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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1969

Page

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Conscience as a Faint Inner Voice in Moral Choice

A brief reflection on conscience as a weak inner voice that sometimes fails to speak in our own language, causing hesitation in moral decisions and self judgment.

Normandy Invasion Gliders Engage Despite Night Sky

An account recalls the dawn of D Day operations as S2nd Airborne Infantry gliders towed by C-47s edge toward Saint-Mere-Eglise. Despite early fog and rockets, dawn revealed beaches Norman, Omaha, Juno, Sword, Gold as troops landed. The plan unraveled slightly as crews cut loose early, landing amid hedgerows and rough terrain.

S2nd Airborne Frank Stickney Stickney Saint - Merc- Eglise Hitler Europe Normandy Omaha L.ah Juno Sword and Gold SANDS

Annual Ranchers Barbecue Held in Andrews Area

The annual barbecue for ranchers and their families was held Saturday night at the Community Building. Arnold Scharbauer presented slides from his African safari while Bill Wyche, president of the Andrews County ranchers group, acted as host and welcomed attendees.

Andrews Area Arnold Scharbauer Bill Wyche Andrews County Ranchers Group

Andrews Mustangs Win Regional to Reach State Playoffs in Austin

Andrews High School earns a 5-0 regional final win over Brownfield Cubs to advance to the state playoff tourney in Austin Thursday and Friday. Sophomore Mike Hilton hurled a two-hit, seven strikeout gem. East Texas and South Texas contenders loom as El Campo Brenham or other foes.

Andrews Austin Pete Smith Mustangs Brownfield Cubs Mike Hilton Elisio Lopez Ruben Garcia Jaryl Helms Baird Mickey Matthews Jerrell Patrick Vic Brevard Bobby Delgado Young Hilton Patrick Brevard Brownfield Nelson Field el Campo Brenham South Texas Taylor Waco East Texas Johnny Hatcher

Souther Services Held for Oram B. Souther

Funeral services were held for Oram B. Souther 68 at Singleton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Carl Grissom officiating. Graveside rites followed at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa. Born February 15 1901 in Breckenridge he lived in Odessa Midland No trees and Selegam Mo before moving to Andrews three years ago. He worked for Texaco 32 years and farmed since 1959. Survivors include wife Christen one sister Miss Della Souther of Graham and seven brothers Harris Roy Herman A T Louis and Donald of Graham.

Singleton Funeral Home Oram B. Souther Permian General Hospital Carl Grissom Fairview Cemetery Pampa Breckenridge Odessa Midland Notrees Selegam Andrews Texaco Inc First Baptist Church Christen Della Souther Graham Harris Roy Wichita Falls Herman A.T Louis Donald

Memorial Drag Race Marks Club Tribute in Plane Crash Losses

The Boys Club hosts the Memorial Drag Race on Sunday afternoon June 29 to honor four Boys Club directors and two Jaycees killed in a plane crash while en route to plan the first local drag race. Organizers, led by Pete Hooper, say funds will support the club and the drag racing effort.

Boys Club Pete Hooper Jaycees Bill Flanary John Miller Butch Dillard Glenn Rhodes Charles Wilson

Schedule Told For Coming Season By Andrews

Athletic Director Fred Weir announced the 1969 football schedule with three away games. Home games include Lubbock Coronado, Brownfield, Lovington, Pecos, Seminole, Kermit, Lamesa and Monahans. B team and freshmen schedules are listed with dates beginning Sept 13 and Aug workouts follow UIL rules.

Fred Weir Tulsa Brownfield Lubbock Coronado Denver City Hobbs Lovington Pecos Monahans Andrews Kermit Fort Stockton Permian Nole Lamesa

Jaycees Hear Superintendent At Country Club Dinner

Supt. E. A. Brenholtz of the Andrews schools spoke at the Jaycee monthly meeting at the Country Club. He discussed current school legislation and its impact on the Andrews district during the dinner honoring Jaycee wives.

