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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

3

Mustangs tie Seminole 3-2 to claim 2-AAA runners-up

Andrews Mustangs edged Seminole Indians 3-2 on the local diamond to finish 6-4 in District 2-AAA. Rodney Monahan pitched well, two Seminole players were ejected, and two protests were filed after key calls. Pecos swept Ector 12-1 to clinch the district crown and advance to face Dumas.

Andrews Mustangs Seminole Indians Pecos Ector Dumas Rodney Monahan Frank Bice Ricky Camacho Bice Camacho Rice Mike Peebles Floyd Lindsey Peebles Jack Hines Mustangs Monahans

Junior Golf Meet Scheduled at Gaines County Club

The junior golf tournament will be held Saturday at the Gaines County Golf Club with six flights. Off time is 8 p.m. A putting and long driving contest will accompany the event. All boys through high school age may participate and trophies medals and certificates will be awarded.

Gaines County Golf Club Doc Nolen

Mark Steps With White Edges For Safer Basement Access

To improve visibility and reduce slips, paint the edges of basement stairs in a bright white or light color. This simple upgrade highlights each tread making steps easier to judge in dim light.

Summer Scratch Bowling Leads Shake Up in Local Standings

Liberty Well Service remains atop the Summer Scratch league after earning 2 points from Underwood Oil. M M Chevrolet beat Lipham Gulf 4 to 0, Lloyd Bros Wash eteria won 3 from Jays Gro & Mkt, and Wright Well Service took 3 from Andrews Floor Covering. Nita Wright rolled the high game 205 and high series 545, while M M Chevrolet claimed the high team game 673 and the high team series 1826.

Liberty Well Service Underwood Oil M - M Chevrolet Lipham’s Gulf Lloyd Bros, Washeteria Jays Gro & Mkt Wright Well Service Andrews Nita Wright M & M Chevrolet Underwood

Burton Receives 25 Year Gulf Service Award

J. G. Burton, a lease pumper for Gulf Oil in the Andrews area, was honored with a 25 year service award Monday night. He began his Gulf career in Odessa in 1938 and has since worked as roustabout and lease pumper.

J. G. Burton Gulf Oil Corporation Andrews Area Gulf Odessa

Carruth Trail Smith Drug 7-4 in Pony League clash

Carruth Trucking Company edged Smith Drug 7 to 4 Monday night in Pony League play. A second game was left unfinished due to a time limit. Carruth’s big fifth inning featured seven runs, capped by Dickie Carruth’s homer. James Baird added a single and a double for Smith Drugs.

Carruth Trucking Company Smith Drug M-M Chevro Carruth Doug Ham Joe Phillips Glen Hammack William Haynie Dickie Carruth James Baird Smith

Cass-Fitts Keeps Pony League Lead With 5-4 Win

Cass-Fitts Electric topped Carruth Trucking 5-4 as Brownie Oil Well Service crushed Wills Auto 13-7 in Pony League play. Warren sparked Cass-Fitts with a single and later four Cass-Fitts hitters added runs while Jerry Fuson hit the league’s sixth homer. Brownie’s bats produced 13 runs led by Allen Sikes and Eldon Warren with homers, while Hatcher struggled on the mound and Slatton relieved.

Cass-Fitts Electric Carruth Trucking Brownie Oil Well Service Wills Auto Smith Drug M -M Chevrolet Wills-Auto Cass- Fitts Cass-Fitts Terry Warren Cass Fitts Warren Joe Trout Billy Neal George Clark Jerry Fuson Carruth William Haynie Jimmy Streety Dickie Carruth Glen Hammack Trout Mike Jones Gene Hatcher Hatcher Brownie Eldon Warren Allen Sikes Clarence Slatton Slatton Sikes Ronny Mahurin

Eighth Graders Name Leaders for Ninth Grade Sports

Eighth graders elected four cheerleaders and an alternate to lead yells at all ninth grade sports activities next year. Connie Myers, Carol Jones, Sue Holland and Carolyn Mills won the votes with Diana McNew chosen as alternate.

Connie Myers Carol Jones Sue Holland Carolyn Mills Diana McNew

Pruning Guide for Spring Flowering Shrubs

After blooming, prune spring flowering shrubs. If stems are thick, remove a few at ground level to reduce crowding. Wait until after they finish flowering to avoid cutting off next season's blooms.

Country Club to Host 85 Golfers Today Meet

The Permian Basin Women's Golf Association brings six clubs to Andrews Country Club for a meet. Teeing off at 9 30 a m players from Midland Country Club Ranchland Hills Midland Odessa Odessa Sunset Big Spring and Andrews will compete with a coffee gathering at 9 00 a m and a luncheon after golf. All members urged to attend.

Permian Basin Women's Golf Association Andrews Country Club Midland Country Club Ranchland Hills Country Club Midland Odessa Country Club Sunset Country Club Odessa Big Spring Country Club

Andrews Junior High Choirs Present Spring Concert

Andrews Junior High School choral students will perform a Tuesday night concert at 7 30 in the old high school auditorium. The five seventh and eighth grade choirs are directed by Bryan Baker. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for students with tickets available at the door or from any choir member. The program features songs the students enjoyed most this year.

Mothers Asked To Meet Friday For Little League

A meeting of all mothers with boys in the National Little League is set for Friday at 9 30 a m in the Community Building club room. League officials urge attendance for an important organizational session.

Quick fix for loose bristles in varnish work

To prevent bristles from spoiling a varnish job tape a screen flush to the paint can with several inches extending upward. Wipe your brush across the screen end occasionally to remove loose hairs and keep the finish smooth.

Grocery Store Robbery Reported by Texas City Manager

Texas City police said a grocery store manager phoned in a robbery report and later provided the store's address, confirming the incident. No suspect details are yet available.

Texas City Tex

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