Community Dues and Graduation News in Andrews Area
Obituary and community tribute recount Fred Courtney as a leader who paid his dues through chamber roles and local service. Graduation tallies show area seniors across several towns, while Texas lawmakers keep marijuana penalties strict.
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Fred Courtney
Fred
Andrews
Chamber
United Fund
Gulf
John Pike
Monahans
Wink
Kermit
Lamesa
Seminole
Brownfield
Hereford
Downtown Parade Opens 24th AJRA Junior Rodeo Week
The county arena hosts the 24th AJRA Junior Rodeo starting Wednesday after noon with a downtown parade at 4 30 p m. Spurs saddles wild horses and cowboys prepare for the event highlighting junior rodeo excitement.
Andrews Bicentennial plans advance with committee sessions
Steering committee plans a thirteen month Andrews bicentennial agenda after two work sessions trim event ideas. James Roberts notes final cost estimates and financing will be set at Thursday meeting. The celebration runs through July 4 next year with a flag display at the courthouse and a cowboy parade inviting riding clubs.
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Andrews
Bicentennial Commission
James Roberts
Raymond Sharbutt
Backyard Cleanup Campaign To Begin Here Monday
A county health campaign led by Jim Bearden and George Harrill plans a week long cleanup starting Monday with a Bicentennial theme. Doug Gaines will head junk car removals while officials urge residents to call for assistance in hauling old cars and refrigerators. The effort gains support from County Commissioners Lonnie Gross and J W Moxley and City Maintenance Supervisor Joel Locke.
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Andrews
Jim Bearden
George Harrill
Reddy
Texas Electric
Texas
Briscoe
Doug Gaines
Gaines
Bearden
Lonnie Gross
J W. Moxley
Joel Locke
Water Control Upgrade Reaches City Water System
City installs advanced electronic radio guidance for water control. City water wells now auto-activate to refill storage tanks when levels drop, reducing manual checks by Len Wilson and maintenance staff and promising 24 hour full tanks. See GADGET, Page 12.
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Len Wilson
Andrews High Class of 75 gains skilled graduates
Andrews High School reports 188 graduates in 1972 with 66 (35 percent) possessing saleable skills like carpentry typing or shorthand. The 1975 class of 170 includes 92 with such skills, about 54 percent, reflecting progress from expanded Career Education and Vocational Programs.
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Andrews
Andrews High School
United States
AHS
Storms Bring Rain Hail and Tornado Watches to Andrews Area
Thunderstorms swept into Andrews on Wednesday night with strong winds and hail. Weather watchers reported radar hooks and lightning while dispatchers logged over 100 calls. rainfall ranged from .08 to 1.50 inches in surrounding areas with no confirmed tornadoes in Andrews.
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Andrews
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Air Terminal
Highway Department
Midland
Goldsmith
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