28 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
1
A hectic week unfolds with tax measures, poll demands, and community events. Citizens face questions on housing, health, and local services while printers adapt to shortages and hospital admission trends rise. Officials consider new plans to ease traffic and improve facilities as discussions continue.
Friday night over 250 mothers will march at 6 pm under Mrs Jack Shepherd to raise funds for the 1960 March of Dimes. Twenty area captains will canvass the city by 8 pm while residents are urged to leave porch lights on to aid the drive. Each household will receive the Door Count form to report birth defects arthritis and polio cases and vaccine histories.
The 7th annual chamber of commerce banquet draws about 300 members to Glorieta cafeteria tonight starting at 7 30 p m. Judge Alan Fraser will be guest speaker with outgoing president John Stubbs passing duties to Byford Seal.
Downtown Lions Club stages a five hour radiothon Sunday from 1 to 6 pm on KACT from the high school auditorium to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Supt. T A Roach chairs the event with Roy Smith leading a talent committee featuring the high school band choir and local acts.
Two new babies Wake named Troy Jefferson and Michael Don were born in the last three days. Troy Williams arrived at 1:20 a.m. January 26 weighing four pounds. Michael Taylor born at 6:55 p.m. January 25 weighing six pounds, twelve and a half ounces.
Andrews county reports a record 2950 poll tax receipts issued by the tax assessor collector. Over 80 exemption certificates issued. office to stay open all day Saturday and until midnight to accommodate buyers. Eligible voters include those 60 or older on January 1 1959 or who turn 21 after that date may vote in 1960 without paying the tax with an exemption slip required for the 21 year old.
The Andrews County commissioners called a $1.6 million bond election to fund a new county hospital and courthouse jail improvements. Propositions include $1.5 million for a 62,500 square foot hospital with 74 beds and $100,000 for courthouse and jail expansion to finish the jail’s second floor and basement offices.
The Andrews Mustangs toppled the Pecos Eagles 51 44 to hand Pecos its first conference loss and force a three way race with Monahans and Andrews. The win improves Andrews to 3 1. The game featured a late stall and key free throws sealing the upset.
The revival crusade reaches its fifth day at First Baptist Church with Bo Baker preaching and Dick Baker directing music. A twelve day revival opens at United Pentecostal Church on SW 2nd Street led by evangelist Mrs. A. H. Browning of Amatila wife of the district super.
The article lists revival services held daily at 10 am and 7 pm across several churches. Evangelists include B L. Davis at Calvary Baptist, with Dale Coody directing songs, and B W. Cass and Bob Smith at the Second Baptist church. Pastors named are A D. Robinson Clinton Eastman and Cc. E. Wainscott.
The Andrews city council approved a 2 cent cut in the key fire insurance rate following a survey that cited a shortfall of 800 feet of 2 inch hose and a long fire ladder. The move, plus a $892 payment for damages to a rancher, is expected to save about $1200 in premiums next year.
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