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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1966
Page
1
A light column jokes about car maintenance during Car Care Month. The author riffs on absurd improvised fixes like dropping aspirin in a radiator. The tone is humorous and casual aimed at readers familiar with everyday vehicle upkeep.
A local notice laments the departure of Frank Crown pastor of the Presbyterian Church. It details Crown’s work with Local Charities Inc. to place job seekers, praising his blunt “work or leave” philosophy and noting his role in keeping the county’s unemployment low. The piece mocks welfare critics while wishing him well.
A cyclist on a country road crashes into a ditch after a raincoat worn backwards to block wind. Laborers and an arriving officer assist as the man lies unconscious. one worker notes he revived briefly only after his head was turned to the right way.
A reader suggests expanding overnight tourism at the city lake by adding rest room facilities at the park and improving the home talks area to attract campers. The idea aims to boost overnight stays and ease visitor comfort for vacationers traveling through.
The 15th annual Andrews Junior Rodeo was deemed a big success by rodeo officials after two nights of competition with many entries still to process on Saturday. More than 200 entries competed, with belt buckles awarded in each event and saddles for top overall performers. Irene Eppenauer led the 16 19 cowgirl division early, while Larry Todd topped the boys at the halfway point with strong showings in pole bending and ribbon roping.
The Martin County Sheriff's Posse captured first place for performance in the Andrews Rodeo parade, awarded at opening night after the grand entry featuring posse groups from 15 towns. Ector County took second and Ward County Riding Club third. In juniors, the Plains Rough Riders won first with Gaines County 4H from Seminole second and Dawson County third.
Regular council session dealt with water issues. A water line to the airport was approved to reach the tree area by the highway for county feeder lines. The county request to furnish free water to a southwest county park was denied.
John E. Smith of Andrews joins twelve public spirited citizens from the Permian Basin to back a state supported four year college near Odessa. The group aims to promote establishment in the shortest practicable time with John A. Woodward and AN Hendrickson among its co chairs.
Andrews families are urged to support a local blood bank program at Permian General Hospital. The second year drive runs Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. donors aged 18 to 59 must weigh at least 110 pounds and avoid fatty foods four hours prior. Contact Pink Lady Auxiliary or Permian General Hospital at 523 2200 to schedule.
The Andrews Independent School District tentatively awarded Bob FE Hunter Construction of Lubbock the air conditioning for schools, stadium back slopes, a new high school wing and field house improvements. The board reduced the bid by 30 115 to 428 225, switching from air cooled to water cooled refrigeration and adjusting ceiling and roof specifications after architect guidance.
City, county, chamber and school officials met Wednesday at City Hall to discuss joint projects. The intergovernmental session aimed to pool resources for cooperative improvements across local agencies and schools.
Mayor Jimmy Wilkins presided over a meeting commending attendees for cooperative work toward industrial progress in Andrews. Judge Roy Bennett spoke of his Washington trip and briefings with Senators on the Permian Basin Railroad. Eddie Watson urged letters to lawmakers. Industrial Foundation plans, city parks, airport and site discussions were noted as ongoing priorities.
Steve Brannan son of Mr and Mrs Ira Lee Brannan will join about 750 high school boys in Austin June 11 for the 1966 American Legion Boys State session sponsored by the American Legion Texas. He is a senior in high school in September and the new president of the student council. He is a letterman in baseball and a member of Quill and Scroll elected friendliest boy at Andrews High School. He is sponsored locally by the Downtown Lions Club. The Boys State meets on the University of Texas campus June 11 to 18 and moves to the state capitol June 17 for a day of governance by the new officials. The program began June 10 1940 with 108 boys and has grown to a 1965 ceiling. The event is described as a mythical 51st state teaching by doing.
A summer shower Friday added about half an inch to Andrews totals bringing monthly rainfall to over four inches. An overcast sky and cooler temperatures lingered through Saturday after a spell of wet weather beginning Thursday.
The Donkey Baseball game earned about $440 for the Boys Club according to director Pete White. He thanked the Jaycees and Lions Clubs for support and all sponsors and attendees who bought tickets.
Julie Hoffman three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy D Hoffman 901 NW 12th Place was bitten near the eye by a neighborhood cat at about 9 am Friday. City humane officers and police located the cat and it is confined at the veterinarian for observation.
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