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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
1
Analysts note a playful maxim about readiness and risk in product design. The quip suggests people hesitate until pressure mounts, a mindset that may affect footwear startups seeking timely launches and quality tests.
Howard County Sheriff's posse won first in the adult division and Plains Rough Riders first in the junior division of the four day junior rodeo. A record number of entries neared 300 contestants across events including steer riding bull riding bronc riding ribbon roping and tiedown rope events with top scorers noted in each age group. Page 10 continues with additional results.
Jeff Cody who was a varsity assistant football coach was named head basketball and golf coach and head of the Physical Education program at Boswell for the coming school year. He arrived at Andrews last year as a football and basketball assistant and lives with wife Carolyn at 1314 NW 13th where she teaches in a preschool language class and they are active in youth work at First Baptist Church.
Report from Washington describes heavy rains flooding areas and a makeshift tent city reminiscent of World War II scenes south of Rome. A limousine bus delivering visitors was routed to the encampment near the tents, with off duty buses used for shelter in the downpour.
A cab driver notes weak tourist turnout in Washington with hotels showing scant summer bookings. One hotel with solid February reservations fears a 74 percent drop due to ongoing tensions. Locals and officials stay cautious as the capital feels unsettled and unwelcoming.
Bobby Daniels indicted by a grand jury on a felony check charge was arrested by sheriff's officers this week and placed on a $1000 bond. Jerry Lee Atteberry wanted for forgery and passing in Montague County was arrested this week and not turned over to Montague officials. Dewayne Saverance charged with swindling by worthless check and set on a $500 bond. Guadalupe Cruze, 20, wanted in Midland County on a rape charge, surrendered to the Andrews Sheriff's office and was released on a $2500 bond.
A 1968 Mary Carpenter reflection honors fathers as the year round backbone who balance finance repairs guidance and family fun. It notes Father’s Day as a yearly thank you with gifts and shared moments from meals to outings, recognizing his quiet sacrifices and steadfast presence.
Tucker Construction won the sewage and water line contract for the industrial site at 19 556 20 dollars. An Odessa firm bid 19 104 but Andrews’s local bid was chosen for being near the low bid.
Clyde Latham sixty three is killed instantly while working on a drilling rig nineteen miles out of Tatum at 12 30 a m. The block fell crushing him against the draw works as the brake failed. Three other Andrewsons escaped unharmed. Funeral services are pending. He leaves a wife nurse Vivian and a son and siblings.
Heath of Seminole is survived by five brothers including Clarence Travis I J in Louisiana Frank in Mississippi and Woody in Andrews. Three sisters also survive including Mrs J E Malloy Mrs Clara Leach and Mrs E G Norwood all of Louisiana.
Rudi Nelson of Andrews and Cindy Bramlett of Seminole won the girls doubles title at the Texas Open in Houston. Nelson also finished runner up in the 16 year old girls singles and earned a Junior White Man Cup invitation for next week in New Braunfels.
Louie Ramirez, son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Ramirez, won a 4000 Moody Foundation scholarship to the University of Texas. The award provides 1000 per year for four years, recognizing Ramirez in mathematics and number sense with UIL success through Andrews High School and leadership award.
G. F. Wackers Stores donated 500 dollars last week to the industrial foundation in the ongoing pledge drive. Vance Goddard, head of collections, plans to publish the pledge list again soon to show the current status of the Wentworth Manufacturing Co. project.
The annual Highway 80 tennis tournament will be held July 2 3 4 with Andrews Open part of the tour. Entries due June 29 mailed to John Kniffen Andrews Texas chairman. Prizes awarded for first and runner-up in each division.
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