Go-Devil Debate From West Texas Farms To Engineers
Odessa engineer Ken Esmond challenges a farm history claim about the Go-Devil plow sled. He recalls riding behind horses and describes the device’s two disc ploughs and later knives. A Texas farm culture contrast and local anecdotes frame the discussion as a humorous dispute.
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Baylor —A
Ken Esmond
Odessa
West Texas
Pat
Dan
Lamesa
P.S
Audas R. Smith
Santa Anna
Ken
Dawson County
Junior Rodeo Begins Today in Andrews
The 15th annual Andrews Junior Rodeo opens with a 5 30 p m parade and runs tonight through Saturday with gate prices 50 cents for students 1 for adults. Boys and girls compete in multiple events at the county rodeo arena two miles north on Seminole highway. Top prizes awarded in three age groups 8 12 13 15 and 16 19. Queen candidates Mary Ann Jackson and Alice Zant. parade led by Andrews Sheriff s Posse and local riders.
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Andrews
Seminole Highway
Andrews County Rodeo Association
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Ann Jackson
Alice Zant
Andrews Sheriff's Posse
H. S. Dick Ratten
Happy
Tex
Cecil Smith
Bill Forbes
Kmid TV
Smith
Rodeo Association
Forbes
Riding Club
Letter Writing Course Set At High School
Andrews Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Letter Writing Clinic at the high school journalism room Thursday 7 30 to 10 p m with W H Butterfield Texas Tech vice president as clinician The $4 50 fee covers charts expressions to avoid writing shortcuts selling psychology and proper form Butterfield author of 16 books has led over 100 clinics and is a former chamber chairman.
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Andrews Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
W. H. Butterfield
Texas Tech
Butterfield
Oil Tax Men Endorse 1964 65 School Budget With Minor Changes
Tax representatives from major oil companies gave no opposition to the proposed 1964 65 school budget. Superintendent T A Roach outlined a 1.8 million dollar budget with a 1.99 tax rate, 1.45 maintenance and 54 debt service.
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Supt
T. A. Roach
Roach
Dwayne Jones
Humble
Jones
Lloyd Morgan
Morgan
Fletcher Crockett
School Recreation Set Here Monday
The school summer recreation program runs June 8 to July 31 with eight events. Coaches outline schedules for baseball basketball golf swimming tennis track and volleyball for youths ages 10 to 18. High School Baseball Coach Pete Smith directs sessions and two teams Hi-Junior and Senior Teenage begin June 8 at Mustang Field.
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Louis
Doc) Grevelle
Pete Smith
Smith
Mustang Field
Andrews
Jerry Tidwell
Neil Laminack
Coleman Wins Lions Stipend for Andrews Graduate
Glenda Coleman, a 1964 Andrews High School alumna, receives the first annual $300 Downtown Lions Club scholarship. She gets $150 per semester for Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos to study political science. Coleman, a Permian General Hospital receptionist during summer, is the daughter of Mrs Grace Coleman. She lives at 511 NE 3rd. In high school she was drum major of the Mustang Band and a Spanish Club and Future Nurses of America member.
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Glenda Coleman
Andrews High School
Downtown
Lions Club
Tax Men Okay County Budget Approved at Public Hearing
County officials approved a 1 216 000 budget identical to 1963 64 with a tax rate of 1 60 per 100 valuation. Revenue from the sale of the old Permian General Hospital would fund operations without a tax increase. The 1 60 rate funds road bond improvements permanent improvement and operating expenses.
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Roy D.bennett
Permian General Hospital
Voters to Decide Three Local Races in Democratic Runoff
Voters in Andrews County and nearby areas will select sheriff precinct one commissioner and constable in a Democratic runoff Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee voting totaled 325 with 314 in person and 11 by mail. Manifold races feature Gregory vs Phillips for sheriff, Allbright vs Echols for commissioner, Valdes vs Reid for constable, and Bennet vs Nugent for district attorney. US races include Pool vs Baker for at large and no opposition for governor Connally and senator Yarborough. Poll tax certificates required. city courthouse for residents inside city limits.
