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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1972
Page
1
Regional health planners advocate a coordinated health services curriculum in Andrews to train x ray technicians nurses and lab staff. A state bill allows a branch campus from an existing college using an old building and hospital facilities to create a health oriented program with minimal local cost.
Three people were injured in a two car crash at the N 385 and Mustang Drive intersection. William Frank Roberts of 806 NW 4th allegedly failed to yield and hit Kay Robbins of Roberts, with injuries to Roberts chest and left shoulder and Robbins arm. Bruce Robbins, age 11, suffered a broken cheek bone. Gary age 9 and Kelly age 4 were passengers. Another collision occurred on NW Ave near 690 feet west of NW 8th Place. Patricia Wedel and Ray Christian exchanges blame over a rear end crash. A separate hit and run damaged a legally parked car near 1107 NW 12th Place. Sgt Williams and other officers cited Valdez for improper start from parked position. A further crash occurred at SW Mustang Drive and SW Ave E involving two pickups. See WRECK Page.
The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce sports committee announces the 1972 Andrews Open Tennis Tournament to be held June 26-29. Tournament director John Kniffen says headquarters will be at Andrews High School tennis department. Entrance deadline is Friday June 23. Entry forms can be secured by writing the chamber at 204 NE 1st Street Andrews Texas 79714. About 400 entries expected.
Andrews Texas moves ahead with its fifth year of paving about 60 blocks in the annual slurry seal program. The city surveys streets each spring to choose improvements and invites residents to request attention. Downtown intersections receive underground signal work, and the new sewage and water reclamation plant will start operation Monday with reclaimed water planned for the golf course in fall.
The West Texas Legislative Committee on public education finance will hold a public hearing in Seminole at 2 p.m. on June 9 in the Community Building. Members include Rep. E. L. Short Rep. Lynn Nabers Rep. Charles Tupper Rep. Brian Poff Jr. Rep. Phil Cates and Rep. Delwin Jones. Testimony will be taped and considered by the committee.
An aphoristic line notes that older days needed two to quarrel while modern times require two to sustain a living, reflecting changing social dynamics.
Andrews Art Guild members spent Friday evening hanging paintings and drawings at Mrs. Kathryn Ham's home to prepare for today's open house and exhibition. The event runs 2 to 5 pm with an admission of 1 per person. Proceeds support guild cultural and educational activities. Artwork prices range from bargain to worth while.
Summer school starts Monday at 8 a.m. in the Little Theatre for first period and driver education students. Sessions run June 5 to July 14 with two half credit courses allowed, English 1-3 excluded, and a $15 half credit or $25 full credit tuition.
Mrs. Nell Brown senior English teacher at the high school was hospitalized in Bryan during a summer vacation trip. She suffered internal hemorrhaging and will undergo major surgery to remove her right kidney at St Josephs Hospital. Friends are urged to send cards and messages.
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