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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
1
James Roberts critiques tax policy and government handling of withholdings noting the inequity of payment timing. He cites a Virginia congressman proposal as unlikely to pass and recounts a cow renting scheme to illustrate tax angles, then a humorous nun and a swearing parakeet tale as a lighter close.
The board tabled four bond project bids including high school addition and stadium work for review. A Friday meeting will decide whether to proceed as officials seek lower costs amid budget concerns and tax evaluation debates. Eddie Brenholtz outlined current school needs during the lengthy discussion.
A Sunday crash on Highway 349 and 176 near Martin County left Mrs. Janie Louise Morgan 27 of Andrews dead. Eight others including Morgan’s husband William Henry Morgan 26 and three Morgan children were injured. Two remained critical at Permian General Hospital. The collision involved a car and pickup with most passengers in the pickup’s bed. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. as the eastbound pickup collided with the northbound car.
Local law officials warn citizens against using lighted Little League parks for private games. Approved parks are listed and damaged fields may cost about 60 dollars per night to repair. Violators face vandalism charges and parents are responsible for damages by their children.
Andrews thrives in summer with the AJRA approved Junior Rodeo drawing out of town visitors. July brings the Jaycee Trade Fair and Highway 80 Tennis Tournament along with Miss Andrews and Little Miss Andrews pageants. Additional events include a Fly-In breakfast, multiple baseball leagues, summer school, swimming, tennis, golf, and lawn activities at parks and youth centers.
A 4 year old boy, Mark Smith, was bitten in the face by a neighborhood dog while trying to run it out of a garage. The injury required about five stitches. The dog, vaccinated for rabies, is under observation by the city humane officer.
An adult typing class is available at the high school at 6 p.m. on weekdays. The seven week course costs 15 dollars. Enrollment contact: Brodie Hutchinson or Forrest Scott, high school principals, or Charles Graham, head of the business department.
About 90 girl scouts begin the annual day camp at Florey Park Monday through Friday featuring outdoor cooking and hiking. Buses will shuttle scouts from the old high school at 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers include director Mrs. Ruby Sims and assistant Mrs. James Watson with nurse Mrs. Deryl Bennett on site.
Five Andrews girls compete for Junior Rodeo Queen title. They will ride in the rodeo parade and grand entries during all three nights, with the winner announced on the final show night along with event winners. Each contestant is sponsored by a local civic club. the crown passes to each queen yearly. D Ann Ditto, 13, sponsored by Kiwanis, has rodeo experience and 4H activity. Forrest Ann Guest, a freshman, sponsored by Rotary, active in 4H and livestock judging. Myra Pierce, 15, sponsored by Jaycees, rode horse for years but no rodeo experience. Brenda Reese, 14, brought to town from Aspermont, sponsored by her sponsor.
About 30 girls from Girls Town U S A arrive this afternoon as special guests at the Andrews Junior Rodeo. They travel with Marshall Cooper, former juvenile officer and Girls Town director, to the Community Building at 2 p m for a pre parade welcome.
Julie Fee will represent Andrews as a Western Belle in the West of the Pecos Rodeo parade on July 1 and ride a Pecos business supplied float. The Western Belles will be honored at parties starting June 28 and introduced on opening night from a movable platform during the four night show.
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