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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1944

Page

5

Stanolind hits San Andres lime pool in Andrews County

Oil activity rises in southern Andrews with Stanolind’s No. 1-F Midland Farms discovery registering 548 barrels oil and 41 barrels water in lime at 4 880 feet. Multiple其他 wells in the area report drilling progress, acidizing tests, and potential oil shows across the North Cowden, Mabee, and Fullerton regions.

Stanolind’s Oil and Gas Company No Midland Farms G&mmb&a San Andres Andrews County North Cowden Pool Mabee Andrews Sun Oil Company F. E. Gardner Phillips Petroleum Company No. 1 H University University Land Shell &Oil Company, Inc Cox Shell Scarborough Union Psi Union and Helmerich & Payne, Inc Redus Union District Frankel Brothers University Fullerton Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation No. 17 Fullerton Pool

Lost items at Court House owners urged to claim

In the last week several items have been found and left at the Court House. Owners may claim by appearing and establishing ownership. Listed items include a fifty foot welder's double hose and cutting torch a pair of gold frame spectacles and a surveyor's rod belonging to the County Judge.

Hospital News From Local Clinic Update

W A Mitchell shows improvement after being run over by a tractor while riding behind it. W W Parker returns to hospital after weeks at Methodist in Fort Worth. Darrel McCrary transferred to Methodist Fort Worth last Thursday. Mrs Joe Underwood had major surgery. Sam Woods hospitalized several days. Mrs M A Thornberry remains a patient. L E Billingsley and daughter had tonsillectomies Thursday. Mrs R E Heath still with us and welcoming visitors.

W. A. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell W. W. Parker Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Darrel McCrary Sam Woods M. A. Thornberry

Oil wells push depths as rigs drill in Andrews County

Flush production notes show Humble and Shell wells yielding over 1000 barrels daily with Shell above 1400 and Humble over 1300. New drills by Mid-Continent, Shell, Champlin and Stanolind progress to depths around 8 160 to 10 918 feet in Ordo vician shale with lime and chert indicators. For sale two milk cows and registered Hampshire pigs listed by Jack McCarley in Andrews Texas.

Fuhrman Pool Humble Shell Poe Shell Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation No University University Land Fullerton Pool Andrews County Shell Oil Company, Inc Cox Psi Champlin Refining Company Embar Neville G. Penrose, Inc Fort Worth Parker Stanolind Oil and Gas Company No. 10 University Ordovician Wildcat Embar District Hampshire Jack McCarley Andrews Texas

Lubbock General Hospital Clinic Faculty and Departments

The Lubbock General Hospital Clinic lists medical departments and staff including General Surgery with Dr J T Krueger and Dr H Stiles, Eye Ear Nose Throat with Dr J T Hutchinson and Dr Ben Hutchinson, Infants and Children, Internal Medicine with Cardiology, Obstetrics, X ray and Laboratory, Pathology, and a School of Nursing recognized for credit by the University of Texas.

School of Nursing University of Texas

Mahon Visits District During Congressional Recess

Congressman George Mahon uses congressional recess to visit the 19th District in Andrew county. He emphasizes war effort, appreciation for local support, and a pledge of continued service as he seeks re election ahead of the July 22 primary.

George Mahon Congress Mahon Andrew County Andrews County Abuiays America

McCarley Family Holds Reunion at Sweetwater

Mr and Mrs A L McCarley hosted a family reunion in their Sweetwater home with A W McCarley on furlough from Fort McClellan Alabama and relatives from Loraine Mitchell County and Houston represented by Mrs Johnny Dement and children.

A. L. Mc Carley Jim Underwood Virgil Lasater Sweetwater A. W. Mc Carley Mc Carley Johnny Dement Houston Fort McClellan Alabama Loraine Mitchell County

Thomas Elder Smith Home On Furlough

Thomas Elder Smith son of Mr and Mrs Sam M Smith arrived home unexpectedly last Sunday on a 24 day leave from the South Atlantic where he served aboard a sub chaser as a diesel engine machinist. His parents expressed joy at his return and noted he looked well with a tan from the voyage. Mrs W O Ingram and daughter Lillie visited Weldon Ingram and family Tuesday and Lavon Ingram accompanied them home for a few days.

