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10 Feb 1972
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Andrews County News in Andrews, Texas
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1972
Page
1
Lincoln's Birthday Echoes in Texas Political Reflections
A reflective piece compares Texas political offerings to Abraham Lincoln on his birthday. It recalls Lincoln's humble education, mother's influence, and mastery of language, notes his Civil War leadership and 1864 re election, cites his second inaugural address, and mentions Texas postwar disarray with ironclad oaths and carpetbag rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lincoln
Abe
Kentucky
White House
Stephen Douglas
New York Evening Post
South
Lee
Grant
Ector Eagles Beat Andrews Mus tangs For District Lead
The Ector Eagles defeated the Andrews Mustangs 100 to 80 in Odessa to retain the unopposed District 2AAA lead. Andrews slipped to 1-3 in the second half after a 5-1 start, with upcoming games against Pecos and Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector Eagles
Andrews Mustangs
Odessa
Andrews
Kermit
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Ector
Pecos
Seminole
Mustangs
Eagles
Edd Farmer
Cagers
Page
Local Churches Plan Merger in Andrews
Downtown Church of Christ and Southwest Church of Christ announce a merger to unite congregations in Andrews. They will meet at NW 2nd and Avenue A to combine resources for expanded Bible teaching and mission work while continuing current commitments. leaders George Hall and Jerry Browning plan joint ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Church of Christ
Downtown
Church of Christ
Andrews
NW 2Nd
Avenue A
SW 7Th and
Butane
George Hall
Jerry Browning
Wesch Seeks Re Election As District Attorney
District Attorney Calvin W. Wesch of Kermit announced his bid for re election in the 109th Judicial District. He has served for three and a half years and cites reduced pending cases across Andrews Crane and Winkler counties. The Democratic primary is May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin W. Wesch
Kermit
109Th Judicial District
Wesch
Andrews
Crane
Winkler
Medical meetings chart future course in Andrews
Exploratory discussions on health care needs of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico were held in Andrews on Monday and Tuesday. A committee of Permian General board members medical staff and commissioners court organized the sessions with leaders of Texas and New Mexico medical education. Dr F J L Blasingame reported on health problem areas and solutions. A luncheon at the Andrews Country Club Tuesday featured talks by medical educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
New Mexico
Andrews
Permian General Board
Commissioners Court
Texas
Permian General
F.J.L. Blasingame
Chicago
Illinois
Blasingame
Andrews Country Club
Administrators Rehired and Coach Interviews Set
The school board re elected twelve administrators after an executive session and scheduled interviews for three men to choose an athletic director and head coach. Named were Dick Parker Norman Payne Brodie Hutchinson Forest Scott T. W. Hendrick J. Lee Smith Fred Nelson Fred Piper Keith Harding Don Gilliland David Robinson and Lois Pilgrim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Parker
Norman Payne
Brodie Hutchinson
Forest Scott
T. W. Hendrick
J. Lee Smith
Fred Nelson
Fred Piper
Keith Harding
Don Gilliland
David Robinson
Lois Pilgrim
Sam Hooper
Norman Hall
Bob See
Andrews Woman Hurt in Accident
Mrs. Peggy Wilson marketing administrator for West Texas Telephone Co sustained serious injuries in a late Friday wreck on Telephone Road five miles south of the Big Spring highway. She lost control drove on the shoulder then veered into a bar ditch rolling at least three and a half times traveling 500 feet. She was thrown thirty feet from the car which landed on its top. Two passers-by and off duty Midland patrolmen rushed to aid her and transport to a Midland hospital. See wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Wilson
Midland
West Texas Telephone Co
Big Spring Highway
Deadline Saddened by Filing Fee Schedule for Candidates
Democratic chairman Bill Hughen criticized a state filing fee schedule after a federal ruling voided the old Texas system. The schedule, posted Monday, sets $100 for county offices and $50 for county seats, while Republicans noted minimal impact due to volunteer help and lack of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Texas
Bill Hughen
Andrews County
Jim Mash
Jack Cook
Hughen
DE Students Win Top Area Honors in Odessa Contest
Distributive education students from Andrews High School placed as top winners in the Odessa area contest. The DE club, led by sponsor Sonny Richardson, ranked third among 58 schools. Individual honors include Daniece Gibson first in advertising, Larry Morris first in outstanding service station trainee, Chris Tompkins first runner-up in outstanding service station trainee, Andy Loyd second in job interviewing, Ennis Lee third in sales demonstration, Lynn Young third in outstanding retail merchandising student, and Kenneth Harper elected area president for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Kenny Harper
Ennis Lee
Daniece Gibson
Lynn Young
Larry Morris
Chris Tompkins
Andy Loyd
Andrews High School
Odessa
Sonny Richardson
Kenneth Harper
Thurman Carter Seeks Constable Post in Andrews County
Thurman Carter announces his candidacy for constable in Andrews County with prior term in 1963. He has resided in Andrews 25 years and worked for Andrews Gas Company, Johnny Smith Motor Co., and runs IT & C Pipe and Supply. He pledges to improve taxpayer value and increase oilfield protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Andrews
Andrews Gas Company
Johnny Smith Motor Co
IT & C Pipe and Supply
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Mustang
Jan Hughes
Denice Horton
Cindy Edwards
Ector Eagles Claw Mustang Cagers
Local Churches
Thurman Carter
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