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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1960
Page
1
A fragmented discussion on civic engagement and leadership in small West Texas communities. References to Andrews elections, Pan Am era figures, and the role of volunteers and workers in sustaining local projects amid national issues.
Andrews County Chamber of Commerce releases long range population estimates. By 1980 the county should reach 33 000 and the city 31 000 with 25 year milestones from 1905 to 1980. Estimates rely on Hasie Green Page Southerland Page Hospital Consultants and Census data.
Ruth Ann Kindiger a 20 year old senior journalism major from Texas Christian University arrived to begin a summer internship with the Andrews County News through the Texas Press Association. She joins the staff to assist with research for a fall Golden Jubilee edition.
Funeral services for James Emory Jones a former Andrews resident are set for today at 4 pm in the Singleton Fuji- Cral Home chapel with a Masonic graveside service to follow at Andrews Cemetery Burial will be in Andrews under direction of Singleton-Won Funeral Home Jones who lived in Bryan since 1997 after his wife died here died at 8 am Friday at his Bryan home He is survived by a sister Audie Farr Bryan and four brothers Hubert Dallas Louis Elsa Henry and W L including from San Antonio Dallas and College Station
The city summer program starts full time Monday with activities across five areas Devonian San Andres Underwood Lincoln Youth Center and the colored school. It features track meets in Lubbock and Abilene and a wide range of games crafts tennis and dances for all ages with transportation to sites provided.
A city council formed a relocation study board for Andrews to explore housing for the Negro population. Members include Byford Seary Virgil Laster Jack Shepherd Jeanne Arnold Joe Tidrow and Raymond Bristow. The panel will review urban renewal options and seek state support for a 40 year loan plan with $40 to $90 monthly payments.
Tax representatives approved the 1961 Andrews County budget after a brief reading by County Judge Virgil Lasater. The tax rate remains $1.54 per $100 valuation with a $75 million county evaluation, up $25 million from last year, driven mainly by oil land values.
County Commissioners Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday morning with the agenda including setting an execution date for the local option liquor election prompted by a circulating petition. The city council meets Monday night to review a telephone company rate proposal. The school board meets Tuesday evening to set the 1960 tax rate at 1 65, accept resignations of 10 teachers, and review records of graduating classes 1957 59.
Pan American Petroleum reports gas distillate discovery from the Devonian at No. 5 N in Southeast Andrews County. Initial seven hour swabbing produced 41.25 barrels of 62 degree distillate with gas flow rates from 1.7 to 4.1 million cubic feet daily. Nearby Wolfcamp and Ellenburger tests explored with mixed results while multiple offset wells and future completions are planned.
Andrews County Library summer reading program begins strong with 257 registered youngsters in grades 2 through 6 and 2,793 books checked out in the first nine days. Participants aim to read 20 books to earn a certificate and an end of summer ice cream party.
New directories distribute to subscribers reflect an upturn in users with 210 more phones than last year. 2 640 names listed. upgrades include four to two party lines and more private lines. 400 new lines added. fifteen long distance trunks to Midland in about three weeks. 20 000 daily local calls handled. relay team on the cover noted.
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