Thomas Elder Smith Sam M. Smith South Atlantic Sailor Smith Thomas Elder

Mrs Murporie Jackson Visits Oregon Parents

Mrs Murporie Jackson of Ore gon visits her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs C A Jackson. The ration Office was closed June 30 for stock inventory.

Murporie Jackson Oregon Mrs. C. A. Jackson

Rainfall Eases Heat in Andrews County

A fine rain fell over Andrews county last Saturday easing the heat and aiding farms. Rain was heaviest around Andrews with 1.4 inches measured locally while McCauley reported about 0.4 inch. Most farmers have good stands with moisture for planting and prospects look favorable.

Andrews County Andrews McCauley

Pilot Bill Jones Receives Wings at Marfa Camp

Lt Bill Jones, among 481 Marfa graduates, earned wings after pilot training. He will train four months in Roswell and four months in Amarillo for a berth in a superfortress, noted for his lower high altitude impact. He visited friends at Humble Camp during furlough.

Bill Jones Humble Camp Marfa Bill Roswell Amarillo

Andrews Post Office Enlarged

The Andrews Post Office has added about 100 more boxes due to population growth. Postmaster Mrs. Edgar Burkitt said the enlargement will accommodate the city and surrounding community and will meet growth for some time.

Andrews Edgar Burkitt

Palace Theatre to be enlarged and modernized

Mr Hart, the manager, announced this week that the Palace Theatre is being enlarged and improved to handle population growth. The finished building will be more attractive and comfortable and will accommodate a larger audience. Better and newer pictures will be shown as the town expands.

Alace Hart

Reginal Crews Wounded in Invasion Forces Action

Reginal Crews nephew of Mr and Mrs S H Ray was reported wounded in action in the Invasion on June 10. Native of England, he had lived in America 27 years at Victoria Texas and recently visited his sister in England whom he had not seen since leaving for America.

Reginal Crews S. H. Ray England America Victoria Texas

Andrews County Judge Reflects On Three Years Of Service

Charles W. Roberts reviews his county administration over the past three and a half years. He cites tax shifts toward oil companies, road improvements, new equipment, hospital services, and housing efforts while noting wartime constraints and personal service to voters. He asks for continued support in the upcoming primary.

Roberts Andrews County Pearl Harbor W. A. Mitchell Andrews Mitchell Commiss Court Texas Highway Department Fullerton Chas. W. Roberts

Andrews Surges Past County War Bond Goal by 70000

In a large war bond rally at the Pyote Air Field led by the Rattle Snake Band, Andrews citizens purchased 70335.25 dollars in bonds. The event featured a 16 piece band, WACs, and soldiers with a steak fry at Humble Camp hosted by Hunter Irwin and local residents. The total bond buyers included D. G. Slo, Carl Underwood, Douglas Story, and many others, with a final tally exceeding the county quota. Ceiling prices for apricots and other fruits were set by the District Office of Price Administration effective June 22.

Pyote Air Field Sgt. Monvy Ao Andrews Hunter Irwin Ma V. Hi. Black Carl Underwood Douglas Story H. T. Wilson Maune J. L. Underwood C. W Roberts M. O. Woolam J Hamilton T Polton Bill Meade O. G. Slo Cy Nix Jay Stillwell Annouces Lena Roberts Chester Hall J. Lee Smith Cc. E. Sealy Opal Nix E. W. Barnesee K. M Thompson Ronald Farmer Joe Thompson M. M. Young Jack Boyd Familton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stanolind San Andrews South Andrews Hospital News Joe Underwood Hospital Tursday the Hospital L. E. Billingsley L. F. Huff Odessa Flush Production Inc Fuhrman Lubbock General Hospital Clinic Sugery J. T. Krueger M. D F. A J. H. Stiles H. E. Mast J. T. Hutchinson Ben B. Hutchinson E. M. Blake M. C. Overton Arthur Jenkins W. H. Gordon R. H. McCarty Clifford E. Hunt G. S. Smith, M. D J. D. Donaldson O. R. Hand, M. D A. G. Barsh, M. D Waynene M. D U. Es Norces J. H. Felton McCarley
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