Notable 1952 jail breaks in Andrews County history
The article recounts two famous escapes. James Harold Berry fled the courthouse lawn for nearly two hours. J. M. Dailey Jr. escaped the old jail on August 2 1952, triggering a two day pursuit to the Oklahoma border near Panhandle Texas. Dailey later received a 15 year murder sentence for the shotgun killing of Eather Adams.
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Andrews County
James Harold Berry
Courthouse Lawn
Andrews
J. M. Dailey Jr
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Texas
Dailey
Roy Eugene West Jr
Eather Adams
Odessa
Adams
Second Street
ES Sands 7 James Roberts Sin Would Have Fewer Takers
A fragmented line notes that ES Sands seven and James Roberts face sin consequences that would deter interest if they happened at once.
Amoco consolidates Hobbs and Andrews offices
The Amoco plan to merge the Hobbs and Andrews offices will add 12 families at first and heighten local responsibilities. The move ends recurring rumors of Amoco abandoning town and shows the company values continued presence alongside other majors like Exxon and Mobil.
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Amoco
Hobbs
Andrews
Exxon
Texaco
Mobil
Shell
Getty
Atlantic-Richfield
Summer crowds trigger riot and forfeit in Cleveland game
A ten cent beer night riot in Cleveland caused a game to be forfeited to the Texas Rangers signaling summertime chaos. In another scene a New Jersey supermarket crowd blocked aisles as a woman and daughter tried to pass a shopper who refused to move.
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Cleveland
Texas Rangers
New Jersey
Summer Classes Open Monday
High school summer school starts Monday June 10 at 8 a.m. with registration first in the Little Theater. Regular classes follow registration and depend on demand. A minimum of 10 students is needed to form a class.
Bike A Thon Slated For June 22
The second annual Bike A Thon for Cancer is announced by the Andrews County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The ride covers 24 miles starting at 9 a.m. on June 22 from the courthouse parking lot to Florey Park and back. Prizes include bikes and gift certificates funded by local businesses. collected money due by July 1 at Commercial State Bank and Mrs Willis.
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Andrews County
American Cancer Society
Loyd Willison
Texas Electric Service Co
Andrews County News
Commercial State Bank
First National Bank
Western Auto Store
Carruth Trucking Co
Carruth
Florey Park
Da&s Oil Well Servicing, Inc
Willis
Amoco Expands Andrews Office After Hobbs Move
Amoco Production announces administrative realignment with the Hobbs and Andrews offices consolidated in Andrews effective August. Alex Clarke Jr named area superintendent for the 18 county Andrews area. The 12 new staff will join an expanded 801 North Main Street office as six rigs operate locally.
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Amoco Production Company
Andrews
Hobbs
N.M
Alex Clarke, Jr
Tom C. Borland
Clarke
J. L. Hoyt, Jr
Houston
Amoco
North Main Street
Andrews Area
Borland
Dawson
Martin
W. A. Kimbrough
P. A. Carnes
C. H. Jackson
Bel Aire
O. R. Wil
Highway Plan Okayed for East Broadway Big Spring Link
Texas Highway Commission granted conditional approval for widening a 0.7 mile stretch from Mustang Drive to east of East Broadway to serve the Andrews County Civic Center. Local officials must accept maintenance and construction responsibilities. the project includes paving and support at an estimated $192,000.
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Highway Department
Andrews City Considers Gas Company Purchase Offer
A special study session of the Andrews city council is set for Monday at 7 30 p m to review data on a possible city purchase of the Andrews Gas Company. City Manager Len Wilson will present an inventory of gas system assets financial schedules on loans and bond repayments. The offer from gas company owners is 726 500. No final council position has been decided.
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Andrews Gas Company
Len Wilson
Andrews
Berry Placed On New Bonds By Justice Of The Peace
James Harold Berry who escaped from the county jail last week was brought before Justice of the Peace Robert Matthews on new charges including breaking jail and assaulting a peace officer. Bonds set at 10 000 for each count, Berry remains in maximum security with total bonds at 120 000. Previously Berry faced two rape charges with 50 000 bonds each totaling 100 000.
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James Harold Berry
Justice of the Peace
Robert Matthews
Matthews
Berry Berry
Berry
Four Sentenced in District Court to State Prison
Four cases led to state prison terms in district court this week. Ellen Brown received two years for probation violation after leaving Texas for New Mexico. Donald Eugen Sechrest got five years for burglary tied to the Jan 15 1974 Dyer residence theft. Garry D Burger drew four years for second degree burglary linked to the McDonald’s Swap Shop theft. Paul Thomas Shenep was sentenced to five years for theft over $50 in a major Permian Basin oilfield ring involving DA&S Well Service.
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Russell D. Austin
Calvin Wesch
James Clack
Ellen Brown
Texas
New Mexico
Donald Eugen Sechrest
Sechrest
Glenn M. Dyer
Ted
Dyer
Garry D. Burger
Burger
McDonald’s
Paul Thomas Shenep
Permian Basin
Shenep
California
Da&s Well Service
Cleanup Drive Shows Results
The month long community cleanup in Andrews led by the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce and local groups reduced eye sores and junk cars. Jaycees and Environmental Club hype education drives to curb litter and teach schoolchildren through posters and contests. See RESULTS, Page 10.
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Andrews
Andrews County
The
Jaycees
Boy Scouts
Girl
Harrill
Environmental Club
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James Roberts
Lee Amoco
New Amoco
THC
Council
Scouts
AHS Environmental Club
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