stays third amid county changes from 34 25 to 20 18 shifts.
Web Sharp, area chamber manager, announced January banquet dates for Kermit January 7 Seminole January 14 Snyder January 15 Odessa and Big Spring January 16 Lovington January 19 Midland January 22 Monahans January 28 Jal January 29. Ambassadors and others may reserve by calling Sharp at the chamber office.
The Andrews chamber of commerce announces a new city directory service. Web Sharp, manager, stated the chamber now has city directories from major Texas cities for public use.
County tax office reminds residents of the January 31 deadline to purchase the 1965 poll tax receipt. As of now 213 receipts issued and 155 exemptions granted, with 4710 eligible voters in the county. Receipts can be bought in person or by mail for 1.75 dollars. exemptions free. Eligibility rules and age-based exemptions outlined. local 1965 elections include school board and city council.
Graveside services for Dewey Revere Hill 66 of Andrews were held at 2 pm Sunday at the Andrews Cemetery. The Rev Carl Grissom of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment followed at the cemetery under Singleton's Funeral Home direction. Hill died Friday night at Permian General Hospital after an extended illness. He lived with his wife at 909 SW 2nd. A WWI veteran and former Odessa resident, Hill lived in Andrews 1950 1954. Survivors include his wife Sallie Hill a step daughter Jackie P Allsup a sister and a niece.
Andrews volunteer firemen were summoned to two minor fires. One occurred Saturday night at 710 NW 12th when a heating unit began to smoke owned by Johnnie Roberts. A grass fire on Monday near Underwood school caused a 30 minute effort.
Sharp announced that the chamber provides city directories for public use in its office, making local data accessible to residents and researchers.
Airman Jerry W. Owen son of Mr and Mrs Henry V Owen of 1107 NW 5th has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB. He has been selected for technical training as a supply specialist at the Air Training Command school at Amarillo AFB. The airman is a 1964 graduate of Andrews High School.
Researchers report human lungs operate normally at pressures more than double ordinary atmospheric levels. Tests indicate preserved oxygen exchange and compliance, suggesting potential for high pressure environments on divers or medical therapies.
The Rev. Mitchell Ho Culp began duties as pastor of the Church of God at 400 NW Ave G last Sunday. He comes from Jacksboro where he led a church for four years and previously served two years in Grandview Washington. The Culp family lives at the church parsonage 803 NW Ltd. Services include Sunday School at 10 am worship at 11 am evangelistic service at 7:30 pm and a Wednesday 7:30 pm young people meeting.
Yuletime visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Boren with daughters and families. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nelson and Mike of Longview, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dodson with Mr. and Mrs. Mon'e Paxton and Sherrie, all of Denver City.
Graveside services were held at Andrews Babyland Cemetery for Carroll Ray Smith infant son of Mrs. Bobbie Smith and Howard Dale Smith. Officiating was Rev. H. F James of Andrews Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Singston's Funeral Home. The infant was born Thursday at Permian General Hospital and died Saturday. He is survived by two brothers Howard Dale Jr and Frankie Wayne.
G. A. Erwin Jr. a gang foreman at Pan American Petroleum South Fullerton Gaso line Plant, was awarded a 20 year service pin at the monthly safety meeting. The presentation was made by plant foreman G. W. Bennett.
The iconic Liberty Bell attracts more than 144 million visitors annually, underscoring its enduring status as a premier tourist magnet and symbol of American history.
A watch night service for Grace Baptist Church youth begins at 9 pm on Thursday. Special speakers and out of town singers will read the service. Refreshments will be served and the program should conclude about 12 30. Rev. Royce Brannan the pastor invites all youth to attend.
California singer Bob Robbins will lead revival services at the Foursquare Gospel Church starting tonight at 7 PM, with a watch night service planned. The meetings run through January 16, and Roebling, author of several religious songs including At the End of the Journey, is featured. Rev. Cecil West invites the public to attend. Church located at NW 5th and the Bitane Route.
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