Traffic perils in Andrews prompt safety drive and fines
A local column laments dangerous city traffic, urges driver and pedestrian caution, notes new traffic tickets and a safety advertising push. It calls for more stop lights and stricter enforcement to reduce wrecks and protect pedestrians, especially seniors. The piece also mentions moving the Texas Electric show to Odessa high school auditorium next week.
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Andrews
Gene Irwin
Texas Electric
Midland
Massey Couple Return from Vacation After Mabee Barbecue
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Massey returned from their trip. The Texas Company and Mabee Ranch hosted a barbecue Saturday night with about 290 guests in attendance.
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J. H. Massey
Texas Company
Mabee Ranch
Ervin
Jal
Ralph Hise
R. J. Addecock
Mrs. Weber
Ludie Lynn
Funeral Services Held For Mrs L D Jones
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Sunday for Mrs L D Jones a pioneer resident of Andrews county at Means Memorial Methodist church with Pastor Loyd Mathew officiating. She died Saturday night at her son's home after months of ill health. Born May 4 1890 in Burnett Texas she married L D Jones May 20 1906 and left four sons and one daughter. husband and one son preceded her in death. Pallbearers were Floyd Peas k James Reed Knox Irwin Dennis Nix John Sages and Dick Underwood. Surviving are four children Earl Jones Odessa Bill Jones Andrews Mrs Wallie Montgomery Andrews and Bobby Jean Jones Andrews four brothers one sister and four grandchildren.
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L. D. Jones
Andrews County
Means Memorial Methodist Church
Loyd Mayhew
Doyle
Floyd Peacek
James Eed
Knox Irwin
Dennis Nix
John Sages
Dick Underwood
Earl Jones
Odessa
Bill Jones
Andrews
Wallie Montgomery
Bobby Jean Jones
Sam Dillard
Fort Worth
Dick Dillard
Norman
Oklahoma
R. E. Dillard
W. V. Gates
Carlsbad
N. M
Lara Febvre
Los Angeles
California
Young Smith Ford Dealers Reveal New 49 Ford Models
Young Smith Motor Company will display the 49 Ford at the Ilumble service station driveway today. A four door and a two door sedan will be shown to the public for the first time. The new Fords mark their first styling change since before the war. June 18 is set for the national showing. The public is invited to inspect the cars.
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Young-Smith Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Ilumble
Young-Smith
Andrews County political filing deadline set by McCarley
Jack McCarley acting county Democratic chairman warns that June 19 is the final filing deadline for candidates. Midnight June 19 ends the filing period. A county executive meeting will set ballot order and apportion primary costs among candidates.
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Andrews County
Jack McCarley
Democratic
McCarley
Thompson Hurt By Drill Stem In Construction Accident
James V. Thompson of Curtis Brothers construction was injured in the left leg when struck by a drill stem Wednesday morning. He was treated at Andrews hospital. Mrs. C. W. Goodall and Mrs. James D. Nelson Jr. attended Dorothea Butler's Midland wedding on Saturday June 12.
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James V. Thompson
Curtis Brothers Construction Company
Andrews Hospital
C. W. Goodall
James D Nelson Jr
Dorothea Butler
Midland
One Good Term Deserves Another County Attorney Appeal
A Texas county attorney in Andrews County asks voters to reelect him for a second term. He cites promises kept and pledges to provide honest efficient service while stressing community ties and a two year term cycle. He asks constituents to consider his home status and candidacy for a second team term.
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State of
Texas
Andrews County
Lightning Ignites Tank Battery. Fire Quenched by Fire Crew
Lightning struck Humble No. 6 tank battery Sunday afternoon in the field near Andrews. Ottie Holman, a Humble pumper, alerted the Andrews fire department as Supt. Jim Galloway and another employee battled the blaze with extinguishers. The arrival of the Andrews fire truck and water mixed with chemicals quickly extinguished the fire with only minor damage reported.
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Humble
Ottie Holman
Andrews
Jim Galloway
Holman
Newly Formed Andrews Softball League Opens With Three Games
The Andrews softball league began last week with three games played and two defaults. Opening day Thursday June 10 saw Frankel City and Humble win by forfeit while Hathcock Noble dominated Young-Smith 17-7 Friday night. Monday's action featured Humble beating Young-Smith 3-2 and Frankel City 12-3 over High School.
