News echoes through Andrews as town growth tests a small paper
The 43rd year in Andrews marks a reflection on change from the McAfee era to modern printing. The piece recalls oil booms, war years, and a shift from hand set type to computerized presses while noting readers still want neighbors, schools, and local news. See SANDS, Page 12.
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Andrews
McAfee Stake
Roberts Clan
Seagraves
Frankfurt
Kentucky
Big City
City Allocates Federal Revenue Sharing Funds For 1977 78
City council approves about 43400 for Federal Revenue Sharing capital projects in 1977 78. Len Wilson says funds pledged for General Fund Capital improvements including 11000 police cars 24000 street resurfacing 2000 fire hose equipment 5000 traffic signs 2500 pool equipment. Public hearing held final authorization upcoming budget. County jail dispatch cost split discussed with county commissioners seeking around 3990 from city.
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Len Wilson
General Fund Improvement Fund
Mustangs Dominate Tornadoes In 35-3 Victory
Andrews mustangs capitalized on two fumbles and two interceptions to build a 28-3 halftime lead over Lamesa. Clay Wright hit a 52 yard field goal with seven seconds left in the first half and Weldon Jones added a rushing score as the Mustangs rolled past the Tornadoes Friday.
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James Roberts
Andrews Mustangs
Lamesai
Tornadoes
Big Spring Steers
Mustangs
Tors
Clay Wright
Lamesa
Josh Robinson
Tor
Kenny Hearne
Booger Brooks
Weldon Jones
Jones
Ricky Chesshire
Burglars Hit Forrest Lumber Firm on South Main
Police report a burglary at Forrest Lumber Company on South Main Wednesday night. Intruders scaled a fence, forced a sliding door, and stole about 1000 dollars of electric power equipment plus 300 dollars in pocket knives. The case remained under investigation with several leads.
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Forrest Lumber Company
South Main
Ross McGary
Gulf
John McIntyre
Ave. A
Superior Oil Company
Junior Hooper
Andrews AISD First Week Enrollment Grows
AISD superintendent figures show a 126 student overall gain in AISD for the first week. Andrews Elementary counts 1 532 students, up 107. Andrews Middle School down 11 to 412. Andrews High School up 30 to 871. total AISD enrollment 2 815, Sept 2.
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AISD
Andrews
Andrews High School
Two Confirmers Noted in County Oil Field
Andrews County reports two confirmations in the Block 6 Northeast Silurian and Spraberry fields. Westland Oil Development No 1-6-18 University pumped 84 barrels of 36 gravity oil plus 81 barrels of water, with an oil ratio of 233 to 1, from perforations at 8475 to 504 feet after fracturing with 30 000 gallons and 60 000 pounds of sand.
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Block
Andrews County
Westland Oil Development Corp
Houston
Victory Petroleum Co
University
Andrews
Westland Oil Development
Victory Petroleum
Bennett Recovering From Knee Surgery
Judge Roy Bennett is recovering from knee surgery. His wife reports the cast will be removed in a few days if no complications arise. Bennett recently underwent the operation at St. Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma City room 7721 1000 N Lee Street Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73101.
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Roy Bennett
Bennett
St. Anthony’s Hospital
N. Lee
Oklahoma City
Okla
Andrews to Host NJCAA Game Cisco at Mustang Bowl
The Mustang Bowl hosts a junior college football game between New Mexico Military Institute Roswell and Cisco Junior College on Saturday Sept 17 at 7 30 p m Local officials urge attendance Cisco opened the season with a 19 0 win over Ranger The Cadets second game of the season pits hard hitting Bronchos against Cisco All tickets general admission sold at the gate only.
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New Mexico Military Institute of Roswell
Cisco Junior College
Cisco
Ranger
Andrews
Cadets
NMMI
Roswell
Sul Ross
Booster Club Plans Tuesday Meeting at High School
The Mustang Booster Club schedules its second meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the High School Little Auditorium. The Andrews Lamesa game film will be shown with reports from coaches at all levels. Members and non members are invited and memberships will be sold. All future meetings are on Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. at the High School.
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Mustang Booster Club
Little Auditorium
Mustangs Look to Repeat After Offensive Show in Opener
Andrews leads District 2 3A in total offense entering Friday as they prepare for Brownfield in Mustang Bowl after a 14 14 tie with Big Spring. Top performers include Seminole rival Ricky Green with 120 rushing yards and Seminole passer Mike Grass with 138 yards. Homecoming events set for next Friday with a 4 p.m parade and 2 30 p.m dismissal before the Mustang Bowl showdown.
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Andrews
Big Spring
Steers
Fort Stockton
Seminole
Pecos
Monahans
Ector
Lobos
Snyder
Ricky Green
Ken Sultemeier
Mike Grass
Mustangs
Booger Brooks
Weldon Jones
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Tor Boots
Charlie Batchelor
Ricky Loyd
Donald Hungerford
Joe Lee
Lamesa Tornadoes
Mustang
Don Ingram
Johnny Smith
Tommy Thacher
Terrace Circle
Dub Hathcock
Broadway
Hugh Lewis
Booster Club
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