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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
Local column features a reader letter offering numbered wash day instructions from a pioneer woman. It also recounts a junior rodeo incident where a bystander mistook a girl for a boy, then corrected the fatherly misunderstanding.
Mary Davis recalls Andrews residents as newcomers and jokes in the Star-Telegram about a presidential proclamation possibly moving Independence Day to June 19th. The letter parodies Birmingham New Frontier and Kennedy era phrases.
A note from T. J. Maupin in Frankel City discusses a Sunday tabloid idea to free top young government workers from income tax if they earn more in private work. The piece argues such breaks would lure and retain $20,000-a-year leaders, shaping a broader tax policy discussion.
Andrews Postmaster Bob Luck announced a national rollout of the five digit ZIP Code on July 1. The Andrews code is 79714 and rural office 79732, with emphasis on using codes in return addresses to cut misrouting and speed up delivery by as much as 24 hours.
Frank Hyde, director of school properties and longtime Downtown Lions Club member since 1956, received the Outstanding Lion of the Year award at a noon meeting. He will become first vice-president after his planned move to Leggett Texas. Incoming president Chris Clark and outgoing leader Bill Sanders presented honors amid praise from Superintendent T A Roach. New members William Lowe and Bob Wheeler were inducted by M O Woolam.
J. B. Bum Gibbins, a long established oil field services firm with Midland offices and a Andrews district office since 1945, plans liquidation. About 35 to 40 local workers and three local office staff could lose their jobs. Company payroll of 17 to 18 thousand dollars monthly in Andrews. The firm operates 550 workers across Texas and New Mexico with districts in Odessa Monahans Hobbs and Aztec. Gibbins began in 1933 as Gib bins and Healy and merged with Healy in 1936.
The Andrews Chamber of Commerce announces Krazy Daze running July 25 26 and 27. Merchants offer wild and money saving prices while shoppers compete for prizes. Retail staff will wear original costumes and the best dressed man and woman win prizes.
Andrews Civil Defense Director Dan Crow announced eighteen blasts of fire sirens to warn residents of a tornado or fallout. The plan follows a storm that woke residents overnight and floods the sheriff's office with weather questions. An all clear will come from nine blasts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Tabor 59 of 602 NW 10th are at 2 30 p m at First Assembly of God with Pastor R V Luna officiating. She died at Permian General Hospital after a two day stay and long illness dating to January. Interment in Andrews Cemetery. Survived by husband Joe son Billy Don Odessa daughter Mrs Don Johnson Andrews brother W A Austin Hilmar Calif and three grandchildren.
Violent winds up to 60 mph struck Andrews early Wednesday causing extensive damage in the Southwest. A power gust from a low cloud toppled the Milwhite Mud Company warehouse on SW 4th. Debris damaged nearby structures and signs toppled east of town. A north cloud brought 0.6 to 0.8 inches of moisture Tuesday night, with near an inch east and south of town. Wind reportedly was not a twister.
Curtis A Dunn a Humble pump er since 1944 died at 55 from an apparent heart attack minutes after arrival at Andrews Medical and Surgical Clinic He was brought from the field by field superintendent to Humble He lived at 302 SW II Place and is survived by his wife three daughters Mrs Clarence Miller Mrs W B McCown and Mrs Tommy Lusk and his mother Mrs Ida Dunn of Kermit Services were pending late Wednesday night.
Librarian Mrs. Russell D. Austin announced 6 991 books checked out in 16 days of the summer program. Juvenile readers total 5 153 and adults 1 838 with 437 average daily checkouts. Six hundred twenty five students enrolled. 53 have completed 12 books earning certificates and mini American flags for posters.
W P Powers sues Marathone Insurance in Andrews County Court with Judge Roy D Bennett presiding. Twenty four jurors summoned for 9 30 a m to hear testimony in the damage suit. Attorneys Dan D Sullivan for Powers and John Johnson for the insurer. Jury list includes G C Black D V Benson R B Jordan and others. Levy of dates shows Friday session after Tuesday list was dismissed.
Andrews County prepares for a 70 mph statewide speed increase set for 12:01 a m on August 23 affecting about 240 miles of county roads. The Texas Highway Department plans new signs and extended passing zones, with 1 200 advisory signs and five new border signs. In Andrews County day speeds for cars and buses vary by vehicle type, with truck trailer limits lower.
Ronald Bryan finished fifth among 25 entrants in Saturday trial runs for the area All-American Soap Box Derby in Woodland. His 28.35 second time was faster than last year’s winning pace, with the final race set for June 29 in Midland. Bryan’s sponsor is Andrews Savings and Loan. his parents live at 1106 NW 12th Place. General Motors, M and M Chevrolet, and the Andrews Junior Chamber sponsor the event.
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