Revival Meeting by Grandview Methodists to Start June 19
Reverend S A Baker of First Methodist Church Grandview Texas will conduct a revival at the local Baptist Church from June 19 to June 30. Two services daily at 10 AM and 8 PM with Rev J L Mayhew leading singing. The invitation asks all to attend and worship together.
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S. A. Baker
First Methodist Church
Grandview
Texas
Baptist Church
J. L. Mayhew
Will Wio
Ev Ry
Togehher
Cotton Options Must Be Sold by July 1
County agent H L Atkins Jr reports Andrews farmers with Government Loan cotton can redeem by July 1 or sell options to cotton dealers before that date. The government will seize any loaned cotton not redeemed and handle sale. Local growers may form a pool to attract buyers for option sales.
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Atkins
Fred
Com Followell Seeks Andrews County Attorney Seat
Com Followell announces his bid for Andrews County Attorney. He cites Jefferson on public duty and pledges honesty, fairness, and opposition to special privileges. Born in Arkansas, educated in Oklahoma, he lists law practice and prior county judge service, urging voters to meet him before the election.
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Andrews County
Thomas Jefferson
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma College
Sallisaw
Meeting on Housing and Chamber Plan for Andrews
In Andrews County a housing emergency is forecast as oil development and construction create a need for about 500 accommodations within two months. A meeting of local business leaders county officials school representatives American Legion and Lions Club is set for Friday June 21 at 8 30 PM in the Court House to craft emergency housing and discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce.
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Andrews County
American Legion
Lions Club
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
City Valuation Passes $1,000,000 Mark
Andrews city and county valuations surge as oil boom adds population and wealth. From 1937 incorporation to present, city worth rises from 140,000 to over 1 million with about 3,000 residents. County value climbs from 7.16 million to about 25 million, with forecasts near 30 million next year.
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O. G. Weatherby
Andrews
Survey On Big Spring Highway Project Advances
State engineers from Lubbo begin surveying the Eunice Andrews Big Spring highway from Andrey east to the Martin County line. The work should take about two weeks field work and several weeks to complete plans for bidding. Field surveys extend from the Andrews Martins line east to Lenorah leaving 18 miles to finish to Big Spring. Howard County officials work on right of way. New Mexico highway plans connect Eunice to Hobbs Carlsbad route. County court notified of shift from Farm to Market to State Highway classification. Local residents Mr and Mrs F O Clymer and Mrs Louis Korman noted.
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Lubbo
Andrey
Martin County Lion
Lubbock Ofice
Lubbock
Austin
Eunice
Hobbs
Local Ladies Spend Friday Morning in Island
Mrs. O. C. Allen Mrs. D. L. Barer and daughter Sharon Elizals visited Island on Friday morning for a brief outing and social call.
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O. C. Allen
D. L. Barer
Sharon Elizals
Idland
Fathers Day Fts at Justicies Jewelers
An advertisement from Justicie's Jewelers promotes Father’s Day gifts and specials, encouraging shoppers to visit the store for jewelry options.
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Justicie’s Jewelers
Adv
Vacation Bible School Draws 72 Attendees at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School opened with 72 boys and girls and aims for 100 by week’s end. A commencement program and handiwork exhibit are set for 8:30 tonight at the church, inviting all to attend.
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The
First Baptist Church
Steer Roping at Clovis Draws Crowd in NM Championship
Andrews represented as Carl Arnold defeated Bob Cros by 72 seconds in the Clovis steer roping championship. Twelve steers were roped and tied per contestant. Monday saw Arnold rope 6 steers in 171.8 seconds and Crosby 5 in 196.7 seconds with $1000 a steer wagered. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Betenbough plus several family and friends.
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Carl Betenbough
Pete Hughey
Chester Etter
Ruel Lowe
Frank Price
Dewey Braswell
la Sue Barber
Phyliss Shelby
Bill Betenbough
Chas. W. Roberts, Jr
Billy Cox
Doris Braswell
Carl Ellis
Dennis Shelton
Shelton
Carl Arnold
Births in Andrews: Irwin, Bingham, Snow Families Welcome Trio
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Knox H Irwin Jr on the birth of Phillip Eugene born June 11 1946 at 6 20 PM weight six pounds. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Noel W Bingham also June 11 1946 at 11 22 PM weight six pounds twelve ounces. Stelle Yvonne Snow daughter born to Mr and Mrs J B Snow June 12 1946 at 4 16 PM weight seven pounds seven ounces.
