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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
1
A patient recalls a chaotic wartime surgery with antiseptic sprays, numb fear, and fearsome staff as two WACs mop blood and Dr Leum and Dr Cutemdeep scramble. He survives with many sutures and a grim, surreal outlook on Tokyo invasion plans tattooed on his fading memory.
A tent theater in Andrews burned down after a fire originated in the projection room. The tent and movable projection room were destroyed. it was not learned whether the property carried insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. Frances Tubb announce the birth of a 6 lb 1 oz son on Wednesday June 20 in Odessa Texas. Both mother and baby are reported well at the latest update.
Mr and Mrs Tom Jeffreys who ran a cafe in Andrews have relocated to Olney Texas after operating the business for some time.
Pat Wright Jr. received a registered Hampshire boar from Hampshire Farm in Clarendon Texas. The pig was a gift from the Sears Roebuck Foundation.
The fifteenth annual Texas Cowboy Reunion gathers July 2 3 4 at Stamford. Oldtime cowhands from 16 states meet to swap tales renew acquaintances and dance square dances while socializing at the chuck wagon dinners and rodeo performances. The roster includes Seminole M S Doss first vice president and P W Dalmont among members.
Dr. Geo W Cox State Health Officer warns sun exposure can benefit health or cause illness from overexposure especially early in summer. He notes vacation enthusiasm leads to thoughtlessness and sunburns. First day exposure should be limited to fifteen minutes with gradual increases as skin darkens.
The American Legion awarded Silver Star Citations to wounded World War II veterans and families on the Andrews Court House lawn. Lt. Knox Irwin and Milton Ramsey chaired. Major M. D. Oakley and B. N. Enix spoke as a Midland Army Air Base band played.
John J. Van Pelt of the Office of Defense Transportation warned that it will be at least three years before many private car owners can obtain new vehicles. He noted the limited output in 1945 and 1946 for civilian use, with most cars going to doctors, police, and essential services, while the nation continues to lose cars to scrap at about 4,000 daily.
Mrs Elizabeth Roberts and her children Dianna and Carol visit her parents Mr and Mrs Travis in Brownfield this week. Her sister Margaret Travis a WAVE stationed at Memphis Tennessee and a Houston sister-in-law also visit.
Glenda Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernice Evans of Morton Texas was guest of Miss Jean Burkett this past week Mrs Jack Little of Hobbs New Mexico visited Andrews Thursday Texas place in national milk production has changed little in the past five years.
Readers are advised against sunbathing and seeking a suntan as a case of sunburn or skin damage risk rises with exposure. Health officials emphasize protection and moderation to prevent long term harm.
Fourteen girls and their sponsors departed Wednesday for the Baptist Youth Camp at Big Spring for a three day outing and study. The group included Berry Neal Nixon Patricia Ann Beane Millie Ree Nix Cosa Ree Nix Anne Williams Charlene Goodall Joyce Sue Stell Patsy Taylor Linda Patsy Heath Patricia Branom Iva Dean Keith Annette Gazaway.
SGT Billy D Craddock, son of Mr and Mrs T W Craddock, has returned home from Stark General hospital after 21 months overseas in the European theatre. He took part in five campaigns and is welcomed back by his family.
Thomas Elder Smith son of Mr and Mrs Sam M Smith has been promoted to a 1st Class Petty Officer. He attended a Machinist School in Kansas City before being assigned to a ship. He studied Diesel Engines and has patrolled the Atlantic for about eighteen months.
Mrs Helen Betenbough receives a telegram from her brother Lt Roy Cox stating he landed in Philadelphia and will visit soon. Bill Betenbough calls from Philadelphia as his boat arrives with troops from the European theatre. Mrs Weldon Ingram and children Lavon and Sharla spend the weekend with Weldon at Camp Hood. Mrs W O Ingram and daughter Lille Myrtis visit Pvt Ingram with his mother.
Dr. Murray Wood resigns as manager and operator of the Andrews County Hospital effective June 28 1945 in a letter to the Commissioners Court. He cites the district’s handicaps and the burden of duties. court plans to hire a competent surgeon to run the hospital, noting it may take time and that San Angelo is a possible relocation site.
Mrs R O Davidson sponsored a social at her home Friday evening June 20 for the Young Peoples Training Union. Refreshments were served to Patsy Hews Martha Jo Guthrie Kenneth Brooks Glora Bee Smith Merle Granger Betty Brown Edward Thames Daniel Nixon Ferrell Nixon Helen Nicholas Harry Robertson Dorothy Nell Greer Mary Edith Greer Leon Jackson and Jean Davidson.
Daniel Nixon left Wednesday for Dallas to report for duty in the United States Navy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs H M Nixon and volunteered for naval service.
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