Andrews County Farmers Plan Co-op Gin in Andrews
Local farmers and interested residents met at the Court House to form a cooperative gin association to build a 380‑stand gin with space to grow. They estimate an initial payment of 7000 to 8000 dollars and will seek support from business leaders to raise funds. If built, cotton would be ginned in Andrews rather than Seminole or Midland.
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Andrews County
Court House
Andrews
Seminole
Midland
Hearing On Restraining Order Delayed By Court
The temporary restraining order for the Florey School board granted by Judge J A Crane was postponed delaying the Andrews County School Board from organizing the Rural High School District including Andrews Independent District Shafter Lake Common and Florey Common School Districts The hearing will be held in the lay term of District Court on its merits with both sides agreeing to the delay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florey
J. A. Crane
Pecos
Andrews County School Board
Andrews Independent District
Shafter Lake Common
Florey Common
Rev Bryant Returns Home After Birmingham Conference
Pastor G H Bryant of Andrews Methodist Church returns from a Birmingham Alabama conference where three church branches united. He will report highlights and trip details in next week’s News feature. Improvements at Texas Electric Service plant in Andrews will add a third generator by June improving city power supply and reducing outages.
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G. H. Bryant
Andrews Methodist Church
Birmingham
Alabama
Brother Byran
Texas Electric Service Company
Andrews
Junior and Sophomore Outing at Baird Lake
The Junior and Sophomore class spent Friday night at Baird Lake in the eastern county. Sponsored by Prof. Rufus Walker and Miss Juanita Kelly, the outing ended with a pleasant time. A student stirred fear with Indian yells as some young ladies fled briefly before returning when the danger was deemed over.
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Baird Lake
Rufus Walker
Juanita Kelly
Pick Gates
Salt Cedars
Mack Farmer Reports Mother in Good Health in Christoval
Mack Farmer visited his mother in Christoval last weekend and said she is doing nicely. He recalled a severe hailstorm between Sterling City and Big Spring, showing holes in his car top as proof of the hail damage.
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Mack Farmer
Christoval
Mack
Sterling City
Big Spring
County Politica News Advert to Keep Up With County Affairs
A bold plea for readers to subscribe for the latest county politics coverage. The ad promises timely updates through The News and notes the editor’s plea for funds, urging readers to drop by and help.
WPA employment in Texas climbs to eighty thousand
Texas WPA rolls rise to 80 333 workers announced by State Administrator H P Drought. In two weeks 1011 more names were added. April funds allowed only 79000 full time workers yet hours shortfalls and other factors enable exceeding the quota within fiscal limits.
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Works Progress Administration
Texas
H. P. Drought
Music Department Presents Program at Andrews Grammer School
The Andrews Grammer School under Miss Ima Gene Mangum staged a lively program of song and dance Friday night. Students in native costumes portrayed America, Honolulu, Sunny Spain, China, Japan, Holland, England and Ireland on an imaginary voyage. Lovella Taylor crowned Queen of May. First year Public School Music in Andrews Public Schools shown with strong development and justification of expenditures.
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Andrews Grammer School
Ima Gene Mangum
America
Honolulu
Spain
China
Japan
Holland
England
Ireland
Lovella Taylor
Andrews
Black family returns from Gulf Coast vacation
Mr and Mrs H W Black and their children finish a three week trip along the Gulf Coast Henry fished deep sea waters while the youngsters recovered from pneumonia. The group enjoyed a pleasant vacation. Mrs Minnie Little with her son Jim Little and family visited Dr J G Little and wife over Sunday in Big Spring.
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H. W. Black
Guilf
Henry
Missus
Minnie Little
J. G. Little
Jim Little
Kathleen
Jim Bill
Jackie
Big Spring
Late Week News After School Paper Delay
The paper explains a tardy issue caused by publishing a six page school paper. Editors promise improved timeliness and adherence to the standard weekday schedule.
Farmer Jack McCarley Defies Sand Storms
A local farmer named Jack McCarley faced severe sand storms last week while planting cotton or corn. He stuck his neck out and endured drifting sand, earning credit for his determination and effort amid harsh conditions.
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Jack McCarley
City Sells 10000 Worth of Water Bonds
The Andrews City Council completed the sale of ten thousand dollars in Water Improvement Bonds this week. The county commissioners court purchased five thousand dollars and the First National Bank of Midland bought five thousand. The council expects buyers for the remaining ten thousand and plans to invest about fourteen thousand after paying for the old water system. Bids for the proposed improvements will be published next week.
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Andrews
Commmissioner's Court of
the County
First National Bank of Midland
Bud Young Enters Race for Commissioners Prec 3
Bud Young of Florey announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 3 subject to the July Democratic primary. A 20 year resident and known ranchman and farmer, he pledges faithful service if elected and asks for votes and influence in the forthcoming primary.
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Bud Young
Florey
Young
T E L Sunday School Class Gives Show
The T E L Sunday school class hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Garland Deaton and Mr O E Milliken in the Bapt ist church basement. They plan to move to Wassen Gaines County where husbands have transfers. Guests listed as hostesses and attendees enjoyed games and refreshments.