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Knox H. Irwin, Jr
Phillip Eugene
Noel W. Bingham
Andrews
Ruby Euglene
Stelle Yvonne Snow
J. B. Snow
Two Hot Softball Games This Week
The American Legion defeated the Texas Oilers 8 to 7 in a tense finish as a double play ended the threat. Stell edged Firestone 12 to 11 after two outs in the late inning rally. Team standings follow.
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American Legion
Texas Oilers
Legioners
Oilers
Legion
Stell
Firestone
Softball Schedule Preview for June Games
Friday June 14 Church versus Texas Oilers leads a week of games. Monday June 17 Phillips 66 faces Firestone. Tuesday June 18 American Legion battles Stell Variety. Thursday June 20 Church versus Firestone concludes the slate.
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Stell
T. Oilers
Phillips
Firestone
Church
Texas Oilers
Phillips 66
American Legion
Texas Company Discovery Well To Cause Immediate Drilling
John Herbert Swede Larson, apprentice engineer, transferred to Stanolind office to replace Cecil Matthews sent to Wink. Larson, Tex A M graduate June 1940 with geology major, served 42 months aboard U S S Davis and duty on U S S Sornes, then joined Stanolind Wink until this transfer.
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John Herbert
Navy
Swede Larson
Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Wink Area
Elliott seeks State Legislature seat in West Texas district
Odessa June 14 George Elliott announces candidacy for the 98th District in the Texas Legislature. A longtime Odessa business leader and civic figure he vows to vote his conscience free of political pressure. He holds posts with the Chamber of Commerce West Texas Hotel Association Odessa Rotary and First State Bank of Odessa. Elliott, born in West Texas, is married with two children and emphasizes independence from political machine influence. The second item notes a Texas Company discovery well near Andrews prompting a broader drilling push with 13 rigs moving in within 20 days and more expected.
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Odessa
Texas
George Elliott
West Texas
Elliott
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Hotel Association
Odessa Rotary Club
First State Bank of
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Midland
Sam McKinney
Texas Company
State University
Andrews
University of Texas
Martin Pool well flows 6000 barrels in Texas field
A Martin field well in Southwest Andrews, near West Ellen discovery, produced about 254 barrels per hour and up to 6 000 barrels daily during testing. Nearby Texaco No 1 University well tested at 30 barrels per hour with strong gas. Sun Oil No 2 Martin posted 165 barrels daily after an acid treatment. Humble No 1 Parker prepares to complete from Ellenburger.
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University
Martin
Andrews
West Andrews
Texaco No. 1
P University
Sun Oil Company No
Martin Field
Humble Oil & Refining Company
J. E. Parker
Ellenburger
Ordovician
Keeping Old Medicine Very Dangerous Habit
Austin, Texas June 17. Dr Geo W Cox state health officer warns against hoarding leftover medicines after prescriptions. He cautions that self medication with old drugs can poison and urges destroying unused medicines immediately and obtaining fresh doses if symptoms recur.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Dr. Cox
Eighteen Students Enroll in Eight-Week Summer School
Approximately eighteen students are enrolled for the eight week session. Thos D Hamilton, school superintendent, says three teachers M O Woolam J Lee Smith and Miss Virginia Reddell lead six subjects including algebra 1 algebra 2 commercial arithmetic junior business training English 2 and English 3. Classes began June 8 and run until July 26.
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Thos. D. Hamilton
M. O. Woolam
J. Lee Smith
Virginia Reddell
Odessa Hotel Leader Earned Noted Civic Reputation
A long career in civic planning and hotel operation has made this Odessa figure a standout personality. His cooperative spirit and aggressive capability have earned him a strong reputation and broad respect.
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Elliott
Odessa
Shipment of Pipe Delayed for City Water System
The City Council reports a three week delay in delivery of pipe and materials for the new water distribution system due to recent strikes. The shipment, originally due around June 10, urges residents to conserve water, warning fines may follow if irrigation and car washing continue. City Secretary O G Weatherby requests public cooperation.
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Stanolind
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James C. Watson
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