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Andrews
Frankel City
Fire Department
Humble
Hathcock Noble
Young-Smith
Sewell
Williams
Baker
Leak
Fisher
McNeil Piching
Dyer
High School
Thomas
Wilson
Holman
R. Walker
Battery
Fire Destroys Coach Francis Tubb Home
Fire destroyed the furniture and most clothes in the residence of Francis Tubb, a high school football coach, at 9:50 p.m. Monday. The family, at the ballpark when alerted, faced several thousand dollars in damage with the blaze confined to the interior.
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Francis Tubb
Tubb
Ball Park
Ruel Lowe and Matt Ellis Visit Springer for Rodeo
Mr. Ruel Lowe and Matt Ellis flew to Springer New Mexico to attend the local rodeo event and support participants.
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Mr. Ruel Lowe
Matt Ellis
Springer, N. M
Sundown Miss Georgia Ann Johnson Visits Betty Jackson
Sundown resident Miss Georgia Ann Johnson visited Betty Jackson this week. Cora Heath visited the Rev and Mrs Jay Dannely in Forsan on Thursday.
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Georgia Ann Johnson
Sundown
Betty Jackson
Cora Heath
Jay Dannely
Forsan
Goodall Family Vacationing in Oklahoma
Mr. and Mrs. Chas W. Goodall and their family are spending a vacation in Oklahoma, enjoying travel and leisure in the тур?
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Mrs
Chas. W. Goodall
Oklahoma
Mrs Mary Ingram Visits Husband in Anardarko Oklahoma
Mary Ruth Ingram spent the weekend visiting her husband in Anardarko Oklahoma. The brief social item notes a family visit to the town.
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Mary Ruth Ingram
Anardarko, Oklahoma
Bristow Fatally Injured In Oil Field Accident
Db. O. Bristow of Odessa, 63, was fatally struck by a 32 foot length of 5 inch casing at Sinclair's No. 2 rig in Fullerton field while unloading casing. A joint rolled off a truck and hit him in the shoulder, abdomen, and leg. He died at 11:20 p.m. at Andrews hospital. Funeral arrangements pending pending relatives.
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O. Bristow
Odessa
Bristow
B. F. Walker Trucking Company
Sinclair
Fullerton Field
Andrews
Singleton
Tragedy Hits Andrews Jones Family With Losses
In Andrews a string of deaths touches the Jones family. Mrs. L D Jones longtime county pioneer died early Saturday. Her half brother George Gates known as Uncle George died of a heart attack in California. Will Gates another half brother died Wednesday night in Carlsbad New Mexico after a period of illness. Uncle George lived in Andrews on and off for 25 years and was famed for barbecuing prime steers at gatherings.
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Jones
Andrews
L. D. Jones
County
George Gates
George
California
Will Gates
Carlsbad
N. M
Shafter Lake
Florey
Odessans Stage All Day Festival
Odessa junior chamber to host all day festival starting May 5 with a 10:30 mile parade from T P Depot to County Park. At 5:30 the bathing beauty contest offers $500, wardrobe prizes, and a Port Arthur trip. A 7:30 county auditor ian dance follows the crowning, and a large $250 fireworks display closes the day. All Odessa stores to close Monday.
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Odessa
Worker Burned In Oil Rig Fire
L. D. Ferguson aged 25 suffered serious burns to face and arms when a drilling rig caught fire this Sunday. He worked for Clark Oil Well Servicing Co on a Frankel Bros Drilling Co site as workers faced gas pressure. A flash fire followed a worker lighting a cigarette. Ferguson was treated at Andrews hospital then moved to Hobbs hospital on Thursday.
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L. D. Ferguson
Ferguson
Clark Oil Well Servicing Co
Frankel Bros Drilling Co
Andrews Hospital
Hobbs Hospital
City Traffic Violators to Receive Tickets and Fines
City secretary O G Weatherby announced that traffic violators within the city will be issued tickets and fined. Tickets prepared last week will be used to enforce traffic laws and offenders will be brought before the city court. City policeman D D Langford was instructed to issue tickets to any driver violating regulations.
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O. G. Weatherby
D. D. Langford
Weatherby
Stork Overtiming At Andrews Hospital Births Reported
Population uptick of eight last week with contributions from Andrews. Five boys and three girls born at Andrews hospital. All mothers babies and fathers are doing fine.
