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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1958
Page
1
A research team surveys dunes in southwestern Texas seeking fossils to map ancient weather and plant life. The project notes possible storms and shifting sands while locals recall a Mary and Sam incident and a rumored portable drilling plan tied to a promoter’s land deal.
A mixed group including ranchers, experiment officials, and state rep met at the Andrews County courthouse to press for research on the shinnery problem. They propose petitions across seven counties to show agricultural help demand and influence next year’s budget.
Dallas lawyer rancher and U S Senate candidate Bill Blakley tours West Texas meeting the public. He will appear on the courthouse square at 8 30 am Wednesday with free coffee and doughnuts as local Blakley for Senator supporters host the informal gathering.
Paul Forchheimer, Alpine department store owner and Alpine Chamber of Commerce president, will address the merchants division on Effective Advertising. He will discuss newspaper TV radio direct mail and display ads drawing on his agency experience and recent nationwide recognition as a brand advertising runner-up. T. A. Roach urges Andrews businessmen to attend. refreshments served.
The Andrews Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to deny petitions to establish non compulsory free kindergartens for the 1958 59 school year. They cited lack of building facilities and priority for high school needs amid tight finances. The decision followed a June 10 regular meeting and a special meeting held Thursday.
The laugh a minute musical variety show runs Thursday and Friday at 7 59 pm in the high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Andrews Kiwanis Club proceeds aid the underprivileged children project featuring Maureen Austin Tiny Griffith and local talent in a whirlwind world tour with airline hostesses.
A pastor describes a journey through Israel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv. He notes Haifa as a major seaport, the Bahai Gardens with 250000 adherents, and Elijah's Cave on Mount Carmel. Six million trees were planted to honor war dead as Jews reclaim the land.
Over 60 local youths train in the Youth Center Summer Recreation program under Max Goldsmith as the regional AAU Junior Olympics approach July 12. More than 200 entrants from Del Rio to Lubbock and parts of New Mexico join the day-long meet with 70 events across three age divisions 11 and under 12 to 14 and 16 to 17.
A University of Texas public relations expert, E. A. Williford, taught a public relations course in Andrews this week. He praised the town, hospital staff, and the school system, noting strong class attendance and positive patient and nurse feedback. He called Andrews fortunate to have Supt. T. A. Roach and extended thanks to local Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Youth Center announces cancellation of the first swimming session due to pool completion delays. A fourth session will run August 11 to 29 to accommodate those originally enrolled, with the second session starting June 30 and the third on July 21 proceeding as scheduled. Woodward will meet with first session enrollees to rebook.
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