Postwar saving urged amid housing and labor plans
Essay urges residents to save money during wartime to ease postwar needs. Discusses shortages of lumber and housing in Andrews, with Magnolia Pipe Company and Sam Woes bringing in houses. Highlights efforts to move houses to pump station and other firms helping housing relief. Notes men power shortages and a sense of national sacrifice. Lions Club event features "The Alaska Highway" film promoting wartime achievements.
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Magnolia Pipe Company
Sam Woes
Theia
Family Reunion Brings Nix Kin Together After 60 Years
A Nix family reunion hosted by Mrs. G. C. Bins in her home on February 14 gathered D. C. Nix and family Andrew O A Nix and family and O M Nix of Detroit M Nix and family and Raymond Nix A W H Nix and Doyce of Lorain John Lucas of Lorain and Camp Peary Va Mrs. G. C. Biham and family of And Miss Maud Webb of Lorain celebrated the long-separated relatives, not all having met in six decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Bins
D. C. Nix
Andrew O. A. Nix
M. Nix
Detroit
M Nix
Raymond
CRAL ELECTION JUDGES POINTED
Commissioners Court on Monday named election judges and assistants for the General Election in November. Precinct 1 lists A L McCarley as judge with J J Weith and Jim Hobson as assistants. Precinct 2 assigns N B Watkins as judge with K H Irwin and Bill Harris as assistants. Precinct 3 names Jake Roach as judge with Mrs J Nixon and Mrs Ray Davidson as assistants. Precinct 4 designates Henry F Albright as judge with Mrs Jack Boyd and Carl Underwood as assistants.
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Commissioners Court
Andrewsk Y
A. L. McCarley
J. J. Weith
Jim Hobson
N. BE. Watkins
K. H. Irwin
Bill Harris
Jake Roach
J. Nixon
Ray Davidson
Vievey
H. K. Howell
Hinkle
Robert Mc Reynolds
Henry F. Albright
Jack Boyd
Carl Underwood
Army Navy qualifying test announced for Andrews High
The third Army Specialized Training Program and Navy V-12 qualifying test will be held nationwide on March 15 at 9 00 A M at Andrews High announced by Mr M O Woolam A general information leaflet with an admission identification form is available at the high school office The form admits to the test students aged 18 to 21 who are high school graduates or who will graduate by 1944 Intent to take the test should be reported to Mr Woolam to secure test supplies The exam is the same for Army and Navy candidates It tests attitude and general knowledge for college programs and qualified students may take the test The test offers service preference but does not obligate enlistment The Navy College Program provides education at government expense and may lead to a commission after further officer training
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Army-Navy College
Navy
Andrews High
M. O. Woolam
General Informaton
Ich
Ir. Woelam
Army
Collee
Paco Acark
Navy College
Housing aid for petroleum workers under Wartime order
The War Production Board issued an amendment to priority rating order P.98-b providing housing construction assistance for petroleum industry workers in isolated work areas. Ralph K. Davis notes the directive shifts responsibility to employers to provide living quarters and manage related steps, easing access to facilities and materials.
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Washington
Ileum Administration
War Production Board
Ralph K. Davis
Procurailes
Pettis Establishment Sells Cleaning Plant to Alahoma Buyer
Pettis SF reports C. H. Pettis sold his cleaning and pressing business in Andrew to O. W. Brack of Alahoma. Brack will take over February 21 and continue operations, aiming to maintain high quality and volume of work.
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C. H. Pettis
Andrew
O. W. Brack
Alahoma
Petticeggid Fomil
Pettis
Pearny
Dan
County audit shows receipts and disbursements for 1943
Warton Audit Company of Lubbock audited the county finances. The report shows funds received and not disbursed, with a 1943 total of 85 614.95 and year end balance 95 694.69. Bounties for Ravens and Rabbits totaled 1 523.80. Precinct road expenditures reached 17 354.97, totaling county road spending in 1943.
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Warton Audit Company
Lubbock
Iit
Kiel
Ans County
Hospital News Updates From Local Patients
The column lists Mrs Wanda Longley a night nurse at the hospital who spent last Wednesday there. Granny Heath remains here and is doing fine. Mr C A Farmer of Florey stayed in the hospital last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Virginia Chaney of Goldenith was a patient last Tuesday. Mrs W H Owens was a patient last week. Mrs Jewel Garner spent several days in Pecos Week with her daughter Doris Louise.
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Wanda Longley
T the Hospital
C. A. Farmer
Florey
Virginia Chaney
Gold Nith
W. H. Owens
Jewel Garner
Hospital
Pecos
Doris Louise
P. T. A. Holds Regular Meeting
The P. T. A. met Thursday evening February 10 in the High School Auditorium. A small group attended due to bad weather. Lord's Prayer led by J. Lee Smith. Mrs. H. M. Nixon spoke on Juvenile Delinquency. M. M. Young spoke on the Spiritual Development of our Young People. A round-table discussion followed.
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Inth
J. Lee Smith
H. M. Nixon
M. M. Young
Church of Christ
Andrews County Tax Levy Reduced Land Values Twenty Percent
The Commissioners Court set the county tax levy on real and personal property equal to last year but land values were cut 25 percent from the 1948 schedule, continuing a two year decline of about 35 percent from the 1942 base. livestock and autos are listed in the schedule.
