City land deals tied to old county square explained
Local officials reported that Block 35 on downtown square, once county property, is now under city control after Andrews incorporated. The American Legion leases the site for $1 but council may reassign the space, while disputes over courthouse history and land transfers color debate.
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Rewy
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Bullen
Freecomes
Andrews
Se Square
American Legion
Legion
SY Boys
Mustangs Reach Semi finals In Andrews Tournament
Odessa and Big Spring advanced to the tournament semifinals while Midland and Andrews moved into the championship bracket. In consolation rounds Seminole beat Levelland 80-61 and Jefferson topped Ector 57-35. Jay Sherrard led Andrews with 24 points in a 57-41 win over Pecos.
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Jefferson el Paso
Kermit
Lamesa
Metz la Follette
Seminole Indians
Odessa
Monahans Lobos
Big Spring
Muleshoe
Andrews
Pecos Eagles
Midland
San Angelo Bobcats
Levelland
Jefferson
Ector
Denver City
Seagraves
Consol
Jay Sherrard
Pecos
Ronnie Brice
Roy Max Perrin
Mustangs
Jackie White
Monahans
Jimmy Muldrow
Lobos
San Angelo
Jimmy Poteet
Charles Geiss
Bob Fisher
David Senter
Cats
Joe Ramos
Mike Kropp
Gayle Courtney
Lynn Adcock
Jan Loudermilk
Preston Hollis
Bill Black
Dan Cobb
Archie English
Bill Davis
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Community Goodfellows appeal grows for Andrews families
Donor adds 830 dollars to 1167 dollar total as Goodfellows seek funds and goods for 30 Andrews families. Donations of canned goods toys and clothing are urged with collection points at banks and schools and a final meeting scheduled for Tuesday in the courthouse commissioners court.
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Goodfellows
Andrews
Goodfellow
Boy Scout Troop 156
City Police Report Details November Fines and Incidents
The police department logged 663 in city fines and 681.23 in parking meter revenue for November. The report lists 33 traffic violations, nine juvenile complaints, 22 drunks arrested, 3 burglaries, 10 theft complaints, 21 disturbances, and 25 emergency messages. It notes 36 stray dogs picked up with 35 destroyed, plus nine cats. Water department reports 46 turn offs and 71 turn ons, 525 feet sewer line and 1,263 feet water mains laid, plus two new fire plugs installed.
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Police Department
Rport
Virgil Lasater
Sherian Department
T. G. Davis
Womack Jones
City Water Department
Methodist Choir Presents The Nativity Cantata Sunday
The Means Memorial Methodist Church choir directs 40 voices in Roger C Wilson The Nativity cantata. Mrs R A Montgomery conducts with solos by Mrs Neil Hayes Mrs Brodie Hutchinson Miss Martha June Morehart and Miss Priscilla Vinson. Organist Janet Whitcomb.
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Roger C Wilson
Means Memorial Methodist Church
R A. Montgomery
Neil Hayes
Brodie Hutchinson
Martha June Morehart
Priscilla Vinson
Janet Whitcomb
Methodist Choir
Ritter Price
Galloway Delores Flores
Sara Shipp
Kay M Laughlin
Veronica Stallings
Rachel Messecar
R. H. Tucker
Polly Satterwlute
Cher
All District Grid Elevens Dominated by Andrews
Andrews leads with four offensive and five defensive picks in the All District 2-AAA selections by coaches. Kermit and Brownfield also place multiple players, with Tommy Jackson and Ronnie Brice named on both offense and defense for Andrews, plus several teammates earning spots and honorable mentions.
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Andrews
Kermit
Bob Clee
Mike Browning
George Fugitt
Brownfield
Robert Burke
Jerry McPherson
Joe Cummins
Dwain Mitchell
Larry
Pearcy
Leon McClure
Darrell
Jerry McPherson Andrews Sr
Ronnie Brice
Andrews R
Tommy Jackson
Charles Thompson
Cice
Andrews Sr
Dwain Michell
Fugitt
Larry Pearcy
Weldon Price
Monahans
Gammill
Tommy Lasater
Pecos Jr
Thompson
Royce Cassell
Pecos Sr
Jackson
Jose Dominguez
Kermit Jr
Brice
Browning
Wildcat Drilling Finds Oil at University Prospect in Andrews County
In Southeast Andrews County a Wildcat drilled by JE. Jones Drilling Co. completed a pumping discovery from the Grayburg with 203.07 barrels of 27.6 gravity oil in 24 hours after 2,500 gallons of acid. The well lies nine miles southeast of Andrews in section 9, block 2 University survey. Cities Service Oil Co. completed No. 1 University in Wolfcamp production in Central Andrews, producing 144 barrels of 38 4 gravity oil plus 2 percent water in 24 hours from 8,600-26 feet after 3,000 gallons of acid. The Ellenburger pay remains productive at 12,320 feet. A third project, British-American Oil Producing Co. No. 1 University, surfaced gas and oil in the Clear Fork, testing below 7,472 feet. The University Central Andrews County wildcat flowed gas, oil, and water on a Pennsylvanian test from 9,702-770 feet with oil, mud, and water production and substantial saltwater content.
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University Survey
Midland Farms
Grayburgpool Cities Service Oil Company
BC University
Andrews County
Ellenburger
Wolfcamp
Andrews
No. 1 University
Wildcat
Clear Fork
Goldsmith
Cabot Carbon Company No. 11
University Central
Andrews County Wildcat
Christmas Miracle as Wheel Passes Over Boy
Two year old Donnie Winn escaped serious harm when a back wheel of a friend’s pickup rolled over his back after a shopping trip for a Christmas tree. He suffered a displaced vertebra and minor scratches but was unhurt overall, treated at Permian General Hospital and released after overnight observation thanks to quick action and recent caliche dirt on the driveway.
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Andrews
Donnie Winn
Paul Winn
Permian General Hospital
Donnie
Winn
Zoning Ordinance Nears Final Approval Stages
The Andrews zoning committee met to review a model ordinance with changes. Hasie and Green engineers will return after year start with a finished draft. The council will review, then hold a 15 day public hearing before final approval. A complete zoning layout and traffic plan were also discussed.
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Andrews
George Green
Lubbock
Hasie
Green
Albert Sybesma
A. L Rhodes
Byford Sealy
Raymond Sharbutt
L. F
Precautions While Shopping Urged
Police Chief G L Fox urged residents to lock car doors while Christmas shopping downtown to prevent theft of gifts. The warning comes as many purchases are left in vehicles during the holiday season.
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G. L. Fox
Fox
Jack Sheppard Heads Andrews County Hale Aiken Study Panel
Jack Sheppard production superintendent for Humble Means District was elected chairman of the Andrews County Hale Aiken committee at the group's initial meeting Thursday night Garland Bennett was named vice chairman and Mrs Neil Hayes secretary The 36 member panel includes lay citizens school administrators and school board members tasked with studying local public schools under the Gilmer Aiken law focusing on instructional program finance facilities and teacher supply Next meeting is January 16 at 7 30 pm in the administration building
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Jack Sheppard
Humble Means
Andrews County
Hale-Aiken
Groops
Garland Bennett
Neil Hayes
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