09 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
1
A remark questions students who are described as well informed and wise beyond college officials about school governance, asking why they would need further education if they already know more than administrators.
A critical editorial voices concern over a Texas legislature panel's handling of alleged brutality at Gatesville State School for Boys. It claims the inquiry was biased, rushed, and smeared the Texas Youth Council, urging accountability and caution for future actions. The piece ends with a note on a new Grand Jury panel being seated for three months.
The Apollo 8 capsule segment spent Saturday night in Andrews California The upper shell and panels of the capsule were transported on a dolly and truck rig wrapped in blue plastic and canvas The convoy included four people and stopped at Welch's Western Shell Station near the prairie dog town camping area before continuing east toward Big Spring late Sunday morning
The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce will hold an eight banquet at 6 30 p m in the high school gym under the dome. Justin Wilson Cajun humorist will speak after dinner while Jim Dotson former president receives the outstanding citizen award. The program includes colors by the Texas State Guard an invocation by Rev Norman Grigsby and a review of the year’s achievements by Dotson.
The Andrews Mustangs dropped a 61-56 decision to Lubbock Dunbar after a cold third period and a late foul spree. Johnny Hatcher and Rocky Raburn led with 16 points apiece while Dunbar leveraged a taller lineup and steady free throws.
Cold December began with a low day of 745000 gallons and rose to 1003000 on December 30 as temperatures increased. December's total water usage was 26424000 gallons with the 1968 year totaling 650347000 and the 1967 year at 815775000.
A jury panel is summoned for 109th District Court on Tuesday January 11 at 9 30 a m. Judge Russell Austin presides. Names listed include Robert Foster Wayne Caldwell Curtis Nix Ann Heronema Mamie Loren Andrew Caddell Jr Lillie Carter James W Hughes Clyde Huckabee Ellis Herring Edward Cook Donald Dragoo Lucy Bermen Fred Cook W E Bell James Bailey A A Parnell S W Burkett P B Grissom Evelyn Butler R R Robinson Billy James Smith Clyde Ray Driver Margie Honey D B Anz Harrietta Randle Sam Smith Randy Chambers Lillie Kenner Shirley Cornett Satterwhite Dan Houston Rose Hutcheson Lom Helms Bruce Gordon Andrew Rogers Robert Hilton Kavis League Sam Haile Eddie Strohl Doris Hadaway Dorothy Dortch Frances Wilkins Morris Ivy Faye Chapman Juanita Wright Troy Harter Jackie Williams W B Lyles W A Sims James Carr Vera Davis Clarence Walters Jr Marie Roberts J arle Thompson D E Thomas J Lee Smith Edward Willis Earle Thompson.
Andrews High School presented Bye Bye Birdie with strong student performances led by Tommy Jackson Cathy Willis and Jan Fisher. The show featured solid solos ensembles and a notable telephone deck scene with production flair and praise for all roles. Two more performances are scheduled at the Little Theatre Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
The Andrews Housing Authority local office at 303 NW Ave. C is compiling a list of elderly housing applicants. The list will replace current occupants of 35 homes and assist in evaluating new homes. Residents interested should contact Mrs. Wayne Harrison, executive director, at the same address.
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