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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
1
An old account recalls how high school plays once drew the entire county to a gala event. Back then practice stretched hours with courting between rehearsals. The arrival night became a social gathering, not just a performance, though acoustics and attendance waned as times changed.
The piece portrays Christmas as a busy, money driven season led by Santa. It notes the hustle before his arrival with shopping, decorating, and preparations. It ends by praising Christmas as a beautiful, lovely holiday honoring the Christ-child.
Five explorations were spotted in Andrews County fields. Fullerton Ellenburger sites at Dollarhide Means and Midland include new wells with depths from 4 800 to 11 000 feet and locations within 15 miles of Andrews. Pure Oil adds to Dollarhide with 8200 feet rotary exploration eight miles east of Jal.
The Andrews Study Club sponsors a Christmas lighting contest to boost exterior and interior decor during Yuletide. Entries are judged in two classes for exterior and for window or door displays with prizes of 5 and 2.5 dollars. Submissions go to Mrs. Ann Seay in Florey Texas, with judges Mrs. Carl Sealy Mrs. Larl Ham and Charles W. Roberts Sr.
Fire Chief J L Gregston urged Andrew residents to provide street addresses when calling in fire alarms. A recent mix up showed a fire at Bill Walker’s home two miles away from the presumed Bill Wood residence, costing time and risking homes.
The Andrews gin reports over 1500 bales ginned so far this season. F. T. McCollum leads with 214 bales, followed by George D. Norman at 180. W. S. Gruben of Seminole and C. C. Brunken each have 70 bales.
Joe Brown listed residence Andrews was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Floyd Peacock for possessing 20 pints of whiskey in dry territory.
L Vowell a dump truck driver sustained minor injuries when his truck overturned and struck a car occupied by two women. A Texas Electric mobile unit relayed the call to the Odessa dispatcher who contacted Andrews and an ambulance. Vowell was taken to Andrews Hospital.
Eulas G. Smith of Cactus Drilling Corporation was taken to Seagraves Hospital after a casing joint slipped on a drilling rig at Midland Farms, injuring his leg Sunday afternoon at 3 30.
Local notice lists merchants and services shutting Monday for Christmas holiday observance. The Andrews Retail Merchants Association confirms closures across grocery, dry goods, lumber, furniture, and many specialty shops. Filling stations and drug stores stay open. county and city offices also close until Tuesday.
Boy Scouts of Troop 56 and Intermediate Girl Scouts held their annual Christmas party Tuesday night. The scout hut displayed a large tree and red green streamers. Mrs Ray Frazier oversaw decorations. Each scout contributed a food can for needy families. Mr and Mrs Ronald Vaughn led the games while refreshments were served by Miss Elizabeth Duggan and Mrs Noble.
A car stolen from Tony Thornberry, a rancher southwest of town, was recovered Tuesday in Fort Hancock. The thief, Johnny Lee Stiltner, an employee of the Thornberry ranch, was captured in Fabens while the vehicle’s radio was found in Van Horn. The sheriff notes a perfect recovery record for Andrews area with one suspect still at large.
Old Santa lands at Andrews Airport then rides in on a Wallace Theatre fire truck into town. He greets schoolchildren as KECK Odessa airs a 30 minute interview. Carl Ham sponsors the show with the Lions Club. After street interviews, children join a two hour indoor program and receive candy at noon.
A known hot check artist, Freddie Hoyt Ham, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after attempting to cash a check at the Williams dry goods store. The check bounced when the bank was notified, and Ham fled until deputies nabbed him at the north Humble station. He had been released from the Huntsville state pen in July and was sought in Anson Roby Sweetwater Weatherford Seminole Odessa and Snyder for similar offenses.
The Senior's and Woodmen of the World sponsored a box Supper last Friday at the Junior High gym. Proceeds go to a senior trip to New Orleans and a building fund. Superintendent T. D. Hamilton won a $250 plastic living room suite and Wanda Tunnell won the prettiest box prize.
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