Summer activity schedule spans six towns and arts programs
The calendar runs from June 16 in Lubbock to July 21 in Andrews with stops in San Angelo Amarillo Abilene Odessa and more. Boys may join track via Coach Max Goldsmith or at 8:30 a m at the high school track. Fred Piper leads arts and crafts classes with weekly site rotations and age specific time blocks.
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Lubbock
Andrews
San Angelo
Amarillo
Abilene
Odessa
Max Goldsmith
Fred Piper
Devonian
San Andres
Underwood
Jan Bilhartz
del Rays
Judge Olsen Remembered for Fairness and Courage
Austin remarks on Judge Olsen highlighting decision making aligned with conscience and courage. Sullivan praises concern for young lawyers and their development. Banks calls him a stickler for the law and believer in justice for all. Noland and Wesch honor his community service and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Olsen
Dan Sullivan
John Banks
Kermit
Judge Olsen
James Noland
Midland
Calvin Wesch
Oil Drillings Reported Across Andrews County Fields
Humble Oil and Refining reports No 299 Means well bottomed at 10 732 feet with planned depth 12 100 feet testing Wolfcamp Leonard and Clear Fork oils while 58 J E Parker wildcat 10 100 feet in Ellenburger runs. Liedtke Ltd and Limpia Royalties drill below 4520 feet. Union Texas reports No 16 36 University wildcat at 9860 feet in the Three Bar field with multiple nearby activity dates in July and August.
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Drews
G&m
Mb&a
Humble Oil & Refining Company No
Andrews County
Wolfcamp
Leonard Oil
Clear Fork Oil
Andrews
Means
Humble
J. E. Parker
Liedtke, ‘62 Ltd
Limpia Royalties, Inc
Midland
H. M. Ford
PSL
Union Texas Petroleum Corporation
University
University Land Survey
Late plant window for harvest amid drought and rainfall
Millican notes farmers must replant by the stated deadline to harvest this year. Cotton has historically survived frost if planted by July 4, offering a brief leeway. Last year the county saw about two inches of rain on June 19, aiding farmers, though irrigation struggles persist this year as April moisture finally soaked into eight months of dry ground.
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Millican
Donation Pledges Reported To Student Fund Drive
Pledges totaling multiple organizations and individuals mapped to the student fund include Association 25, Rotary Club 21, First Baptist T E L class 8, Dr Don Sanders 5, Quarterback Club 25, Dub s Drive In 5, Order of the Eastern Star 5, Chris Clark 5, Carruth Stickney Inc 50. Additional pledges received from Loyal Order of Moose 25, Jaycees 50, Association of University Women 15, Evening Lions 25, Spanish Club 10 and Carl Ham 10.
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Association
Rotary Club
First Baptist T. E. L
Don Sanders
Quarterback Club
Dub
Loyal Order of Moose
Jaycees
Association of University Women
Evening Lions
Spanish Club
Carl Ham
County Faces Drought Risk Similar to 1953, Warns Agent
The county agent warned that continued high winds and hot weather would leave the area in poor condition, potentially matching the drought severity seen in 1953 due to moisture loss and dry soils.
Andrews High Band Students Qualify for All-State Solo Contest
Andrews High School band members Mary Ann Nelson and Jack Slaton earned Superior awards in Class I solo at the Spring interscholastic league contest and will compete in the All-State solo contest in Austin hosted by the University of Texas. Nelson plays clarinet and Slaton tuba, with guidance from band director Mrs. Martin Epps.
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Andrews High School
Austin
Mary Ann Nelson
Jack Slaton
University of Texas
Miss Nelson
Slayton
iMartin Epps
Rites Held Saturday For Former Resident Griffin
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Longview for W. H. Blackie Griffin a former Andrews resident killed in an automobile accident near Crockett. He lived in Andrews for about five years leaving in 1952. His wife Betty was a local school teacher. He was employed by Homeo in Longview at his death and is survived by his wife and four children.
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W. H. “Blackie
Griffin
Longview
Andrews
Crockett
Homeo
Betty Griffin
What Someone Wants You Don't Need Try Classified LA3 2085
A brief classified note highlights a selection of items offered for sale or trade with minimal details. The ad implies bargain pricing and calls for inquiries to learn more about availability and conditions.
Miss Wool of Texas Pageant Planned in San Angelo
A three day event July 13 to 16 1962 features water sports luncheons tours TV appearances and a final pageant at the Sarah Bernhardt Theatre Ten finalists will compete for the Miss Wool of Texas crown and the winner becomes the Texas ambassador for the Wool Industry receiving a wool wardrobe and a chance to represent Texas in the 1963 Miss Wool of America Pageant.
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San Angelo
Sarah Bernhardt
Town House
Texas
Drifting Sands Sent to Mrs Olsen in Court Reporter Gesture
The excerpt notes court reporter Fred Swanson forwarding his shorthand notes to Mrs Olsen at Ker mit. The gesture is praised as a fine act by local legal professionals, reflecting courtesy from the old school.
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