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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1968
Page
1
A humorous remark suggests a department store would tempt buyers with a world sale price of 1.99, wrapped with a fence around it. A woman might buy it take it home overnight then return it to the store the next day.
The Andrews area faced a rough week with a fog grounded Wentworth ceremony misfires and false alarms. Army worm outbreaks hounded Gaines and La Mesa counties while a newsroom panel scare prompted a press swap. J C Howell was rushed to the hospital, yet Art Taylor of Continental praised Andrews and signaled future investment.
The Mets West Texas and Eastern New Mexico hold a three day pro camp in Andrews from June 20 to 22 open to top players from the region. Coach Pete Smith and Harold Cox lead planning with Mets Scout Red Murff and area college scouts in attendance.
Low early turnout marked the Saturday election with fewer than 2,000 votes in Andrews County’s primary turnout. Officials reported down voting in the run off among two gubernatorial and two district attorney hopefuls. Absentee ballots remained just over 200 on Memorial Day weekend. A statewide similar pattern was anticipated.
Joyce Shaw 39 died after a three day illness at Permian General Hospital. Funeral 2 30 p m Monday at First Baptist Church with burial in Andrews cemetery. She was born October 20 1928 in Garvin Oklahoma and lived in Andrews four and a half years coming from Borger. Survivors include her husband W R a son David Lynn a daughter Christie Ann and her parents two brothers and two servicemen relatives.
The Andrews Sheriff's Posse captured first place in Carlsbad earning their second top trophy of the year. Delbert Harvick leads the group which has five other parades planned across West Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Rotary Club welcomed seven new members on Wednesday with Herb Atkins of Odes sa presenting and explaining Rotary and the four way test. New inductees include Jerry Trower Ray Robbins Ed Lilley Don Towery Preston Van Hanken and Sam Gantt.
The Andrews Jaycees held an orientation during their Tuesday dinner at the Ranch House. New members welcomed were Bob Zugg Gary Miller and Randy Pendleton with Pendleton absent. Reid Fitzgibbons president led the ceremony as Fitzgibbons and Tommy Williams gave speeches. Young men under 35 are urged to contact any member to join.
Andrews will host one of two Texas division offices for Continental Telephone Service Corp. Jack Keen, former local head, will lead the new operation with 12 to 15 staff initially and possibly grow to 24. Staffing starts by June 15 with leasing followed by potential building, covering exchanges from Dumas to Pecos and Burnet to Andrews.
Charlie Carruth longtime Lions International leader headed to Galveston for the state convention where he will be installed as president of the Past Governors group. He plans to attend the international meeting in Dallas later this month after serving as a counselor and local club officer.
Summer school here opens Monday with about 300 students the highest in school history. Dining and driving education join regular courses with sessions starting at 7 25 a m and 9 30 a m. Tuition is 15 per half unit or 25 per full unit.
Last Tuesday the first meeting to form a Civil Air Patrol Air Cadet Squadron drew about ten youths ages 13 to 17, with girls encouraged to join. Col. Joe Johnson led the session, Bill Brown named squadron commander, and the group eyed future scholarships, training, and a potential private pilot license. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 4 at 7:30 PM at the airport, with Col. Johnson presenting a film on the cadet program.
Red Cross approved swimming classes start at the municipal pool on June 10 with sessions through June 28. Registration is required with a physician physical, and a second course runs July 1 to July 19 and a third July 22 to August 9. Classes begin daily at 9 a.m. for children five and older taught by certified instructors Nancy Luck Debbie Hutcheson and Eddie Elkins.
The only fire call this week up to Friday afternoon came at noon Wednesday when a car was reported on fire in front of Western Auto. Local responders arrived promptly to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Joe Phillips, 18, is hospitalized at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa with back injuries from an industrial accident last Saturday. He was hurt while carrying sacks of cement for B and B Construction Company. The extent of injuries is unknown.
Shelton Smith nephew of Mr and Mrs J B Smith of 1200 NW 9th will leave June 8 to represent Andrews at Boys State in Austin. He was chosen in April by a committee from Downtown Lions Club and the American Legion and was a runners up on the state debate team. He is outgoing vice president of the student council and active in the Key Club. Smith and debating partner Ricky Laminath are featured.
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