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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
3
Fourteen members of Beta Sigma Phi attended a breakfast hosted by Mrs. Wirshing on the Wirsh patio this morning. Menu included orange rice cantaloupe blueberries pancakes bacon and eggs.
The Phillips family thanks everyone for help and thoughts in their time of need. Bless you for support from Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Phillips and family in Monahans.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs T D Huestis on the birth of twins Ann and Jan born June 24 with weights 6 lbs 5 oz and 5 lbs 8 oz respectively. Don Esquio Mireles born June 24 at 11 40 pm weighing 5 lbs 11 oz. Mr and Mrs Esquio Mireles are parents. Robert Carl Hill welcomed a son Robert Franklin born June 25 at 5 55 pm weighing 8 lbs 6 1 oz.
Miss Sue Aileen Waggoner and Ross Dean Roberts married Friday June 23 at 7 pm in Means Memorial Methodist Church. Ceremony featured white lace dress, blue carnation bouquet, and double ring rites. reception followed at the bride’s parents home in Andrews. The couple will reside at 409 N W Ave C. Roberts an engineer with Pan American Petroleum.
At a Tuesday general meeting the Permian General Hospital Auxiliary discussed forming the Candy Stripers group for high school girls. Mrs. Gordon Walker chaired. Mrs. John North named chair and Mrs. P. B. Storie co chair. Mrs. Storie reported on the Texas Auxiliary Convention in Dallas attended by Storie and Ann Seay. Thirty members attended and were served coffee and rolls.
The County 4-H Dress Revue will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Community Building auditorium. Three Rings To Fashion is the theme marking the climax of the year’s 4-H Clothing program as girls model garments under 4-H Clothing Leaders.
The engagement of Miss Katherine Neher to PFC Donald Ray Dragoo is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neher of 810 N. E. 4th. Dragoo is the son of Mrs. J. D. Lambright of 809 N. FE. 5th and plans to marry in July at Second Baptist Church. Both are 1958 Andrews High School graduates and will reside in Washington D C after the wedding as Dragoo completes his Army service.
The term Cynics traces to a philosophical school started by Antisthenes, a pupil of Socrates, known for asserting virtue through self sufficiency and rejection of conventional desire.
Miss Ona Mae Bilderback was honored with a Come and Go wedding shower Monday night in the community-building clubroom from 7 to 9. The yellow and white decor featured a miniature bride, candelabra, yellow roses, and a yellow cloth tablecover. About 20 attended, with ~50 guests bringing gifts. hostesses included Mmes. Lindsey and Bain among others.
Hospital admissions from Friday through Monday include Mrs. Kenneth McCullough Julie Conaway Eugene Bates Mrs H G Hargrove Forrest Smith Odelia Mireles Mrs Robert Hill Walter Jordan Frankie Williams Mrs Betty Butts E C Jones Mrs Bobby Rutledge Mrs Leona Tillis and Mrs James Nicholes Also admitted were Mrs Betty Reneau Mrs W A Permenter Jerry Franklin Mrs Grace Carnes Jay Williams Johnny Ransom H D Francis Eric Parker Mrs James Johnson Ray Mayfield and William Ray Kelly Patients dismissed include Mrs S L Hand Lee Roy Kincheloe Mrs Edna Johnson Robert Davis Craig Julie Conaway Eugene Bates R E Price P E English James Weiss E M Humphrey Charles Neeley Mrs H H Har grove Gene Pearson Mrs J H Massy Mrs Betty Butts Odelie Mireles Sadie Jackson and Roy Lane
Irene Honey of 301 S. E. Ave E was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Paul Cumbie for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. She was released on a 750 dollar bond pending county court proceedings.
A homemade ice cream supper in Community Park Tuesday honored B. Williams Andrews Auto Parts Pony League coach R. H. Whitman and manager Bob Sherrod. The 15 player team leading the league gave gifts to the two figures at the event.
Hostesses for the Thursday shower honoring Mona Reid bride elect of Thomas Frazier were Mmes. Bryan Alexander Allen Beard Glenn Brice Lloyd Ford L C Gregg Herbert Martin T A Roach T T Thompson and W C Young.
Women who complain about not having time to read are urged to bring reading material to the beauty parlor. A half hour under the dryer can be used to read, avoiding boredom and making the session doubly beneficial.
Community records list car registrations for Humble Oil Refining Co. and Parker Drilling Co. with model ties to Chevrolet Ford Pontiac and Comet. Names include W B Huckabee John F Hamilton Jr Davis Electric Co J D Lincoln Paul M O Hanlon and P D Lassiter.
District suits filed seek damages in W P Powers vs Marathon Insurance and compensation in Kenneth W Day vs The Standard Insurance Co. Local court actions listed against two insurers.
A marriage license has been issued to Michael Allen Davis and Martha Jane Lipham. The couple filed their intent and the document lists both parties pursuing marriage in the local jurisdiction.
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