27 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
1
The newspaper welcomes Red Johnson as its new cartoonist. His drawing features drifting sand, a gnarled mesquite in the background, and a forlorn cow in the foreground conveying desolation amid drought. Readers are invited to send feedback.
Voters prepare for a second primary with four races of interest including the U S Senate seat between Johnson and Stevenson and state and county races. County residents are urged to vote this Saturday, following low turnout in the lase primary.
Readers demand a traffic signal at the Allen Variety store corner to ease eastbound crossing delays and improve highway access. The call notes three to ten minute waits and repeats the appeal for safety and time savings. Also, Quarterback Club members sell season tickets for Mustangs home games urging readers to buy now for good seats and club membership.
Lubbock August 26 Texas Technological College will start registration for the 1948 49 school term on Thursday September 16 Registrar W P Cement said Sept 16 17 and 18 will be devoted to registration Classes begin September 20.
Two Andrews youths enroll for three year Army hitch. Lawrence Rhodes and Benny Farmer will leave September 10 for Fort Ord California for basic training. Lawrence will then attend an Army college in Virginia for finance training and join the Finance Department. Benny will enter Army engineer training after California. Both are Andrews high school graduates.
Means Memorial Methodist church hosts a fourteen day revival starting September 1 led by Rev. Quay Palmer, conference evangelist, with Rev. Lloyd Mayhew directing singing. Morning services are 10 a.m. and evening services at 8 p.m. Palmer, from Waco Texas, is a noted evangelist and WWII chaplain. he and the pastor will meet with young people at 7 30 each evening. public invitation extended.
Judge Kilmer B. Corbin of Dawson County announced that the Dawson county segment of the Broadway To The Big Bend highway will be built from the Andrews County line to Lamesa entirely with state funds. He said the $150,000 bond issue voted last December will be used for additional Farm To Market roads.
Richard Lee Tucker son of Mr and Mrs R H Tucker was admitted Tuesday for medical treatment.
Howard Glanton owner of Monarch Boiler Works in Frankel City died in Andrews city hospital at 5 p m Monday from injuries after his water truck ran over him He opened a truck door reached for a valve slipped and was crushed He is survived by his wife and four children and burial was in Teague Texas.
The Andrews Mustangs returned home from a ten day training camp at Menard. Twenty two players and coaches reported a strong camp and a 24 to 12 win over Eden and a 42 to 0 victory against Menard. Coach Tubb noted improved knowledge and depth with several new players ready to push for key positions.
W. C. Arledge aged 59 father of Dub Arledge field superintendent of the Haliburton company died in an automobile wreck near Brownwood this past week.
School officials announce opening date of September 6 with twelve new teachers added to staff. The document also lists political slate items including United States Senate nominee Coke R Stevenson and Lyndon B Johnson, and regional candidates for state and county offices in Texas.
Judge Kilmer B. Corbin of Dawson county calls Tuesday meeting of the Broadway To The Big Bend highway association to plan a session with the Highway Commission at Post on September 11. The gathering aims to work out plans and details for the upcoming talks with officials.
Andrews County on May 19 transferred 467000 of the 950000 bond issue to the State Highway Department. Allocations include 55000 for Andrews Kermit hot topping, 232000 for Dollarhide, and 180000 for Andrews Lamesa. Surpluses remain in two accounts with potential uses Folklore. Debate over legality of expenditure and a 1946 gentleman's agreement with the Highway Commission is noted. Judge Salmon of Winkler county reports 90000 profit on the Winkler portion of that road.
The article profiles A. A. Red Jackson a Shell employee and cartoonist from the Ratliff Bedford lease area. It notes his fifty year career in oil fields and cartoons for Wrangler and Interceptor, announcing Crude Facts as a new series.
Major General K L Berry notes the 1948 selective service registration will take 17 working days with specific dates for each birth year from 1922 to 1930. Registration runs August 30 to September 18 for 18 to 25 year olds at local board designated locations.
Humble Oil & Refining No. 1 Ferguson in central West Andrews County nears deeper drilling after a drillstem test at 11 411 feet showing water and gas cut mud with no oil show in Ellenburger. Cities Service No.1 Y University and Gulf No.1 State School Board also drill depths near Devonian tests while voters prepare to register.
The Andrews Lions club staged a successful Lash LaRue parade through the business district last Monday in honor of the Hollywood star’s visit to the Wallace theatre. A large crowd watched from the courthouse area as horses, a chuck wagon, a fire truck with children, and new cars from local dealers rolled by.
Midland County agent J H Martin judged fifteen gardens in a boys 4 H club contest. Max Williams led with high marks and a tomato crop valued at 150 dollars. Ross Bullard was runner up with 93 points, Robert Keith third, and Billy Roach sixth with notice to Glover brothers for honorable mention. Cash prizes totaling 25 15 12 50 10 and 5 dollars were awarded by Andrews County Commissioners.
Andrews public schools outline a September 6 opening for the 1948 49 year with a record enrollment and twelve new teachers. A morning assembly, principal addresses, and parent teacher introductions are planned at the Senior High auditorium. Bus routes operate Monday, lunches begin Tuesday, and birth certificates are required for new entrants.
A baby boy named Richard Wesley was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Galloway on August 21, weighing 6 pounds. A baby girl named Deborah Sue followed for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donnelly on August 23, weighing 6 pounds.
The 1948 State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs October 9 through 24 and features the largest automobile show ever held in the South. J Bruton Orand, chairman of the Fair's Automobile committee, announced the plan.
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