Drift of Skin Deep Beauty in Hard Times
A terse observer notes beauty is shallow yet valuable to the poor who lack sense, reflecting on social worth amid hardship. The fragment suggests collision of self image with economic reality.
28 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
A terse observer notes beauty is shallow yet valuable to the poor who lack sense, reflecting on social worth amid hardship. The fragment suggests collision of self image with economic reality.
Coach Glenn Frazier and the Mustangs prepare new plays from an unseen formation as they urge fans to pack the community’s support for a home welcome after the game against Dumas. The bus return is slated for Thursday afternoon with many hoping for a large turnout.
The writer praises Senator Mansfield's rotunda eulogy as a defining, timeless moment amid Kennedy's assassination aftermath. They sought the full text after TV sound issues at the reception blocked the audio and asked Mansfield for a copy. The piece highlights Mansfield’s words as the strongest from the ceremonies.
The Pharr family noted their five year old daughter Terry watched late night TV coverage of last week’s political events. As mothers and fathers hovered by television and radio, Terry listened to officials and lawmakers discuss the House and Senate actions before asking her father what those men were doing.
Clouds and low temperatures bring a wintry feel to the city. An old man named Wouter reported a near Andrews approach with a 32 degree freezing temperature. The week has been cloudy and cold since Wednesday with northwest winds adding to discomfort. Thursdays reached 77 degrees while Saturday dropped to a 29 degree difference for the week’s low. Northern Natural Gas provided the temperature data.
Santa Claus will land at the airport at 4 15 PM on Monday in a red plane and proceed to East Broadway then Main and Broadway to the courthouse. A high school band will drum Christmas music as Polee Chief Neelys staff escort the parade. Santa will throw candy downtown and meet children at the courthouse.
A thief stole 50 tele phone poles from the Andrews Telephone Company. The 22 foot long, eight inch diameter poles had been replaced last Wednesday and stacked for pickup. Officials say two people could lift a pole, and six trips would be needed to haul them away. Police seek witnesses to activity around the pole stack.
The annual drive begins with Mothers' March Tuesday evening in the residential district and Fathers' March in the business district from Tuesday to Saturday. Chairman T. W. Hendrick set a goal of 2723.39 dollars to support Andrews girls. Mrs. Joe Van Wie leads Mothers' March with Green Rex heading Fathers' March. A kickoff coffee for Mrs. Van Wie and captains is planned Monday at the Girl Scout room, and Rex schedules a Monday 5 30 p m meeting at Devonian Elementary Cafeteria for about 50 men to receive instructions and supplies.
In Jones Stadium Lubbock this Thanksgiving Day bi district game pairs the undefeated Dumas Demons, Texas no 1 Triple A, against the Andrews Mustangs in a first meeting. Coaches Frazier and Spann field fast backfields and key line play as 8000 fans expected.
Bill Rowlett has accepted the chairmanship of the Boys' Club fund campaign in Andrews. The city-wide drive runs December 3 to 17 with a $9,933 goal. Proceeds aid clubhouse equipment and operation for city youth. campaign supports will come from local businessmen and parent groups.
Mrs. John Carrigan and her sister escaped as flames consumed the Dorland built frame house five miles north of Frankel City. The cause remains undetermined after the 11:30 pm blaze. Firefighters and nearby water sources aided efforts but only the shell survived.
A spaghetti supper to raise funds for the proposed Boys' Club of Andrews will be held Tuesday night in the old high school gym. Real Italian spaghetti and meatballs served from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adult tickets cost $1.00 and student tickets 50 cents, available at Economy Oil Service on Big Spring Highway or from board members.
The Salvation Army fund drive is short of its local goal. Chairman Bob Montgomery asks workers with cards to return them to Evans Holland at First National Bank and urges additional contributions by mail or in person to Holland. If the goal isn’t reached, the group’s good works will be curtailed.
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