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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
1
A Andrews survey of seventy five residents reveals confusion and fear as the Korean crisis deepens. Voters split among five courses from withdrawal to atomic strikes, with 36 percent backing peace negotiations and a strong minority urging maximal force.
The column blends holiday thoughts with local updates in Andrews County. It notes Christmas decorations at the courthouse, praise for Messrs Kidd of Texas Electric and C H Pettis, and mentions current events from the era including cotton ginnings, county bond plans for curb and gutter, and a quail feast hosted by the Lions Club. It also touches on Korea and global affairs, contrasting past revolutions with present tensions.
Andrews at district 8AA meeting in Kermit outlines first under the Texas Interscholastic League plan. New 8AA includes Pecos Seminole Kermit Monahans and Andrews with enrollment 200 to 450. Andrews to host only one conference game. Seminole game under debate with potential home site change. Schedule lists open dates and key dates Sept 7 Sept 14 Oct 12 Nov 2 and Nov 9 with Pecos and Seminole matches in play.
Three men indicted by an Andrews County Grand Jury for passing forged instruments to defraud. Bob Keith Hummel charged with two fake checks to Beatrice Morrow totaling 36.12. W D Womack faced similar charges with payments to Beatrice Morrow, Jack Williams, and Chester Cordes totaling 2 and 1867 and 18 67. Benny Joe James indicted on two counts for passing forged instruments and forgery with a forged check for 21 85 to John Harrell.
The Andrews High School Mustangs will be honored at the Quarterback Club annual banquet in the new cafeteria Monday night. McMurry coach plans were confirmed with invited guest Moore and former Mustang Wayne Graham.
The local Red Cross chapter wrapped and mailed twenty five Christmas packages for overseas servicemen at $2.50 each. In Oct and Nov the group sent 10 telegrams and secured three furloughs with extensions. It provided $39.58 in aid, including $35.18 for local help, distributed two dozen garments, aided four families in contacting servicemen, and sent 12 boxes of chocolates from Corner Drug to needy children. Mrs. C. E. Sealy announced these Oct-Nov activities and invited those needing garments to obtain them.
The appearance bond of Jerry Black Jr and Charles L Hill was forfeited by District Attorney John Dennison after they failed to appear in district court to answer indictments from a former Andrews county grand jury. Black faced a forged instrument charge and Hill faced a cashing a worthless check charge.
A tirade targets Andy for failing to fund a local street paving program. The piece argues for paying upfront or signing the certificate to spread payments over five years, claiming city curb and gutter benefits and increased property values. It notes outside help from oil companies but insists owner contribution remains.
The Andrews-Ector county draft board received a January 11 call for 41 inductees with notices to go out in late December. Nineteen district inductees left for Abilene for induction, including Andrews residents Oles E. Sutphen Robert N. Smith and Paul W. Adair. Six local doctors were sent to El Paso for examinations, including Dr. R. R. Ramsey.
Andrews Lions Club heard Coach Vernon Payne discuss this season prospects for basketball. He noted about 30 boys reported, gym space limits may force drops, and more initiative and practice are needed. The Mustangs ended the season in a three way tie.
The junior class presents the play The River Between written for them by Ford Ainsworth professor at Dan Baker College and Miss Alice Cade. Cast includes Clover Kilcannon played by Jean Price and Noades McBride by Jerry Brown. The comedy in blank verse riffs on railro ad crossing loyalties and social divides.
Mrs. F. R. Smith aged 88 mother of Sam M. Smith will be buried in a Colorado cemetery at 3 30 today. She died Wednesday in Woodville Texas and her body will be brought to Colorado City to lie beside her husband who died years ago. Funeral services were held in Woodville Thursday before the body was moved.
Three vehicle accidents occurred in Andrews County this week and last weekend. James Robert Turner from Hobbs New Mexico struck a truck driven by T J Bailey on highway 51 four miles south of town. Turner was cited for driving on the wrong side of the road. A 1938 Pontiac driven by R L Sivage collided with a 1939 Oldsmobile driven by John Tripplehorn in Andrews Friday night, with total damage around 450 dollars. A 1940 Pontiac driven by Mrs W H Hardaway Jr collided with an Andrews County truck driven by Blackie Smyers Thursday afternoon at the 300 North West C and 300 North West Third St intersection, causing about 200 dollars in Pontiac damage.
Three Andrews Maisons attended the 115th Grand Communication in Waco. Delegates from 915 lodges, totaling 199,454 members, heard Grand Master Albert De Lange of Houston declare this era crucial for liberty and brotherhood. Attendees included Worshipful Master J. Lee Smith Judge Milton Ramsey and Pinkie Peoples.
James Morris Bullard was given a four year suspended sentence by Judge G. C. Olsen after pleading guilty to charges of theft. He was indicted by an Andrews County Grand Jury for allegedly stealing 97 joints of casing from J. C. Barnes. Bullard waived trial by jury and asked for mercy.
Mee Connell of Denver has joined the Crow Motor Company in Frazier Kaiser Agency as sales and sports manager with many years in the automobile business.
R L Savage was paroled to Floyd Peacock Andrews County Sheriff by District Judge G C Olsen Thursday morning. Savage age 18 pleaded guilty to burglary of the Drillers Club in Andrews and received a three year parole with reporting to the sheriff at stated intervals.
Gideon Camp of Big Spring donated twenty five Gideon Bibles to Andrews County Hospital Sunday afternoon. Lonnie Cocker presented the gift with Virgil accepting for the hospital. Rev. Raymond Van Zandt offered a closing prayer.
A nearly dry norther chilled Andrews driving temperatures to season lows around 11 degrees with some reports as low as 4. Weather caused little damage aside from a few burst pipes and hydrants.
The News offers $2.50 for a clean copy of the August 1936 historical edition of 24 pages. Interested party should contact Chas. W. Roberts, Sr. to arrange delivery or sale for archival purposes.
A schedule of local gatherings from December 9 to December 15. Activities include Baptist Sunday School party and Square Dance Club at the Community Building, plus the Quarterback banquet, Philips Company party, and Lions Club Luncheon at various rooms. Also listed are Home Demonstration Council events, Woman Forum Christmas party and book review, and Progressive Study Club gathering.
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