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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1972

Page

6

Town Folk Gather for Celebrations and Visits

Hazel Smith and son Stephen returned from East Texas State where they attended summer session. Stephen starts second year this fall. Various families plus guests from Dumas Lubbock Abilene and Seattle share visits, dinners and birthdays. Elaine Ellinger stays three weeks in Andrews before oceanography studies in Washington.

Maxine Smith Stephen East Texas Maxine Marilyn Chet LaRue Wendell Norman Grigsby Dumas Palo Duro Ganyon Grigsbys Sue Ulmer Country Club Kendall Robertson Dotty Campbell Mabel Brown Evelyn Clement Ouida Carruth Esther Osterhout Vaughan Tripplehorn Tut Ramsey Leslie Reed Mary Ann Millican Estelle Claude Ward Albuquerque Robbie LaRue Lubbock Mary Lynn Hay Dimmitt Texas George Ellinger Elaine Ellinger Mary Jane Paul Ellinger Baby Elaine Andrews Washington Paul Russell Johnson Johnsons Ellingers Andrewson Grady Butler Mae Etter Butlers Tehran

Sharp Serves 25 Years With Gulf Oil Company

J. P. Sharp, lease operator for Gulf Oil Company U.S. in the Goldsmith area, completed 25 years of service on August 26, 1972. He received a service award from R. F. Ward Jr, area production manager. Sharp began at Gulf in Kermit and has held roles as leadman and roustabout. he and his family reside at 418 SW 9th Street, Andrews.

Sharp Gulf Oil Company J. P. Sharp Gulf Oil Company U.S Goldsmith Area R. F. Ward, Jr Gulf Kermit the Sharp’s 9Th Street Andrews

Circle Funeral Held Saturday

Jim W Circle, brother of Mrs Joe Edwards, died Saturday afternoon in a Fort Worth hospital after a sudden illness. Circle, 61, had lived in Fort Worth about 20 years and was owner of Circle Motor Company.

Jim W. Circle Joe Edwards Fort Worth Circle Circle Motor Company

Nephew Dies Friday After Long Illness

Billy Ray Robertson nephew of C. E. Robertson of Andrews died in his sleep at home in Dublin after a long illness. In his late 30s he had recently stayed at a Veteran's Hospital in Temple. Burial is planned at Sand Hills Cemetery. He is survived by a wife and one son.

Billy Ray Robertson C. E. Robertson Andrews Dublin Robertson Veteran’s Temple Sand Hills Cemetery

Joe Rosiles Featured In Who's Who Among American Students

Joe Rosiles, Andrews High School 1972 graduate, will be featured in Who's Who Among American High School Students. He earned top Latin honors, math and science awards, and held class officer roles, with a scholarship to Texas Tech and a chance at a $1000 award.

Joe Rosiles Andrews High School Rosiles Lupe Granados Mustang Drive AHS UIL Texas Junior Academy Junior

Shell Employee Reaches 25 Years at Midland Unit

B. H. Pinnell, lease operator for Shell Oil Company's Mid-Continent Division Andrews Production Unit, marks 25 years with the firm on August 25. The article notes his career path from roustabout to lease operator and mentions his Midland connections and residence with wife Dorothy at Star Route, Box 145, Andrews.

B. HH. Pinnell Shell Oil Company Andrews Bill Pinnell Shell Pinnell His Wife Dorothy Star Route Box 145

Two Oil Museum Pledge Totals Hit Forty Five Thousand

L. Roy Prescott chair of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum campaign said allied oil firms pledged 45000 to the museum. Donors remain unnamed. one gift 25000 and another 20000. Drive runs through September with first solicitor reports due September 7. goal is 500000 for building and operations over three years. Midland leaders H. W. Davidson Sid Lindley Emil C. Rossman chair divisions.

L. Roy Prescott Permian Basin Petroleum Museum H. W. Davidson Sid Lindley Emil C. Rossman Midland

Mrs J G Nichols Dies In Big Spring Car Crash

Mrs J G Nichols 81 of Knott died after a one car crash Wednesday near Big Spring. She was dead on arrival at Medical Center Hospital after recent care at Permian General. Born in Rains County she moved to Howard County in 1906. her husband died in 1971. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Birdwell Lane Baptist. burial Mount Olive Cemetery. Survived by six sons, three daughters, 26 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

J. G. Nichols Knott Derrell Jackson Andrews Big Spring Nichols Medical Center Hospital Permian General Hospital Rains County Mount Joy Baptist Church Howard County Birdwell Lane Baptist Church Mount Olive Cemetery

Tate Brother Dies In Amarillo

Mr and Mrs H S Tate were called to Amarillo on Aug 17 by the sudden death of his brother H H Tate 89 years old from a broken hip His wife Myrtle and daughter Mrs Saul Blows ten of Shamrock survive him Education is first aid in finding out how little you know.

H. S. Tate Amarillo H.H. Tate Tate Myrtle Saul Blowsten Shamrock

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