County plans exhibit buildings and parks upgrades
The 41 survey outline shows an exhibit building at the Rodeo Grounds near the City Civic Center with youth center facilities, lighted tennis courts, drag race facilities, and softball fields. It calls for better maintenance and improvement of existing county buildings, parks, and equipment and notes funding to meet current expenses.
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21 News
Clement of Andrews
Rodeo Grounds
YMCA
YWCA
Emma Adkins Dies in Andrews at 87
Emma Alice Adkins died after a week long illness at Permian General Hospital. She was born May 25, 1886, in Gainesville and lived much of her life in Robert Lee. Funeral services were held at the Pentecostal Church in Robert Lee and burial followed in Sance Cemetery. Survivors include son Joseph Earl Adkins and daughters Mary Harris and others.
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Emma Alice Adkins
Permian General Hospital
Youth Center proposal prompts community votes and ideas
Readers weigh in on an active youth center for Clement of Andrews youths aged 13 to 18, proposing a non profit gathering and recreational site with nightly activities and events. Other items include park and facilities improvements, exhibit building location, and new public building concepts.
Infomobile Visit Highlights UTPB Outreach at Andrews
Andrews residents met with University of Texas of the Permian Basin officials during a Monday afternoon Infomobile event in Andrews. A 2:30 pm formal presentation introduced the new university ahead of September classes.
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University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Andrews
UTPB
Funeral Held For Fenton in Tahoka Church
Funeral services for James Fenton 71 of Tahoka were held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church Tahoka with minister Frank Oglesby officiating. Died Thursday at his Tahoka home. Survivors include his wife three daughters James B. Fenton of Tahoka and 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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James Fenton
Tahoka
James Northcott
Terrace Circle Drive
First United Methodist
Frank Oglesby
Fenton
Patty Gandy
Dana Ruth Wright
Jefferson City
Jo Ann Steinhauser
Wilson
James B
July 4th Lake Activities Highlight Beau ty Contest Program
The Miss Andrews Beauty Contest tops a July 4 program starting at 2 p.m. on the park stage. A watermelon contest follows. Prizes are awarded at 5 p.m. before a 5:30 p.m. barbecue by Gene Irwin and crew at $2 per plate. Fireworks by Burnett Fireworks Co. and Andrews Volunteer Fire Department illuminate the night at 9:30 p.m. admission 50 cents students, $1 adults.
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The
Andrews Art Guild
John Hogue
Burnett Fireworks Co
Andrews Volunteer Fire Department
Court to rule on leasing county clinic and fee boosts
The court will revisit fee increases at the course and consider leasing the county hospital clinic. County Judge Roy Bennett said Barber outlined steps for a purchase-lease agreement with doctors owning the clinic. A court order would trigger a public hearing 15 to 30 days after the order, with notice. If 10 percent of qualified voters petition, an election must be held before leasing.
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Barnes
Roy Bennett
Barber
Rites Held For Nora Blanton In Coleman
Nora Blanton, 79, died June 22 1973 in Austin after a long illness. Services were held at Stevens Funeral Chapel in Coleman with burial at Cleveland Cemetery near Santa Anna. She was born in Talpa and lived in Santa Anna most of her life. She was survived by five daughters and two sons, with husband M F Blanton deceased in 1960.
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Coleman
Nora Blanton
Austin Care Center
Austin
Ann McBeth
Andrews
Blanton
Talpa
Santa Anna
Stevens Funeral Chapel
Cleveland Cemetery
M. F. Blanton
Shirley Phillips
Loyce Myers
Lou Anderson
Myrtle Reese
Nell Rainey
Lubbock
S. E. Blanton
Bangs
City considers new containerization and taxi franchises
The city plans containerization for garbage collection with commercial rates starting in September and residential rates as containers are installed. Public Works Director Joel Locke said contracts are awarded and full installation is targeted by March 1, 1974. Two additional taxi cab franchises are under city review. Ezra the priest read Moses scroll aloud at the Water Gate square from morning till noon.
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Moses
Ezra
Blanton Family Memorial Counts Grandchildren
The obituary fragment notes T. L. Blanton of Kemp ner and brother Bill Scott of San Angelo, followed by 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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T. L. Blanton
Kempner
Bill Scott
San Angelo
Beauty Vie Deadline Extended for Fourth of July Contests
Chamber Manager Lowell Longley announced extended entry deadlines to Monday July 2. Entry blanks are in this issue. The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce will receive entries by Monday afternoon. Four beauty contests will be held July 4 with Little Miss Sparkler Little Miss Firecracker Miss Rocket and Miss Stars and Stripes in age groups 3 6 7 10 11 14 and 15 18 respectively.
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Lowell Longley
Andrews County Chamber of Commerce
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Beauty Vie Deadline
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Ave. H & 4Th Place
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