Building Boom Hits Andrews With Homes and Theaters
Andrews sees a flurry of construction as Wallace Blankenship plans a Wallace Theatre with 800 seats and modern equipment. Nearby, F E Price completes a new wing, Rushing Construction rushes tile offices, and many residents add rooms, baths, and porches to existing homes. The hospital addition nears completion as church and civic buildings advance.
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Wallace Blankenship
Wallace Theatre
Blankenship
New Mayor Rhodes Sworn In At Andrews Meeting
A. L. Rhodes, owner of Rhodes Home and Auto Supply, took the oath as mayor of Andrews at the regular city aldermen meeting. Officials discussed city finances and a threatened water shortage with tentative relief plans. Re-elected aldermen M. O Woolam and Norman Galloway will be sworn in at the May 2 meeting.
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A. L. Rhodes
Rhodes
Andrews
M. O Woolam
Norman Galloway
New Mail Route Through Fullerton
A new mail route through Fullerton becomes effective Monday expanding daily delivery. Mail carrier Hancock shifts from the old path to cover Magnolia Camp and Fullerton Field then Phillys Camp and Frankel City supply houses before returning to Andrews. The revised route improves service for Fullerton residents but some areas remain unsatisfied and further adjustments may follow.
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Fullerton Field
Hancock
Florey
Buc
Lubbock men plead guilty to OPA violations
Chesley Pierce and T P Hill of Lubbock pleaded guilty to OPA regulation violations after authorities alleged illegal tire trans actions and certificate transfers. Bond set at 1000 dollars each. next term in Lubbock court. Also noted are three others facing federal charges in Pecos and an update on Cpl. Billie Pinnell in Germany.
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Chesley T. Pierce
T. P. Hill
Lubbock
Oliver Fluke
U.S
Federal District
OPA
Pierce
Hill
Pecos
Claud C. Parks
Kermit
Texas
Meyer Rovinsky
Los Angles
Thelma Sturdivant
Odessa
Hugh Ratliff
Ector County
Rovinsky
Thelma Sturdivane
Parks
Building boom seen after restrictions lift at Andrews
The text notes a planned accommodation for nine or ten additional patients amid ongoing construction. It suggests a projected building boom at Andrews once building restrictions are removed, despite current difficulties.
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Andrews
Rex Hamilton Dies in Pacific Plane Crash
Mr and Mrs Thomas D Hamilton received no further word from the War Department about their son Rex Hamilton killed in the Pacific. They did get a letter from the engineers' parents saying their son died in a plane crash and that the War Department had informed them of the crash.
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Thomas D. Hamilton
War Department
Rex Hamilton
Pacific
Drivers License Test Difficult For Many Applicants
Patrolman Berry of the State Highway Department gave drivers license tests in Andrews. Deputy Sheriff Wright estimated about fifty applicants. roughly 90 percent failed. Berry will return to Andrews for another session on Friday May 4.
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Berry
Ode
State Highway Department
Andrews
Wright
Andrews Wins Second in Lubbock Track Meet
In a rough weather Lubbock meet, Andrews credited 31% points to place second in Class A track and field. Sophomore Charles Pinnell set a district pole vault record at 10 feet and won the high hurdles. teammates James Rice Lee Howell also scored in hurdles broad jump discus and shot put for the team.
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Lubbock
Charles Pinnell
James Rice
Lee Howell
Andrews
Denver City
Seminole
Post
O’donnell
Levelland
Tahoka
Olton
Senior Class of 1945 Honored by W M U Banquet
The Senior Class 1945 was honored at an April 13 banquet in the Baptist Church basement. Corsages of red roses were given at entry, and place cards featured small sailboats with the motto Launched but not Anchored. Reverend De Loach spoke, James Rice acted as class president, and Martha Jo Guthrie played piano. The Junior Senior banquet is set for April 27 in the school cafeteria.
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Women's Missionary Union
Baptist Church
Seam M. Smith
James Rice
Martha Jo Guthrie
Brother Brand
de Loach
First Baptist Church
Odessa
Texas
State Department Explains San Francisco Conference Purpose
The United States outlines the April 25 meeting in San Francisco focused on drafting a charter for a world organization. The conference aims to create a framework for peaceful dispute settlement, potential use of force, and international cooperation, based on Dumbarton Oaks proposals, with compromise shaping the charter acceptable to most nations. Public support and rational judgment are urged to avoid future war and ensure enduring peace.
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United Nations
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oaks
World Organization
Ld Organization
Blair Suffers Minor Concussion After Truck Door Impact
Mr. W. L. Blair of Forrest Lumber Company struck his head on an open door of a Dalby truck while unloading freight. He initially had no severe pain, then developed increased pain and has been under the care of Dr. Murray Wood who diagnosed a minor concussion. By Friday morning the pain had eased and he rested easily.
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Chief Mok
Pacific
Raymond N. Bleser
Janesville
Wis
Maj
Menard Doswell, III
Santa Barbara
Cal
Red Devil
W. L. Blair
Forrest Lumber Company
Dalby
Murray Wood
Mr. Blair
Mrs Holderman Shares Update on C W Logsdon Health Plans
Mrs Hugh Holderman reports her uncle C W Logsdon is much improved and plans a month in Mineral Wells to rest before a trip to Andrews.
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Hugh Holderman
Spen
Abilene
C. W. Logsdon
Andrews
Rentz Couple Return From Houston Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Homer Rentz returned from Houston after visiting his mother and sisters.