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The
Baptist Church
Garland Deaton
O. E. Milliken
Henry Lewis
Henry Heath
Deaton
Milliker
Wassen
Gaines Co
G. Deaton
O. K K. Michikan
L. H. Shirey
Preston Jones
B.R Ferkins
K. V. Odom
M. O. Bridges
C. H. Pettis
J. E. Powell
Pat Beene
Four Men and a Prayer on Screen at Wallace Theatre
Cosmopolitan's classic tale Four Men and a Prayer comes to the Wallace Theatre showing Tuesday and Wednesday. The film adaptation promises vivid thrills for readers who followed the story in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Magazine
America
Wallace Theatre
Tusday and Wednes
Tech Fiesta Highlights Attendance by Local Football Figures
Coach Hamilton and Superintendent Beane joined Anders High football squad at the Spring Fiesta in Lubbock. The main event showcased a football game between the Sul Ross Loboes and the Texas Tech Matadors.
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Hamilton
Beane
Anders High
Lubbock
Sul Ross Laboes
Texas Tech Matadors
Gaines County votes day on beer election
Gaines County residents voted 458 to 386 against beer sales in the county. The report notes neighbors to the north may face additional debate during the summer heat. Meanwhile the Andrews Methodist Church Ladies plan a Silver Tea Monday from 1 to 6 PM at Mrs. T. D. Hamiltons home with public invite. Mr and Mrs Henry Heath hosted a dinner with relatives from Crane and Seaglaves.
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Gaines County
Methodist Church of
J. B. Cotton
Arlene
Crane
Otto Cotton
Seaglaves
Henry Heath
Mrs. Heath
Andrews Adds Two Street Cars To Town Fleet
Mrs H M Heath and Mrs Walter Brandt attended Eastern Star meeting in Odessa Monday night. Miss Brown visited Mrs John Brown in Lubbock Hospital last Sunday. Andrews now has two street cars in operation with H E Eaves as conductor and Mrs H E Eaves as manager. Andrews is a small town for street cars but the Eaves say they are all right. They have two cars converted into a residence, nicely furnished and painted, and Mrs Eaves says they make a real snug and comfy home.
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H. M Heath
Walter Brandt
Eastern Star Meeting
Odessa
Miss Brown
John Brown
Lubbock Hospital
Andrews
H. E. Eaves
H. E Eaves
Seagraves Visit Noted By W B Cotton
W B Cotton visited Seagraves on Thursday with no further details available.
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W. B. Cotton
Seagraves
New Wildcat Location In Andrews Heads Offshore Drilling
The report details Ray R. Rhodes launching a new wildcat in southern Andrews near North Cowden, Emma Cowden area. Contractors led by Walter J. Donnelly move in materials as tests aim for 4,400 ft to seek sulphur water or oil while nearby wells in the Emma pool and the F. E. Gardner field advance with cementing, tubing work, and shallow drilling updates from Tex Company University and Seaboard operators. The Andrews P T A elected officers for 1938 39 and planned community picnics and school events.
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New Wildcat
Andrews County
Cowden
Ector
R.R. Rhodes
J. D. Tompkins
Emma Cowden
T. & P. Survey
Walter J. Donnelly
Midland
Sinclair-praire No
Emma Pool
Andrews
Atlantic
Texas Company University
Spudder
H. C. Wheeler
F. E. Gardner
Means
Fuhrman Pool
Seaboard No
Thornberry
H. S. Forgeron No
Lockhart & Brown
Feminine Fancies: Beauty Routines and Wardrobe Notes
Kathleen Eiland counsels readers to schedule weekly beauty habits totaling about 70 minutes for face and neck care and 90 minutes for bathing plus related routines. The piece muses on nightly hair, hand care, and the challenge of staying disciplined, while noting fashion tips and lighter remarks on hats and bag trends.
Beane Family Reunion Held in Colorado Sunday
Mr and Mrs G P Beane attended a family reunion of Mr Beane s relatives at Colorado Sunday.
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G. P. Beane
Mr. Beane
Colorado
Sam Knepley Begins Work With Oil Co at Plains
Sam Knepley left Wednesday to begin work with an Oil Co at Plains. Mrs. Sam Smith and Mrs. H. M. Nixon were Midland visitors Tuesday.
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Sam Knepley
Plains
Sam Smith
H. M. Nixon
Midland
Senior class outing to Ruidosa NM from Andrews High
Mr and Mrs J Lee Smith take six Andrews High seniors Tess Hulse Mary Ruth Roberts Verdel Lowrie and Minnie Dora Fowler on a four day trip to Ruidosa New Mexico. Richburg Watkins did not join the group.
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Rotary Club
Rev. Bryant
Public Works
Music Department
Mrs. H. W. Black
S. F. Bay
Reactons of
Garocoure Jetoné
San Francisco Bay
Lewis
Race For Commissioners
TECH
Ray R. Rhodes
Parent Teachers Association
Andrews P. T. A. Association
W. B. Gunn
Ned Powell
W. R. Craddock
Jim McConkey
J. B. Lewis
Hi-way
Gunn
Kathleen Eiland
Appear Daily
Ruidosa
Sulphur Springs
Gerald Caeee
Austin
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