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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

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We Must Stand United For War Against Aggressor Nations

The piece urges national unity as Germany Japan Italy and Austria declare war on the United States. It warns of heavy costs in blood and treasure and calls for everyone to act as one to defend liberty and democracy. It also notes holiday season shifts toward thoughtfulness and support for armed forces. The editor mentions losing their printer yet pledges to publish.

United States Japan Germany Italy Austria America

Hospital notes and patient transfers

Mrs. H. K. Howell was dismissed from the hospital on Monday and is doing nicely. Mrs. E. Marchioni was admitted last Friday for influenza and dismissed Wednesday. Reid Nicklson, brother of Mrs. H. D. Price, was admitted on Monday for a tonsillectomy. Mrs. C. P. Aufill was admitted Wednesday for treatment of flux pneumonia.

H. K. Howell E. Marchioni Reid Nicklson H. D. Price C. P. Aufill

Andrews Masons Venison Supper Details

Andrews Masons held a venison supper at the Masonic hall on Tuesday night inviting the Eastern Star ladies. Venison was furnished by W. H. Caudle and his brother from Lamesa with L. J. Stanford, who had returned from Mason County after Caudle killed the deer. Pie and coffee were provided by some ladies.

Masons Masonic Hall W. H. Caudle Lamesa L. J. Stanford Mason County

Landreth Sells Oil Properties to Stanolind Sealed by Contract

Stanolind Oil and Gas purchases across Texas and New Mexico from Landreth for slightly over 4 million dollars. Stanolind gains a half interest in 170 wells and a full interest in 22 wells plus 20 proven locations. Full interests in nine wells in North Cowden Field Ector County and in 106 wells in Goldsmith Field. New Mexico properties include 30 Hobbs Penrose Eunice field wells with half interest. Landreth retains undeveloped acreage.

Stanolind Oil and Gas-Landreth Production Corporation West Texas New Mexico Stanolind North Cowden Ector County Goldsmith Same County Hobbs Penrose Eunice Landreth

Texas Highway Commission Retools Road Plan for Military Network

Austin officials say the Texas Highway Commission will prioritize concreating most roads for military access and the strategic network. Federal funds not under contract must be used for military highways with state matching funds. nondefense projects may proceed only if materials and heavy equipment are spare.

Austin Texas Robert Lee Bobbitt Texas Highway Commission Highway Department Bobbitt Chamber of Commerce State Department

Funeral Services Held For Rev Cobb's Father

Funeral services were held at Mc Lean Texas at 10 AM Wednesday for Rev S A Cobb 81 father of Rev E J Cobb pastor of the First Baptist Church of Andrews Rev O Huber pastor of the McLean Baptist Church delivered the address He died Monday after years of poor health He was a pioneer missionary and lived in McLean 30 years Survived by wife five sons Rev E J Cobb Rev John W Cobb Jess Cobb Ted Cobb Stephen Cobb and others plus three daughters and a 15 year old niece Miss Effie Meroney injured in a Saturday car wreck was buried in Tatum NM

McLean, Texas S A Cobb E J Cobb First Baptist Church of Andrews O Huber McLean Baptist Church Cobb McLean W B Cobb George Lloyd Frians Texas Mary Brown Corbin E J Cobb Andrews John W Cobb Plainview Jess Cobb Dallas Ted Cobb Waco Stephen Cobb California Effie Appling W R Brown Meroney, Tatum N. M R L McLean Effie Meroney Tatum New Mexico

Four Die in Midland Area Headon Collision

A headon crash two miles west of Midland killed five Odessa residents and injured several others including Taylor White and E F Edwards. Kee, pastor of Odessa First Baptist, and Mundee, entertainers, were among the injured. The accident happened in drizzling rain while en route home from Big Spring and Sweetwater.

Ae White Odessa T. Kee Odesa Wirs E. F. Edwards Perons Midland Taylor White West Texas Beckman, Inc C. A. Mundee Harley Sadler Big Springs Kee Charles Estes Big Spring First Baptist Church

The Wallace Theatre Weekly Lineup Brings Four Features

This week at the Wallace Theatre presents The Great Lie starring Bette Davis and George Brent hailed by critics as top screen entertainment. Also The Range Busters offer The Kids Last Ride with John King Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune. Musical comedy Mountain Moonlight stars The Weaver Brothers and Elvira. Show after 10 p m nightly.

Wallace Bette Davis George Brent Screen Entertainment Range Busters John King Ray Corrigan Max Terhune Andrews Weaver Brothers Elvira Washington Wenmoves

Christmas wishes from Andrews Texas Santa letters

A list of children in Andrews Texas sending holiday wishes to Santa. They request toys and treats including BB guns, dolls, skating gear, tools, cooking sets, paint sets, dishes, teddy bears, and fruit and nuts, with warm closing lines.

Santa Claus Dizzy Madison Patsy Aufill James Williams

Charlie Burkett Marries Monday

Marriage rites for Miss Billy Horne of Hobbs New Mexico and Charlie Burkett were read Monday evening by Rev. O C Curtis at Seminole with only a few close friends present as witnesses J W Moxley and Vernon Peters.

Billy Horne Hobbs New Mexico Charlie Burkett O C Curtis Seminole J W Moxley Vernon Peters

Andrews boys scattered around the world in service

The article lists Andrews youths in the U S Army and Navy serving worldwide. Names include Russell Fitzgerald on the S S Houston near Borneo, Ottie Hollman Jr on Wake Island, Otis McGill at Pearl Harbor, Gerald Patterson in Anchorage Alaska, Bufford Cooksey in Manila, Graham Burkett on the S S Jewett, and others across Fort Bliss Fort Clark and El Paso.

United States U. S Otis McGill Guy Mee Gill Pearl Harbor Hawaii Gerald Patterson J. S. Patterson Anchorage Alaska Bufford Cooksey Reed’s Drug Manilla Graham Burkett Edgar Warner S. S. Jewett Pacific

For Rent Six Room House Furnished or Unfurnished

Mrs Otis Ogdon advertises a six room house for rent with option of furnished or unfurnished accommodation.

Mrs. Otis Ogdon

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Jack Andrews Masons U.S Andorra Certificate of Title Act Requuires Rev. Cobb Headon Smash Wallace Theatre The Andrews, Texas Beverley Speckles Grace Marie McCarley Wesley Mitchell Camille Martin Nelda Rae Price Pacific Ocean Miss Alta Amberson Andrews S Navy Knox Irwin Weaver Jackson Parker Fort Clark Riarold Roberts Charley el Paso Uncle Sam Army Sewell Motor Odessa, Texas Lincoln Zephyr
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