Handwriting's Flaw Conceals Spelling Missteps
A wry note suggests bad handwriting hides numerous spelling errors. The claim frames legibility as a shield against critique, implying readers overlook flaws in penned text.
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
1
A wry note suggests bad handwriting hides numerous spelling errors. The claim frames legibility as a shield against critique, implying readers overlook flaws in penned text.
A local Andrews editor discusses widespread rumors about a drug problem, denying claims of protecting influential families. The piece urges community action and notes the upcoming grand jury session in July as a venue to address corrections and enforcement.
More than 400 entrants expected for four day Highway 80 Tennis tournament in Andrews starting June. Event follows Crane Odessa Midland legs with top Texas players, local Andrews winners include Bader, Walton and Braswell in multiple events. Chamber of Commerce backs the event with all city courts used and John Kniffen directing.
Mike Martindale jailed and charged with aggravated assault over an alleged assault on his one year old son Michael Martindale. Bond set at $3000. Emergency room reports list battered child with multiple bruises to hip legs and nose. X rays taken of spine hip and legs. Child released to mother at 408 SE 3rd.
Services were held for Roy Allen Hill 60 in the Chapel of the Chimes at Singleton Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Big Spring Hospital after five months of illness. He had lived in Andrews six years, previously in Wellington, and is survived by Ollie his wife, a Seattle sister, and three brothers. Pallbearers named. Burial in Andrews Cemetery.
City health officer James Bearden notes residents dump junk along vacant lots and dirt roads, bypassing the sanitary landfill. The Texas sanitation law prohibits waste disposal endangering health. See clutter, Page 12.
Frank Goodrich 48 died Sunday afternoon at his home and was pronounced dead at Andrews Hospital. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Singleton's Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes with Rev. Odell Moore officiating. Burial at Andrews Cemetery follows. He lived in Andrews seven years Fresno 15 years and leaves wife Rosie two daughters Wanda Daniels Manteca and Rena Schulen berger Dallas two sisters Doris Lazenby Andrews and Nella Dell Bakersfield California.
Dr. Norman Hall aged 49, former Lampasas schools chief, accepts the post as superintendent of the Andrews Independent School District this week.
A woman reported seeing a man inside Gibson's store around 11 p.m. Monday. Police and the manager searched the building. no intruder or missing merchandise found. Authorities thanked the caller, noting a burglar could have been trapped.
The Andrews City Council held a work session at City Hall Tuesday night to study the auditing report from Andrews Gas Company regarding a proposed gas rate increase for local patrons. No action was taken.
Local business firms in Andrews celebrate loyal customers with Customer Appreciation Week. Stores showcase values and services while inviting shoppers to visit and enjoy specials across the district. See details in this week’s special section and on SEE FIRMS, Page 12.
The Andrews Boys Club and Youth Center held a progress report on activities, noting achievements and problems and proposing new programs for the coming year. County Judge Roy Bennett attended and offered helpful suggestions and reiterated county support. Certificates of appreciation were given to the judge and county commissioners for their support in 1970 71. Attendees included Doug Bruton Jim Underwood Jerrold Hotchkin Jim Clack Marlon Summitt John Wheeler and Clarence Parker.
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