Supt E. A. Brenholtz Andrews Schools Country Club Andrews

Two Fires and Three Wrecks End Week of Activity

Area lawmen faced two fires and three wrecks over Thursday and Friday. A stolen Odessa car left near the county line was found damaged but intact, with a patrolman noting the vehicle was not wrecked in the traditional sense. Fires included a heater theater blaze near Armstrong Central Lease and a water tank lid fire near oil in the South Fullerton field, both in oil country and quickly extinguished. In-town wrecks occurred Friday and Thursday, including a 1967 car collision on North Main and Avenue G injuring no one seriously. the driver, Betty McIntyre, received a citation for following too closely.

Hursday Odessa Buff Angel Armstrong Central Eunice Highway South Fullerton Pan American North Mair and Ave Betty S. McIntyre 809 NE 5Th

County Names Employees for Summer Work by County Board

County commissioners in a series of special sessions hired several employees for the summer months. Names include Lonnie Schooley, Tom Jackson, Glen Rea, Greg Lawrance, Don McKee, Norman Houston, Lewis Simpson, Darla Morris and Jim Stone Jr. They also approved bore work under county roads section 20 and 21, block A 34 PSL for Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Co. and authorized Nancy Brown and five 4-H girls to attend Camp Musquiz June 8 11.

Lonnie Schooley Tom Jackson Glen Rea Greg Lawrance Don McKee Norman Houston Lewis Simpson Darla Morris Jim Stone Jr Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Company Nancy Brown Camp Musquiz

Special Andrews Students Place in State Olympics at Baylor

Andrews special education students attended the second annual state Olympics at Baylor University. Jimmy Carnett competed in 880 and 440 yard dashes, Charles Darnell reached intermediate finals in 440 and 220, Eura Dell Darnell posted the best girls time in the 50 dash and ran the 220 dash, Loretta Darnell reached the 50 dash finals, Orson Robinson and Burnette Johnson advanced to semi finals, with broad jump in competition. Teachers Sam Hooper and Dorothy McDavid led the group. Nancy Morgan and Tommy Turnage also attended. Finalists advance to regional in Oklahoma City and nationals in Chicago.

Eura Dell Darnell Loretta Darnell Orson Robinson Burnette Johnson Sam Hooper Dorothy McDavid Nancy Morgan Tommy Turnage Oklahoma City Okla Chicago

City Sprayer Set for First Run After Repairs

The city operated spraying machine will make its initial run Friday in baseball and Little League park areas after repairs. Officials said the sprayer, slowed by earlier repairs last summer, should now be in full operation.

Summer School Enrollment Grows At Local High School

Summer school registrations top 300 as classes begin Monday at the high school. Regular courses account for 110 students while about 220 enroll in two sessions of driver education and 27 more take homemaking summer courses.

City Offers Swim Lessons This Summer at Municipal Pool

Pool director Jan Pearcy announced three summer sessions at the municipal pool. Sessions run June 16 to July 3, July 7 to 25, and July 28 to August 15 with a $3.50 fee per session. Open to ages five and up, registration begins June 9 during regular pool hours. Instructors include Dennis Flam Debbie Hutcheson and Nancy Luck. Courses in junior and senior lifesaving are planned.

Jan Pearcy Pearcy

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Mustang Baseballers Pioneer Park Rodeo Arena Diane Prince Harold Prince 4-H Horse Club Lisa Rosser L. S. Rosser Jr Danna Chesney Buford L Chesney Andrews Roller Rink Candy Cotten Melvin Cotten The Kiwanis Debbie Cox Walter Cox Andrews Hospital Pharmacy Sandi Vining Jane Vining Judy Moxley J. W. Moxley Rotary Club Linda See Parade Brad Young Steve Rose Donna Chesney Linda McWilliams Mary Carpenter C.B. Souther Big Spring Seminole Edward D. Emerson Lubbock C. M. Walker Mrs. McIntyre Special Andrews Wustaw
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