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Commissioners Court
Los Amigos Hold Social at Andrews High Club Meeting
Los Amigos the Spanish Club of Andrews High held a regular monthly social on Monday February 14 with games themed to Spain. Members and sponsors enjoyed Spanish music recordings and Coca Cola for refreshments for 35 attendees.
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Los Amigos
Andrews High
Spain
Hidden Talent Ad: Women’s Army Corps Seeks Skills for War
A call to join the WAC invites individuals to discover their strongest work type with Army guidance and training for 239 vital jobs. The notice notes even existing skills can be utilized and promises lasting usefulness after the war ends. Also mentions W. L. J District Judge Pecos Texas visiting Andrews to arrange District Court on April 3.
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WAC
W. L
Pecos
Texas
Andrews
Local resident Dibrell plans first trip to Andrews in 28 years
John L. Dibrell of Zapata Texas sends a letter and a two dollar check and notes he has read the news since its first publication. He said he would visit Andrews this summer or spring for the first time in 28 years.
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John LL. Dibrell
Zapata
Texas
Y.j . Suvser
Andrews
Room Mothers See Grade Valentine Box Effort
The sixth Friday afternoon, room mothers Mrs. H. M. Hill and others visited with the children. They helped make valentines from the box, readied a little while, and offered encouragement.
Patterson Siblings Visit During Brother’s Furlough
Betty Lou Patterson of Salt Lake and Nelda Ray Patterson are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Patterson while their brother is home on furlough.
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Betty Lou Patterson
Salt Lake
Nelda Ray Patterson
Pat Patterson
Bro
Ayan McCarley Sends News to Family in Texas
Ayan McCarley arranged for copies of the News to be sent to his son A W McCarley in Sweet Water Texas and to his daughter Mrs Ila Faye Dement in Galena Park Texas.
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Ayan McCarley
A. W. McCarley
Sweetwater
Ila Faye Dement
Galena Park
Texas
Meeting notice of Goldsmith chapter attendees
members of the A Chapter of the O Fo attend meeting of the Goldsmith Monday night. The following men and women listed include Andrews, Mrs. Frank Story, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heath, Cast Rostant, Mrs. C. W. Roberte Vireil Lasater, and Mrs. Walter Mathew.
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O Fo
Andrews
Frank Story
Henry Heath
Rostant
C. W. Roberte
Gerald Patterson Comes Home From Alaska
Gerald Patterson returns on furlough to Andrews with about three years served in Northern Alaska after volunteering early. His parents Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson express happiness and describe Alaska conditions, Eskimo life, and Gerald’s healthy return during a 20 day leave.
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Patterson
Andrews
Gerald Patterson
Pat Patterson
Alaska
Gerald
Yukom
Lonsomerest
Grade School Honor Roll for the Third Six Weeks
The list recognizes students across grades for academic excellence. Names include First Grade honorees such as Claudene Randolph Susseola Robinson and Barbara Ann Tom, with many others like Mary Ann Underwood and Glenda June Woolverton. Sixth and Seventh Grade scholars are also noted, featuring Patricia Hill and Erma Gean Broam among several dozen students.
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Claudene Randolph Susseola Robinson
Barbara Ann Tom Wanda Lou Bostie
Mary Ann Underwood
Glenda June Woolverton
Gradene Bingham
Barbara Ann Bricht Ray Harold Stilwell
Tommy Oliver Barl Allen Eunora Mae Grose Deloras
Madison Gerald King
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Rendall
Boyd
Tubbs
Ooer
U. S. Army
Tokio
Kinklyowson Creek
Canada
CRAL
Hospital News
Granny Heath
John L. Dibrell
C. E
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John Wayne Harris Wayne Parsons
Glenn Shahan
Bobby Ellis Clyde Dolloff
Richard Lowther
Shirley Ann, Billingsley
Jolvnn Woolverton
Kay Francis Bible
Charlotte Colley Lavern Gibson
Jenean Montgomery
Charlene McNeil
Juanda McReynolde
Juanell McReynolds
Nelda Rae Price Ma, Sine
Alma Grace Line Patsy Lou Taylor
Dizzy Madison
Betty la Juan Barnes Grace Marie McCarley Norman Shahan
Tommy Davis Bobby Don Compton
Frank Edmonson
Tommy Alsip Betty Ruth Little Thomas Jackson
Janette Huchen
Mary Lou Sneed
Dan Black
Barry Brooks Baby Jeanes Hamilton
Charles McReynolds
Bettye Sue Hill
Joyce Hudson
Connie Pruett
Jean Price
Joan Price
Daphne Speer Nelda Nelson
Lowell Little
Linda Beth Heath
Patsy Stovall
Alvis Woolam
Patricia Hill Millie Ree Nix
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Juanita Hudson
Joe Ceil Rowe
Erma Gean Broam
Patsy Heath
Earl Shahan
Jjohnnie Sue Suggs
J.B. Ward Weatherby Joe Jeannene Young
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