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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

2

Rites Held For Mrs. Gladys Stewart

Pure life services were held for Mrs. Gladys Stewart at 2 39 p m Tuesday in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Carl Grissom and H F James officiating She died after a lengthy illness in Permian General Hospital Mrs Stewart born to Glenrose moved to Andrews from Pea rock about 12 years ago Her husband H A Stewart of Andrews son James G of Andrews daughter Mrs John Dukents of Springfield Mo four brothers and eight grandchildren survive Burial was in the Andrews Cemetery under Leighton Funeral Home Pallbearers listed

Gladys Stewart First Baptist Church Carl Grissom H. F James Trinity Baptist Church Atina Permian General Hospital Stewart Glenrose Andrews Peaerock H. A. Stewart James G John Dukents Sprinefield Joe Rash Lloyd Rash Arlington Vernon Elmo Rash Peacock J. B. Patterson Andrews Cemetery Lielton Funeral Home Paul Cumbie Virgil Lasater Jack Stewart Winfred Hudgens Dub Langley Joe Martin

Special awards honor 18 rural Texas communities

College Station Snerial recognition awards go to 18 rural Texas communities for five or ten years of continuous program participation. Caldwell Hayes and five other sites receive silver trays, while 14 groups get framed certificates backed by Farmer Stockman and Texas A&M Extension Service.

College Station Texas Reagan Brown Extension Rural Sociologist Maxey Tivertown Lamar County Pleaasnt Sunnyside Castro County Conke County Cottonwood Jiba Kaufman County Midway Red River Amity Comanche County Harmony Anderson County Houston-Alderson Zimmerscheidt Colorado County Ward Berd Austin County Bailey's Prairie Brazoria County Zion Hill Guadalune County Axtell Low Grove McLennan County Brown Prown Farmer Stockman Magazine Texas Apericultural Extension Service

Howards Visit New Granddaughter Here

Mr and Mrs A G Howard and their son George joined Mrs O A Davis on a trip to Roswell New Mexico on Sunday to meet the Howards new granddaughter Melody Carol born June 20 to Alc and Mrs Grady C Howard She is the eighth grandchild for the Howards and the third for the Whisenants

A. G. Howard George O. A. Davis Roswell N. M Howard Melody Carol Alc Grady C. Howard Pats Whisenant Howards K. W. Whisenants

Pvt Larry Phillips Graduates From Army Automotive School

Pvt Larry E. Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Howard Phillips of Andrews Texas completed an eight week Automotive Maintenance School at Fort Chaffee Arkansas on June 21. He trained in maintenance repair and inspection of light and heavy military vehicles and is a graduate of Andrews High School.

Fort Chaffee, Ark Aht Larry E. Phillips Howard Phillips Andrews Tex Army Fort Chaffee Ark Phillips Andrew High School

Allen Robertson Visits Fort Worth With Aunt Jimmy Parks

Allen Robertson of Fort Worth is visiting here with his aunt and family, the Jimmy Parks, accompanying him as they tour local sights and share time with friends.

Allen Robertson Ft. Wort Jimmy Parks

Carolyn Louis Honored At Family Birthday Party

Carolyn Louis was honored at a Monday afternoon birthday party at her parents’ home, Archie and wife hosting. Guests included Kenny and Kelly King, Randy Miller, Donna Crabtree, Sue Laxton, Sue and Gayle Williams, Stephen Hayes, Debbie Also Brook, with prizes won by Carolyn and Linda Huckleberry. Yo-yos served as favors alongside cupcakes Kool Aid and ice cream.

Carolyn Louis Archie Louis Carolyn Linda Huckleberry Kenny Kelly King Randy Miller Donna Crabtree Sue Laxton Sue Gayle Williams Stephen Hayes Debbie Alsobrook

Nurse Visitor Recommends No Change for Local Hospital

Mrs Agnes Ericson visiting secretary for the Licensed Vocational Nurses of Texas toured Permian General Hospital on June 11 reporting no changes or improvements. Accreditation decision due August. secretary suggested a four day Texas University workshop for staff. News notes the death of Mrs Ericson in a June 17 car wreck and a vacancy in the visiting secretary's office remains unfilled.

