Court Awards Shower Contract at $21 887
Sampson Brothers Construction Company of Lubbock won the bid to build the shower house for the Andrews swimming pool project. The low bid was 21 887, with five bids ranging from 381 400 to 21 887. The brick and tile shower facility measures 86 by 29 feet and will begin once materials arrive. the pool may open before completion if showers are usable. Grass seed for the park is available but not planted until irrigation is ready.
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Sampson Brothers Construction Company
Lubbock
Andrews
Ramsey
Sampson Bothers
Ramsey Staten
Somme
New Band Director Appointed at Andrews School
The school board met Tuesday evening and approved a contract for Mr. Maxwell as music director in the Andrews system for the coming term. Maxwell arrives from Denver City and is recognized as capable. The prior band director Mr. Diserens will spend the next year in school while the board also discussed hiring eight additional teachers to handle expected enrollment.
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Moxley
Maxwell
Andrews
Denver City
Diserens
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Quanah
Texas
Broadway
Big Bend Association
Big Bend
Red River
Canada
Old Mexico
West Texas
Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Kilmer B. Corbin
Dawson County
J. K. Salmon
Winkler County
Lee Bowen
Garza County
W. T. Stinson
Cattle County
Chas
Carl Betenbough
Garland Lindsey
Charles Roberts, Jr
Roy Bennett
H. O. A. L. Rhodes
Chas. W. Roberts
CPA And Court To Plan Andrews Airport
Plans for completing the Andrews airport will begin Friday when the CPA engineer meets with the county court. The grant rose from 15 500 to 25 000 for a field with paved runways. Ex service men show interest in flying under the GI bill, and the court is pushing to improve air service for residents.
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Andrews
CPA
Ramsey
County Renews Tax Engineers Contract
Prichard and Abbott of Fort Worth have renewed contracts with Andrews County and the local school. Judge Ramsey says the court approved the renewal in Monday’s meeting. The school board also renewed their contract at Tuesday’s session.
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Prichard and Abbott
Fort Worth
Andrews County
Ramsey
Blaze Damages Ec Hols and Hathcock Service Station
Fire at 65 30 o clock Monday morning damaged the Ec Hols and Hathcock service station with losses around 5000 dollars. Owner Mr Echols suffered first degree burns to the face eyes neck and right arm and hand and a wrenched knee. Firemen quickly contained the blaze limiting smoke and water damage to wiring and the air compressor. Business will resume after repairs.
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Echols and Hathcock
Hathcock
Echols
Hatcock
Fisher Wins at McCamey Rodeo in Calf Roping Match
Marvin Fisher Jr defeats Billy Lowe of Crane in a four calf roping for a $500 purse at McCamey. Fisher’s four calf time beat Lowe by eleven seconds and he earns $150 on day two. A rematch is set for June 22 in Odessa for six calves.
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Marvin Fisher, Jr
Billy Lowe
Crane
McCamey
Fisher
Lowe
Odessa
Midland
Lubbock
Bud Fort
Lovington
New Mexico
Personal Notices from Lubbock and Sherman Guests
Mr. John Harrell transacted business in Lubbock Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stell hosted as weekend guests Mrs. Stell's sister Mrs. C. Huggins and mother Mrs. G. M. Plumlee, both of Sherman. Miss Patricia Ann Stillwell of Wilmer is visiting Miss Patricia Ann Beene. Mrs. Velma Knoles, Mrs. J. B. Teal and Mr. L. E. Teal dined with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cocanougher Tuesday.
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John Harrell
Lubbock
W. L. Stell
Stell
C. Huggins
G. M. Plumlee
Sherman
Texas
Patricia Ann Stillwell
Wilmer
Patricia Ann Beene
Velma Knoles
J. B. Teal
L. E. Teal
Roy Cocanougher
12th Annual Midland Rodeo Opens Today
Midland kicks off the 12th World Championship Rodeo with top cowhands and stock led by Gene Autry and Everett Colburn. Over $7,500 in prizes, four performances through Sunday, and a Cowgirl Sponsor contest attract spectators as Abe Lefton headlines the announcers.
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Midland
Gene Autry
Evertt Colburn
World Championship Rodeo Corporation
Mammouth Horsemen’s
William Murry
Texas Railroad
Midland High School Band
School Builds New Bus Garage For District Fleets
Construction has begun on a new bus garage for the school district. The facility will feature a construction and stucco finish and serve as a workshop for larger buses. The prior garage, built last year, was too small for the bigger buses and will now house smaller buses for repair.
