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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

7

Adman Howell Notes Busy Lakes Draw Away Residents

In a Tuesday column, the town of Andrews shows heavy holiday travel with lakes and resorts drawing crowds. A local sale by Lynn Rice at H and L Men's Wear offers summer attire at cut rates, while a shoplifting incident at Aldridge’s store ends with a sheriff’s pickup. Dick Ream and family move from the Commercial State era, as banks and shops observe the holiday.

Andrews Lynn Rice H & L Men’s Wear Dick Ream Commercial Dwight Day Dairy Mart Big Spring

Lea County Tops Permian Basin Drilling Activity

Lea County New Mexico leads the Permian Basin with 43 active rotary rigs, as Reed Roller Bit reports 233 rigs operating, up from 229 the prior week. Other busy counties include Ector 15 Andrews 13 and Crane Gaines Pecos Yoakum each with 12 rigs. last year at this time 280 rigs were active.

Lea County N. M Permian Basin Reed Roller Bit Company Ector Andrews Crane Gaines Pecos Yoakum

National 4-H Offers Six $800 Home Economics Scholarships

Six $800 college scholarships will be awarded next November to 4-H Club girls majoring in home economics and enrolled in their junior year. Each state selects one candidate. finalists are sent to the National 4-H Service Committee in Chicago for final review.

National Chicago

Kessinger Selected for Geology NSF Summer Institute

LSU graduate student Paul Kes singer Jr. receives a National Science Foundation award to attend a six week Summer Institute in Field Geology at Indiana University Geologic Field Station near Cardwell Montana. The program supports 36 college geology teachers with field study of Northern Rocky Mountain geology. The institute begins June 19 and includes lectures discussions and field trips.

Baton Rouge Paul Kessinger Jr Louisiana State University National Science Foundation Kessinger Paul Kessinger Sr Andrews Texas Tech Lafayette LSU Indiana University Cardwell Montana Rocky Mountain

Kiss In Motion Brings Accident Suit and Award

In a Miami court Sanford Wagner age 19 admitted kissing Loretta Ann Potito 20 while driving a car that crashed He said there had been several kisses and Potito assumed the risks if any for the accident He denied that the kisses could have caused the crash.

Miami Sanford Wagner Loretta Ann Potito Miss Potito

Midway Between Feet in Golf Swing

The ball should be positioned midway between the feet for all iron shots to ensure a natural stance and controlled flight. Placing the ball too close to one foot creates an awkward swing arc and reduces power.

Jury Awards Potitos Damages in Negligent Driving Case

A jury rejected Wag ner's theory in a negligent driving suit. Miss Potito received 7 200 for injuries and her father Joseph Potito 2 600 in punitive damages.

Wagner Miss Potito Joseph Potito

Patience Needed When Children Swallow Sharp Objects

Austin reporter recounts guidance from Dr. J Edward Johnson on swallowing tacks and pins. He notes many objects pass without harm, cites Terrell State Hospital x ray work, and emphasizes wait and see unless esophagus is involved or symptoms appear.

Austin Johnny J. Edward Johnson Texas Medical Association Texas State Journal of Medicine Johnson Terrell State Hospital

Police Receive Conscience Money From Missed Toll

Connecticut State Police received a 25 cent check from Mrs. Jerome Schlesinger of Port Chester New York. She said she missed a quarter into an automatic toll collector on the Connecticut Turnpike but drove off when motorists honked. She sent the check to compensate the state.

Connecticut Jerome Schlesinger Port Chester N. Y

Canton Officials Ban 10 Ton Trucks After Weighing Fire Units

In Canton Newfoundland and Labrador officials barred 10 ton trucks from city streets after weighing their fire trucks, only to discover the fire apparatus also exceeded the limit. The move prompted review of municipal vehicle weights and safety regulations.

Canton

Judge in Columbus Wears Army Helmet in Court

A Columbus judge appeared in court wearing an army combat helmet as plaster fell from the ceiling. The incident prompted a courtroom safety check and adjournment.

Columbus Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adman J. C. Howell Bob Aldridge Bob Elmer Feland Sheriff's Department Mr. Aldridge Paul Kessinger, JR News Office County Borden Cochran Coke Chaves Crockett Culberson Curry Dawson Xavor Forden Crea Borden’s Shop Andrews Dacron and Rayon C.r. Anthony Co. Yo Sam Ian
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