Patriotic Rally by Pyote Air Base Band Set for June 29
A county wide rally featuring the Pyote Air Base Band of Texas and community entertainers will be at the High School Auditorium Thursday June 29. Andrews County aims for a $20 000 bond quota with a county goal of 100 000 and urges full turnout and support. Bond Chairman Ogil Reed will attend a state meeting in Cal for the upcoming drive. Pyote performers promise top entertainment for Andrews residents.
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Kgil Reed
Andrews County
State Bond Executive Committee
Cal- 3
Pyote
Andrews
Measles Warned As Highly Contagious By Health Officer
Dr Geo W Cox, Health Officer, cautions measles is dangerous and highly contagious causing over 10 000 deaths yearly among very young children. First signs resemble a cold with red eyes, nasal discharge and a harsh cough. The disease spreads via droplets from coughing or sneezing and risks are greatest for babies and toddlers.
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Geo. W. Coxate
Cox
Birth of the Texas Major Oil Association in 1919
In Fort Worth on May 24 1919, businessmen formed the Texas Midwest Oil and Gas Association. The record recalls early milestones of Texas oil, noting national events: Wilson as president and push for the League of Nations, Babe Ruth's home run feat, and Jack Dempsey's boxing title win all under a hot Fourth of July sun.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Texas Midntient Oil and Gas Associan
Goodrow Wilson
United States
League of Nams
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Jess Illard
Ledo
Hospital Notes From Odessa And Surrounding Towns
Maybelle Burge of Odessa underwent a minor surgery Monday. Others listed include Ann Tripplehorn, Joe Hailes, Curtis Price, Olan Brock, Calvin Don Wood, and Gerald Loyd Gentry born June 16 to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gentry. Roy Leon Phariss is improving and due for discharge. Darrel McCrary of Cisco remains a patient.
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Maybelle Burge
Boyd Burge
Odessa
Ann Tripplehorn
Jess Tripplehorn
Joe Hailes
Pete Hailes
Goldsmith
Curtis
Buddy) Price
H. D. Price
Olan Brock
W. Frock
Andrews
W. T. Gentry
An & Pound
Gerald Loyd
Rationing Calendar June 15 to July 1
Government ration details list sugar, meats and fats, processed foods, shoes, gas line, tires, and tire inspection requirements. Stamp validity spans Book IV and III, with varying pounds and points, plus expiration dates and inspection rules.
Combat Crew Enlistment Opens for 17 Year Olds
The Air Corps invites qualified 17 year olds to apply for an Army Air Forces combat crew. Applicants passing preliminary exams join inactive duty until their 18th birthday and may use the Army Specialized Training Reserve for college training. Upon called, they receive basic training and aptitude testing to classify as gunner pilot bombardier or navigator.
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Air Corps
AAF
Army Air Forces
Army Specialized Training Reserve
Ubbock General Hospital Clinic Staff Listing
Ubbock General Hospital Clinic lists physicians across departments including General Surgery ENT Otolaryngology Urology Allergy Internal Medicine Cardiology and Obstetrics. It notes resident physician Wayne Reeser M D serving in the U S Armed Forces.
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Wayne Reeser, M. D
U.S
A L Rhodes Opens Firestone Store In Andrews
A L Rhodes a progressive businessman formerly of Penwell opens a Firestone store in Andrews offering tires batteries and Firestone products plus a full line of men's work clothes He will leave Skelly Oil Co after July 1 to devote his time to the business The Rhodes family including Mr and Mrs A L Rhodes and three children are active in the community.
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A. L. Rhodes
Penwell
Firestone
Andrews
Rhodes
Skelly Oil Co
Lawrence Lee
Elsie Katherine
Sue Marie
Lions Ladies Night Pleases Twenty Nine Attendees
Twenty nine Lions and Liones enjoyed fried chicken ice tea and ice cream Tuesday at the High School Home Economics department. Jamie Patterson led singing Rev Frank Story gave thanks Jack Boys as tail twister elect led duties Henry Heath reported on the Plainview district convention.