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Moxley
Delegate Tommy Hamilton Leaves for McMurry College Assembly
Tommy D. Hamilton Jr. departs Monday to join other Methodist youths ages 16 to 23 at the district league assembly at McMurry College. He was chosen as Andrews district delegate, with each church allowed one youth. The week’s program features youth leadership and inspirational sessions with top state speakers.
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Tommy D. Hamilton, Jr
McMurry College
Tommy
Andrews
Mayhew
Oklahoma Moves To Vaccinate All City Dogs
City votes to vaccinate every dog in the town to curb rabies with a veterinary clinic at city hall next Monday at one o'clock. Unvaccinated dogs face destruction by the dog catcher as officials urge citizen cooperation for pet and public safety.
Softball Season Opens With Five-Game Week Start
Softball kicked off the season with a five game week as City Drug faced Humble and lost 16 to 10. Stells Variety Boys beat the Fire Department 10 to 7. Fullerton defeated Stanolind 11 to 7. A Tuesday double header was rained out but will resume tonight.
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City Drug
Humble
Stells
Fire Department
Fullerton
Stanolind
Masons Hold Annual Past Masters Night
Masons from eleven Lodges and five states were guest of the Andrews Masonic lodge this week for the annual Past Masters night. Refreshments were served to thirty five Masons after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Nichols returned Thursday from a business trip to Fort Worth.
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Andrews Masonic Lodge
Southwest Test Shows Good Prospects In Andrews County
Pure Oil Company and Humble Oil drill in extreme southwest Andrews County near Dollar Hide field indicate potential new producing area from the Clear Fork middle Permian. The well reached 6,875 feet with test recoveries of 1,680 feet of oil and 130 feet of oil cut drilling mud, showing strong pressures but no water yet. Nearby completions in Ratliff Bedford and Fullerton areas report promising Ellenburger production and dual completions, while other wildcats like University Andrews probe San Andres depths with mixed results.
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Andrews County
Pure Oil Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Cowden
Wildcat
Clear Fork
Middle Permian
Ellenburger
Bedford
Shell Oil Company, Inc
Texas Company No
Ratliff and
Railroad Commission
Magnolia Petroleum Company No
Ralph
Amerada Petroleum Corporation No. 1
University-Andrews
San Andres
University Survey
Mabee
High Cost Delays City Sewer System Plans
City engineers’ proposed sewage system costs exceed expectations and are sent back for revision. Officials hope construction will start soon and extend lines to cover more of the city, funded by existing bonded indebtedness limiting expansion.
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Andrews
Baptist Vacation Bible School Begins at First Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School starts at the First Baptist Church on Saturday June 7 at 9 a.m. Preparation day gathers teachers and children aged 4 to 16. Classes run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily from June 9 through June 13 with separate sessions for boys and girls.
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First Baptist Church
Equalization Board to Review City Valuations Friday
The city board of equalization will meet at City Hall Friday to review the assessed valuation of taxable property in Andrews. Members are H. M. Nixon, L. D. Hargrove, and Leon Arnett.
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Board of Equalization For
City
City Hall
City of
Andrews
H. M. Nixon
L. D. Hargrove
Leon Arnett
Stilwells Return from Dallas Vacation
Mr and Mrs Ted Stilwell and their son Randy returned Sunday from Dallas where they spent a week visiting relatives.
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Ted Stilwell
Randy
Dallas
Mayhew Returns As Local Methodist Pastor After Conference
The Northwest Texas Methodist Conference reappointed Rev. Lloyd Mayhew to Andrews Methodist Church for another year. He spoke after Amarillo sessions where pastors were assigned. Attendance rose 10 to 15 percent across the district, and several district superintendents were added.
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Northwest Texas Methodist Conference
Lloyd. Mayhew
Andrews
Mayhew
W. S. Hamilton
Clarendon
H. Crawford
Stamford
Luther Kirk
Perryton
Slaton
Lance Webb
Dallas
Paul Quillion
First Story
Church of
Houston
Frankchurch
McAdoo
Hugh
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Big Spring
League Assembly
Oma OK
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Belle Fourche
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Devils Tower
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