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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1958
Page
1
The piece notes belief that nations depend on youth and education quality. It cites remarks from Harvard figures Conant and Schmidt, urging renewed responsibility in schooling and noting education as a national priority.
Mrs. Juanice Boyd will arrive in Andrews on August 1 to assume duties as Andrews County Home Demonstration Agent. She transfers from Johnson County where she served as Assistant Agent with the Texas Extension Service, notably organizing 4-H clubs and leading leader training. The Boyd family attends the Church of Christ and will relocate with son Gil while her husband finishes a physical education degree.
A Jaycee event Saturday night will crown Miss Andrews as part of a joint dedication for a new swimming pool and a Little League park. Thirteen contestants include Brenda Dillard and Barbara Roach, with eight in the beauty contest and others in sponsor-supported entries.
Andrews county opens a rebuilt 205000 gallon pool with three and one meter diving boards, a water slide, four beach umbrellas, and wind blocking redwood fencing. Bleachers for 500, redecorated bath houses, and a summer recreation program restart Monday with Kay Howell and Nancy Ellis directing sessions.
The First National Bank declares a ten for one stock split for stockholders of record June 30 1958 increasing outstanding shares to 20 000 at 10 00 par. Directors declare a 5 percent semi annual dividend payable to stockholders of record June 30 1958 with payments July 2 1958. They authorize transferring 2500 from profits to surplus raising the surplus to 177 500.00.
Andrews County Amateur Radio Club conducts a 24 hour field day operation at Mean's Humble Camp east of Florey. In cooperation with the Air Force Ground Corps Red Cross Civil Defense and police the group aims to contact about 300 stations to rehearse emergency communications networks. Thirteen members participate with public invited to listen.
McCormick Wildcat by Len G McCormick and Associates of Midland No 144 University South Andrews County nears two Pennsylvanian depths. The well flowed oil with gas shows from 9226 to 9246 feet, produced 137 barrels then 300 barrels in 24 hours, with mud acid washing and acids forming. testing continues on upper Pennsylvanian with multiple shot zones and recent completions in the Emma area and Andrews County.
Housty Brewer captured the Region IV Jaycee Golf Tournament at Monahans Country Club with an 18 hole total of 72. Lupe Rosales of El Paso and James Allred of Midland tied for fourth, with Rosales ineligible after a sudden death playoff. Local entrants James Dixon 78 Dale Underwood 81 Tommy Aishman 82.
The issue presents the full text of the proposed zoning ordinance for the City of Andrews. If the City Council approves after a public hearing set for July 21 it will affect every homeowner in Andrews. Residents are urged to read the ordinance and attend the late July hearing to express concerns.
The Fourth Annual Invitational Golf Tournament runs July 4 to 6 with a Pro-Am starting July 4 and a barbecue that night. Flights begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and 18 holes finish in medal play Sunday. James Dixon invites lady golfers to enter the Pro-Am and notes Cotton Kilpatrick and Frank Freer will compete. North Texas State College has invited college players. For non entrants, contact Bub for barbecue reservations.
Fred H Husbands executive vice president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce will address the Downtown Lions Club at the noon luncheon Tuesday He is a UT business school graduate and former major oil company employee who led the Waco chamber as general manager starting 1943 His regional work earned national notice for industrial development military affairs and agricultural progress.
Ten year old Norman Stapp of the Carl Ham Giants headlines a Little League report. Despite polio atrophy, he doubles on a Tuesday night and remains a dependable hitter. Manager Jake Donaldson and Coach Harold Smith praise his courage, work ethic, and hopeful leg operation planned for summer.
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