Drifting Sands and a Delayed Mexican Rail Adventure
Pete and Mary Ann Millican recount a trip on the new government rail line from Presidio to Los Mochis blocked by rock slides on both legs. The two day journey turned into an overnight wait in Los Mochis and a night ride back, leaving them unable to enjoy the mountain scenery.
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National Railroad of Mexico
Mexico
Pete
Mary Ann Millican
Andrews
Presido
Los Mochis
Persidio
Millikcans
Highway 80 tennis tourney hailed a success
The weekend event drew praise for smooth operation with key organizers Kelton Brewer and Mrs. Gertrude Averyt earning most credit. Participants praised the facilities and conduct though locals of Andrews were few in attendance.
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Kelton Brewer
Gertrude Averyt
Andrews
David Kent
City Water Temperature Dispute Over Cooling Dated July Plunge
City staff debate water temperature for photo chemicals in summer. Marshall Pharr, city manager, argues year round water stays below 70 degrees only with refrigeration. A wager suggests proving July taps won’t drop below 70 without cooling.
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Marshall Pharr
Andrews
Marshall
Pharr’s work upgrades old city hall to striking finish
The narrator notes skepticism about supervising touch up on the old city hall but praises Marshall for a strong improvement. The building now resembles a Riviera outhouse fused with the Taj Mahal, a definite upgrade.
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Mr. Pharr
Old City Hall
Marshall
City Hall
Riviera
Taj Mahal
Andrews Residents See Change After Jet Crash Survivors
The piece notes Andrews residents often meet highway tragedies, but Mrs. Dodd and her two children survived a jet crash, suggesting a shift in luck for the town and its people.
Council Starts Budget Study for 1963 City Finance Plans
City Council opened budget review showing a $560 000 proposal with no tax rate change at 1.30 per 100 of valuation. Major items include 20000 for street repairs 12000 for sanitary container system phase one and 6000 for a fire training tower.
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Marshall Pharr
Marcella Cure
Pharr
Macatee Co
Dallas
Mactee
Permian
Forrest Lumber
Andrews
Cosden Petroleum
Macatee
Teacher survives Amarillo airliner crash with her two daughters
Mrs. H. S. Dodd Jr. and her girls Marilyn and Jacquelyn escaped a Continental Airlines turbo prop after it exploded and burned in a harvest field shortly after takeoff from Amarillo. Passengers aided by two men sheltered by emergency exits as the craft disintegrated. The family, visiting relatives in Spearman, then traveled to Amarillo to catch a return flight.
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H. S. Dodd Jr
Crescent Drive
Dodd
Marilyn
Jacquelyn
Continental Airlines
Amarillo Air Terminal
Mrs. Dodd
Spearman
Midland
Champions Determined Leagues Name All Star Teams
The final night of action decided leagues selections with champions named in both the American Little League and Pony League on Tuesday.
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Cass- Fitts
Corner Drug
Jerry Fuson
The
Telephone Co
Mike Alexander
Mike Jones
Charlie Rogers
Bankers
Larry Martin
Paul Willams
Richard Hamilton
Eugene Sawyer
Floyd Monroe
David Cole
Iron Underwood Butane
Piggly Wiggly
Monty Morrow
Steve Harrelson
Mike Miller
Charles Springer
Leland Cleaners
Steve Byrnes
John Sylvanus
Lynn Tyler
E. C. Gray
D. J. Turner
Temperatures Hit 100 In Area On Tuesday Afternoon
Mercury reached the century mark for the second time this year as high humidity made outdoor conditions oppressive. Nighttime temps stayed around 78, with the first 100 degree reading on May 6. Readings are from Northern Natural Gas Company. The article also notes Little League results and Pony League champions.