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Andrews
Charlie Burkett
James A
Bud) Gregory
Ray Phillips
Gregory
Phillips
Joe Allbright
S. P. Echols
Allbright
Echols
A. M. Valdes
Constable
Ed Reid
Valdes
Reid
Andrews County
Winkler
Crane County
C. Pete Bennett
Crane
Don M. Nugent
Kermit
Bennett
Nugent
Joe Pool
Dallas
Robert Baker
Houston
John Connally
Ralph Yarborough
Merchants Set 5:30 Closing Time In Chamber Vote
Local merchants voted 17 to 10 in the Chamber of Commerce survey to close at 5 30 p m effective Monday June 8. Regular hours remain but 5 30 closing is optional for retailers. Web Sharp chamber manager noted the vote.
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Chamber of Commerce
Web Sharp
Chamber
Tryouts Tonight for Adult Community Theater Actors
Tryouts are set tonight and Friday at 7 30 in the Little Theater for a summer Community Theaters production. Director John Hogue says selections will come from approved scripts including Male Animal Harvey and Cloud Seven.
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Little Theater
John Hogue
Harvey
Cloud Seven
Hogue
Bob Aldridge
Odessa
Permian Playhouse
City Announces Fee Changes In Summer Recreation Program
The city unveils a revised summer program led by Jan Pearcy with all playground activities moved to Pioneer Park. A $3.50 swimming fee and a 50 cent registration charge apply, plus craft materials fees. Sessions run two four week blocks, with day and night hours at the youth center and pool schedules listed.
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Jan Pearcy
Pioneer Park
Mary Ann Nelson
John Underwood
Daryl Jeffreys
John Hogue
Ronnie Sims
Dick Purcell
Pearcy
Jay Sherrard
Winnie Montgomery
Senior High Students Sign Up For Summer Classes
Principal J Lee Smith announces summer school at the high school starting Monday at 7 30 a m for seven weeks with two daily sessions. Courses include mathematics English World History American History Typing 1 Homemaking Summer Project and Driver Education. Tuition 15 for half credit. homemaking project free. Minimum 15 students per course.
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J. Lee Smith
Smith
Elizabeth Bowden
Nell Brown
Keith Harding
Charles Graham
Lillian Rogers
Forest Scott
Lynn King
Senatorial Runoff Narrows Race to Bush vs Cox in Andrews
Voters in Andrews County face a Republican runoff between George Bush of Houston and Jack Cox for the opponent to Ralph Yarborough. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bo-Peep Primary school, with one absentee ballot recorded by County Clerk Charlie Arkett.
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Andrews
Ralph Yarborough
George Bush
Houston
Andrews County
Jack Cox
Bush
Charlie Arkett
Polling Places Set for Saturday Runoff Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders designate polling sites for Saturdays runoff. Democrats vote at multiple precincts including the county treasurer’s office McKinney Acres Baptist Church Devonian Elementary School Brownie’s Well Servicing Grace Baptist Church and Southwest Church of Christ. Republicans cast ballots at Bos Peepl Primary School.
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Commissioner
McKinney Acres Baptist Church
County Auditor's Office
Devonian
Brownie’s
Grace Baptist Church
Ave. E
Southwest Church of Christ
Bos Peep
Chamber Plans Clean Up Campaign After Meet
The annual Paint Up Clean Up Fix Up drive runs June 20 to 28. Genevieve Leach chairs the chamber committee urging citizens to clear out garages yards alleys vacant lots abandoned buildings and derelict properties to improve the town. Andrews will enter the national contest this year with an all out bid for success. The Boys Club with over 600 members will participate in the cleanup effort led by local civic workers.
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Genevieve Leach
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Chamber Committee
Leach
Andrews
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