Frifting sands and early 20th century notes in Post Texas
A fragmented column notes local travel and events around Post Texas including Uncle Sammy, a Desert visit, and the Arab fly anecdote. It mentions the Flying Service pilot Buttram, an Andrews connection, and reflections on national attitudes during a period of social commentary.
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Post
Texas
Buttram
The
Flying Service of
Fort Was
Pass
Fort Worth
May building permits keep Andrews at high construction pace
May permits in Andrews totaled 154 350 with residential activity at 119 400 and move ins at 18 000. One commercial permit was issued for 5 000 and two additions at 10 450. Multiple named homeowners and firms plus expansions in Northcrest Underwood Surtain Acres Ogden and Un derwood Park add to the year’s activity.
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Andrews
City Hall
V. Singleton
Bryan Baker
Northcrest Ad
Ike Whitehead
Northcrest
Harvey Construction Co
Underwood
William EE. Flanary
Surtain Acres
Joe Weatherby
Archie Holman
Ogden Addition
Blackstock and Laney
T. G. Hester
Underwood Park
May
Fair group votes to charge admission for program
The fair association plans a small fee for the last night program at the county fair on Oct 4. Mr and Mrs Bob Montgomery who run the program at the high school auditorium will organize a community effort to close the fair. Admission will be 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for school children. A decorations committee led by Mrs F W Noble was formed to study district decorations. The association meets next Aug 5 at 10 am in the community building.
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Far Association
Bob Montgomery
F. W. Noble
The
Fair Association
Princeton Graduates Favor Study of Women
A questionnaire of Princeton graduating students finds their favorite field of study being women. The report notes pride in educational opportunities and suggests many husbands wish they had pursued longer study and earned a bachelor’s degree.
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Princeton
Fly-In Breakfast Sef At Airport Sunday Morning
About 100 planes are expected to arrive at the county airport for the annual Fly-In Breakfast on Sunday morning. The Mustang Flying Club sponsors the event and invites the public. Breakfast starts at 6 a.m. and continues while attendees keep arriving. Prizes will honor the goofiest landing the first female pilot and the oldest pilot present.
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Ately
Mustang Flying Club
Andrews Stores Open Until Eight Tonight
Downtown Andrews merchants extend hours to eight this Thursday as part of a Chamber of Commerce sponsored promotion. The late opening follows a retail committee suggestion to boost sales. Shoppers are urged to check this issue for special bargains offered by local businesses.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Committee’ Merchants Division
Andrews
Free Play To Have Big Part On Summer Program
The Youth Center summer recreation program begins Monday June 9 with organized activities and extensive free play. Supervisors Charles Compton and Doc Grevelle oversee the eight week program open to ages six and up, including adults, with facilities at Underwood Devonian and San Andres schools. Adults can join tennis golf crafts and exercise classes while teens participate in table games and athletics.
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Youth Center
Charles Compton
Doc Grevelle
Wanda Whitman
Devonian
la Beth Meyer
San Andres
Mary Arnett
Underwood
Devouiab
Miracle Shamrock Service Station Opens Saturday
Formal opening of the Miracle Shamrock Service Station at 300 North Main is scheduled for Saturday. Manager Fred Miracic announces a five pound sugar free offer with the purchase of 10 gallons of gasoline or more, plus gifts for adults and lollipops for children.
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300 North Main
Fred Miracic
Zoning Ordinance Moves To City Council Monday
Five changes were made after a zoning and planning commission hearing. Northwest 12th Street homes will be residential. Terrace Hills and several blocks gain local retail designations. a small Northeast section becomes retail. The commission approved the plan and will present it to the city council Monday night for action.
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Zoning Commission
A. L. Rhodes
Albert Sybesma
George Green
Buford Sealy
Zoning and Planning Commission
12Th St
Terrace Hills
Northwest Ave B
Northwest Ave C
Northwest 1St St
Northwest 3Rd
Ave. B
7Th St
Byford Sealy
Andrews
Smith City Drug Sets Formal Opening
Smith City Drug on North Main will hold a formal opening this Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Guests can register for two grand prizes drawn at 6 pm. Opening gifts include Lucien Lelong cologne for ladies and His after shave for men, plus ice cream for accompanying children.
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Smith City
North Main
Lucien Lelong
City Seeps With Worthless Checks In May
A May report from the sheriff lists nine arrests on swindling with worthless checks under 50 dollars and three more in the felony division. Warrants totaled 22 for misdemeanor worthless checks and four for checks over 50 dollars, plus forgery warrants. Additional arrests included car theft, embezzlement, and intoxicated driving, with multiple warrants for theft and related offenses.
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Sheriff's Office
Public Relations Course Scheduled by Chamber
A 10 hour public relations course for business is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. It runs four consecutive nights starting Monday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the junior high cafeteria. E A Willeford of the University of Texas teaches. Enrollment is $2 per person and open to all local retail employers and employees.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Willeford
University of Texas
Chamber
Mercury Tops 105 Degrees In Andrews This Week
High heat peaked at 105 degrees on May 30 and June 1 in Andrews as summer set in. May 31 reached 100 degrees with high humidity and warm nights. A brief rain Sunday cooled the area while a large electrical storm skirted the county. Complete weekly temperatures provided by Permian Basin Pipeline Co. follow.
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Andrews
Permian Basin Pipeline Co
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