Victory Clothing Drive Expanded One Week in Andrews
Rev Eugene Brand says the Victory Clothing Drive is extended one week in Andrews with depots at the post office courthouse Wallace theatre public schools and churches open until Feb 8 to collect clothing for the needy. Residents are urged to search closets for usable garments even worn ones to aid war victims and charity organizers hope trucks may distribute door to door as last year.
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Victory
Eugene Brand
Andrews
Brand
Wallace Theatre
Mustangs Host Seminole After 7th Win Bid
The Andrews Mustangs defeated the Midland Bulldogs 33 to 22 with strong floor work and outside shooting. Pinnell and Smyers led scoring with 9 each, Hudgeons added 8 as Andrews aims for a seventh win in ten starts tonight at 8 against Seminole Indians, then Denver City Monday.
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Andrews Mustangs
Midland Bulldogs
Fiwe
Bulldogs
Mustangs
Charles Pinnell
James Smyers
Cecil Hudgeons
Hom
Seminole Indians
Citation in Andrews County Court Case No 792
Citation to J H Vanham and unknown heirs to appear and answer plaintiff Chas W Roberts Sr in District Court of Andrews County Texas The petition was filed January 31 1946 and the appearance date is March 18 1946 at 10 oclock A M before the district court at the courthouse Andrews Texas
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J. H. Vanham
A. D
District Court of
Andrews County
Court House
Andrews
Texas
Chas, W. Roberts, Sr
J. H Vanham
Bond election carries 72 to 4 in city race
The city approved a $60,000 bond by 72 votes to 4. City officials plan to issue the bonds and sell them about March 1 after which bids will be requested for installing the water distribution system with Henry Keller of William N Edwards Bonding Co of Fort Worth advising.
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Henry Keller
William N. Edwards Bonding Company
Fort Worth
Insteallwater
Tate buys City Grocery in Denver City
G L Tate from Denver City purchases City Grocery and Market from Roy Cocanougher and assumes management this week. Tate has led the Denver City high school for five years and will keep his family in Denver City until school ends. He plans cash sales to offer savings for Andrews shoppers.
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G. L. Tate
Denver City
City
Roy Cocanougher
Tate
Chool
Local visits and social rounds across Midland Odessa Crane and nearby towns
Mrs W L Joosten of Lubbock visited sister Mrs G A Palmer over the weekend. Guests of Mr and Mrs F F Trotter were the Matt Ellis and Carl Betenbough families for a turkey dinner. Several locals including Lee Pritchett, Fox Wigginton, Stafford Helm, and the Chaney family were noted visiting or hosting in Midland Odessa Crane Ira Crane and Sinclair Prairie Camp areas.
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W. L. Joosten
Lubbock
G. A. Palmer
F. F. Trotter
Matt Ellis
Carl Betenbough
Lee Pritchett
Mid-Continent Pit
Midland
Fox Wigginton
Baroid
Odessa
Frankel City
Stafford Helm
R. E. Phillips
The
Hallibuton
McCamey
V. C. Chaney
G. F. Chaney
Ira Texas
Paul Chaney
Crane
Don Chaney
Lula Chaney
Chaney
Bennie Williamson
Mineral wealth via Pennsylvania leads with over a billion
The text asserts all states have mineral wealth and credits Pennsylvania as leading with an estimated yearly value exceeding one billion dollars. It notes an underspecified timing phrase the first Monday after the plain.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Suit to regain possession of Lot 10 Block 28 Andrews Town
The suit aims to regain possession and title to Lot 10 in Block 28 of the Original Town of Andrews in Andrews County Texas. Issued January 31 1946. Sam M. Smith Clerk seal.
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Andrews
Andrews County
Texas
A. D
Sam M. Smith
Clerx
Andrews Independent School District awards drilling testing contract
The Andrews Independent School District let the contract in January for testing and developing water wells. Six wells will be built to supply water to public schools and any surplus may be sold to Andrews water customers via the city. Engineer H N Roberts expects ample supply by July 1.
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Andrews Independent School District
Andrews Water
H. N. Roberts
J N Collins Buys Seminole Jewelry Store
J N Collins former manager of Justite Jewelers buys the Seminole Jewelry Store from C Files. Mr and Mrs Collins have not moved to Seminole yet and are driving back and forth currently.
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L. N. Collins
Justiite Jewelers
Crews
Seminole
C. 4. Files
Mrs. Collins
J A Fowler Navy O R S R E A D G I A N D A R T
J A Fowler a well traveled GI received discharge after serving from Camp Wolters to North Africa Italy and the Philippines. He fought near Cassino Anzio and earned the Combat Infantry Badge Presidential Unit Citation and other decorations. He later returned home after stations in Japan Leyte Luzon Kure Fukuyama and Zomba.