Agnes Ericson Texas Permian Gen ‘Ral Ericson Stat Board Everett Solomon Henry Solomon Solomon Texas University

Phillips Entertain Son On Army Furlough

Mr and Mrs Howard Phillips entertained their son Pvt Lar Phillips on furlough from Ft Chaffey Ar with a barbecue at Count Park Tuesday evening A delicious meal of barbecued chicken beef and wiener baked beans salads pie tea or coffee was served Relatives friends and classmates helped and enjoyed the meal Pvt Phillips reports back to camp July 2

Howard Phillip Pvt Lar’ Phillips Ft. Chaffey Count Park J. D. Brown Childre Big String Willie John

Zoning Engineer Seeks Equipment for Fogging Alleys

Wayne Harrison presents Bill Farmer plan to use equipment for fogging alleys with insecticide in the town. The measure passes council and approves damage payments after a city sign flew into a resident’s car.

Bill Farmer Wayne Harrison

Nelsons Return From Gorman and Eastland Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nelson and their children came home Sunday after a two week visit that included fishing trips to Gorman and Eastland.

J. E. Nelson Gorman Eastland

Andrews Comin and Goin News From Lamesa And Odessa

Local notes report visits and travels of residents including Mr and Mrs Sam Middleton of Lamesa visiting relatives in town. Several families plan extended visits and trips to Dallas Vivian and Louisiana with wedding bells in Haskell and graduation updates. Donnie Collins undergoes major surgery in Odessa while relatives plan Sunday visits to Levelland and East Texas.

Sam Middleton Lamesa W. C. Peeples N. J. Vines

New Books At The Library River Queen

The River Queen by Peter Burchard follows Chip whose father captains a riverboat. Chip rides the River Queen in a race against the Cleo Oakley, the engine stalls briefly, Chip steadies the wheel, and the River Queen wins as joy spreads among the crowd.

Peter Burchard Chip Cleo Oakley

The Little League Way

Curtis Bishop profiles eight to twelve year olds, focusing on Dave Owen who is overweight and indifferent toward baseball and appears unenthusiastic about participation. The piece examines youth sports culture, effort, and the social dynamics shaping young players in a local league.

Curtis Bishop Dave Owen

Little League Trials and Teamwork Triumph

A young hopeful auditions as catcher for Little League after dieting to shed weight and faces hospital setbacks from overexertion. Dave helps rally the team as Jim’s star pitching falters, proving teamwork wins the big game.

Jim Dave Kane

Fragmented Notice of Sorority Joining and Mixed Messages

The readable text shows a student Marjorie facing acceptance and rejection over sorority joining. It mentions college life, independent success, and a paid role related to STORY HOUR EVERY DAY. Also references Mr and Mrs pg of El Paso and Harold Bly Rs in unclear context.

Marjorie Com Ventually Couraremert Succes Mrs Pg el Paso Harold Bly

Did You Know T H A T

Berthold Balkum and Joyce Cavett met at Texas Tech and married after five years. Arlas Cavett works at Pan American, they have two sons, and live in Lubbock. Helen and Howard Baker met in Andrews, she sews, he puzzles and works in county services. Lucille Hudgens and Winfred Hudgens have one son and attend sports events, he is a county commissioner. Vonnell and Charlie Peek married in Artesia after three months, he is a dispatcher for Halliburton for five years, she tends to home and children.

Joyce Arlas Cavett N.E Texas Tech Lubbockeep Andrews Helen Howard Baker N.W Lucille Winfred Hudgens S.W Vonnell Charlie Peek Artesia N. M Halliburton Lothes

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