Survey and growth noted in Andrews county road work
Mark Dougherty of Big Spring surveys the East and West Highway to the Andrews county line and through Martin county toward Lamesa to Stanton. New locations and two rigs in the Donnelly discovery pool mark activity, with calls to fund road building and a revival at the Baptist Church drawing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Dougherty
Big Spring
Andrews County
Martin County
Lamesa
Stanton
Lamesa - Stanton
Donnelly
Andrews
Busy H T Wilson Serves as County and District Clerk
H T Wilson handles duties of two men as County and District Clerk and a 30 deputy while Sam is away, keeping him constantly on the go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Wilson
Sam
H. T
Wish for News on Marriages and Visits to Fill Front Page
A plea for readers to share life events such as weddings births and visits to help fill front page space. The notice asks communities to inform editors when company visits or parties occur.
Beer Election Held Saturday in Andrews County
Andrews County voters face a Saturday ballot on legalizing beer sales. Previous election two years ago failed by a two to one margin, and current interest appears low with only a small anticipated turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County
Mrs Cherrie Cole and Joan Lew Visit Austin Trio
Mrs Cherrie Cole and Mrs Joan Lew of Austin visit Mr and Mrs Todd this week and plan a Carlsbad Caverns trip this weekend. Chas W Roberts and son Charles Jr. made a business trip to Lubbock Monday. Mr and Mrs A H Ash and Mrs C W Roberts visit nearby for a while. Mr and Mrs J R Raco and family left for San Angelo to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs J B Lewis left for Sulphur Springs on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrie Cole
Joan Lewis
Austin
Mrs . Todd
Carlsbad Caverns
Chas W. Roberts
Charles Jr
Lubbock
A. H. Ash
C. W. Roberts
J. R. Racoe
San Angelo
J. B. Lewis
Louisville
Catherine Stewart
Mrs Margarette Logsdon to Visit Odessa Guests
Mrs Margarette Logsdon of Odessa will be the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs B P Guyton. The notice notes a social visit between local residents with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarette Logsdon
Odessa
B. P. Guyton
Vacation plans of Black and Lillian Jane group
Mrs. and Mrs. H. W. Black and children and Mrs. Lillian Jane will depart in the latter part of this week for an extended vacation. They will travel to Colorado Springs and Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Black
Lillian Jane
Colorado Springs
Yellowstone
Local candidates intensify efforts in county run-off races
County run-off campaigns reach final stretch with Sheriff, County Judge, and Commissioner contenders touring Andrews County where local races draw voter interest despite overall lower turnout after O'Daniels sweeping primary win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’daniels
Andrews County
McCartys Start Davis Mountains Trip This Week
Mr and Mrs R R McCarty and Mrs McCarty sister departed early this week for a journey through the Davis Mountains, signaling a local travel note on a family excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. McCarty
McCarty
Davis Mountains
Miss Mary Arrell Returns Home After Visit
Miss Mary Lee Arrell sister of Mrs. B P Guyton returned home this week after a short visit with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Arrell
B. P. Guyton
Sisters Visit From Ranger and Eastland This Week
Mrs. Henry Dunlap of Ranger and Mrs. Westley Dunlap of Eastland visited their sister Mrs. Bert Allison here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dunlap
Ranger
Westley Dunlap
Eastland
Bert Allison
Fisher Family Returns From Hobbs Visit
Mr and Mrs Author Fisher traveled to Hobbs Monday night carrying Mr Fisher sister who was visiting for a few days. The party returned home after the trip with the sister in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Author Fisher
Hobbs
Mr. Fisher
Evans Dry Goods Store Expands In West Texas Town
Bernice Evans owner of Evans Dry Goods in Andrews returns from Eastern markets with a large fall and winter stock. The merchant says daily arrivals will make a complete line of school supplies and family dry goods available, claiming the store is the largest in proportion to the town in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Evans
Evans Dry Gods Company
Andrews
Evans
Evans Dry Good
West Texas
Frieda Nell Visits Midland and Odessa on Monday
Daughter Frieda Nell made a trip to Midland and Odessa Monday, visiting the two Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda
Nell
Midland
Odessa
Couple from Hico visit Carlsbad Caverns over weekend
