Funeral Service Held in Wichita Falls For Mrs Thornberry
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. M A Thornberry wife of a pioneer Andrews ranchman She died Monday at Wichita Falls The couple observed their Golden Wedding anniversary August 12 Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4 00 in Wichita Falls Survivors include her husband two daughters Mrs Annette Standley Andrews and Mrs Rebecca Gilmore Odessa and a grand child Mrs W L Webster Odessa The Thornberrys lived in Andrews county for years and ran a ranch 10 miles west of An
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Thornberry
Andrews
Wichita Falls
Thornberry
Annette Standley
Rebecca Gilmore
Odessa
W .L. Webster
Andrews Plans Bank and Roads Boom Postwar Outlook
In Andrews a bank is expected to open by January 1945 and a rail of town improvements is discussed. The editor seeks postwar planning ideas including a public sewer system roads linking oil fields to the city and schools, plus a surplus fund of 250000 to 300000 for roads and a community building. The paper resumes subscriptions for countywide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Wood
Andrews
Odessa
Return from visiting wounded brother in Temple hospital
Miss Nanah Pistole returned home from visiting her brother Pfc. John W. Pistole at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple Texas. He underwent a second operation resulting in the amputation of his right leg but is reported to be doing very well. Pistole saw action in the Marshall Islands South Pacific and was wounded February 2 in the Marshalls earning the Purple Heart campaign ribbon two stars and stripes and the blue ribbon for good conduct. Mrs Ruth Hatley of Dallas visits Mr and Mrs Chester Etter this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanah Pistole
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Texas
Pfc
John W. Pistole
Pfe
Pistole
South Pacific
Marshalls
Ruth Wilson
Jo Hale
Big Lake
Fern Heath
Miss Heath
Howard Payne
Brownwood
J. W. Moore
Thurday
Odom
Dallas
Set
Herbert Haskins
Yugoslavia
Haskins
M. Lt. Haskins
Charles
Lubbock
H. M. Heath
Leeders
Heath
Joe S. Williams
Odessa
Keath
Katherine Wooley
Austin
Norma Renee Braswell
Mountaineer
New Mexico
Chas. W. Roberts
Wesley Roberts
Sweetwater
Camp Wallace
Wesley
Indianapolis
Ind
Construction Co Moves In for Andrews Fullerton Highway Work
Plains Construction Co unloads road machinery in Andrews while plans to start work next week are seen. Texas Highway Commission asks Andrews Telephone Co Texas Electric Service Co Andrews Gas Co and Water Co to relocate poles and lines from highway 51 junction town to city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Plains Construction Co
Andrews-Fullerton — Highwy
Texas Highway Commission
Andrews Telephone Co
Texas Electric Service Co
Andrews Gas Co
The
Water Co
Highway 51
Bible School Starts at Assembly of God Church
Miss Betty Enderly and Miss Jean Kirkland of Texas will conduct a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Assembly of God Church from August 21 to September 1. Enderly, a Central Bible Institute student, teaches children. Kirkland is a singer and worker. A picnic closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Enderly
Jean Kirkland
Texas
Asembly of God Church
Enderly
Central Bible Institute
Springfield
Missouri
DVBS
Nephew of Mrs Betenbough Killed in France
Mrs. Carl Betenbough received word that her nephew A J Warren of O Donnel was killed in France on July 27. He had served two years and had been overseas a month. His parents are Mr and Mrs Cene Warren of O Donnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Betenbough
A. J. Warren
O'Donnel
France
Cene Warren
Motorists May Apply For Renewed A and D Gasoline Books
District OPA Director Howard R. Gholson announces renewal forms for A and D gasoline books are available at filling stations and Local War Price and Rationing Boards. motorists should attach back covers or license receipts, read forms, mail applications, and expect new coupons valid September 22 with books ready before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Howard R. Gholson
Gholson
Midland to Host Labor Day Roping Contest
The Midland rodeo plans a Labor Day roping event featuring Toots Mansfield of Big Spring defending his world championship title against Troy Fort of Lovington New Mexico. Calf roping pairs include James Kenney of Comstock facing Clyde Burke of Comanche Oklahoma in an eight calf event. Additional matches include Painted Joe versus Yankee Doodle and Bouncing Main versus Black Boden, plus a roping horse race over 350 yards and a jackpot roping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Toots Mansfield
Big Spring
Troy Fort
Lovington
N. M
Midland
James Kenney
Comstock
Midland County
Clyde Burke
Comanche
Okla
Midland Rodeo Grounds
Burke
Kenney
West Texas
Tias
Mansfild
Fort
Joe
Underwood couple marks Golden Wedding in Andrews Texas
Mr and Mrs W J Underwood of Andrews Texas celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on August 19 with a ranch style barbecue on the courthouse lawn. About 250 guests attended including out of town visitors from several Texas towns and Oklahoma. The couple moved to Andrews County in 1905 and contributed to local affairs. he served in multiple county offices. They have five children and thirteen grandchildren present, and plan wintering in Arizona with their daughter starting August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Underwood
Andrews
Texas
