Drifting Sands See Andrews County Population Rise With Oil Growth
The United States Bureau of Census notes Andrews county had the largest population percentage increase in Texas from 1940 to 1950. The town is still growing and is tied to oil. a Phillips well 11 miles northeast reportedly yielded 2310 barrels in 24 hours on a railroad commission test.
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United States Bureau of Census
Andrews County
Texas
Phillips
Andrews
Railroad Commission
Texas Census Bureau
Rains
Debate on Revised Bible Presses Public Burnings Amid Growth of Andrews Chamber
Attitudes toward the revised Bible sparked criticism and public burnings in spots, while observers note language evolution and question translation accuracy. Andrews moves toward a Chamber of Commerce in early 1953 with $8250 pledged of a $10,000 goal, new directors seeking an experienced manager, and a public invitation to join.
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Andrews
Chamber of Commerce
Odessa to Lubbock highway group to meet December 15
A meeting of the Odessa to Lubbock highway improvement association will be held at Brown field at 2 30 p m on December 15. The group urges backing to advance 1953 progress and notes strong gains already made. The newspaper offer cuts new subscriptions by 50 cents if renewed before December 20.
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Odessa To Lubbock
Creed on thrift and strength cited amid Andrews real estate rise
A local creed argues prosperity comes from thrift and personal effort rather than government or class conflict. In Andrews, real estate activity has increased over recent weeks while Doy Scribner of Magnolia Petroleum Pipeline sustained second degree burns starting a gas engine but returned to work days later.
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Andrews
Doy Scribner
Magnolia Petroleum Pipeline Dept
Scribner
County Gains Two Fields Better Pay
Andrews County reported three new wildcats with a 24hour potential of 366 barrels of 39 gravity oil in No 1 EA Falken at 8,430 90 to 8,460 90 feet in the Permian. Phillips Texas Univ 1 CC Texas University in DeVonian yielded 2,310 barrels daily from 12,490 12,556 feet. Superior Oil No 2 11 C University in DeVonian produced 283 barrels daily from 7,950 7,982 feet. All located in Andrews County with acid treatments and deep tests planned nearby.
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Andrews County
Magnolia Petroleum Company
EA Falken
Wichita-Albany
Permian
S. E. Andrews County
Wildcat
G&mmba
Grayburg
Midland Farms
Andrews
Phillips Petroleum Company No
Texas University
Ellenburger
Superior Oil Company No
C University
Wolfcamp
University Lands Survey
Anderson-Prichard Ot
Oor
OIL News
Mustang Tackle Named To 8-AA District Eleven
Wade Graham, a 190 pound junior and two year letter man, earned a berth on the 8-AA district eleven mythical eleven. Graham was the lone Mustang on the team and the only junior among the linemen. Other districts selections include Keith Wharton and James Bolt at key positions, with several Pecos and Kermit players shaping the backfield and line. Six Mustang players received honorable mention as the district honored remaining contributors.
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Wade Graham
Mustang
Graham
Keith Wharton
Kermit
Louise Elsenwine
Pecos
Jackie Gothard
Benny Carr
Jimmy Burns
Kermit Lad
James Bolt
Don Handlin
Orlando Gutierrez
Johnny Cook
Jackie Sparks
Seminole
L. F. McCrary
Butch Vining
Bob Ellis
Georgia Carruth
Sonny Earle
Carl Hollowell
McCrary
McMurry Band To Honor a Concert Here Sunday
The McMurray College Indian Band of Abilene will present a concert at the High school auditorium Sunday afternoon December 7 at 2 30 o clock. Miss Shirley Ham and Doris Johnson former Andrews High School students will be featured in special numbers. There will be no admission charges and the public is invited to attend.
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The
McMurray College Indian Band of
Abilene
Shirley Ham
Doris Johnson
Andrews High School
Miss Ham
Ramsey Elected Chairman of Red Cross Chapter
County Attorney Max Ramsey was named chairman of the Andrews Red Cross Organization for the ensuing year at a meeting held last Friday morning at the Commissioners court room. Mrs. Mary Bellew was elected recording secretary, Mrs. E. P. Wright corresponding secretary, and Mrs. E. F. Seay treasurer. Persons needing information may contact Mrs. Wright at 451.
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Max Ramsey
Andrews Red Cross Organization
Commissioners Court Room
Mary Bellew
E. P. Wright
E. F. Seay
Daughters Suffer Minor Injuries in Icy Bridge Mishap
Rev. A J Burleson and his wife faced a scare as their 1950 Ford slid across an icy bridge on Highway 87, injuring daughters Judy four and Jane eight who were treated at Cowper Hospital and kept overnight for observation after the Thanksgiving trip from Brady to Andrews.
