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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
1
A humorous line noting people often delay their best effort until faced with a pressing problem. It uses a playful metaphor about feet and hot water to suggest urgency and decision. It reflects a casual, witty style.
Andrews hosts an all night gospel sing at Mustang Stadium on June 29 featuring the Blackwood Brothers and many others. Andrews Chamber of Commerce coords ushers and gate assignments for the event. The program highlights regional gospel acts drawing crowds from Texas and neighboring states.
The Sunday Avalanche Journal cited a 19 year U S Weather Bureau survey by Ted Sheehan of Lubbock, showing dust storms averaged 173 hours per year with only 149 hours of severe events in 228 months, and no severe dust storms in 1961 1963. Tuesday’s duster proved enduring myths wrong.
African women worry about topless bathing suits in the United States and fear National Geographic may stop photographing their lives. This reflects broader tensions over representation and cultural norms in media outlets.
Local civic leaders business people and entertainment promoters watch an all night gospel singing project Saturday night as a test of Andrews people entertainment desires. Previous events ranged from mediocre to flops and success here could shape weekend TV viewing choices beyond football and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
Local tracksters qualify for the state Jaycee meet in Abilene on June 27 29 after strong showings at regional summer meets. Andrews athletes compete across senior intermediate and prep divisions with multiple events including sprints jumps hurdles and relays led by Horton Lunceford Browning Taylor Niblett and Shoemaker in various placements.
In 109th District Court an injunction halts Florencio M Galvan from raising hogs in the Orson Subdivision. Surrounding landowners including Dotson L C Johnson Cecil Gerber Harold Prince Forrest Noble Will Conder and W N Orson requested the order. The record notes a two swine limit in the area and claims the defendant was raising numerous swine until a hearing is held.
Raymond Hutton and Clarence Billingsly were nabbed Monday at the Kent Service Station and charged with burglary. Each posted $1500 bond and are jailed. Sheriff J A Gregory's deputies arrested them around 6 30 p m on Sunday with one suspect inside the restroom window.
Local leaders from Andrews County 4H Clubs attended the district leadership camp at Cloudcroft last week. Participants included Edward Davis Gary Cox Nickey Nickells Joe King Judy Moxley and Ann Thomas. Nickells gave a lapidary demonstration as part of the program. County agents Pete Millican and Miss Nancy Brown accompanied the youths.
A car driven by Jane York of Andrews lost brakes and struck a Chill Air Ice Box outside a 7 11 on South Main causing $275 in damage to the box and vehicle. police note brakes failed to hold. The incident occurred Friday at 9 25 p m.
The Andrews County 4 H Horse Show at the rodeo arena on Saturday June 22 crowned Mocky Jane as grand champion ridden by Linda McWilliams. A tie for reserve champion occurred between Cracker Jack ridden by Lee Ann Irwin and May ridden by Larry McWilliams. Edward Davis won the showmanship trophy with grand champion scoring 16 points and reserve champions 14 points. Other top scorers included Danny Bow 13 points ridden by Judy Moxley and Bimbo 12 points ridden by Johnny Archer with full halter and performance class placings listed.
The Andrews Independent School board voted to end participation in the NDEA Title III and V-A programs. The move followed findings that the required coursework exceeded the funds provided and would require auditing changes and possibly hiring staff to manage the program.
David Tobias seven year old son of Mr and Mrs R R Tobias had arm surgery Monday in Raton New Mexico after a skylift fall injur y. He is recovering satisfactorily. The school board accepted several resignations and approved new hires across high and junior high levels including health and geography teacher Michael Fenner and counselor Ray Ham.
Residents in southeast Andrews report two dogs killed by poison and warn a child could be harmed. Police say no concrete evidence yet and urge community to report any suspicious meat bones or items found in yards.
Fires reported in McKinney Acres on Friday a Heater Treat er fire in Means field early Monday and a small house near the dump yard Monday afternoon were all swiftly put out. No injuries or further damage reported.
The Andrews Country Club schedules its invitational golf event this weekend with a Pro-Am on Friday. 36 holes of medal play with a $15 entry, prizes in gift certificates, and a special high school flight offering trophies to the top four. Entries are due by 6 p.m. Friday.
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