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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

6

Mustangs face Kermit in derailed district opener week

Andrews previews a key football stretch against Kermit with four games over Thursday and Friday. Coaches emphasize mental prep as the Yellowjackets defend two primary plays while Mustang defense studies Bran non and Brannon. Scott notes Kermit’s field goal range and preference for two point conversions.

Glenn Frazier Ellowjackets Mustang Kermit Andrews Mustangs Scott Yellowjackets

Andrews Predicted Strong Offense and Defense

The forecast says Andrews scores high as the offense heats up and the defense shines with a 21 to 6 win over Kermit. Fort Stockton hosts Pecos in a loser’s battle with Pecos forecast to fall 14 to 7. Monahans travels to Seminole to win 20 to 12.

Andrews Kermit Pecos Fort Stockton Panthers Monahans Seminole

Andrews High Wins Two Awards at Tech Day Journalism

Andrews High School publications earned two top honors at Texas Tech Journalism Day. The Round-up won first in the AAA newspaper contest and the 1963 Mustang took second in the yearbook contest. The West Texas High School Press Association hosted the one day event with 24 awards.

Snyder Lames Tech Andrews Paige

Mustang Preview Promises Tight Contest With Balanced Backfield

Mustang coach comments on returning trio of quarterbacks and fullback Benjy Lawrence who can pass or run. Defensive coach Bill Shipman says Kermit is evenly matched and the key will be consistency over 48 minutes, with composure amid inevitable mistakes determining the outcome.

Bill Shipman Goldsmith Kermit Benjy Lawrence Shipman

Young plans new plant near Paris and bank opening

Young described a large plant near Paris and a bank opening in temporary quarters on December 1. He praised the Andrews community and said the directors have not named a successor to the vacant post.

Paris Andrews Young

Hawaiian Luau Elects Officers for YWA at Baptist Meeting

A Hawaiian luau hosted by the Second Baptist YWA elected officers for the year at Mrs. Boyd Neighbors home. Elizabeth Harrison was chosen president with Linda Stover as vice president and Pamela Teague as secretary treasurer.

Second Baptist YWA Boyd Neighbors Elizabeth Harrison Linda Stover Pamela Teague Paula Trout Carol Ann Butler Janis Wolfe Wanda Carruth Donna Kay Butler Kathy Taylor Lana Buchanan Joyce Teague Claudia Sharp R. H. Reed Lau Linda Slever Delane Derring

Llano Estacado Archaeology Society Holds Chili Supper

The Llano Estacado archaeology society served chili to 42 members at their regular meeting in Florey Park. David Perkins, a Seminole School System teacher, spoke about his arrow hunting experiences in Brown County. New members and visitors are welcomed.

Llano Estacado Archeology Socity Florey Park David Perkins Brown County

Steering Committee Named For Boys Club

A Monday meeting formed a local Steering Committee led by Doyle Combs to shape a Boys Club. Bill Badgett heads the building committee. Roy D. Bennett directs legal affairs. John Neely chairs member nominations. Charlie Bishop leads publicity. Local officials praise the project as a youth program helper. Members will report back after further progress.

Doyle Combs Bill Badgett Roy D. Bennett John Neely Charlie Bishop Jim of Boys’ Clubs of America

Seminole hearing backs rail line with broad business support

Thirty seven witnesses testified at Seminole hearings on the BPRR permit as executives from Halliburton, Andrews, Gaines county, Seminole chamber and several firms urged the project. Testimonies cited potential rail service benefits for cement, grain, cattle, and local industry with resolutions from Gaines County and Seminole backing the line. The panel expected to continue hearings into the following week.

L. H. Sims Seminole Auto John A. Bannister Halliburton Brownfield Maryneal Tom Hackney Seagraves Wesley Roberts Humble Wholesale Commission Im Sem Nole John Cunningham Odessa Sand and Gravel Charlie Lawrence Gaines County PBRR W. Ender Seminole Chamber of Commerce O. B. Whiteside Seminole Lloyd Jones Gaines Ginner Charles Nance Sugar Beet Association Gaines Cotton Growers Association Jack Keen Andrews Telephone Company Roscoe Robinson Robinson Rat Hole Service D. A. Richardson

Halloween Queen nominees named at Andrews High School

Andrews High School announced five candidates from each class for the Halloween Queen election. Senior Brenda Turner junior Sherry Langston Kathy Abernathy and Roseann Waldron aim to reign at the October 31 carnival in the school district.

Andrews High School Brenda Turner Cecil Turner Terrace Circle Drive Sherry Langston Denver Langston Kathy Abernathy Lawrence Abernathy Roseann Waldron John Waldron

Andrews Students Head to Odessa College Literary Workshop

Andrews High students will attend a literary workshop at Odessa College on Saturday. Demonstration speeches are planned for extemporaneous, persuasive, poetry, prose, and debate. A L McCrackin will lead a slide rule conference. About twenty Andrews students will participate, sponsored by John Hogue.

Andrews High Odessa College A. L. McCrackin Andrews John Hogue

Jury to Reach Bexley Case Late Wednesday Night

A 14 035 compensation suit for total disability Homer B Bexley vs Employers Reinsurance Corp was expected to go to jurors in Judge Russell Austins 100th District Court late last night Bexley claims severe injuries caused permanent disability while working for Parker Drilling Co Twelve jurors named Lloyd V Bivens Earl Cook John A Brown Kenneth L McCraw James C Boyd WC Howton Robert D Bryan Everett W Edge G B Smith P J Duncan A G McClure and Mrs Tom P F Anglin hear the case County Criminal Court postponed a liquor violation trial after a prosecution witness refused to proceed no resumption date set

Homer B Bexley Employers Reinsurance Corporation Russell Austin 100Th District Court Bexley Parker Drilling Company G B. Smith P J. Duncan A. G McClure Tom PF. Anglin County Criminal Court

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