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Andrews
Houston
South Plains
Northern Natural Gas Company
Sheriff Posse Elects Officers at Andrews Courthouse
The newly formed Andrews County Sheriff Posse elected officers at a courthouse meeting on Monday night. Gordon Cox became captain, Skeet Morris lieutenant, Doug Shults sergeant, Jimmy Wilkins secretary treasurer, L Z Brown corporal, John North corral boss, and Gene Irwin trail boss. Blue and white flags with a red star were ordered for parades. Riding apparel decisions were postponed to a later meeting. See POSSE Page Six.
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Andrews County
Gordon Cox
Skeet Morris
Doug Shults
Jimmy Wilkins
L. Z. Brown
John North
Gene Irwin
Andrews
POSSE
Ancient archery used for hunting and sport gains readers
Archery remains popular in the Andrews area with hobbyists modernizing bows and arrows. Tommy Hendrick operates a home archery shop and notes women, disabled people, and all ages participate, with shorter bows often aiding speed and fairness. The article highlights archery as both historic tool and current sport.
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Andrews
Tommy Hendrick
1102
N. W. Ith
Hendrick
Local Banks See Mixed Deposits in 1962 Second Quarter
Andrews banks report total deposits at 9.59 million dollars on June 30 a decline from the previous quarter and a year earlier due to public funds used for construction. Individual and firm deposits rose to 7.30 million, while loans and discounts showed little change with First National and Commercial State posting small movements.
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Andrews
First National
School Administrators Visit Andrews Plant For Airborne Workshop
About 60 school administrators from across the United States will visit Andrews Friday for Stanford University airborne workshop to study changes in American education. They will tour buildings from Massachusetts to California and review Andrews' new high loft high school with funds from Educational Facilities Laboratories Inc. San Angelo, Texas, is also included in the itinerary.
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United States
Andrews
Stanford University
Massachusetts
California
Educational Facilities Laboratories Inc
EFL
Ford Fouation
New High Loft
San Angelo
Texas
Andrews Independent School District offices close for two week vacation
The Andrews district administrative offices will close at 5 p.m. for two weeks starting Priday to allow year around staff to take vacations. The staff return the morning of August 1. The district tax office and properties will stay open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for business.
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Andrews Independent School District
Andrews County awards pool and shower building contracts
Two contractors won bids for a new 16 555 dollar Andrews County swimming pool east of Lincoln Elementary. Holmes Lumber Co. of Midland awarded 8689 for the pool. Huckabee Lumber Co. of Andrews paid 7866 for shower dressing rooms. Construction to start Monday with 30 day completion, five bidders, pool 20 by 50 feet, 12 feet deep, fence around site. County had transferred pool ownership to the City of Andrews last spring.
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Andrews County
Lincoln
Andrews
Commissioners Court
Holmes Lumber Co
Midland
Huckabee Lumber Co
Trico Construction
Jones Construction
Casity Construction
East Broadway
City of
Brown Chosen As Head Of Country Club
L. Z. Brown was elected president of the Andrews Country Club executive board in a Monday night meeting. Johnny Smith becomes vice president and G. Bert Smith Jr. serves as secretary treasurer. Other board members include Frank Stickney Leland Williams Carl Ham and Jimmy Ulmer.
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L. Z. Brown
The
Andrews Country Club
Johnny Smith
G. Bert Smith Jr
Frank Stickney
Leland Williams
Carl Ham
Jimmy Ulmer
School Board Revises 1962 63 Attendance Zones
The school board approved elementary attendance zones for 1962 63 with minor boundary shifts to balance class sizes. Highland Trailer Park moves from Devonian to Glorieta. first graders spread across four primary units. Board also approved salaries for auxiliary staff and a facilities plan.
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Highland Trailer Park
Glorieta
School Properties
Frank Hyde
Ee School Board
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Ronnie Hodeck
Phil Nicholas
Lubbock
Kenneth Chrane
Walter Romine
Council
Mercury
Cass-Fitts
Rodney Monahans
Bobby Roberts
Eddie Elkins
Billy Carruth
Joe Trout
Ter Lee
Sheriff Posse
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