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Jamie Patterson
Frank Story
Jack Boys
Tail Twister
Henry Heath
Plainview
M. O. Woolam
H. M. Heath
Afree
Charles W. Roberts
O. G. Weatherby
Sam M. Smith
Jack Boyd
H. T. Wilson
Mn Patterson
At Rentz
Carl Betenbough
W. Creech
Charles Goodall
Butler
Roy Cocanougher
Son James Roberts Writes From German Prison
Mr and Mrs Chas W Roberts report a letter from their son Pfe James W Roberts a prisoner of the German government He was captured February 181 on the Anzio beachhead He says he has plenty to eat and too much sleep but is hungry for news and hopes for home packages He sends regards to friends
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Chas. W. Roberts
Pfe
James W. Roberts
Anzio
McMurray Visits Parents in South Dakota
David McMurray, stationed at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nig McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McMurray
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nig” McMurray
Patterson on Leave From Fort Bliss After Alaska Service
Gerald Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson is home on leave after nearly three years in Alaska He is now stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas This brief item notes a service member’s return to home front status.
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Gerald Patterson
Pat Patterson
Gerald
Alaska
Fort Bliss
Montgomery kin host Benton Licht on furlough visit
Benton Licht, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Montgomery, is visiting them during a furlough. The trip highlights family ties as the Montgomery family welcomes him back.
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Benton Licht
Mrs. J. S. Montgomery
Navy Son Best Man At Australian Wedding Writes Home
Ben Keith of the U S Navy reports he served as best man at an Australian wedding. He notes a buddy married an Australian wife and his own father John Keith attended as best man.
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Ben Keith
U. S. Navy
John Keith
John
County Demo Executive Committee Chosen in Precinct One
At a Wednesday meeting in Andrews County Courthouse the County Democratic Committee elected Precinct committeemen Jack McCarley Precinct 1 Carl Sealy Precinct 2 M O Woolam Precinct 3 and James Patterson Precinct 4 The contenders from Precinct 1 for County Commissioner agreed to a no run off plan and that the high man in the first primary would be the nominee The first Primary will cost about 300 to the candidates. Chairman J S Montgomery agreed to serve through this election with several candidates absent from the meeting.
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Andrews County
J. S. Montgomery
Jack McCarley
Carl Sealy
M. O. Woolam
James Patterson
Carl Betenbough
Carl Gibson
H. R. Doty
Montgomery
Vergil Brooks
Pat Beene
No Increase In Shoe Production For Civilians
The War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration say civilian shoe supplies will not increase for the remainder of the year rationing continues until supply improves. Officials note 1943 inventories fell by more than 53 million pairs with a further drop up to 25 million expected in the current year.
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War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Prefabricated House On Display Across Street
A single unit of a prefabricated house is shown across the street from the City Drug. The display notes these homes can be erected and moved quickly and 800 are available for delivery. Oil field workers might favor them for itinerant drilling work, though price may hinder wide ownership. Orders may be placed with Judge Roberts at the Court House.
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City Drug
Judge Roberts
Andrews County Taxable Values Top $12.75 Million
Deputy Tax Assessor John Suggs Friday announced Andrews County taxable wealth rose from $10.3 million in 1943 to $12.75 million. Oil and gas and minerals total $10.5 million with real and personal property at $2,246,644, making the grand total $12,750,090.00.
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Andrews County
John Suggs
Oil and Gas and Minerals
Notice To Citizens Of Andrews Urges City Cleanliness
Andrews city leaders appeal to residents and businesses to keep premises clean and use wire burn containers for garbage. They warn that loose stock, especially milk cows, have damaged gardens and greenery and will be placed in the City Pound. The City Council seeks cooperation to prevent disease and fire.
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Andrews
City Council
A W McCarley to Return Home on Furlough
Word says A W McCarley son of Mr and Mrs A W McCarley has been training at Fort McClellan Alabama and is expected home on furlough within the next few days.
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A. W. McCarley
Fort McCellan
Ala
Canning Sugar Allocation Ends June 30
Housewives urged to use sugar coupons at once before the June 30 end of the first OPA allotment. The Andrews office will close for inventory that day, so residents should visit now and bring their coupons.
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OPA
Andrews
Patterson sisters visit during furlough at home
Miss Betty Lou Patterson of Pyote and her sister Nel da Rae Patterson of Borger are visiting home for a few days while their brother Gerald is on furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Ingram and daughter Lavon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ingram in Odessa.