Mr and Mrs C C Pipes and Mr and Mrs W M Boatwright of Hico visited Carlsbad Caverns this past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Pipes
W. M. Boatwright
Hico
Carlsbad Caverns
Hamilton Family Return From West Texas Vacation
Mr and Mrs Thos D Hamilton and their children returned from an extended vacation in central West Texas with family friends noting a relaxing trip and renewed routine upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos D. Hamilton
West
Texas
Local Family News Briefs Highlight Travels
Mr. Hamilton's mother Mrs. T B Hamilton returned with them. H M Nixon and family left this week for a vacation visiting friends and relatives at Grownwood. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dee Walters of Stanford visited his parents Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hamilton
T. B Hamilton
H. M. Nixon
Grownwood
Howard Dee Walters
Stanford
City Council passes three Andrews ordinances
The Andrews City Council in regular session last Thursday passed three ordinances. One creates a Fire Marshal office. The second bans outdoor tonets in the business district. The third offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of an arson offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Andrews
Revival Draws Large Crowds
The Baptist church revival at First Baptist Church of La Mesa attracts growing attendance. Rev. E. F. Cole pastor delivers strong preaching with several new members joining. Night crowds strain seating as Rev. Rogers of Smith's Chapel leads the song service and spurs youth interest. The meeting continues through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Cole
First Baptist Church
Visit to Eunice for Kellys With McConkey Plan
Mrs. H. B. Walter joins a group visiting Eunice to see Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelly. Jim McConkey departs Monday for Talequah Oklahoma to bring Mrs. McConkey home from college there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Walter
Eunice
Jack Kelly
Jim McConkey
Talequah
Oklahoma
Mrs. McConkey
Ray Family Telegram Notices Brother's Death in Tyler
Mrs. S. H. Ray and family receive word from Tyler that O. T. Ray has died at age 74. Louise Carpenter of Lubbock is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Ray
Tyler
O. T. Ray
Louise Carpenter
Lubbock
Mr. Frank Price
Cocanougher Family Visits Son in Union
Mr and Mrs A K Cocanougher of Sudan Texas, with son Gilbert and daughters Edna and Geraldine, visited their son Roy Cocanouher Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Cocanougher
Gilbert
Edna
Geraldine
Sudan
Texas
Roy Cocanouher
Blairs Visit Fishers in Fort Worth Family Ties Highlighted
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Blair of Fort Worth visit Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fisher. Mrs. Blair is the sister of Mrs. Marvin Fisher, reflecting a family connection during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Blair
Fort Worth
Mrs
Marvin Fisher
Mrs. Blair
Odessa businessman Mr. A. M. Embree’s Thursday dealings
Mr. A. M. Embree conducted business in Odessa on Thursday, with activity noted in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Embree
Odessa Thursdey
Mrs Leonard Visits Ogden Family in Warm Reunion
Mrs R B Leonard and her daughters Bettie Joe and Dorothy visited Mr and Mrs C E Ogden. Mrs Leonard is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Leonard
Bettie Joe
Dorothy
C. E. Odgen
Leonard
Price and Carpenter of Lubbock Visit Midland Friday
Frank Price and Roy Carpenter of Lubbock spent Friday in Midland, according to city social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messers
Frank Price
Roy Carpenter
Lubbock
Midland
Heath to Move Farm Structures Near Andrews Highway Park
Henry Heath plans to move a building from his farm just across the road from the High way park a mile and a half south of Andrews. He will dig a well install a wind mill and improve the place overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heath
Highway Park
Andrews
Tripplehorn Stakes Half Mile Outpost Post Near Andrews Deep Rock Pool
Oil field notes report staking at Deep Rock pool Andrews County with two new test locations. J W Tripplehorn No 1 M A Thornberry commits to 4550 feet depth and Sept 1 start. National Drilling plans pay near Means pool, while other wells report production and line depths across Emma Cowden area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County
Andrews
J. W. Tripplehorn
National Drilling Company
Means
Wheels No
Fuhrman Petroleum Corporation No
Ashton
Tahoka Plans 1938 Roundup and Free Barbecue
Tahoka prepares for the second annual Roundup August 25 26 with Elk City Oklahoma director Beutler Brothers signed to stage rodeo events and daily performances. Free barbecue fed 8000 in 1937 and 10000 expected this year with 20 beef cattle purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahoka
Lynn Beutler
Arcana
Gruyer
Red Snapper
Strawberry
Carnation
Amos
Andy
Buddy
Brownfield
Ucinole
Seagraves
Andrews
Odessa
Big Spring
Lamesa
O’donell
Lubbock
Plainview
Florada
Crosbyton
Slaton
Beards Spread Over Territory as Rodeo Nears
Clinton Lackey and Bill Collins join a beard growing challenge ahead of the rodeo. John P. Howe claims he will outpace them and others join in with varied facial hair styles. County Agent Steve Debnam reportedly sports Pancho Villa sideburns and mustache, unrecognized by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Lackey
Bill Collins
John PF. Howe
L. H. Tiffin
Bill Fritz
Skelly
Rodeo
Steve Debnam
Reporter Telegram
County Finances In Good Shape Report Shows
The quarterly statement reports Andrews County finances in good condition. The Road and Bridge fund leads with 21 696 09 dollars, the Jury Fund exceeds 5 000, and General Fund over 6 000. The 30 000 bond issue shows 19 642 unexpended, leaving cash on hand at 67 305.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jury
General Fund
Andrews
Pettis to Move Goldsmith Building to Andrews
C H Pettis bought a 24 by 40 foot building in Goldsmith to relocate to Andrews. He plans to place it on a lot south of the picture show facing the highway to house his cleaning and press ing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Pettis
Goldsmith
Andrews
Huntsucher
Stanford Family Returns From Texas Vacation
Mr and Mrs L J Stanford and daughter Oleta return Saturday from a two week vacation in Breckenridge Dallas and other places in East Texas.
Annie and Zula Boyd Visit Hobbs Relatives This Week
Annie and Zula Boyd are visiting relatives in Hobbs this week, adding to a local family gathering. The trip underscores ongoing connections between residents and kin across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Zula Boyd
Hobbs
McGills Headed to Tempe? Texas for Short Vacation
Mr and Mrs Guy McGill left Wednesday for a few day vacation in Temple Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McGill
Temple
Texas
Seagraves Woman Visits Bridges Couple
Mrs. Kubanna Wells of Seagraves is visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Bridges, sharing time with the Bridges family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kubanna Wells of
Seagraves
Mrs. M. O. Bridges
Blair vacation notes chiggers in Brownwood country
Mr and Mrs Bill Blair returned from a vacation trip in Brownwood country where Bill said chiggers are plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Blair
Brownwood Country
Bill
Family visitors travel across Texas towns
Mrs. Rosie Howard and her grandson Ronnie visit relatives in Hobbs. Mrs. Paul Hatley and Mrs. Jack Brewer shopped in Midland this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Howard
Ronnie
Hobbs
Paul Hatley
Jack Brewer
Midland
Car overturns near Andrews injures Humble Camp rider
Frank Fee of Humble Camp escaped serious injury when the car he rode in rolled over on the highway about four miles north of Andrews Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fee
Humble Camp
Andrews
Sam Evans Visits Mother in San Antonio This Week
Sam Evans is visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Evans in San Antonio this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Evans
Mary Evans
San Antonio
Highway Engineer From Big Spring Survey Route
S C Doughtery engineer from the Big Spring Division of the State Highway Department is here and will begin a survey of the Andrews to Big Spring route. Work starts at once and will be completed as soon as possible. Accompanying him are Dr Fleming and Sam Timmons who will assist in the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Doughtery
Big Spring
State Highway Department
Andrews
Birthday Party for Marshall Jr. on August 13th
Mr and Mrs Marshall Pond hosted a birthday gathering for their son Marshall Jr to celebrate his 8th birthday. Guests included Bobby Robertson Billie Robertson Sammy Robertson Patricia Odom Ronny Brandt Morris Bridges Sarah Beth Bridges John Kimble Keith Richardson Kenneth Little Troy Collie Jackie Collie Bennie Farmer Betty Vaughn Charline Vaughn Gordon Coulson Ray Perkins Bonney Pond Marshall Pond Jr and others with games and cake served after gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Pond
Marshall Jr
Bobby
Billie
Sammy Robertson
Patricia Ann Odom
Ronny Brandt
Morris Jr
Sarah Beth Bridges
John Ray Kimble
Keith Richardson
Kenneth Little
Troy
Jackie Collie
Bennie Farmer
Betty
Charline Vaughn
Gordon Coulson
Ray Perkins
Bonney
Marshall Pond Jr
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