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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1957
Page
1
Fragmented notice references a Tuesday jury call amid a muddled text about Father's Day hats Girl Scouts and youth development. It suggests societal concerns on independence maturity and moral courage from adults guiding children. The readable line hints at a public discussion or civic process.
Hoppy Heidelberg and Ray Ham participated in the American Legion Boy's State ending June 11. Two Andrews seniors joined 539 attendees, elected as state senator and representative, forming 13 cities and two parties Longhorns and Pioneers. They met Governors and officials at the Texas Capitol, while living on the Texas University campus and learning government hands on.
A panel of 40 county residents was summoned for duty at 9 30 am Tuesday as the 109th District Court session opens. Civil cases with damages include Raymond W Haynes vs Rumbourd Trucking Co and Jack D Sadler vs Texas Employers Insurance Assoc. Foreclosure action Ben Sadovnick and Big Ben Pipe and Supply vs Garland A Smith listed. many jurors named for duty.
After heavy April and May rains, Andrews County farmers report the best outlook in seven years. Officials note 74 inches of rainfall this year, with moisture strongest in the eastern part and drier pockets near the Midland line. Ranchers praise the wet spell but warn that July and August moisture will determine winter grass prospects.
A fragile archival page shows a Father’s Day photo feature with family members aged from toddlers to adults. The images include fathers, wives, and children in varied attire, some in coats and button shoes, capturing memories from a bygone era.
A Thursday community park barbecue hosted the Evening Lions Club installation of new officers for the year. Frankie L. Cochran of the Odessa club spoke as guest and installed officers led by president Corky Wilson with Al Hays and Joseph Hawes as vice presidents and Dennis Nix as lion tamer.
Jerry Warren a 16 year old suffered the loss of his left arm in a hit and run seven miles north of Plains Thursday night. He was riding with his mother Mrs L G Warren toward Dora New Mexico when a car sideswiped them and fled. His arm was torn or severed at the shoulder and he was taken to Denver City hospital in good condition with a plan to return home soon. The other driver was captured in Brownfield and reportedly had been drinking.
Smyers elected Chief of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department at a City Hall meeting on Thursday. Thurman Carter named assistant chief, O A Nix captain, Dixie Habsberger lieutenant in hose company one. James Reed captain and Bob Dillard Jr. lieutenant in hose company two. Secretary is Charlie Burkett with Glenn Weiser chaplain. Plans announced to shift night fire calls to the sheriff's dispatch office at 33833 with day calls answered at City Hall.
In Andrews County Texas, multiple companies stake and plan deep tests for Devonian and Pennsylvanian wildcats. Teams include Youngblood Hudson Oil, The Texas Company, Skelly Oil, Texas Pacific Coal & Oil, University Lands, and Honolulu Oil. Drills target Ellenburger and Wolfcamp formations with distances given from section lines.
The Youth Center summer recreation program opens adult tennis with a Monday night session at 7 30 pm on the new courts opposite the Junior High. Kelton Brewer will run the club inviting all adults to join. no registration or cost, players supply their own equipment. Most play is doubles with rotating partners and a summer tournament may follow. Brewer also leads day classes for beginners and advanced players. youth classes host about 20 in advanced and 40 in beginners with ages 8 to 10 common.
Dean Allen Dale Allen and Larry Plymell were fined 24 each by Corporation Judge J S Montgomery after pleading guilty to theft of hubcaps. Police reported the boys, taken into custody after the owner saw hubcaps stolen from a car and wrote the license number. Police chief Prentis Jones noted the Allen brothers were on probation. He warned that repeat offenses would be harder on offenders.
Reports of rattlesnakes in residential areas prompt health warnings. Incidents include a bite to O R Davis at 503 SE Ave and a two foot snake under a chair at 908 SW 6th. County health officer Dr. Murray Wood urges calm, no panic, and proper first aid.
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