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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1963

Page

8

Whitcomb Kills Large Rats On Front Lawn

The article recounts J. W. Whitcomb killing a 54 inch long rat on his front lawn last week, and another one three and a half feet long nearby. It notes community chatter, church and social events, and local residents attending events and gatherings in Kermit and Big Spring with mentions of families, travelers, and a Federated Music convention.

J. W. Whitcomb Evers Eye Doris Grace Braswell Kerry Douglas Janet Pummil Janet Odessa Ohio Kendal Carruth New York City John Cole Big Rine Neiman Marcus Dallas Big Spring Teddy Collin Teddy Andrews Pan Am Elsie Schnng Carruth Trucking Mexico City Andrewsons

Local Citizens Donate Money For Boy's Ranch

Police Chief John Neely reported a drive to raise about 200 dollars for Otto's Boys Ranch building project drew strong local support. A lumberyard offered sheet rock and Marine Corps labor promised for the new unit housing more ranch boys. The Andrews area raised the needed funds within 24 hours after the appeal. The ranch, near No trees, is financed by donations.

John Neely Otto's Boys Ranch Marine Corps Terminal

Eddie Myers Named Produce Manager at Piggly Wiggly Andrews

Eddie Myers assumed duties this week as produce manager for Piggly Wiggly in Andrews succeeding Falcon McAlister who moved to Snyder. Myers came from Lubbock where he was assistant produce manager for Continental Piggly Wiggly. He and wife Darlene have daughter Diana and reside at 81 North Pl. They attend Baptist church.

Eddie Myers Andrews Falcon McAlister Snyder Myers Lubbock Darlene Diana North Pl Baptist Myers Kermit High School Kermit

Christmas at the M. O Woolam residence plans

Marie Comer and her husband join Santa Claus for Christmas at the M. O Woolam house. Sue Ulmer returns to Andrews from Houston and Fort Worth after visiting her ill mother-in-law, Mrs Charles Braden.

Santa Claus Marie Comer M. O Woolam Sue Ulmer Andrews Houston Fort Worth Charles Braden

Student Council Leaders at West Texas Forum

Andrews High School Student Council members will lead a discussion at the West Texas Forum in McCamey on Saturday. The event features a speech by Dr. Guy D. Newman of Howard Payne College on Americanism.

Andrews West Texas Forum McCamey Paul Rowlett West Texas Guy D. Newman Howard Payne College Brownwood Newman Democracy In Action Freedoms Foundation

Father of Two Andrews Men Buried Friday

Oliver Milan Peacock 78 of Denison died Friday at Stephens Memorial Hospital Breckenridge after a stroke in September He was buried in Murray Cemetery after funeral services in Woodson He was a Church of Christ member and survived by his wife Ethel several daughters and sons including Floyd and Alton Peacock with siblings and other relatives listed in the notice

Oliver Milan Peacock Floyd Alton Peacock Andrews Stephens Memorial Hospital Breckenridge Woodson Murray Cemetery Denison Na Tive Ethel Church of Christ In John Brockman Abilene Jesse Morrell Stanton Loraine Peacock Carroll and Austin Odessa Big Spring Clifton Phoenix Ariz Tyra Levelland Fern Hobbs N. M Fala Otts

Visits by Sawyer and Roberts Family in North Texas

Miss Marice Sawyer traveled to Corsicana with four sisters and family including Jim Roberts, principal of Fannin Elementary School. Mr and Mrs Jack Steele vacationed with the Marshall Heads in Dallas and stayed with Mrs V B Morris in Winnsboro.

Marice Sawyer Corsicana Jim Roberts Mr. Roberts Fannin Elementary School Jack Steele Marshall Heads Dallas V. B. Morris Winnsboro

Lovington Couple Visits Mrs Mitchell This Week

Mr and Mrs Dale Williams of Lovington New Mexico visited with her mother Mrs R A Mitchell this week.

Dale Williams Lovington, N. M R. A. Mitchell

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