Underwood
Andrews County
C. B. Williams
Waco
Tex
Lynn
Charlene
Frank Underwood
Forgan
Oklo
Jean Anderson
Ackerly
D. R. Brown
Rochester
C. D. Underwood
Gorman
J. W. Jackson
Corbon
Carl Wincil Maupin
Abilene
W. D. Lovelace
Big Spring
J. H. Fisher
Brownfield
Annie Laurie Weaver
K. L. Atkins, Jr
Odessa
G. A. Brasfield
Seminole
Paul W. Dalmont
M. C. Ulmer
Midland
John P. Butler
John Fisher
Hobbs
N.M
John McGrew
Sidelights on the War and Home Front Ration Changes
OPA announces motorist basic A ration renewal outside the Fast Coast Area will use a mileage rationing record replacing the tire inspection form. New A books keep eight gallons monthly but coupons equal four gallons. Some regions delay expiration to 1945. Also notes military marriages overseas and Arrow Curare use for medical relief, plus ration adjustments, coupon verification, and fuel and heating oil controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Coast
OPA
East Coast
District of Columbia
USDA
Showers Benefit Late Feed and Cotton Across County
About one inch of moisture fell over Andrews on Wednesday night and Thursday morning with more in the forecast for Thursday and Friday. The rain boosts late feed and cotton prospects and improves the county range, which has been poor for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Three Local Youths Depart For Military Induction
Billy Price son of Mr and Mrs Williard Price Alford Pace son of Mrs Mary Pace and Alford McMurray son of Mr and Mrs J N McMurray left for Lubbock Monday to be inducted into the armed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Price
Williard Price
Alford Pace
Mary Pace
Alford McMurray
J. N. McMurray
Lubbock
Armed Service
Local Boys to Attend John Tarleton Dormitory News
Dormitory reservations at John Tarleton Agricultural College near Stephenville have reached halfway capacity for the fall trimester. Registration opens September 22, with dorms renovated for boarding students. Notable reservists include Bill Barnes Rex McCarley and Bob Weatherby. Ellison Tom Jr of Andrews is a Tarleton graduate and cadet corps lieutenant known as Sonny with roles in student government and athletics. He plans to enter A and M after graduation as the draft looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Antis M. McMahan
Thes
Bill Barnes
Rex McCarley
Bob Weatherby
William Stewart
Ellison Tom, Jr
Andrews
Ellison
Sonny
Portals
Lords and Commoners
A and M
Deep Fullerton Discovery Is Largest Well In District
The Mid-Continent Petroleum No. 17 University well in University Land district delivers a daily potential of 3 744 barrels of 40 grade oil, the largest yet in the Fullerton district. It reached 8 941 feet, with a six hour test showing strong flow and a 342 1 gas oil ratio, surpassing the previous Ohio Oil No. 2 University record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Andrews County
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation No. 17 University
Block 18
University Land
No. 17 University
Railroad Commission
Ohio Oil Company No. 2 University
Frankel Brothers
Houston
University
Frankel Brothers No
B University
Shell Oil Co.Inc
Cox
Wildcat
Andrews
Neville G. Penrose
Hospital News and Discharges
Mrs. Dalton Echols recovers rapidly after appendicitis surgery and will be dismissed soon. Mr. W. A. Wheeler was discharged Monday. Grandma Heath is improving and ready for visits. Bud Hitch, confined for weeks, was dismissed Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Echols
W. A. Wheeler
Grandma Heath
Bud Hitch
Rationing Notes On Stamps And Coupons
The notice lists rationing info for processed foods blue stamps A through F five for life. sugar stamps 30 31 82 five pounds indefinitely with stamp 33 after Sept 1. canning sugar stamp 40 five pounds through February next year. Gasoline A-11 valid through Nov 8 in 17 East Coast states, A-12 for others through Sept 21. Fuel oil Period 4 5 through Sept 30. new period 1. airplane stamps 1 2 shoes good indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Coast
Buck Wilson and Bill Farmer to Come Home
Mrs. Laura Wilson said her son Lt. Buck Wilson will be home in two weeks from California after serving as a Marine Fighter Pilot in the South Pacific. Bill Farmer of Andrews, a Humble Employee and City Drug owner, also expects to return in two weeks after two years overseas with the Seabees across Guadalcanal and the Southwest Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wilson
Buck Wilson
California
Buck
South Pacific
New Britain
New Guinea
Bill Farmer
Andrews
City Drug
Bill
Seabees
Guadalcanal
Southwest Pacific
Bank Stock Pledge Backing Andrews Bank Plan
Citizens and business men pledge 10000 dollars of stock to support a new bank in Andrews. Construction on 100 trailers advances with power water and sewer lines. Mrs. Nash discharged from Andrews Hospital. State Banking Commission may send a representative to survey the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County
State Banking Commission
Austin
Commission
Andrews
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F.B.I. Man
Ruth Hatley
Mrs
Chester Etter
Bible School
Assembly OF God Church
John Herman
Midland Fair, Inc
Rodeo Committee
Roy Parks
Leonard Proctor
John Dublin
Mrs. W. J. Underwood
Mrs. Underwood
Australia
Australian News and Information Bureau
Amazon
United Nations
Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
John Tarleton
Deep Fullerton
Hospital News
Robert Nash
Andrews Hospital
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