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A. J. Burleson
Big Spring
Judy Burleson
Jane
Cowper Hospital
Burleson
Emmanuel Baptist Church of
Burlesons
Andrews
Brady
Lubbock Odessa Highway Association Plans December Meeting
The Lubbock Odessa Highway Improvement Association schedules a December 15 meeting at 2 30 p m in Brownfield. President Chas W Roberts says the session will outline plans for the new year and discuss arranging a January meeting with the Texas Highway Commission to seek a larger appropriation to widen the Brownfield to Odessa highway.
Tommy Hood Elected New Chamber President
Tommy Hood was elected president of the newly formed Andrews County Chamber of Commerce in a Wednesday meeting. Charles W. Roberts Sr. was chosen vice president and M O Woolam secretary treasurer. Hood plans to build active membership and secure a chamber manager.
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Tommy Hood
Texas Electric
Andrews County Chamber of Commerce
Hood
Charles W. Roberts, Sr
M. O. Woolam
Chamber
Max Ramsey
W. Hutcheson
Charles Roberts, Sr
Woolam
Andrews
Electric
Fort Worth
Grand Prairie
Grand Prairrie
Lions Club
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Andrews County
Chambers
Charles Roberts
Russell D. Austin
Claude Neely
Johnny Smith
L. B. Parrish
Jimmy Ulmer
Roy Sparks
Guy McGill
Doctor Hutchenson
Christmas Toy Drive In Andrews Seeks Donated Toys And Clothes
Group of Stanolind men will repair and paint donated toys for needy children this Christmas. Local girl scouts join to collect clothing and toys to distribute. Drop spots include Mrs A C Mize at the school office Mrs Ray Frazier at Stanolind camp or the News office.
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Andrews
Stanolind
A. C. Mize
Ray Frazier
Williams Named To Deputy Post
Cletus Blackie Williams is the new city night watchman and county deputy sheriff. He fills the vacancy left by Emmett Burden who resigned to return to oil field work after two years in the posts.
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Cletus
Blackie) Williams
Williams
Emmett Burden
Burden
Indications Good for City Mail Delivery in Andrews
A Lions club committee led by J. B. Youngblood reports promising findings on securing city mail delivery for Andrews. The group reviewed Seminole's system and believes Andrews can meet the requirements, including numbered houses, marked streets, and 50 percent block development, with Postmistress Maggie Burkett ready to cooperate and forms requested from Washington.
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Lions Club
Andrews
J. B. Youngblood
Seminole Yes
Terday
Seminole
Maggie Burkett
Youngblood
Washington
Real estate sales and oddities in central town
Andrews notes a county auction of property near the highway site with prices 4100 and 385 for two parcels. A wreck and fire on a well work crew occurs ten miles north and five east, while a malfunctioning traffic signal near the hospital triggers a dramatic brake and tire squeal. A local gimmick about silver in a fish bowl draws comment.
Play Night At Andrews Country Club Brings Family Fun
Andrews Country Club hosts Play Night from 7 to 10 pm inviting members to bring children. Mrs E P Wright said the event will feature games for the whole family and promises a good time for all attendees.
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Andrews Country Club
E. P. Wright
Nick Huda Awarded 385 Dollars in Damages
An Andrews county jury awarded Nick Huda of Kermit 385 dollars in a district court suit against the Texas Employers Insurance Association for a back injury alleged November 24, 1951 while working on a rig operated by Carl Short, Inc. Reconciliation affected in four divorce cases by Judge Olsen.
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Andrews County
Nick Hude
Kermit
Huda
Texas Employers Insurance Association
Hude
Carl Short, Inc
Wanda Tunnell
Three New Business Firms Open Here
The News notes several business openings: City Electric, managed by B. W. Merritt, will open next Monday just east of the Andrews Hotel. Corky Wilson opens Corky’s Chevron Service Station on the Eunice Highway with new management and promised friendly service. Jordan Trailer Co. moves into Andrews south of St. Clair Hotel with used trailer houses. Nearby reports say Truman Cafe opened in a new Odssa highway location, and E. E. Taylor starts a barber shop near the cafe.
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City Electric
B. W. Merritt
Andrews Hotel
Corky Wilson
Corky
Chevron
Eunice Highway
Jordan Trailer Company
Andrews
St. Clair Hotel
Truman Cafe
E. E. Taylor
New Mustang Basketball Mentor Guest Speaker at Lions Club Lunch
Coach Everett Nicholson, new Andrews Mustangs hoops mentor, spoke at the Lions Club noon luncheon. He traced a coaching background, noted years in private business, and said he had coached semi pro baseball and basketball. He praised players and projected a fast, two height challenged squad.
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Everett Nicholson
Andrews Mustangs
Wwas
Lions Club
Nicholson
Andrews
Ronnie Huckabee
Gene Ellis
Jack Frazier
Ragsdale
Donald
Max
Sonny Earne
Bill Green
Randy Pendleton
J. Frank Davis
Kaydon Chesshire
Mustang
Lion Action
M. O. Woolam
Texas Lions League
Mentor
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