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Betty Lou Patterson
Pyote
Nelda Rae Patterson
Borger
Gerald
Weldon Ingram
Lavon
W. O. Ingram
Odessa
Odd Lot Shoes Free From Ration During July Sale
The Office of Price Administration announced a ration free release of seven million pairs of odd lot shoes from July 10 to July 29. The offer covers men's and women's shoes of all sizes and youth sizes 1 to 6, while children's and misses sizes were not affected. Dealers must enact specific price reductions.
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Office of Price Administration
City Drug Manager M L Owens Leaves for Winters Texas
M L Owens, manager of the City Drug, is on a short vacation in Winters Texas, visiting friends and relatives from his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Owens
City Drug
Winters
Texas
Parking Space Shortage Strikes Andrews Boom Town
The town founded in 1910 faces a parking crunch with streets crowded by autos. Noon and 5 to 6 pm show peak activity as 110 cars lined the main street on Tuesday afternoon, signaling rapid growth and crowded streets.
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Andrews
Attend Summer Camp At Big Spring
A number of Andrews area youths attended the Baptist Summer Camp at Big Spring this week. Boys left Monday and girls departed Wednesday. Boys named: Bobby Turnage Joe Weatherby Ramon Dillo Charles Dillo Lowell Little Sammie Perkins Bobby Hitch. Girls named: Berry Neal Nixon Patsy Heath Linda Heath Patricia Stilwell Patricia Beene Eva Dean Keith Glora Bea Smith Rose Marie Caudle Martha Jean Caadle Betty Jane Perkins Cora Bee Nix Millie Ree Nix Mrs D C Nix and Mr Pat Beene accompanied the girls. Rev E Brand accompanied the boys.
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Andrews
Big Spring
Bobby Turnage
Joe Weatherby
Ramon
Charles Dillo
Lowell Little
Sammie Perkins
Bobby Hitch
Berry Neal Nixon
Patsy Heath
Linda Heath
Patricia Stilwell
Patricia Beene
Eva Dean Keith
Glora Bea Smith
Rose Marie Caudle
Martha Jean Caadle
Betty Jane Perkins
Cora Bee
Starlight Operettas Return at State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas will again present its summer Starlight Operettas for ten weeks from June 19 to August 27. The schedule lists the shows The Merry Widow, The Red Mill, Rio Rita, Madame Sherry, No No Nanette, The Chocolate Soldier, Sally, Bohemian Girl, Hit the Deck, and The Desert Song with performances each week.
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State Fair of
Texas
Sally
Personal notices of visits and travel from Texas families
Jackie Smith visits O'Donnell and Lubbock to see relatives. H C Auley family from Fort Worth visits Jem McAuley. Mrs Bill Ivy Jr visits husband building a residence for Ohio Oil Co with carpenters Bill Baldwin Earl Pauley Bill Ivy and John Carnan. Mrs Jack Boyd and son Jackie return from East Texas vacation with relatives.
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H. C. Auley
Marcia Lea
Billy
Fort Worth, Texas
Jem McAuley
Bill Ivy Jr
Ohio Oil Company
Bill Baldwin
Earl Pauley
Bill Ivy
John Carnan
Jack Boyd
Jackie
East
Texas
American Legion Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowd Saturday
The American Legion staged a Negro Minstrel Show in the High School Auditorium last Saturday night before a large crowd. A candidate spoke before the performance, and M. O. Woolam served as MC introducing the officeholders. The cast included Judge Fudge Claude Sutphen and Lilly Pad among others in a lively program of music and sketches.
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Andrews American Legion Boys
M. O. Woolam
Judge Fudge
Claude Sutphen Shrimp
Lawrence Ogden
Ginliz
Milton Ramsey
Hamhock
C. W. Crist
Rose
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Pyote Air Base
Chow
Calvin Don Wood
Roy Leon Phariss
Darrel McCrary
Cisco
Ubbock General Hospital
Tneral Suger
J. T. Krueger
M. D
H. Stiles
E. Mast
Lye
J.T. Hutchinson
M. D. Fen
B. Hutchinson
M. Blake
C. Overton
Arthur Jenkins
H. Gordon
H. McCarty
Jord E. Huht
J. P. Lattimore
Ga. S. Smith
J. D. Donaldson
O. R. Hand, M. D
A. G. Barsh, M. D
J. H. Felton
School of Nursing
University of Texas
Lions Ladies
T. W. Craddock
Billy Dee
England
Thomas Order Smith
Reachvitat
P. T
Cuba
Starlight
Jackie Smith
O’donnell
Lubbock
American Legion
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