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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1973
Page
1
Feature article notes Andrews Texas surpasses 30 firms with father son or mother daughter involvement. Authors praise unique shared work tradition across local family firms, citing pride and enhanced talent from younger generations while acknowledging occasional disadvantages.
R W Hitch named Andrews County News Father of the Year for a life built on hard work and family. He moved to Andrews in 1931 with wife and three children, endured sand storms and Depression, helped pave the first highway, raised a large family, and later labored 20 years for Forrest Lumber. He and his wife helped start the First Baptist Church in 1935.
Andrews City Council accepts Mayor Byford Sealy resignation effective after 11 years of service. Sealy cites business health and personal reasons while expressing regret and thanks to citizens. Mayor Pro Tem George McDaniel notes the loss of Sealy’s experience and guidance.
Phyllis Stephenson acts for her son Charles D Harkness in a District Court damage suit filed against Norris Pierce and wife for injuries from the May 24 wreck that killed one person. The petition seeks 1000 dollars plus medical costs and other relief. The collision at Highway 385 and Mustang Drive near Andrews involved Mrs Pierce driving the pickup and Harkness the car occupant. No charges have been filed. Attorney James H Clack represents the plaintiff.
Dr. Nolan J. Anderson, third year Texas Tech medical student, begins a four week preceptorship at Andrews Medical and Surgical Clinic and Permian General Hospital as part of the Family Practice Rotation. He will spend five more months in the Thompson Hall Family Practice Clinic on campus.
Early poll results show strong interest in a civic center, improving parks and county buildings, and maintaining equipment. Lighted tennis courts, meeting current expenses, and a youth center also rate highly. Write ins include a golf course, youth employment, and support for local foundations as the survey continues.
Andrews School District directors meet at 7 30 p m to consider an over 65 homestead exemption and resignations. Grace Underwood seeks maternity leave while several teachers and a nurse resign for new jobs or relocations. Gary Ivy also resigns to take a Grand Prairie band post. See SCHOOL Page 12
In a list of proposed improvements county officials suggest expanding the civic center complex near the city, adding an active youth center, lighted tennis courts, drag race facilities, softball fields, and other park amenities. The plan calls for maintaining and improving existing county buildings, parks, and equipment with funding tied to current expenses. Residents are urged to choose two options and mail or call the News Editor at 523-2085.
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