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Homer Rentz
Houston
Mr. Rentz
Sheriff Peacock Escorts Prisoners to Huntsville
Sheriff Floyd Peacock left Thursday for Huntsville to take R. E. Gresham and Fred Bell to the penitentiary. Both men were convicted of burglary in four courts, Andrews, Seminole, and two in East Texas, each receiving ten year terms to be served concurrently. The convictions stem from burglarizing the Andrews Gas Co.
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Floyd Peacock
Huntsville
R. E. Gresham
Fred Bell
Penitentiary
Andrews
Seminole
East Texas
Andrews Gas. Co
Judgments in Tax Suits Filed for Delinquent County Taxes
About 27 property owners in the Original Town of Andrews faced delinquent tax suits in the last term. Judge Russell granted sixteen judgments for unpaid taxes with costs. ten defendants paid. The suits covered state county school and city taxes. Additional cases will be filed before the next term on other lands showing delinquent taxes.
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Andrews
Russell
Seniors at Andrews High stage Saved By The Belle
The Senior Class presents the comedy Saved By The Belle at 9 00 P M on April 28 1945. A farce featuring two prize fighters in a Girls Sorority House with a full class cast and directing by Miss Roberts and Jeannette Ward.
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Andrews High School
Rita
Mary Edith Greer
Bonnie
Elizabeth Hobson
Ginnie
Joy Gasaway
Doris
Betty Cooke
Lulu
Joyce Rasco
Harrell
Florene Story
Pudge
Billy Moxley
Mitzie
Betty Oakley
Mrs. Fish
Nedra Jones Warren
Bob Brock
Jeckie
Jimmie Clack
Slugger
James Rice
Miss Roberts
Jeannette Ward
Johnnie Richards Attends Brothers Funeral in Seagraves
Johnnie Richards attends the funeral of his brother Charlie Richards in Seminole on Tuesday. Charlie Richards died at his Seagraves home after illness with pneumonia. Richards was a Gaines County pioneer and age seventy, well known in Andrews County.
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Johnnie Richards
Brothers
Seagraves
Charlie Richards
Seminole
Mr. Richards
Gaines County
Andrews County
Weatherby Family Receives Update From Captain in France
Mr and Mrs O G Weatherby report a letter from their son Captain Gordon Weatherby saying he cannot receive mail for a period. He is stationed in France and they do not know if he will be transferred to another European country or return to the United States.
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O. G. Weatherby
Captain Gordon Weatherby
Capt. Weatherby
France
United States
Lions Club frames plan for Andrews State Bank charter
At a Tuesday Lions Club meeting in the Methodist parsonage Andrews members discussed a proposed bank. The Banking Committee sold 7500 dollars in stock to be held in escrow at Midland National Bank until the charter is secured. If charter is granted, shares are issued. if not, funds return to subscribers.
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Lions Club
Andrews
Matchett
Guy McGill
Roy Cocanouger
Charles Roberts
Andrews State Bank
Midland National Bank
State Banking Commission
Banking Commission
Lions
Winkler to Vote on Road Bonds
Winkler County residents vote Saturday April 21 on a $700000 road bond issue. If approved work begins immediately on the Andrews-Kerme road segment, 22 miles of which lie in Winkler County.
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Winkler
Winkler County
Andrews -Kerm
Hospital News Roundup of Local Surgeries and Recoveries
Mrs Seay after major surgery Sundays report shows improvement. James Wilson admitted Wednesday as medical patient. Roddy Postelle had an appendectomy April 9 and is recovering rapidly. Mrs Cunningham after major surgery last Monday is doing well. Bobby Vinning had a tonsillectomy and is up and feels fine. Mrs A C Phillips treated Tuesday for injured foot and is doing well. Three men burned in Fullerton field oil well explosion recovering satisfactorily. Mr Lawrence Quinn and O R Weaver transferred to Odessa hospital for further treatment. Mr Barney Jones gone to his name.
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Seay
James Wilson
Roddy Postelle
Cunningham
Bobby Vinning
A. C. Phillips
Comet Drilling Company
Fullerton Field
Lawrence Quinn
O. R. Weaver
Odessa Hospital
Barney Jones
Rainfall Brings Benefits Amid Saturday Night Hail
Andrews endured a hard rain during most of Saturday night with some hail. Damage from hail was slight compared to the advantages from rainfall. More rain fell Friday evening across the county and pastureland shows notable improvement.
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Andrews
Andrews City abandons south well tests north one continues
The City of Andrews reports the south of town water well did not prove productive and will likely be abandoned. A second well north of the city is undergoing tests to determine results.
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Andrews
Miss Norma Jean Davidson Visits Parents in Andrews
Norma Jean Davidson a student at Texas Tech spent the weekend with her parents in Andrews.
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Norma Jean Davidson
Sudent
Texas Tech
Andrews
Snyder Social Note Sees Taylors in Town This Week
Mr and Mrs Roy Taylor are in Snyder this week with Mrs Frank Story helping at Singleton s Store during Mrs Taylor s absence.
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Roy Taylor
Snyder
Frank Story
Singleton
Mrs. Taylor
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F. E. Price
The
Rushing Construction Co
Oil Field Contractors
A. L. Rhodes G
Edgar Burkett
Ben Lloyd
W .L. Blair
Byron Taylor
Charles Roberts Jr
Big Spring Highway
Methodist Church
C. H. Pettis
Eugene Brand
Pettis
Mrs. Hermleigh
St. Claire Hotel
L. D. McDonalds
Buck Edward
Fullerton
Cpl
Billie Pinnell
D. M. Pinnell
Germany
Cpl. Pinnell
Europe
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State Department
Sheriff Peacock
Hospital News
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