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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Christmas Spirit Transforms Scrooges into Givers
The piece extols the Christmas spirit as a universal force that warms hearts and persuades even the cynical to embrace generosity. It defends advertising and publicity as amplifying the season and views profit as secondary to a grand celebration of the greatest birth and year’s end.
Optimism Roars Through Andrews as Oil Boom Gathers Pace
In Andrews county 1953 looms as a year of strong potential with more than 40 drilling rigs active. Residents, schools, and government chambers share bounding optimism for a brighter future, even amid broader global tensions and uncertain oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Andrews County
City Advances Sewer Improvement Program Contracted
The city authorized a sewer extension and improvements contract worth about $78,000. The project is part of ongoing water and street cleaning efforts endorsed by city officials. Residents note cleaner streets since Mr. Davis has managed street debris removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Private cleanup work by citizens hurts taxpayers
The article notes many businessmen and residents hire private concerns to clear lots and perform dirt work instead of using city services or the commissioners court. It argues this gratis labor is improper in principle and unlawful, wasting public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Commissioners Court
Pity for timid officials who fear re election blocks growth
Paul Harvey argues for officials committed to the public good over self preservation. He cites a Texas Legislature debate on gasoline tax where lawmakers fear job loss more than fairness, urging removal of timid politicians who dodge tough votes for fear of losing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
America
Lne
Texas
Christmas Week News Mailer Plans Holiday Printing
The paper announces delivery on Wednesday December 24th to allow staff a Christmas holiday. It notes 16 pages published each week in December and hopes to keep the same size next week. Most ads will be Christmas greetings.
Phillips Co. Pays Record Bonus in UT Land Auction
Phillips Petroleum bid 2,070,000 for a 2,560.6 acre tract in Andrews county adjoining its existing UT lease and planned 13 500 foot well within 180 days. The auction total reached 8 856 000 for 54 234 34 acres lifting UT land funds to about 175 000 000, surpassing prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philips Petroleum Company
Andrews County
University of Texas
Austin
Phillips
NE Andrews
Gulf Company
S. Andrews County
Ellenburger
W. Texas
University and Allied Schools
Local Graduate Subject of Story In TIL Newspaper
Billy Spear capped first in the high hurdles at State last year and was featured in the Inter scholastic Leaguer December issue. The Texas Interscholastic League profile notes his graduation hurts Andrews high school athletics, citing his roles as football captain basketball spark plug and track state champion. Spear won gold in Conference A high hurdles with a 15.0 seconds time and bronze in low hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Spear
Texas Interscholastic League
Spear
Andrews
Car Plows Into Pole at School Grounds
J W Armstrong lost control and plowed into a telephone pole at the southeast corner of the school grounds Saturday night. D D Lansford reports $100 damage to school property and about $500 damage to Armstrongs 1947 DeSoto Club coupe after the vehicle toppled a cable fence and shrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Armstrong
D. D. Lansford
Armstrong
Mustang Band To Go On Air With Program
The Andrews high school band will air Monday at 4 30 pm on KERB Kermit station. A 15 minute program recorded at the band hall during rehearsals includes the Alma Mater The Gypsy Baron Pacific Grandeur Si Trocadero Up and Atom and Old Black and Gold. Everett Maxwell director says future recordings are planned if this broadcast is successful. Ray Kilman announcer for KERB arranged the recording last October during band work for the football game halftime show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews High School
Kermit
KERB
Everett Maxwell
Ray Kilman
Kilman
Kermit Andrews
Babson Forecast for 1953 to Be Published by Andrews County News