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United States
Andrews
Andrews Hospital
Malone family returns from Brownwood and Waco visit
Mrs. O. R. Malone and her baby Buddy came back last week after a four week visit to Brownwood and Waco. Her husband went to Waco to visit relatives and bring them home.
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O. R. Malone
Buddy
Brownwood
Waco
Shaw Family Vacation Stretches Weekend in Lubbock
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shaw and their children spent last weekend in Lubbock enjoying time away from home. They toured local sights and relaxed together over the two days.
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A. J. Shaw
Lubbock
Local Births Report June Babies and Names
The notice lists several newborns with parents and birth details. James Malcolm Lowe born June 15 weighs 8 pounds 2 ounces. Denny Mack McKibben born June 14 weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. James Anthony McKee born June 13 weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces. Roy Gladney Jr Pitnes born June 9 weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces. Rebecca Ann Watkins born June 13. Sally Elizabeth Forrest Smith born June 15 weighs 6 pounds. Ellen Dell Spear born June 11.
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J. C. Lowe
James Malcolm
P. H. McKibben
Denny Mack
Lola Mae McKee
James Anthony
B. B. Simpson
William Bert
R. G. Pitnes
Roy Gladney Jr
E. A. Watkins
Rebecca Ann
Forrest Smith
Sally Elizabeth
Odell Spear
Ellen Dell
Typhoid Alert Sounded By Cox
A warning against the hitchhiking germ of typhoid fever was issued by State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox. Carriers shed germs in urine and bowel discharges and may infect food via unwashed hands. Vaccination offers protection for two years. ensure water, milk, and food are safe, especially when traveling.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Rabies Vaccination Drive For Dogs Set June 25
City secretary O G Weatherby announced a rabies vaccination day for dogs, with Dr Dick Ramsey of Ode Sa vaccinating at City Hall June 25. The ordinance requires immunization and vets caution the shot is effectively safe for about six months.
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O. G. Weatherby
Weatherby
Dick Ramsey
Ode Sa
Seminole Chamber Holds Banquet Honors Local Merchants
The Seminole Chamber of Commerce held a banquet with the theme Give Credit Where Credit Is Due. It honored 85 merchants and professionals for their community progress contributions, with principal speaker Railroad Commissioner W. J. Murray flown in by Stanfield Flying Service.
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Seminole
Seminole Chamber of Commerce
W. J. “Bill” Murray
Stanfield Flying Service
Seminole Municipal
Andrews Boy Scout Troop Heads To Davis Mountains Ranch
Andrews Boy Scout Troop No. 56 left Monday for a week at the famous Davis mountains ranch. Sixteen scouts and two leaders, Vernon Payne and Lawrence Rhodes, visited Balmorhea State Park en route. They hiked five to eight miles daily, fished 41 fish, and planned a new camp site deep in the mountains once a road is built.
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Vernon Payne
Lawrence Rhodes
R. S. Dillard
Scenic
Davis Mountains
Needle Rock Peak
Hidder Valley
Old Swimming Hole
Discovery Of Oil Prospects In Clear Fork Near Andrews County
Two Stanolind wildcat drilling ventures near Stanolind No A E C Nix in Central Southwest Andrews County aim to 7600 feet into the Clear Fork section of the lower Permian. Other wells include Gulf Oil fishing for tools in Shafter Lake and Sinclair Prairie drilling toward the Devonian with mixed results. Union Oil completes a Dollar Hide Ellenburger extension with 1421 barrels daily potential, while two more deep wells by Humble and Pure Oil target the Ellenburger. Atlantic Texas tests Martin Ellenburger near University area, all near Andrews Texas.
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Andrews County
E. C. Nix
Clear Fork
Permian
Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Psl
Gulf
Andrews
Shafter Lake
Gulf Oil Corporation
Sinclair Prairie Oil Cmpany
Stevenson
Shafter Lake District
Wolfcamp
Union Oil Company of California
Dollar Hide-Ellenburger
Dollar Hide
Humble Oil and Refining Company No
E. P. Cowden
Pure Oil Company
Humble No
Ellenburger
Atlantic Refining Company
University of Texas
Martin-Ellenburger
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