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Salerno
Italy
Cassina
Anzio
Naples
States
Philippines
Fowler
Cpl
J. A. Fowler
Jim Fowler
Andrews
Japan
Leyte
Zomba
Luzon
Kure
Fukuyama
J. A
Tovess
Titty
Army
Camp Wolters
Mineral Wells
New York
Oran
North Africa
Fullerton Stakes Deep Pay Outpost Discovery
In Andrews County Texas Fullerton Oil Co staked No 324 A Wilson in section 16 block A-32. The No 322 A Wilson well completed Dec 1941 produced 562 barrels oil from Ellenburger top at 9,867 feet. Skelly Oil No 17 University nearby indicates a new San Andres time pool but not tested. offset drilling planned after acidized swabbing yielded 14 barrels fluid six hours with 7 percent acid water.
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Fullerton
Andrews County
Fullerton Oil Company
Wilson
Ellenburgher
Skelly Oil Company No. 17 University
University Lands
Andrews Pool
San Andres
Ellenburger
Year Ago in Andrews Highlights Local Deals and Survey
A year ago in Andrews Bill Stell bought the Andrews hardware from L S Ivy. Charles Goodall bought the Brock Tailor Shop from Olen Brock. Postal officials visited Andrews to plan better routes for oil camps. Fullerton road survey began by Hugh C Dickson, county road engineer. The Boy Scouts marked the 5th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Andrews
Fullerton
Hugh C. Dic ‘*Kson
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Midland Production Credit Association to Hold 12th Annual Meeting
About 250 stockholders and guests are expected at the twelfth annual stockholders meeting in Midland County Auditorium on Wednesday January 30. Leonard Proctor will chair a barbecue lunch and business session. Dr Virgil P Lee will be principal speaker. Directors to be elected and 1945 financial report to be presented.
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Midland Production Credit Association
County
Midland
Leonard Proctor
Agricultural Credit Institution
Virgil P. Lee
Production Credit Corporation of Houston
M. F. King
T. R Sowell
Bie Lake
Jim Thornton
Pyote
Charles J. Cox
Garden City
Andrews
Martin
Howard
Loving
Wink
Fetor
Glasscock
Ward
Crane
Upton
Reagan
Rationing Board Closes in Andrews County
The Andrews County War Price and Rationing Board closes January 31, 1946. Discharged soldiers and new baby families seeking sugar ration books should see Mr. John Suggs at the Sheriff’s Office for applications and submission instructions.
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Andrews County
John Suggs
Sherriff
United States Rich in Natural Resources, Base Metals Abundant
The United States holds the world’s richest endowment of natural resources with deposits of nearly every base metal within its borders. This abundance underscores its industrial potential and economic strength in raw materials.
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United States
Lions Speaker Advises Keeping Gym Open for Youth
The Andrews Lions Club met at the school cafeteria with K. L. Riggs urging Saturday and summer use of the gym under supervision to aid juvenile recreation. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Matchett and many local residents as supper was served by Andrews high school home economics classes.
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Lions
Seaker
K. L. Riggs
Lubbock
Andrews
J. F. Mmutchete
Seagraves
Walter Creech
M. O. Woolam
Harry McDowell
Charles Goodall
H. M. Heath
A. L. Hood
D. C. Nix
J. Lee Smith
Roy Coconougher
Guy McGill
Charles Roberts Jr
H. T. Wilson
Virgil Lusater
Opal Nix
C. W. Roberts Sr
E. E. Taylor
Otis Ogden
Matchett
Andrews Lions
Andrews High School
Red Cross Meeting For Veterans At Court House
The Red Cross held its monthly meeting in the court house last Monday night. Discharged veterans are urged to seek help from Mr. H. T. Wilson or Mrs. C. FE. Qealy. The notice explains veterans may request Veterans Administration evaluation of disability whether service connected or aggravated, and that the military conclusion is not binding.
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Red Cross
Court House
H. T. Wilson
C. FE. Qealy
Veterans Administration
FHA Ready to Make Home Loans in Andrews
FHA approval enables Andrews to receive home loan applications. Local leaders led by Mayor A. L. Rhodes and Judge Charles W. Roberts paved the way after years of work. The program aims to support new building and growth in the city with FHA backed financing.
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Andrews
Willing R. Ryan
Federal Housing Administration
Mr. Ryan
J. Raley
Lubbock
LHA
A. L. Rhodes
Charles W. Roberts
T. D. Hamilton
Red Cross Offers Free Services to Public in Need
The American people through its own organization the American Red Cross makes the service available to you without cost. If we can be of any help, drop in to see us now.
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The
American Red Cross
Bumper Crop of Voters for 1946 in Andrews County
Andrews County issued a record number of poll tax receipts and exemptions for 1946. By 9:00 p.m. 856 voters had paid poll tax or received exemption certificates. Tax collector deputies estimate over 1,000 voters in the county this year. The office stayed open late to accommodate voters.
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Andrews County
Loma Smith
Floyd
Standlind Camp Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs C R Nichols and family were in Odessa and Midland on Saturday. Mr and Mrs E R Holt and family visited. Mrs R J Emmers hosted a bridge party with guests including C R Nichols and R E Holt. Miss Helen Nichols left for Hardin Simmons to continue schooling.
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E. R. Holt
Midland
Helen Nichols
Hardin Simmons
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Olen Brock
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PMA News
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I. M. Robertson
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