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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1957
Page
1
A one day workshop sponsored by the Texas Congress of Parents Teachers explored youth attitudes and development. Findings show many teens face broken homes and lack of basic values, with parents urged to engage more in children’s education and community life.
Chamber of Commerce board discussed whether the National Little League may enter postseason play this year as an outgrowth of the first league. A Rotan regional report suggests eligibility may be possible despite the year rule.
The second quarter of 1957 ended this month shows a $1,853,347.77 decline in combined deposits of the two local banks from March. First National Bank and Commercial State Bank held $6,279,983.38 as of June 25, down from $8,138,331.15 in March. End quarter deposits: First National Bank $3,784,722.99 vs $5,741,302.37 previously. See BANKS DEPOSITS Page 3.
Mrs W E Burkett ends a 26 year tenure as postmistress in a town of 10 000 moving to retirement. The new post office features eight clerks and an assistant postmaster handling receipts over 62000 annually. The family recalls a long road from the original garret of 140 boxes to today’s modern facility.
A collision 10 miles southwest of Seminole killed William Thomas Ballard 51 and injured three others on a paved county road about 11 p.m. Wednesday. A car without lights struck their northbound vehicle. Ballard died at Gaines County Hospital. C E Latham and Marvin W. Lee were hospitalized with chest injuries and fractures, while CE Lee had minor injuries. Eugene Anderson 15 of Seminole faces charges for driving without lights and a license. Funeral services for Ballard were held Friday at First Baptist Church. Ballard, long-time Andrews resident, served in World War II and is survived by a wife and three children. Burial is at Seminole Cemetery.
Three members of the News staff attend the Texas Press Association 78th Annual Convention in San Antonio June 28 29 to receive an award they were notified they had won. Charles W. Roberts Sr La Douce Lambert and James Roberts are listed as attendees and recipients.
The Texas Education Agency enacts stiffer graduation requirements effective for new students next year, with 18 total credits for seniors and a full credit of physical education. Andrews High School notes local standards align, while English two units, social studies two units, mathematics three, lab sciences two, and four PE units form the core.
Multiple wells reported in Andrews County with 7,200 foot and 4,700 to 10,800 foot wildcat projects near Frankel City, West Andrews, and Shafter Lake. Tests show varying oil outputs from 40. Gravity to 41.2 gravity, with water and mud contributions. locations detailed by section, block, and survey lines.
Harold S. Roberts was sworn in as acting postmaster of the Andrews office yesterday. He fills the position vacated by Mrs. Edgar Burkett who retired after 26 years of service. Roberts, 38, has lived in Andrews most of his life and previously ran service stations and contracting ventures before returning to town in 1952.
Andrews Rotary Club held an installation luncheon Wednesday with O B Raburn as President Ed Dempsey Vice President in Absentia Evans Holland Treasurer and Jack Fielden Secretary. Retiring President Charles Ward praised the club’s solid core and rising attendance and Raburn pledged to advance club service for the year. Charles Roberts proposed a joint service clubs meeting to invite Speaker Waggoner Carr to address the gathering.
At the Thursday night meeting the Evening Lions Club inducted Billy Wayne King and Cecil Burger. A film about the crippled children's camp run by Lions International was shown, and George McGann reported on Pony League progress while Joe Hawes received a membership key for recruiting new members.
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