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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1966
Page
3
The Rotary Club proposes a lighthouse at Kiddy Park by the lake shore. Plans call for a reconditioned heater treater interior with masonry exterior and a top light for safe kid access. Funds to build it will be raised at the giant community auction sale Friday and Saturday night with a 10 percent commission.
Youths will participate in organizing political parties campaigns and elections and in enacting and enforcing their own laws within the cythi cal state Keynets speaker for this year's program will be Dr H Roe Bartle of Kansas City Missouri Dr Bartle a former mayor of Kansas City has received numerous academic degrees and has been
Over 700 dollars worth of power tools vanished from the Devonian Elementary construction site during the night. Three power saws a cement nail hammer and other large equipment are missing from a locked inner room two windows were broken and entry appeared gained investigators report Deputy Frank Williams leads the probe as tools were wheeled outside in wheelbarrows.
Members of a college committee have met to fill the basin’s need for a four year college. They note the Permian Basin covers a vast area and is the largest US region without a four year college. Future meetings with Chambers of Commerce and civic groups will define objectives and a concrete action program.
A student week of activities culminates with the Governor's Ball Friday night honoring a figure recognized by ten foreign countries for his service to freedom.
Four Andrews high school baseball players attended the Mets invitational tryout camp on June 2 3 and 4 at Rockdale. The youths financed their own trip and were accompanied by coach Pete South Going from Andrews. Seniors Donnie Cook Eddie Gosnell and Mitchel Day and junior Doug Ham attended. About 200 boys joined the camp with several scouts present.
Mr and Mrs John Elledge announce the birth of a son at Permian General Hospital on Friday June 10. He weighed 14 ounces and was born at W244 asm.
Dr. Bob Montemnery, superintendent, spoke on school rest and improvements. Officials including Jay Moxley and Wes Parnes, city council members, and school board leaders attended a free discussion on town activities and future projects. Mayor Wilkins urged regular meetings to promote advancement and cooperation in Andrews.
Results from opening night show 12 and under riders leading in breakaway and pole bending. Notable placers include Mike Mann Hobbs and Joe Morris Midland in 12 and under events. In 16 to 19 bull riding Clif Van Curen Marfa tops scores, with Oscar Howard Plains and others close in ribbon roping and tie down.
Jerry Byrne, recently discharged from the Army Engineering Corps, will work with the LPS Embassy in Costa Rica. He plans to report after a brief visit with his mother, Mrs. D. R. Linn, and begins duties as a radio technician.
In the steer riding James Ward Odessa scored 50 winner. barrel times include Buddy Cochran Fl Paso 20 and Ward 23. In 16 19 girls break away none. Lynn Holder La mesa leads poles 17.8 Irene Eppenauer Pecos 18.1. Mary Ann Jackson Andrews wins ribbon roping on opening night with 2. Hereford sisters Jo Porch Lynn Porch post 19 and 19.2 in 13 15 class. Debbie Ferguson Petersburg leads pole bending 179 Forrest Ann Guest Andrews leads flag race 104 with Brenda Reese Andrews close. Jack M Alahan Hope NM and Becky Bland Ozona both 19 flat in barrels. Car a Beth Black Marfa leads 12 and under with 183. Tinda Sharp Lamesa 189. Sherry Hudson Big Spring leads flags 10.5. Yolanda Sellers Midland 19.7 Lee Ann Irwin 21.7. Lee Ann is ten years old.
A historical note states that five percent of the United States common salt supply is produced in the San Francisco Bay area. The remark underlines regional mineral production and its national role in salt supply.
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