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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1969
Page
1
A remark suggests people aiming to live within their budgets may undermine poverty programs by improper spending or misusing assistance. The statement implies cautious use of benefits is essential to program effectiveness.
Fred Piper has been elevated to principal of Underwood Elementary School at the last school board meeting. The board and administration commend his appointment and wish him success in his new post.
The Associated Press reports Sgt Cleamon Faulkner returning to Wichita after almost 40 hours of flight from the Far East. His wife, once 340 pounds, had thyroid treatment and a dramatic weight loss to 160 pounds, while the sergeant himself appeared unaware of his own wife at first sight.
The Louisiana legislature passed bills permitting summary dismissal and possible imprisonment of students and faculty who join demonstrations likely to disrupt education. Senator John Schwegmann praised the measure as a wonderful bill.
Five seniors spoke to classmates relatives and friends under the high school dome stressing the class motto What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Speeches by Mark Bader Steve Rose Billie Smith Patsy Shoffit and Billy Tune highlighted being oneself and faith in the future. Principal Brodie Hutchinson commended the class and presented diplomas with Supt. Brenholtz recognizing parents and grandparents prior to the ceremony.
The city plans fence repair drainage rechanneling and new signs at the dump open daily 2 to 8 p m for resident dumping. City manager Len Wilson emphasizes alley garbage cans in racks and lids off only when airing out.
The Andrews Boys Club sponsors the Youth Employment Service inviting youths ages 10 to 18 to apply. Jobs include typing babysitting lawn mowing painting car washing yard work sign painting housework cooking janitor service bicycle repair carpentry ditch digging warehouse clerks circular delivery and dishwashing. Contact Phil Dyer at 112 NW Ave D or 523 4745 after 1 pm starting Monday June 2. Adults advisors are Dyer and county juvenile officer Bill Manning.
Mex Texacan Managers Association held in Andrews with host Preston Van Hanken and local managers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Numan Hobbs Joe Coxby Monahans Bill Payne Dorothy Pahl Crane Lloyd Gilly Kermit Tom Eastland Big Spring and Gene Garrison Odessa. They discussed Water Inc plans and oil depletion allowances. Next meeting set for Monahans June 26.
The Andrews' Boys Club announces summer hours starting June 2. Weekdays open 1 4 p m and 5 8 p m with a one hour break. Saturdays 9 12 and 1 4 p m. Membership for ages 6 to 18 costs 50 cents yearly.
Brodie Hutchinson announces adult typing classes offered with regular summer school. Classes run daily from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m. and cover a full year. Adults should report to the high school Little Theatre at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
School board details fall term staffing with three of four kindergarten posts to be filled by reassignments as fewer elementary grades are offered. Supt Brenholtz notes workload remains unchanged. Names listed for kindergarten through sixth grade and specialized roles across Underwood Glorieta.
Ronald Hair and Chris Lee Hounshell were injured in a Wednesday night wreck on South Main 150 feet north of SW Ave. Hair 17 of 905 NW Lth drove a 1961 car that struck a Texas Electric pole. Hair was unconscious and kept for observation. Hounshell 16 of 1101 NW 12th Pl had minor injuries. Larry Little escaped injury. Weldon Monroe investigated. damage estimated at 350 to the car and 150 to the pole.
Andrews County commissioners hired several summer workers at recent court meetings. New hires include O B Raburn III and Claude Philip Clark for road and bridge precinct 3, Gary Lloyd in precinct 1, James A Roberts precinct 1, Steve Price precinct 4, Mike Burton and John Tilly precinct 2, and Tommy Jackson and Glen Rea precinct 4. Reeder Price is to attend the treasurer and auditor conference in Austin. County Attorney Henry Guillet may attend the council of government conference in Big Spring.
The Andrews Mustangs captured their first bi-district championship Friday in Dumas by defeating the 1-AAA champion Demons to set plans to play Brownfield.
Joseph Russell Dylla a 21 year old from San Antonio died instantly when the car he rode in crashed into a parked pulling unit on Telephone Road north of the Big Spring highway. Edward J Mathus of Midland was badly injured with multiple fractures and head injuries. The pulling unit had no lights and no one was in it. Highway Patrol traced the license to James L George Lee.
Plans continue for the All Night Sing on June 14 at Mustang Stadium with five top national gospel groups plus local choirs and an internationally known Scottish group. The public is invited to attend or remain all night. The event is sponsored annually by the local chamber of commerce.
The municipal swimming pool opened Saturday and will run daily through the summer. Director Jan Pearcy lists Sunday hours 1 to 5 pm, Monday and Friday 1 to 7 pm, Tuesday Thursday Saturday 1 to 9 pm, and Wednesday 1 to 6 pm. Admission is 25 cents for children under 12 and 35 cents for adults. Swimming classes will be announced soon.
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