Texas Newspaper Convention Oddities and Near Disasters
The Texas Press Association annual gathering brings misadventures in Brownsville Houston Dallas and Dallas again. The columnist recalls car troubles a stung arm a missing billfold a shrimp-induced upset and a tire ticket. He notes pride in big prizes and the human chaos behind the wins.
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Texas Press Association
Brownsville
Matamoros
Mexico
San Jacinto Inn
Anddrews County News
Dallas
Water Use Rises in June for Andrews Residents
June billing shows total 91,701,000 gallons, a daily average of 2,865,000. Peak 4,230,000 gallons on June 13, with three rainy days dropping usage below 1 million. Compared to last year, daily average rose from 2,668,000 to 2,865,000.
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Andrews
New Officers Installed at Andrews Chapter Masons
R L McPherson was installed as Worshipful Master replacing I C Millican. M M McClintock named secretary replacing H N Holcombe. Eddie Ford and Floyd Peacock served as installing officer and marshal. Dwight Day is treasurer. other officers include H M Smith senior Warden A D Penny junior Warden Sammy Arnold senior Deacon Cecil Smith junior Deacon and Cc F Garrett senior Steward. City Manager Pharr notes water use rising with 40 more units than last year and a maximum 642 million gallons per day possible from wells.
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Andrews
Masonic Lodge
R. L. McPherson
I. C. Millican
M. M. McClintock
H. N. Holcombe
Eddie Ford
Floyd Peacock
Dwight Day
Virgil Davis
H. M. Smith
A. D. Penny
Sammy Arnold
Cecil Smith
Cc. F. Garrett
Marshall Pharr
Cit
Andrews Museum Society forms as town observes July 4 holiday
Andrews designated July 4 as chamber holiday with town closures including banks offices and post office. The newly chartered Andrews Museum Society meets at 7 30 p m to elect officers and adopt by laws with a plan to preserve local history and establish permanent board members including county judge mayor and school superintendent.
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Andrews
Bill Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Post Office
Thomas
Andrews Museum Society
Joe Tidrow
Andrews County
Jubilee Corporation
Museum Society
Telephone misuse subject of bill
State legislation aimed at curbing telephone fraud and blocking misuse of party lines will take effect August 1. Senate bills 309 and 366 impose misdemeanors with fines up to 1000 dollars and up to one year in jail.
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Andrews Telephone Company
Senate
Jack Keen
Texas Telephone Association
Texas
Vacationers urged to take precautions this summer
Sheriff Paul Cumbie urges vacationers to notify police before leaving town and arrange checks on empty homes. Officers will patrol properties to deter break ins, and residents should have mail milk and papers picked up to avoid signaling absence. Leave shades open to create a lived in look.
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Sheriffs Department
Cumbie
Grid Ticket Sales Slated For August
Ticket sales for Mustang football season begin Monday Aug 7 for option season seat holders. Last year renewals run to Aug 11. On Aug 16 general sale opens for five home games on a first come basis. Season starts Sept 8 with a home game against the Westerners at Mustang Stadium.
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Mustang
M. O. Woolam
Woolam
Mustangs
Tom S. Lubbock Westerners
Mustang Stadium
Second Swim Session Set As Summer Recreation Attendance Rises
Summer recreation programs report record participation with swimming leading the way as new classes start Monday at the Youth Center. Gerald Woodard notes 190 swimmers in the first session and up to 500 may complete lessons. overall attendance reaches 1 402 with arts and crafts and tennis also drawing strong numbers. Three advanced tennis players from Mrs Averyt’s class will play in the Lubbock Highway tournament Friday and Saturday.
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Dallas
Weatherford
Fort Worth
Chillicothe
J. C. Howell
Baylor Hospital
City — Hall
Gerald Woodard
Woodward
Red Cross
Devonian
San Andres
Underwood
Youth Center
Lincoln
M. W. Averyt
Lubbock Highway
Danny Pendleton
George Averyt
Winnie Montgomery
Andrews Council Sets Vital Dates for Master Plan Actions
City council confirmed two dates for public events and formed an airport zoning board. A Masonic cornerstone laying is planned July 11 at the new city hall and a July 13 joint meeting with city county and school officials will discuss the proposed master plan.
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Northeast 1St
Logsdon Ave
Roy Smith
Odessa
Kenneth Esmond
Monahans
Johnny Smith
John Hayes
Andrews Firm
Pete Moore and Sons
H. D. Price Subdivision
Rohan Co
Annual Pro Am and Invitational Golf Meet Set at Andrews
The Andrews Pro Am starts Friday at 9 a.m. at Andrews Country Club with 18 holes, then a 54 hole Invitational begins 7 a.m. Saturday for up to 96 players. Prizes total about $1,700. Youth entrants pay $5 with $3 Pro Am fee and $45 medalist prize. 15 entry for two days.
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Andrews
Andrews Country Club
Eir
Ray Stoker
Odessa
Club
S. A. Smith
L. Z. Brown
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City Hall
New Head Mason
Robert Burk
Cathey
Bromley
Clinton Yocom
Council
Schlumberger
West Broadway
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