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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
1
A report from travel to Lubbock describes widespread rainfall and standing water across fields and playa lakes. Dust devils whirl over damp fields while gully washes fill ditches as the soil remains saturated and the landscape stays unusually wet.
The Permian Basin Railroad project awaits ICC hearing as local officials note the T P Railroad opposition. Authorities say the hearing will proceed unless opposition is withdrawn, with the ICC warning that handling could proceed without a formal hearing if the opposition ends.
Editorial argues the Odessa to Sea graves shortline railroad will boost Andrews Gaines and Ector counties and wider Permian Basin, claiming strong economic benefits and alignment with the T and P Railroad, urging swift approval.
The piece argues Andrews Odessa and Seminole must have a shortline railroad to reduce industrial barriers and attract payrolls. It warns ICC rulings would narrow candidate industries but stresses regional need for rail transport and a broader economic vision across West Texas.
Andrews city county recreation program begins Monday offering arts and crafts games and tennis at three local elementary schools.
The city approves a rabies vaccination drive for dogs and cats this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dr. Virgil Patrick will administer shots at the fire station beside City Hall. Fees are 2.50 per animal and 1.75 for licenses issued that day.
A public hearing on Andrews county 2.9 million proposed school budget sparked a four man oil tax committee idea to meet trustees later this month. Oil company reps questioned administrators as the board debated budget details amid tense exchange. August deadline looms for official adoption and a separate oil tax meeting was proposed to discuss the tax situation more freely.
The Andrews school summer sports program began with track baseball swimming and tennis sessions this week. Coaches Max Goldsmith Pete Smith Sam Gantt G. W. Warden and Peggy Edgar led activities at the high school and Andrews County Club with schedules for upcoming meets in Fort Stockton Andrews Odessa Abilene and Lubbock and a focus on seven major sports.
Martin County Grand Jury no-billed Ray Horton owner of Underwood Oil in Andrews and Arthur L. Byrne a Pan American pumper after an all-day inquiry. Horton said lack of evidence and thorough probe spared embarrassment and noted loyal friends and bank concerns stayed untouched. Attorney Max Ramsey stated Horton exonerated.
City officials report a slight drop in May building permits with a total of $44 175. The year to date amount rose to $417 846, down $6 475 from April. Two new construction permits were issued for $26 000 for new homes, plus one for Arch ie Holman at 809 NW 9th for $16 000 and one for Custom Builders at 909 NW 11th for $10 000. Permian Church of Christ at 1402 NE 8th received a $4 500 permit for a new building. Remodeling and additions totaled $13 675.
The Andrews Jaycees host a two division golf meet at 9 a m Saturday with novice and veteran divisions for youths and players with state or national tourney experience. Top locals advance to regional July 13 with regional winners entering the Austin state event July 22 24. Co chairs Tommy Singleton and Bubba Hoermann supervise trophies and medals.
A decline in annual summer school enrollment is reported after the first day of the third annual session. High school officials note 172 students enrolled on Monday, down from 204 last year, citing a $15 drivers training fee as the cause.
The Industrial Research League and the Chamber of Commerce join to seek site for the authorized state special school for retarded children. Dr R A Montgomery arranged contacts with the Board for Texas State Hospital and Special Schools to consider Andrews as a possible site. The department says funds are not yet set up and a site criteria will be established in 1964. Roy Bennett plans to meet a governor staff member to discuss location.
The second round of tryouts for the adult drama class is planned for 7 p m Thursday in the Little Theater. Director John Hogue says the cast needs two more men before announcements for the summer production. About 25 people attended the Tuesday meeting. The class is part of the city and county summer recreation program.
Water consumption by local residents climbed toward a new May record before rain cooled the period. City pumps logged near four million gallons daily for 19 days, peaking at 4 318 000 on the 9th, then 7 871 000 total after heavy showers. Average daily use reached 2 395 000 gallons, slightly above normal for a cool May.
Andrews county farm officials say the failure to extend the U S bracero labor law will have little local impact. County agent Pete Millian notes current wage limits nearly ended the program here. Representative George Mahon laments the House rejection and cautions a possible one year extension proposal.
Volunteer firemen in Andrews battled three alarms this week. A tire fire damaged W. T. Ballew’s car at 610 NE 5th, neighbors moved the car out and flames were put out. A second blaze under a Hammond Truett house in McKinny acres was contained with little damage. The third fire damaged a tank battery on Frankie City Road.
Wesley W. Barnes Jr., son of Andrews County Commissioner Wes Barnes, won a Seminole alderman seat in a landslide during a Monday special election. He secured 110 of 381 votes in a field of 10 candidates.
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