The Andrews County News will publish Roger W. Babson’s Business and Financial Outlook for 1953 in the January 2 issue. The forecast covers general business commodity prices taxes trade labor inflation farm outlook stock market real estate and politics. Babson, a pioneer in business statistics, posted 88 percent accuracy for 1952. Watch for the forecast in the January 7 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County News
Roger W. Babson
Babson
Andrews Road Fund Assured
The Texas Highway Department let the contract for Route 51 from 17th Street to the Andrews County line. Collins Construction Co. of Austin and Odessa bid $317,087 for 16.3 miles of paving and widening in a joint state city and county project linking Odessa to Seminole. The Route 51 project continues with widening in Crane and Upton counties toward McCamey and Iraan. The Route 51 Association aims to form a Canada to Big Bend Highway aligning with Minnesota northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Andrews
Texas Highway Department
17Th St
Andrews County
Collins Construction Co
Austin
Seminole
Rt. 51
First Baptist Church Presents Cantata The Dawn of Christmas
The Dawn of Christmas cantata by Knolte will be performed next Sunday night at First Baptist Church. Services start at 8:00. Bryan Baker conducts the choir with Joyce Robert as pianist. Soloists include Sonny Oswalt Nelda McBride Joyce Penny Bryan Baker Everett Martin Mrs Bob Gardner and Max Ramsey as reader. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knolte
First Baptist Church
Bryan Baker
Joyce Robert
Sonny Oswalt
Nelda McBride
Joyce Penny
Everett Martin
Bob Gardner
Max Ramsey
Three Local Firms Change Hands This Week
Three local business firms swapped owners this week. Mae Etter bought Andrews Floral Shop from Opal Herring, who had earlier owned it. Herring purchased Highway Grocery from H. H. Clack and will run it nearby. A. L. Rhodes bought the Maytag firm from Opal Nix, who then sold the store back to Rhodes later in the summer. Nix has not stated future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Etter
Andrews
Opal Herring
Herring
Highway
H. H. Clack
Forrest's
A. L. Rhodes
Opal Nix Nix
Rhodes
Nix
Jazzy Band Debuts At Andrews Mustang Games
Andrews High School welcomed the Mustang band to home basketball games at Nicholson gym. The group performed brass jazz and South American numbers, energizing the crowd and boosting attendance, though not improving team performance. A few extras like hula dancers and bubble artists were teased as potential features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Mustang
Everett Nicholson
Mustang
Panhandle Construction Wins Andrews Sewer Bid
The Panhandle Construction of Lubbock was the low bidder for Andrews sewer improvements with a $76,731.86 bid, about 28 000 less than the engineer’s estimate. Nine bids were received, with Wilks Duke and Steed submitting the next offer at 129 875.95. Work includes 11838 feet of 12 inch pipe and 30433 feet of six inch pipe, plus rock excavation and fittings, to finish in 60 to 90 days starting January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Construction Company
Lubbock
City of Andrews
Commissioners Court Room
Panhandle Company
Wilks, Duke, and Steed
Homer Grant
Andrews
South Side Baptist Leaves Southern Group for Fundamental Movement
Rev. John F. Parker, pastor, announces the South Side Baptist church has withdrawn from the Southern Baptist Convention and joined the Fundamental Movement. He says no literature will be used in services and missions funds will go directly to foreign missionaries. He invites all to attend services at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Parker
South Side Baptist Church
South Side Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Fundamental
Parker
Tillys Holiday Trip to Dallas Over Xmas
Mr and Mrs Roland Tilly and their son left Thursday for the Christmas holidays in Dallas to visit Mr and Mrs C C Tilly, the grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Tilly and
Dallas
Mr. Tillys
C. C. Tilly
Public Hearing on Soil Annexation in Andrews County
I C Millican presided as a public hearing was held in the Andrews County Commissioners court room to decide annexation of all land to the Gaines County Soil Conservation district. State officials and Gaines County representatives listened as local landowners voted unanimously to annex and urged a favorable state board recommendation for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Millican
