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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
1
A local discussion centers on a proposed new high school and construction jobs to boost Andrews economy. Proponents argue a springboard for growth, while critics worry about timing and budget. The piece notes local figures Sheriff Ray Phillips and Paul Cumbie in the race for office and calls for strong civic effort to attract industry and prosperity.
The county clerk confirmed 341 qualified residents signed petitions to call a local option liquor election in Andrews. The County Commissioner's Court will set a date within 20 to 30 days, likely the second week of July, for off premise alcohol sales vote.
Tax representatives voiced no strong objections to the proposed 1960 61 school budget of 25 million dollars at a public hearing. They urged cost cuts due to oil industry cutbacks while the board explained reductions lowering the budget by about 52000. the total tax rate remains 1 65 with debt service rising to zero cents.
Humble Oil & Refining Co asks the Railroad Commission of Texas to authorize a water flood for the Means Queen Sand and Nolley Queen Sand pools in North Andrews County. The request was presented at a hearing in Austin. The proposed secondary recovery unit spans about 17 000 acres across roughly 260 sections with existing wells.
Andrews junior Mike Pusey won the Regional Junior Jaycee Golf Tournament by one stroke with 110 over Odessa’s David Moore who shot 111. Jerry Allen of Kermit finished third at 113. Barry Rogers and three others tied at 115, forcing a sudden death playoff. The top four advance to the state tournament in Wichita Falls in June 1923, then on to the national meet in Midland in August. Other local entrants included Jerry Smith and Tommy Stubbs among 23 players from several towns.
Texas Attorney General is asked whether Andrews County may separate the offices of county clerk and district clerk now that its population exceeds 8 000. The timing depends on when separated offices take effect after census data show population over the limit. The county attorney notes the opinion has not been issued before and will require processing time.
Andrews churches join with councils of churches to organize a blanket drive for earthquake victims. Local congregations coordinate collection points and volunteers to distribute援 aid through regional relief groups.
Andrews County received another half inch of rain from thunderstorms Monday night with strong winds and lightning. A prior May rain brought about an inch and a quarter, marking the second general rain in two weeks. Temperatures last week ranged from 90 to 97 degrees. Community groups solicit blanket donations for Chilean earthquake victims under Church World Service with pickup options available.
Paul Cumbie upset incumbent Ray Phillips to win the Andrews County sheriff post in the Democratic Primary runoff drawing 1,319 votes to 1,162. A total of 2,488 voters participated across the six county boxes with strong absentee support.
The table shows voting tallies in Andrews County for Judge Loyd W. Davidson and W. T. McDonald with district totals 1071 and 1383 respectively, and for Sheriff Ray Phillips and Paul Cumbie with district totals 1162 and 1319. Supporting precinct totals are listed by candidate across multiple partial columns.
May permits at City Hall totaled 317 200 dollars pushing May ahead of April 258 937 dollars. First five months total 1 019 937 dollars, 113 245 ahead of the same period last year. Residential permits dominate with 264 246 for 28 homes including 14 homes for Blackmon and Associates in Northeast Crescent.
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