Texans Propose Constitution Rewrite Committee Plans Public Hearing
Texas officials discuss rewriting the constitution after 201 amendments since 1879. A 37 member panel, including diverse Texans, forms grassroots citizen committees. A public hearing is set for May 17 in Andrews County Courthouse to collect ideas in writing for submission to the committee in Austin.
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Austin
Price rise noted at First National art exhibit
The total asking price for 29 paintings at First National reached 21 529 dollars, about 743 dollars each. The works are by renowned artist Gartha Browning of Brownwood who was to present a painting technique demonstration at Andrews County Museum this afternoon.
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First National
Gartha Browning
Brownwood
Andrews County Museum
Containerization Plan Prompts Public Inquiry
Citizens question the meaning of containerization as city officials explain new residential dumpsters. Len Wilson says bids open May 16 and if accepted on May 15 the project will proceed but not be overnight.
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Len Wilson
Public Works
Joel Locke
Andrewson
Wilson
Downtow n Drawing Promotes Outstanding Mother Event
The Retail Trade Committee holds the second Monday promotion to name the Andrews Outstanding Mother with a 5:30 p.m. drawing at the Chamber of Commerce Office. Candidates register for All Day May 7 and winners receive six gifts from local merchants.
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Piggly Wiggly
Edna
County building plans on Monday discussion by commissioners
Andrews County commissioners meet Monday to discuss building plans for the rodeo grounds with architect Tommie Huckabee. A 122 signatory petition opposed the proposal. They will also consider Martin County’s offer to settle a $13,000 debt plus interest. AA representatives seek lease space for weekly open meetings. Court will review jail and sheriff dispatch billing to the city.
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Rodeo Grounds
Tommie Huckabee
Martin County
Andrews County
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Sheriff's Office
Arthritis Drive Kicks Off In County Town
Arthritis Foundation volunteers begin the first annual local door to door drive under Mrs Charles Byrne Jr. A health survey of local arthritics will aid service efforts and education. Additional volunteers are sought to boost collections with Andrews High School VOR girls aiding activities.
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Andrews County Library
Charles Alcorn
Arthritis Foundation
Patti Byrne Alort
Deanna Wimberly
Charles Byrne Jr
Byrne
Evans. Holland
Kenneth Bartell
Andrews High Schoor Vor
James Underwood
Two Men Arrested for Copper Wire Theft
Sam Westerman Westerman 27 and Curtis Whiteley 25 were jailed on felony theft over 50 and drunkenness charges after about 1040 pounds of copper wire worth 872 dollars were stolen from Amoco Productions Midland Farms Plant. Both bonds set at 1500. Westerman on probation for a prior burglary. Also, Harold Sonnier 57 jailed for driving while intoxicated with a 97 dollar fine and three day sentence.
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Sheriff's Department
Sam Thomas Westerman
Curtis Kue Whiteley
Amoco Productions
Midland Farms
Bud Gregory
Westerman
Economy Oil Services
Harold Joe Sonnier
Department of Public Safety
Andrews student shines at state UIL finals in track and academics
Hundreds of Texas students traveled to Austin for the UIL finals. Andrews sent Chiff Walden as the lone track competitor, aiming for the pole vault title after sweeping district and regional meets. Other Andrews participants earned top state slots in slide rule, number sense, and debate events.
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Chiff Walden
AHS
Stephanie Fuhrman
Carolyn Hibbs
Angela Reece
Dale Hayes
Terri Tobias
Ann Gerald
Sally Gwin
Coming Year Officers and Cheerleaders Named
The 1973 74 student council officers were elected Tuesday with a runoff planned for vice president between Joe Carroll and Sigfrido Rosiles. Andy Ervin was elected president and Lee Ann Irwin secretary. Carroll won the runoff for vice president over Rosiles and Lance Locke. Six cheerleaders were chosen from junior and senior classes with Kim Mc Adams Kim McAdams as head cheerleader Paula Wood Lindell Robinson Cynthia Barnes Pat Haynie Leah Parish the senior trio and junior trio named.
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Joe Carroll
Sigfrido Rosiles
Andy Ervin
Dale Hayes Carroll
Rasiles
Lance Locke Lee Ann Irwin
Susan McDonald
Kim McAdams
Lindell Robinson
Paula Wood
Cynthia Barnes
Pat Haynie
Leah Parish
Miss McAdams
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Carolyn Smith
Delta Beta
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
International Woman’s Organization
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