Commissioners Court
Andrews County
Gaines County Soil Conservation District
State Board of Supervisors
V. C. Marshall
Temple
State Soil Conservation Board
Gaines County
McElroy
Gaines County Board of Supervisors
Mershall
P. G. Haynes
Extension Service of
Texas A&m College
Hal Boykin, Jr
Midland
Prolific oil discovery reported in Andrews County
It describes Shells Oil Company No 1-A-1 University in southeast Andrews County with a drill stem test in the Ellenburger zone from 12 575 to 12 600 feet. The test produced 152 barrels per hour of 51 gravity oil with 428 1 gas oil ratio, no water. pressures ranged 3 225 to 5 025 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shells Oil Company
No. 1-A-1 University
Ellenburger
Sharples Oil Corporation
Sharples and Associates
R. M. Means
Andrews County
Andrews
Cities Service Oil Company
Shafter Lake
North
San Andres
University
University Lands Survey
Cities Service
F University
Shafter Lake, North
Yates
American Republics Corporation
H. R. Cope
Nolley
Wolfcamp
North Andrews County
Gaines County
Magnolia Petroleum Company No
G&mmb&a
Official Okays Andrews Bonds
The second installment of 32000 of an authorized 265000 bond issue for the City of Andrews Waterworks and Sewer System was approved by Attorney General Price Daniel. Proceeds will fund extensions and improvements. bonds payable December 1 at Merchants National Bank in Dallas beginning 1960. Interest 4 percent semiannually. Valuation listed at 3,253,480 with a 6 cent tax per 100 to pay principal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Christmas Spirit, Fire Party, and Community News in Andrews
Local residents show Yuletide cheer with decorations while a lawn sprawler draws odd attention. Firefighters schedule their Christmas party but are interrupted by a siren and a stale buffet. Lions club donates 510 to Kerrville summer camp for Crippled Children. Andrews Study club uses a tumble weed as banquet centerpiece. School board remains undecided about future plans as they seek to do it right. Slinging Sammy seeks a new spot to sling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Kerrvile
Andrews
Heaven
Fellers
Sammy
Keeping Normal Kids Normal Fraser's Topic
Judge Alan Fraser addressed the Lions club on crime prevention through education. He will become associate justice in January for the Court of Civil Appeals 8th district El Paso. He urged a youth center in Andrews County while stressing home influence and a five point inoculation against crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Fraser
Lions Club
Fraser
Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
United States
British Isles
U. S
Lions
Pigs
Methodists Present Cantata Sunday at Means Memorial
The Means Memorial Methodist Church will present The Dawn of Christmas at 7 p m Sunday with directed choir led by Mrs W H Griffin and organist Mrs Pat McNair Special parts are sung by several parishioners including Mrs Griffin Mrs Charles Pinnell Miss Martha June Morehart and others A special Christmas service will be held in the morning and the annual offering for the Methodist Home at Waco will be collected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means Memorial Methodist Church
W. H. Griffin
Pat MecNair
Griffin
Charles Pinnell
Martha June Morehart
Neil Hays
Sonny Oswalt
Russell Johnson
Shirley Ham
Williams Sanders
Raymond van Zandt
Guy McGill
TV Antenna Towers Spring Up in Andrews
Local merchants Virgil Lasater and Roy Bennett erected radio towers and set displays in Andrews last week. Lasater shows an Admiral and Zenith receivers while Bennett promotes RCA sets and gives away a Christmas radio. Both report fair reception from the Lubbock station with a 20 mile radius, expecting improved reception when the March Lubbock station expands to 75 miles and links to national Channel Five on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Lasater Furniture
Bennett
RCA
Lasater
Roy Bennett
Virgil Lasater
Admiral
Zenith
Lubbock
Five
Also Mentioned on This Page
YOUNG
Phillips Co
TIL
Lubbock Firm
Low Sewer Project
Baptist Church
Southern Group
Tillys
W. L. Blair
H. R Doty
W. T. Allbright
J. W. Fuson
Jim Fowler
John Brewer
Atlantic Refining Company
Block 12
Andrews Study Club
Fraser's
Methodist
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