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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
Community notes warn drivers in Andrews to slow amid school break as a dog fatality underscores child safety on residential streets. University UT medical findings critique youth manners, while Andrews graduates report solid college performance with 1953 to 1959 cohorts posting A to F grade distributions and improving outcomes.
Trustees report fewer than half of Andrews High graduates attend college. Class of 59 half, class of 58 third, class of 57 half. Freshmen performance: Language Arts 4 A 24 B 28 C 13 D 10 F. Mathematics 2 A 6 B 12 C 10 D 5 F. Laboratory Sciences 3 A 7 B 9 C 9 D 6 F. Other subjects 30 A 64 B 43 C 18 D 16 F.
School board report notes Andrews students improve grades due to stronger study habits, a full time college counselor, and three years of enhanced pupil services in colleges. Principals J Lee Smith Dr Joe Tidrow and Dr Bob Montgomery contributed to the findings.
Students at Andrews High seek a comeback in a schoolwide hat event. Teachers say performances tie to grades, with some expected improvements as the contest wraps on page five.
In a county run off Blakley leads Tower with 530 to 482 votes from five boxes as over 1,000 voters cast ballots. Precinct results show Blakley leading in Precincts 1 3 and 4 while Precinct 2 favors Tower. absentee ballots add to Tower’s total.
Thirty one new Chamber of Commerce members will be recognized at an annual membership barbecue at the city lake park at 7 p.m. The event lacks a program and serves as a social meet and welcome for new members. Members are urged to return tickets or payment for food preparation. Names include Andrews Appliance, Andrews Auto Parts, Andrews Floor Covering, Andrews Floral, Badgett Welding, Robert Barnes Jr., Ben Franklin Store, Raymond H. Bristow, Bill Burford, C. V. Campbell, Dr. J. R. Coats, Corner Drug, Sheriff Paul Cumbie, Douglas Blech, Eppler Insurance Co., Fitts Texaco, Hixson Construction, Winfred Hudgens, Hudson Texaco, John W. Hughes, Manning Shell Station, Louis Miller, Modern Foods, Penland's Fabrics, Modern Steam Laundry, S. A. Smith, F. M. Snipes, Southern Maid Donut Shop, Sports Den, Town and Country Real Estate, Wright Well Service.
Lana Burkett survived the first three rounds of the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. She is among 73 contestants after winning the regional meet sponsored by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. She spelled arrow crimson verdant and receptacle before press time.
Downtown Andrews will suspend parking time limits from today through September 1 as meters are removed for summer storage. City council approved the move after a petition by downtown merchants. $655 balance with the meter company is paid to halt meter activity during the three month break.
Andrews Telephone Co distributes the 1961 directory with about 75 more listings than 1960, totaling around 3600 phones in the county. The cover features a sketch of the new Permian General Hospital under construction, due next February.
Local churches announce their Vacation Bible Schools with sessions running through June 7 to June 14. Schools at First Baptist Second Baptist Presbyterian Faith Lutheran Calvary Baptist Means Memorial Methodist and Spanish Mission outline daily 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. sessions with special teen programs and commencement dates in early to mid June.
Memorial Day in Andrews brought a quiet week with no major incidents reported by Police Sheriff or highway patrol. The Sheriff department handled one shoplifting case Monday with the accused released on bond Wednesday as most retail businesses closed Tuesday for the Chamber of Commerce holiday observance.
The region faced ongoing drought with no significant rainfall since early March and only light May showers last year. City water use climbs as City Lake lows trigger stop of pumping. temperatures rose into the 90s.
Nelson, Andrews high school star, won the open 440 at Modesto in 47.0 seconds and placed third in the 220 in 21.0. He trained at Fresno ahead of the Compton Invitational, with altitude and chilly 48 degree weather cited as possible factors.
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